Fashion Monday: Workout Clothes
Jan 25, 2010 Fashion, Weight Loss
Here’s what I do when I don’t want to do something: I convince myself I shouldn’t do that thing. Workout clothes are not something I want to spend money on right now. We’re redoing our kitchen, the kids keep stubbornly growing out of their clothes, our car is on its last legs (wheels?)…new workout clothes were pretty low on the list of potential purchases.
This morning I was doing my Your Shape workout, and I couldn’t help but notice how crappy I looked. You can’t hide from yourself with the Your Shape workout, because you’re right there on the TV, next to a buff, made-up, fashionably-dressed Jenny McCarthy avatar. And there I was, wearing black track pants that were too big six month ago, and now magically fitting again (sigh), and completely worn out. And I have a matching pair in gray, just as worn out.
On top I was wearing a green workout shirt that supposedly has a built-in “shelf” bra. I don’t know why I fall for that time and time again. I’m a 36D. There is no built-in shelf bra that will work for me. But I keep buying them anyway, and my boobs keep flopping around as I work out.
But, I had convinced myself that these things didn’t matter, that I was exercising privately so who cares what I look like?
Only, it does matter. Nobody needs to put on make-up and a $300 Juicy Couture track suit to work out, but when I look shlubby I feel shlubby. And when I feel shlubby I want to sit on the couch and eat potato chips and watch Cops.
This afternoon I received a very generous gift card to Lady Foot Locker for my participation in the Your Shape challenge, and I got myself two complete outfits – track pants, shirts, and sports bras (good ones, underwire). The pants are plain but the shirts are bright colors. I hate to admit that I’m affected by such silly things, it seems weak and shallow. But when I go to an event dressed in something I know I look good in, I feel more confident. Perhaps the first new work-out clothes I’ve bought in six or seven years will make me feel strong.
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