Your Fitness Wardrobe?

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Registered: 05-20-2004
Your Fitness Wardrobe?
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Thu, 02-24-2005 - 10:06am

What do you usually wear to work out at the gym? (Tank top? T-shirt? Shorts? Pants?)

Are there any specific brands of workout clothes you like? Hate?

Do you have a piece of fitness apparel that you love and why?

What kind of socks do you wear? (Ankle, crew, etc.)

What brand of shoes do you prefer and what type? (crosstrainers, running shoes, etc.)

Do you buy a specific brand of sports bras and why?

What's the most you've ever spent on an article of fitness clothing other than shoes?

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Registered: 09-02-2004
Fri, 02-25-2005 - 8:53am

Dear lordy,

I feel so frivolous having spent $100 + tax on pants.





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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 02-25-2005 - 10:02am
Thanks...I love old navy. I have a pair of bootcut jeans that are the best. I'll check it out. Suznane
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 02-25-2005 - 10:08am
Thanks so much for the words of encouragement. I am doing weight training. I usually do at least 2 sculpt classes a week that keep me good and sore all week, but i also try to fit in one more day of lifting on an alternate day. I do abds usually a little every day. I'm hoping those large muscles are going to kick in soon and burn calories like mad.lol SUzanne
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Registered: 05-20-2004
Fri, 02-25-2005 - 12:32pm

Hi Suzanne!

It sounds to me like you are doing really well. Congrats to you on sticking with it.

I have the same problem in terms of eating/snacking a lot at night. I do fine during the day at work, but nighttime it's really hard for me. I haven't figured out a great solution yet, but I'm trying some things like drinking a huge glass of water or a cup of tea when I have the desire to start snacking, or actually taking a moment to examine whether I'm really hungry or just eating out of habit.

For my chocolate cravings, I've found a few things that work on a day to day basis - a mug of ff hot chocolate in the evening, or a ff fudge pop. They both take a while to consume and are delicious. Not necessarily healthy for you, but better than eating a candy bar or cake or something. ???

Hang in there and stick with it. Your hard work will pay off.

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Registered: 03-20-2003
Fri, 02-25-2005 - 12:36pm
I took up knitting for night munchies!





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Registered: 03-11-2004
Fri, 02-25-2005 - 12:40pm
how did you learn? i want to learn to knit! i've heard it is hard.
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Registered: 03-20-2003
Fri, 02-25-2005 - 12:48pm
OMG, it's so easy! There are only two stitches.





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Registered: 05-20-2004
Fri, 02-25-2005 - 12:49pm
I'll check it out. Thanks for the advice - the only sports bra I've bought in the last few weeks was Champion.
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Registered: 03-15-2004
Fri, 02-25-2005 - 12:56pm

Hey Suzanne, just wanted to post a note of support and consolation. We have a lot in common right now with where we are with our goals in relation to where we want to be. I'm not sure if you read my posts here or not, but the gals can tell you that I have my own weight/plateau demons that I'm battling too. I'm tempted by the same things you are and I know how hard it can be to stay focused on the whole picture and not just the cosmetic one.

Also wanted to remind you that 35 or 40 lbs is nothing to sneeze at so don't sell yourself short, okay?

Feel free to email me if you want to commiserate. :) *hugs*

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Fri, 02-25-2005 - 1:19pm
i would LOVE it if you'd teach me to knit. name the time, and i'll bring over