I don’t know about you, but when life gets busy the first thing to go for me is working out. I think “I’ll do it tomorrow” or “I just don’t have time for that” or “I’m too tired now” or “Oh look! Macaroni and cheese!” and the excuses pile and pile and pile so high that by the time a non-busy day rolls around I think “eh, why start now?” So yeah, not a lot of working out gets done.
My sister and I were talking this morning about this very thing and how frustrating it is that we turn away from the thing(s) that will make us feel the most calm, relaxed and focused during the times we need it the most. It seems that it is always our natural tendencies to think “what is the best thing I could do for myself?!” and then go and do the opposite. Makes a lot of sense, I know.
All of this to say that I know more than ever that my body [and mostly my mind] is ready for a change of good. Working out for me is a time to do absolutely nothing but focus on the task at hand, which is something my brain doesn’t typically know how to do. It’s a time for me to refresh and re-energize. I love the adrenaline that comes immediately following a workout that makes you believe you could take on the world [this is the moment that occurs right before the reality of death/can’t move any of your muscles sets in] and the feeling of accomplishment it brings to your day. If I know I at least did one thing good for myself and my health on a particular day, it is a day well spent.
Because I have been feeling a little [a lot] on the anxious recently I figured it is time. Time to kick that feeling to the curb, get my blood pumping and my brain dialed in. A little lift of the booty and definition in my arms wouldn’t hurt either 😉 Naturally, before getting back into the swing of things, one must have some cute workout wear to kick the motivation off in a little more high gear. Hey, us ladies gotta do what we gotta do. I went to Nike [home of all great workout and running gear] to get this party started. I have been wearing my beloved Nike Free RN shoes for a year now so when I saw they recently released the Nike Free RN Flyknit 2017 Women’s Running Shoe I knew this would be the shoe of choice. Yes, the shoe is super attractive in the best flashy way possible [I’m obsessed with all of the different color options], but the incredibly flexible, natural fit is even better. It becomes a little confusing with how comfortable and lightweight they are because you think you forgot to put your running shoes on until you look down and see them flashing back at you.
These shoes fit like a glove, have great support and allow you to move your foot as if you had nothing on them.
When it comes to working out, I love the dri-fit pieces that are going to keep me cool while being able to handle the absorption of my sweat [and tears ;)]. All of the pieces I am showing off here are that wonderful material and feel as good as they look. When I run I prefer to do so in shorts, for whatever reason it is impossible for me to run in a pair of leggings.
Now when it comes to working those muscles, it’s gotta be a tank and leggings [nothing like doing some push-ups with another person seeing right up your shorts]. This tank is one of my favorites as it’s super lightweight and comes in the world’s cutest colors.
Today’s lesson – Don’t let the never ending daily to-do lists that seem to continue to get carried to the next day and the day after that stop you. I promise your to-do list will still be there regardless if you workout or not, however, you’ll feel ten times better crossing those items off your list knowing that you are a stronger, healthier person doing so. What do you do to workout? I’d love to hear some ideas below!
“I feel like my entire makeup bag is just Tarte products” – actual words from the LIY Team. It’s no secret we’re BIG fans of Tarte Cosmetics around here. Between the trusty concealer we’ve been using for years and the lip balm we’re trying in every single shade, Tarte has become a staple in our […]
Tan Pants / White Tank / Maxi Dress / Pink Pants / Similar Black Top / Green Pants / Similar Red Top / White Jeans All aboard the trouser train! It looks like we all jumped on the wide-leg pant wagon [and have zero plans coming off anytime soon!] 😉 From work to play, these […]
Nike Dry Knit Women’s Long Sleeve Running Top [true to size, wearing in small] // Nike Dry (City) Women’s 3″ Running Shorts [true to size, wearing in small] // Nike Pro Hyper Classic Padded Women’s Medium Support Sports Bra
