Tuesday, September 7, 2010

HOW TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF TO START EXERCISING? GO SHOPPING!

Tell you what, after months away from running, starting again was hard!  I went jogging (okay, jog a block, walk a block) yesterday and now I hurt EVERYWHERE!  But still, I am motivated to get my pre-pregnancy body back.

To add even more motivation, I went shopping today :O) 

Though today's shopping trip was purposely for workout clothes, it still left me in a bliss!

Here are some items I bought that (hopefully) will motivate myself to start exercising:


Capris (from Old Navy)




Long tank (by North face)




Sports bra (by Champion)






A breathable jacket (by Champion)





And here I am, in my new gear, ready to roll!








Nothing feels better than retail therapy, and NOTHING, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING motivates me to exercise than getting some new sporty workout clothes!







Posted by Content Director - Strong Female Leaders

16 comments:

  1. Sydney's Fashion DiarySeptember 8, 2010 at 4:35 AM

    Good for you! Keep up the good work. You look great anyhow but a bit of exercise helps tone your body. I "used to" exercise everyday but I have stopped for a few months. I still haven't find the motivations to get back to exercising. Maybe I need to go shopping :)

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  2. ElleSeptember 8, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    Yay for getting back into running! Once you get over the initial soreness, which can last a week or more sometimes, you will be running like the wind! I think in the meantime you should still walk and jog, that's the best way to get rid of the soreness. Be sure to stretch a lot too!

    Your new workout clothes are so cute, I don't know if you like Under Armour but their things are really comfortable to run in, perfect for when you are expected to sweat a lot.

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  3. LynzySeptember 8, 2010 at 5:35 AM

    Buying new workout clothes always gets me out there and running! :)


    xo Lynzy
    http://fromskirtstoskillets.blogspot.com

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  4. ericaSeptember 8, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    I love the way you think!

    xo

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    Oh yes, wearing cool clothes is what makes me wanna exercise all the time! :D

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  6. KristieSeptember 8, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    aww you look super cute in the workout outfit. Best of luck with the exercising regiment!

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  7. ♥Bunny♥September 8, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    Hi there!
    Was blog hopping and stumbled onto your blog! Cute blog you have here and love the sports outfit you bought! am your new follower;)

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  8. UnknownSeptember 8, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    Shopping definitely helps with motivation. Gets me moving. Which is good. :) The hard part is shopping in person instead of shopping online. Good luck with the work out!

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  9. Amy VSeptember 8, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    Girl you look amazing! Love the workout clothes :)

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  10. Closet FashionistaSeptember 8, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    I really need to motivate myself, but I hardly have time... :/
    http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  11. UnknownSeptember 8, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Go, girl! I really like the jacket. Super cute.

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  12. CarlaSeptember 8, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    I love shopping for excercise clothes...any excuse to shop for clothes hehe

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  13. 7x7xMommySeptember 8, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    Love it! And you look super cute! I think I need to go shopping for some new workout clothes... :)

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  14. ElaineSeptember 8, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    It's true - I don't ever want to work out when I know that I have old paint-splattered t-shirts and cheap shorts.

    CLOTHED MUCH, a modest fashion blog

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  15. devilishlypleasurableSeptember 8, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    keep it up! i find that i need to exercise too, but i'm not sure if buying exercise gear would motivate me. .more like grabbing me out of bed by the hair

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  16. BenchesnChandeliersSeptember 8, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    retail therapy is definitely a sure success!

    http://www.benchesandchandeliers.com

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