Workout Wardrobe – Dressing to Feel Good

Recently, my son asked me why I continue to wear the same workout clothes I’ve had for at least 2 years. With great kindness, he told me that he doesn’t love what I wear, and cited examples of me wearing heavy coats or warm footwear when training clients outdoors. Whilst comfort and practicality are important, his point was a valid one. He told me that I ‘need to look like the real deal’ and, with the launch of my new branding, I decided to treat myself to some workout clothes in my new pastel colour palette.

I had completely forgotten the feeling of wearing new clothes in which you feel comfortable and know you look good! As women, we often spend our money on our homes and our kids and dogs, rather than on ourselves, and I’ve lost count of the number of friends and clients I’ve heard say that they will invest in their wardrobe when they are happy with their bodies.

The truth is, we feel our best when we’re emotionally and mentally strong and if our self-talk is negative, the journey toward optimum health and wellness will be even more difficult. By waiting until you feel you ‘deserve it’ to buy something in which you feel good, you’re simply punishing yourself. Start by telling yourself how worthy you are and how much you deserve kindness and grace – the same kindness and grace with which you treat others. It will feel strange at first, but if you can replace your negative talk with a positive one, soon it will become more natural and you will approach everything with more positivity.

If you’ve decided to invest in your health, make your workout wardrobe something that you’re excited to dress in. Pick some colours that you love and try on some shapes and styles in different brands until you find something you’re comfortable in. Buy the styles in different colours to have options when your gear is being washed – no excuses to skip a workout!

I love the quality of Nike and Adidas sportswear, and they have plenty of different colours and styles to suit everybody.

Get to your local sports store and start your journey today! I promise you won’t regret it 🙂