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[fit44]

Laura, I bought a pair of Margarita flower power pants. I couldn't help myself, they were just too cute. The quality is top notch!

[story1267]

I love all those low slung yoga pants....but they disagree with my belly pooch.

My particular shape means I don't get muffin top but I do have the pooch. And honestly, even home alone, I do not like that to be visible.

But I'm on a mission and with Cathe's help I may yet have a lovely flat belly in which case I STILL won't spend $75 or $80 on a pair of pants!

Cute, cute patterns though on that Margarita and Hard Tail stuff.

I remember I did actually go to a gym wearing a shiny spandex unitard thing...it had legs (probably stirrups if we're going all out confessional).

But I was in my early 20's then - the years I racked up a large number of bad, bad, bad choices.....

This thread has become a real blast!

[Shantabulous]

I've read in many different places that you feel better about working out when you like how you look. So if you meet a goal, then a good treat for yourself is a new workout outfit. Even if you workout at home, it's been said that people stick with it longer if they feel good in what they're wearing.

[nkhansen1]

This thread is hilarious! I'm learning so much about all of you!
I have NEVER given a thought to either the music nor the outfits Cathe and crew wear. It never even crossed my mind to think about them, much less critique them. Apparently, I am the odd one out here!
On the capri issue, I do wear them to work out and also for everyday. I have ugly legs and they are covered in varicose veins; so it's pants, capris or maxi dresses for me. And that's tough in the scorching summer heat of Houston and Dallas.
I get my clothes from Road Runner Sports or Target. I love lululemon and Athleta, but I can't bring myself to spend the money.

[Mickey12]

I can relate to the 80's workout clothes too. I had a shiny pink unitard with stirrups that I LOVED! I wore it with leg warmers and a purple thong. I really loved the 80's outfits and all the coordinating that went along with it. For a while in the early 90's everything was black and boring (even the shoes were black). Now the clothes are back to great colors and I enjoy shopping for new stuff, although I try to get stuff on sale. For the longest time I didn't buy anything too expensive, but I finally caved on a pair of yoga pants from Athleta and I'm completely sold. I love their clothes for the most part. I'm now up to about 5 pairs of yoga pants, 4 pairs of yoga shorts (same fabric as the pants which I love) and a multitude of different tops in colors (so many cool colors!) and styles. Even though I work out at home, but I do walk around the neighborhood too, I like looking fairly coordinated and put together. Picking my outfit is part of the workout experience.

Fun thread!

Kim

[bonjonbart]

Originally Posted by nkhansen1

This thread is hilarious! I'm learning so much about all of you!
I have NEVER given a thought to either the music nor the outfits Cathe and crew wear. It never even crossed my mind to think about them, much less critique them. Apparently, I am the odd one out here!

Natalie,
You're not the odd one out here at all. I never think about the music or clothes. Usually I'm working too hard or concentrating too much to even pay attention to the music. The clothes, well, I'm way too busy looking at everyone's muscles and trying to convince myself I have a body like that.

[jonahnah]

I LOVE the FeelFitWear outfits! I think they look great on Cathe & everyone else in the workouts. I also think the capris are flattering. I liked the sash outfits too from DM & LIC.

If you want to see really distracting, unflattering outfits, check out Kelly Coffey Meyer in her LIFT workout. Here's the clip.

Kelly Coffey's 30 Minutes to Fitness: L.I.F.T.

Kelly is a very pretty woman with a great body, but that outfit is yuck & does her no favors.

Personally, I love wearing capris. I think they are a great in-between length for summer & spring. More formal than shorts, cooler than pants. WHBM has really cutes ones.

[fit44]

Originally Posted by Shantabulous

I've read in many different places that you feel better about working out when you like how you look. So if you meet a goal, then a good treat for yourself is a new workout outfit. Even if you workout at home, it's been said that people stick with it longer if they feel good in what they're wearing.

I believe this to be true. Sometimes I like a new workout outfit, but I don't dress up everyday to workout. The big deal for me is putting on my workout shoes first thing in the morning. That is what puts me in the right frame of mind.
I don't critique what Cathe or crew are wearing though. I have noticed certain workout outfits that are over the top...Chalene Johnson comes to mind, she cracks me up.

[jonahnah]

Originally Posted by fit44

I believe this to be true. Sometimes I like a new workout outfit, but I don't dress up everyday to workout. The big deal for me is putting on my workout shoes first thing in the morning. That is what puts me in the right frame of mind.
I don't critique what Cathe or crew are wearing though. I have noticed certain workout outfits that are over the top...Chalene Johnson comes to mind, she cracks me up.

OMG! She is the queen of over the top outfits--especially on the workouts that she produces. Even the videos she puts out promoting her self help stuff...Can't she afford a better stylist than the salesperson at the Justice preteen store??

[complik8td]

Originally Posted by jonahnah

Personally, I love wearing capris. I think they are a great in-between length for summer & spring. More formal than shorts, cooler than pants. WHBM has really cutes ones.

Agree with you on the formality of capris vs. shorts. WHBM is primarily where I shop. I just love their clothes!