Staying fit has always been a struggle for me. I want to be in good shape, and I want to exercise, but it’s so easy to fall off the wagon.
Over the last few years, I’ve taken a much greater interest in fitness and nutrition. I’ve successfully completed several races, including two 10K runs. The adrenaline rush you get after any race is indescribable and it makes you want to train harder and run more. So…what’s my problem?
My issue has always been consistency. I find that I’ll have a few really good months, where I’ll workout regularly and see improvement in my strength and speed. Then, something will come up in life – I’ll get busy with work, school, etc and put fitness on the back burner. Once I realize that it’s been a while since my last workout, I start feeling discouraged and unmotivated. It’s so frustrating to feel like you’re starting from scratch, especially when you physically can’t do something you used to be able to do.
The only real way to overcome these feelings is to literally get back on the horse. Just go for a run and suck it up. Yes, the time will be slower. Yes, the distance with be shorter. Deal with it.
Of course, the best way I know how to seek motivation is through cute clothes and accessories. It’s sad, but true! While I work on my new fitness plan, I wanted to share some cute workout gear that’s caught my eye recently. All of these pieces are gym clothes you can wear out. Win, win!
More Cute Gym Clothes You Can Wear Out:
How do you motivate yourself to workout when you haven’t in a while?
Sara Strauss says
Oh man, I really need to start exercising again! I really like the tops you picked!
~Sara
Brooke says
Clothes are always a big motivator for me, but something else I like to do is switch it up and find something new to do. Some days, that’s just turning up the jams and busting a move or two, which isn’t always pretty! Ha. Love your picks, so cute!
Brooke
pumps and push-ups
Shannon says
Totally loving this! Those joggers are adorable! Now I just need to get my butt to the gym again!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
May says
I fall off the wagon sometimes, too, but picking myself back up with motivation (like cute clothes, ha!) always feels wonderful
May | THE MAYDEN
Alex says
Now that summer is winding down, it’s a great time to get back on the work out wagon. It’s definitely easier to work out when you have cute work out clothes.
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com
Zelle says
I’ve been trying to get back in my exercise regiment and it definitely is hard! But cute workout clothes definitely help — love the open back sweatshirt!
Zelle
Southern Style
Rachel says
I really love how active wear and become so stylish lately. Great picks.
http://www.racheldinh.com
Milena says
I love the first and the 11th thing 🙂 Would like to follow each other? I started, follow back? love,
Milena ♥
milasbeautyblog.blogspot.de
Cara says
Cute workout clothes always get me going – plus yoga pants and Nike’s always give me the courage to brave Costco;)
xx Cara
http://www.carascliche.com
Amy Ann says
Such great workout gear! Staying motivated is so hard… I definitely have spurts of motivation too.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
head to toe chic says
I always struggle with consistency. Cute gym clothes always help though and I love these picks!
xo,
Angela
Christie says
I’m not much of a work-out gal, either! I was once gym obsessed back in high school and early college. But now it’s more about time. There are things I’d much rather be doing than jogging in place!
Christie
The Closet by Christie
Tracy says
I know this is shocking, but cute workout items are good motivation for me too, love all of your picks, I’ll have to order a few things for my once weekly trip to the gym, lol 😉
Tracy
http://www.TracysNotebookofStyle.com
Elements of Ellis says
Cute gym clothes is always motivation for me to workout 🙂
http://elementsofellis.com/
Darcy says
The hardest part is just starting! (especially if you have taken time off) New workout clothes is also how I motivate myself. I can’t buy them unelss I’ve been consistenyl working out!
http://www.amemoryofus.com
Kimberley says
I seriously live in my workout clothes so this is pretty appropriate for me! 🙂
Eleventh & Sixteenth
Jessica says
I am all about that I just went to the gym look but instead went to Starbucks! hahaha that water bottle is super cute 🙂
xo, Jessica || The Petite Diaries
Rach says
Seriously though, cute workout clothes gives me the motivation to go to the gym or do some workout. Sometime about it being new and feeling good in it gives that push to want to do good for your body. I love your picks Jackie!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
Erica says
Craving that backpack!
xo | The Fashion Forecast
emmett says
I struggle too with consistency, life can get so busy finding the time to work out AND staying motivated can be a big struggle.