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WIW 5/10: Warning -- Gear!! And challenge to post your gear!

MsMary

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There was a discussion over on Mo's thread about how a lot of us spend a lot of time in gear but don't post it, so I thought I would be brave and post what I wore to the gym today.

Knickers: Athleta
Tee: from the gym
Lightweight sweatshirt: American Apparel (and it's on sale right now!)
Athletic shoes: Mizuno
Socks: Hue

I have 6 pair of these awesome workout pants in different colors and patterns and I love them to distraction. I resisted spending "real money" on workout clothes for a long time and am so much happier since I broke down and bought some gear that looks and feels this good!

I am at the gym almost every day, and this is my uniform: these pants, a tee, and this sweatshirt, which I have in four colors. Badda bing, badda boom, done!

WARNING: Photo 2 is how I look when I'm actually working out. Click on it at your own risk because it's pretty horrifying! LOL

What do you all wear while working out? Anybody else brave enough to post a photo?

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CocoLion

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You look so good -- but I have no gear photos to share, unless you include dog-walking sneakers.

Gracie

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Ha, you look great while working out! I turn tomato red and look like a, ahem, sewer rat How is the rise of the capris? No danger of muffin top?

MsMary

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Thanks, ladies!

Gracie, they come right to my belly button and they have a nice wide waistband, so I haven't had any muffin top issues. Plus the rear view is very flattering!

ironkurtin

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I'll post mine when I work out tomorrow!

Janet

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You look awesome.

You mean it wasn't traumatizing enough to see my swimsuit photos?

Here I am about to go for a run a few weeks ago. And a race photo from about that time -- I'm in the neon tennis ball yellow shirt. Race photos are always sooo flattering. So you see my thighs are not in my imagination.

Maybe I'll be really cruel and post my biking outfit tomorrow -- padded butt shorts! Yay!

ETA: My go-to workout capris (in both of these photos) are Lululemon. I also have a pair of Zellas, but they kind of slide down my waist. I know Lulu is not everyone's favorite, but I love that their running capris are long enough to reach down below my knees (not many are!). These are three years old and still going strong. I am a convert to Under Armour for my long cold-weather running pants though. Tops are easy for me, so I get them from wherever -- usually Marshalls or TJ Maxx. I like wearing my technical race shirts though -- so even though I'm running slowly, people can tell I've done it before at least! For biking gear, I like Pearl Izumi. For running shoes, I'm devoted to Brooks.

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MsMary

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Janet, I beg to differ! I was looking at these photos and thinking "This woman has issues with her thighs? She is quite clearly delusional!" Really! LOL

I love how your cap matches your shoelaces in photo 1! And yes! Bring on the padded butt shorts!!

ironkurtin

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Sheez Janet. You're totally shaped like a GIRL. I wasn't nauseated by your photos or your thighs either. I'm totally jealous of you and Mary K and your hourglassyness. Tomorrow you'll see what it looks like in Lululemon when you have no hips.

MsMary

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You know what's funny? I look at my photos and Janet's photos, and to my eye her thighs look slimmer than mine. And yet I'm not all that hung up on my thighs because over the years I've had issues in other areas and my thighs were never really the focus of my self-criticism. (It's my well-padded shoulders and upper back and upper arms that drive me insane.)

It's funny and also kind of sad, isn't it? We really are our own worst critics!

Janet

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I just can't get past the fact that my thighs are bigger than my head. That horrifies me. But yes, we are all our own worst critics. And for all their faults, my legs work pretty well, so I try to be kind to them. Well, when I'm not abusing them by running into the dishwasher door like I did this morning. Ow. There's a nice bruise forming.

MsMary

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That's hilarious. It never occurred to me that my thighs, which hold up my body and provide my means of locomotion and contain the biggest bones and muscles in my body, should be smaller than my head. Which is good because they're totally not! LOL

ETA you just need to fluff up your hair!

Echo

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Janet, that made me laugh. I've always viewed thighs much like MaryK does. That and the fact that it has never occurred to me to even compare my thighs to my head!

Regardless, both of you are beautifully hourglass shaped and look fab in gear. I will see if I can get some pics of mine, though my shape hardly compares favourably (but that's why I wear gear and exercise!).

gardenchick

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Yes, saw that note from Mo and was thinking about that too.

I will post my running outfit tomorrow, hopefully.

I am actually looking for a new running singlet...some are too short, others too long, others too sheer. I need one with a little more belly coverage

citygirldc

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God, you and Janet both look great. Now you haven't seen my body this year (underneath my clothes) and it ain't pretty per nordstrom mirrors. LOL!!! I don't think I've even taken a photo of myself in me exercise wear unless it was for a bike ride.

Debra

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You ladies all look fabulous, I don't have any photos to share yet. Sorry
I have just bought one 'nice' pair of leggings and they make a huge difference, proper gear does make me feel dressed to work out.
I do have fantastic shoes though, fitted to me with my orthopedic inserts.....neon green

Janet

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We are really hard on ourselves, aren't we? It's weird, I think I'm a little bigger or up a few pounds from last year at this time, but last year at this time I'd just trained for a half marathon. And then surgery threw me off track for months. I still have not run more than 4 or so miles (well, 5-6 with more walking) since. But I've been biking and was pretty excited the other day when I realized that I don't have to downshift up hills anywhere near as much as I used to. So even though I'm not getting any smaller, I'm getting stronger. I just have to make peace with how I look in pictures. I will never look like a supermodel.

Angie

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Janet and Mary look BETTER than supermodels. xo

Anonymous

I love this challenge! I will participate when I work out next. My workout wear makes me feel like a superhero. (Actually, once I was shopping at the farmer's market in neon workout clothes, and an organic farmer said, "You look like a superhero!" That stuck.)

MaryK and Janet, you both look totally fab!

Nebraskim

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I wear a lot of gear because I work out a lot. I only wear gear when I work out, not for other activities, though. I buy most of my gear from Target. I do not scrimp on sports bras or shoes. And I have so many technical tees from races or classes that I rarely buy them. You look fab in gear MK.

dustt

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so Janet and MaryK wait till I post my "what I wore to paint the bottom of the boat pics" - I'm here to tell you that you both look absolutely stunning compared to that!! As we are all our own worst critics I will try to post without pointing out my less than stellar arms and thighs!!

Elizabeth P

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OK, do we have to actually work out to post gear photos? Cuz I LIVE in gear on the weekends, and I work out, well, shall we say... not so much.

Sharon

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Ok, I'm heading off to the gym so here is my gear photo. This is what I wear to run. If I am doing weights, I have a few high neck halter-style tops that don't gape when I bend over and I wear longer tights. I only ever wear gear to exercise - I won't even stop at the shops on the way there or back, as I feel it is too revealing for public exposure!

I have to give a little plug here to the brand Lorna Jane. It is an Australian activewear label that is now branching into the US. The quality is fantastic. These shorts are about 2 years old and still look and feel like new, despite being washed at least once a week.

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MsMary

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Sharon, you look great! Strong and healthy! I'm gonna have to check out Lorna Jane!

Sharon

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Bless you, MaryK! So do you.

Aubergine

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After Mary, Janet, and Sharon, I think I may have to wave the flag for people who don't look particularly good in gear. Seriously, you all look fit and amazing.

I'm not sure I'd be posting this if I hadn't had a few drinks, but here's one of the few pictures I have in gear. It's a couple of years ago doing the Rocky steps thing in Philadelphia. I think the stomach bulge is because I had a hat and gloves in the sweatshirt pockets.

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Jaime

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MaryK, Janet and Sharon you all look wonderful. I guess we all have our sensitive spots that we focus on but I really don't see your leg issue Janet. I work out at home, usually before dawn, but would be happy to look as good as any of you in my tank top and yoga pants.

MsMary

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Aubergine! That? Is awesome!!! SO FUN!!! Thanks for posting! I'll definitely drink to that!

fuzzylogic

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I am in awe of the way you have managed to co-ordinate your sneakers with the rest of your gym gear!!!!

Anonymous

Woot, Aubergine!!! Great photo!!!

Karie

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OK, you are all inspiring me to go out and get some actual gear! My uniform of self made or Old Navy sweats, tee shirt, Nike sneaks, and a baseball cap just isn't going to cut it anymore. I posted a horrifying photo over on Mo's thread (I have no shame, I'll post anything and everything) - I actually look like a boy (that's it, it wasn't really me, it was some tall kid walking a cocker spaniel)!

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