Fashionably Fit

From shorts clockwise: Run Performance Shorts | Run Performance Tank | Seamless Bra | Chunky Beanie | Downs Vest | Pop Pilates DVD | Nike Hoody | Nike+ Fuelband

At present, my 'exercise clothing' drawer is somewhat lacklustre in terms of its overall vibrancy and trendiness. Indeed, it's thoroughly dependant on the functional aspect of fitness clothing than the fashionable, which perhaps is one of many downfalls in my exercise scheme.

By that, all I really mean is that I want new sport clothes. No beating about the bush! Fitness and fashion should naturally be interlinked - if us women have gorgeous sportswear to sweat our guts out in, of course it's going to make us want to wear it more often (and thus work out more)! Call us superficial, but clothing offers us that extra incentive to move our lazy-selves more.

Which leads me on to describe my night of passion - just involving myself and internet shopping, obviously. After traipsing online for the hunt of my fashionably-fit picks, I found a few lustful items that I thought I'd share.

My winter workout-wear is almost non-existent; in fact, it consists of one 5-year-old Adventureworks fleece and one full-length and ill-fitting pair of running leggings. Which is why the Adidas downs waistcoat is just screaming for my attention (along with that oh-so slouchy looking Nike hoodie, plus the Adidas beanie. Mine, please!?).

I'm also a big fan of the Stella McCartney range created for Adidas, and this structured performance vest would sit very nicely amongst my old drawer full'o tat, yes it would. The zesty orange shorts are also in the range, and contrasts against an otherwise sombre colour palette. After all, every exercise outfit should incorporate a splash of vivid colour for added vivacity!

The non-clothing item of choice goes to Cassey's new exercise DVD, which I of course cannot wait to get my frozen mitts on, plus the ubiquitous Nike+ Fuelband! Has anyone else bought a Nike+ band yet? What are your thoughts on it? Hope you're enjoying your Sunday, whether it be full of rest and food (like mine has doubtlessly been so far), or otherwise. :) ♥

The Exercise Rut

For a couple of seemingly long weeks now, I've been in a major Exercise Rut - as you might've gathered by the obvious post title.

Autumn (or rather, WINTER - IT'S FREEZING!) has well and truly hit and has quite literally sent perm-shivers down my spine. I'm a chilly morsel at the best of times, with a poor circulation to match. What does this equate to? The Simpson's fingers scenario.

Whilst I deal with my lack of body heat, I must also contend with my lack of motivation to exercise, as prompted by these lack-lustre weather conditions (not that I should be complaining, considering the devestation that's being caused by the powerful force of Nature in other parts of the world - God bless all of those who've been affected by hurricane Sandy).

Despite my previous post advocating the power of exercising in colder and wetter weather, I haven't exercised outside in at least a week. Clocks have gone forward an hour, too, meaning that it's dark outside by 5pm! Another reason why it feels as if I'm nearing the fateful 'hibernation' period.

However! Motivation must be restored somehow, and - luckily for me - this comes in the form of some seriously cool and sexy new shoes.



Yep, I'm the proud new owner of these Nike Free Run 3 trainers, courtesy of my excellent present-finder of a brother! I'm jealous of my own feet when I'm wearing these babies (I just cringed at that statement, like everyone else who might also be reading this post).

I've been meaning to test drive them for the past few days (outside of my own home), and I'm hoping tomorrow will kindly allow me a clear outlook weather-wise; I don't think I can quite bare the thought of potentially getting these even slightly dirty or wet.

So here's to happy running feet! Got any new gear to perk up the idea of running/exercising this Autumn/Winter? Share with me!

Monday Motivation

It's not luck.

It's (probably) not genetics.

Nope. It's strength, determination, routine (and maybe importantly of all, perseverance) that will allow you to see changes in your body. If you want to see changes, you gotta fight for it, and (if possible) learn to love that fight!