My Workout Essentials

Nursing Sports Bra, Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Tank Tops, Leggings,

Running Shoes, Thermal Top, Heart Rate Monitor, Water Bottle

 

If you would’ve told me 5 years ago that working out would become one of my biggest passions, I would’ve called you crazy. Before I had my first baby, I, in the words of Taylor Swift, never ever ever ever worked out. Like ever. I would go through phases of working out for a couple weeks then I would fall out of them and not really care, then do it again a few months later. It was never important enough to me to keep up on.

But once Dylan came and the baby weight that came along with him, something had to be done. I was doing Weight Watchers (which was working) but wanted to physically work towards my goal weight as well. And it worked. And once I started, I never stopped. I’ve been working out consistently 3-5 times a week for the last 4 years, and I can honestly say I can’t live without it. It’s an essential part of who I am and a crucial factor in keeping my stress down.

Since I started working out I have been using these shoes. I am on my second pair, but only bought them late last year. They are super durable, extremely lightweight and I love how cute and bright they are.

Can we just talk about how freaking cute this nursing bra is? Yeah, I’m obsessed. I think even if I weren’t nursing I’d still wear it. It’s so cute, super duper comfortable and it’s padded!! Yeah, completely in love with it. I should probably buy another one because the one I use gets used way more often than it gets washed (yeah I’m gross).

I have been asked several times about which heart rate monitor I use, and I could not recommend this one more! It has lasted me since the day I started working out up through now, and there’s no sign of stopping. Plus, it comes with everything you need! You don’t need to go buying a separate chest strap…it’s all included. It’s amazing and has been through sweat bath after sweat bath and hasn’t skipped a beat.

These tank tops are not only cute, but they are a compression-type fabric so they really hold me in while I’m working out, and they don’t slide up which I love! A lot of my other tight tanks do that and there is nothing that bothers me more when I’m running or moving around a lot than having to constantly pull my shirt down. These stay glued!

And I can not rave about these headphones enough. Up until a couple months ago I was just using my Apple headphones that came with each of my phones, but I got sooooo tired of the cords and wanted to try wireless, but wanted something that would stay in my ear through all the jumping and running around that I do. These fulfill all of that and more. I honestly don’t know how I have worked out this long and not gone wireless. I never have to worry about them falling off my ears, the battery life lasts forever (have used them for 10+ workouts and haven’t had to charge them yet) and they are kinda cool looking right? Thought I would hate massive headphones on my head but they actually get me really into the zone.

And now that I’ve told you all about my most favorite workout essentials, I am now in the mood to workout. So I think I will.

Have yourself a wonderful Tuesday darlings!