Shopping for work out clothes and progress check
I decided that I would spend a bit more on my work out clothes. I usually buy at Ross and WalMart, and the clearance rack at Target.
I went in search of running shorts. All the cute ones are too short, and I get chub rub at the thigh – painful and humiliating at the same time. Lovely. The ones that are longer are far too baggy and make my hips and tummy pooch look even worse – UGH. I tried on 5 pairs at Title Nine yesterday and none worked for me. And the tops that fit my waist were too loose at the top for support while running. And if I tried to fit my chest, it caused rolls at the belly. UGH. UGH.
So! I went to Mountain Chalet in search of climbing clothes. I got a pair of long climbing pants on sale, which was cool. I took another 5 pairs of running shorts into the fitting room, none fit me. I did find one cute pair of climbing pants that could work, but I ran out of time and really wanted to try the next size (down!) before I plopped down $70
for the cutest pair of climbing capris ever.
I can’t wear skirts – my thighs rub and then there’s the sweat issue. Sorry if that’s TMI…
My shorts have to have a 4″-5″ inseam minimum.
I was really disappointed.
But I was able to take solace in the fact that I took a bunch of Mediums into the dressing room with me, and they were too big! The problem is that most of the smalls are still too small, so I’m in between somehow.
I guess I just need to keep working at it.
My weight is the same, 134.6 – 1.6 lbs higher than my last mentioned weight of 133. My waist is 1/2″ smaller than when I started P90X (I’m on Day 58), so that’s something.
I’m de-lurking for this one – I found your blog when I was looking for info on the Garden of the Gods 5 mile race and you had written about your race, so of course I come back often!
Have you tried Sports Authority? They have a huge selection of workout clothes that you might want to check out. I’ve found some good stuff there so you never know, it might work for you.
Thanks – I will definitely check it out.
I bought my winter jacket there and I bought a girl teen size 16/18, which fit me great. It had a slimmer silhouette than the women’s medium that I tried on. I wonder if that could translate to running shorts?
I did find some Nike running shorts at Ross yesterday – one pair that was slightly less baggy than the ones I tried on at Title Nine and Mountain Chalet.