Look Good While You Lose Weight!

January 13, 2010

By far the most common New Year's resolution this year was to lose weight and exercise more...but did you know that less than half of American's actually achieve their New Year's resolution? In fact, most have abandoned their resolution by the third week in January! Why? Not only do we not always believe in them, but we aren't taking the extra steps to fully engage ourselves in our goals.

While I can't give you advice on how to exercise or eat right - I'll leave that to my expert trainer Emilee Jones, I can give you style advice that is often overlooked in weight loss plans, but is crucial to your self-esteem and ultimately reaching your weight loss goals.

It's simple: Look Successful. Feel Successful. Be Successful.

I use this tag line to describe the importance of a professional and social wardrobe to help you achieve your goals. It applies to your workout life too! If you are hitting the gym in your husband's shirt or the t-shirt from college that is too tight or unflattering...what do you think you will see in the mirror as you're lifting those weights or participating in a group exercise class? Someone who is overweight and looks ill fit in his/her clothes, that's who!

On the other hand, if you put on a workout outfit that actually contours your body and compliments your curves, you'll see the potential of a slimmer or more cut you! You'll also be able to see the progress you make as you begin to shed pounds. This will encourage you to keep doing what you are doing. Most people need to see some noticeable difference in order to keep up their stamina over a long period of time. When you wear clothes that are too big - you can't see the 5lbs you worked so hard to lose. You deserve it, so put on something that is more flattering to your body!

Don't know where or what to look for in your workout clothes? Here are a few brands that I recommend. Contact Milena at www.milenaconsulting.com if you need help finding the perfect workout wardrobe!

Lululemon www.lululemon.com Available for both men and women. The most stylish and flattering - you'll want to wear them even when you're not working out (but don't!)
Zella www.nordstrom.com Available for women. Good for yoga and lighter activities. Notice the contoured seaming which is very flattering!
Prana www.prana.com Perfect for the outdoorsy types. Who knew you could look so good climbing a mountain? (pictured above)
Nike www.nike.com A wardrobe staple for anyone who is a runner or does high intensity workouts!