I ended up feeling “in the zone” as I started my leg workout and decided to skip the class and instead completed this leg workout:
It feels like it has been a while since I’ve completed a quality leg workout since I was taking it easy on my legs after my half marathons, so it was nice to feel the burn in my hamstrings and quads again.
I also couldn’t help but notice how much sweatier I was after this workout because I was wearing a t-shirt instead of a tank top. I can work out in yoga pants or capris without overheating but the minute I start working out in a t-shirt, I feel much more restricted and immediately wish I was wearing a tank top. Apparently my armpits and shoulders need to breathe.
My face is also by far the sweatiest part of my body when I workout, so maybe I just need to keep things cooler up top? Do any of you notice something similar? Ryan is actually the opposite and said if he wears warm up pants to the gym, he sweats like a beast, while wearing a t-shirt doesn’t bother him in the least.
Funky bodies.
Breakfast
After the gym and a quick shower, it was breakfast time!
I made scrambled eggs by combining three eggs, shredded cheese and almond milk in a bowl before cooking them up on the stove top.
The almond milk definitely changed the texture of the eggs. I was worried they wouldn’t set, but eventually they did and came out fluffy and delicious, though a bit runnier than usual.
Served with toast, of course!
Question of the Morning
- Do certain types of workout clothes cause you to get overheated more easily than others?
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Aww good luck to your kids sweat glands 🙂
I have the same problem with wearing tshirts to the gym, it just can’t happen! Though, I’ve noticed that while I can wear capris while running, I can’t wear pants and my best runs I’m in shorts. That may be more of a movement than sweat thing though…interesting!
I haven’t noticed certain clothes effecting me more than others, but I do notice that during warm months, I sweat a little while I exercise, but it POURS out right after I stop! So weird.
I’m the same way! I always wear tank tops – but I wore a t-shirt last night and I was miserable!!
I notice I get hotter and sweatier if I have long pants on. I usually save workout pants for yoga or lower intensity workouts. Tshirts don’t usually bother me though. You’re right, funky bodies! 😉
When I’m running outside I never feel hot unless I stop for a second – then theres sweat pouring into my mouth and eyes. I don’t notice it too much at the gym though.
I just wanted to say that I was so excited about last nights Sing Off! It was an amazing show and I would have been thrilled with either group as the winner. Although I am stoked for Pentatonix! I thought of you when they won.
Right before they announced winner my boyfriend paused the TV and made me chase him around the house to get the remote back. Rude, right?
haaa! evil!
Julie–How do you not overdue? Prevent injury? Some of your workouts really look intense. E
i always take at least one rest day a week and honestly just listen to my body. to be honest with you, the only time i feel like my workouts are crazy intense is when i do some of the interval workout on the treadmill at super-fast speeds or when i did 100 squats in a row – those are exhausting – but never too much that i feel faint or pukey EVER.
I am glad you are able to keep healthy and going strong. I read your blog and wonder–How does this girl not ever pull a muscle? Twist a knee? You lift some serious weight and now are running like crazy.
I think your body changes with age and children! At 33 and post 3 kids, it seems like I am always injuring something!
Have a nice evening. You will be a great mom someday. I can see that in your posts. e
I definitely look like a bum when I go to the gym, because I’m apparently the complete opposite of you when it comes to workout clothes! 🙂 I, like Ryan, am a T-shirt all the way kind of girl. But I also can’t work out in capris or spandex or anything close to the skin on my legs. I wear those swishy shorts (Reebok? No idea what brand) or even, for a throwback, Soffe cheerleader shorts. No tight workout clothes for me! (May be a problem as I start to train for a half marathon this winter…uh oh…ha!)
I am the same exact way. I usually wear capris, but sometimes yoga pants, but I can NEVER ever wear anything but tanks to the gym. I get way sweatier and super uncomfortable in a t-shirt.
My face also gets crazy sweaty and red, and my hairline gets soaked. Not the cutest look.
I am like Ryan. If I wear pants to the gym I get so uncomfortable and hot. I sweat a lot anyway, but it is definitely worse when my legs are hot rather than my arms.
You lift really heavy weight for someone so small. How do you not bulk up? Every time I start strength training, I feel like I get big, not toned.
I don’t mind wearing crops to the gym, but if my calves are covered I feel SO hot. Long running tights aren’t as bad, but like Lululemon Grooves or any other yoga pant? I feel so clammy and gross! Those are purely for lounging 🙂
I have the same problem! I’m not at all a big sweater, but the minute I work out in a T-shirt I feel gross. A tank top and capris are my go to workout outfit.
Nice work on the leg workout!
I don’t think it’s the shirt that makes you hotter, I think it just holds more sweat (because there is more fabric to do so!) so it feels like you’re sweating more!
I sweat like a beast no matter what I wear! (hence, the name!) 🙂
i cant wear t shirts either!! i feel so restricted in them, and my face is definetly the sweatiest part of my body as well. My face will be sweating like a beast and nowhere else on my body will.. its super attractive
I always wear tank tops, I would sweat way too much in spin class in a t-shirt!
I am the exact same way. Nice to know I’m not the only one. I have to have my neckline open…if not I feel confined and sweat so much more.
it doesn’t really matter what I’m wearing, i sweat like crazy all the time! especially on my head, my hair is always soaked! Plus I turn super red…not a nice scene 😀
Yep, you are not alone on the t-shirt thing. I learned long ago that T-shirts are the sweaty kiss of death for me at the gym. I also go tank top. Even better is when I work out at home in just my exercise bra. So much more comfy without all the extra layers. Guys: you are so lucky!
I always feel better, and sweat less, when I’m wearing capris/shirts and a tank top. My body gets hot fast. Then again, I usually sweat more at the end of my workout (it just pours out after I stop) so I could technically wear long pants and a t-shirt as long as I took them off right after I stopped working out, ha ha!
My lower body doesnt really get cold or hot, it’s so weird! I can be freezing but walk around in a sweatshirt + shorts to be totally okay.
I cannot do pants—even cropped yoga pants. I can barely even walk on the treadmill in them b/c I get so sweaty—it’s crazy!
OMG I totally know what you mean – I can’t run in T-shirts because they don’t breathe nearly as nicely as tanks do! And I usually work out in shorts unless I’m doing a strength class, because any type of cardio gets me sweaty. I don’t think I’ve ever worked out in pants!
I can NOT wear tee shirts to the gym. It’s a little like I am being squeezed to death by sweat.
Oh yeah, I get waaay too hot if I have on pants to workout..Even capris sometimes. I usually roll w running shorts (Nike!) and a tshirt. I sorta like seeing my sweat, as weird as that sounds.
If I wear a sleeveless shirt, it seems to help, but I think I just sweat really easily. I seem to be always dripping in sweat when I finish my work-out!
I dont see hwo people can workout with sweatpants on. I can do (and prefer) yoga pants and thin stretchy pants or capris but thick sweatpants…phew! so hot and they feel so heavy!
I usually just roll up my t-shirt. But people that wear regular clothes to the gym are just odd.
I am with Ryan on this one. T-shirts don’t bother me as much as capris or pants do and I am a fellow face sweater. Group classes are the worst for this. I cant ever seem to cool down with something constricting my legs.
I miss blog talk tuesdays Julie; they were so informative and interesting! Just saying… =)
posted one this afternoon! 😀
YES!!! yay =D
I agree that t-shirts feel constricting. Tanks are the way to go!
I find that no matter what I wear I sweat a lot! But im ok with that it means I am working hard!
I’m the same but its a cotton T-shirt that will make me sweat – pit city – I’m ok if I am wearing breathable work out gear.
I do have a ? for you Julie though – I wasn’t sure if you had posted what you do for your eliptical workout ie) level of resistance and what RPM do you usually go?
i do them at a level 10 (my elliptical goes to level 20). it’s a pace where i can comfortably hold a conversation.
Almond milk and eggs?! I need to try 🙂
Just wanted to say thanks for making your workouts “pin-able”. You are a workout inspiration to me. 🙂
Nice leg workout. I have to wear shorts working out. Capris, sweats or even yoga pants irritate me.
Where have blog talk Tuesdays been? I enjoyed the more thoughtful posts you had going on with that series.
just posted one today! 🙂 thanks for the push!
I’m the same way!!! I hate feeling constricted when I wear t-shirts to workout in (the only difference is if I’m running outside, then they work fine as long as it’s not summertime and the collar needs to be a v-neck or loose so I don’t fee like I’m choking myself!). 🙂
I prefer working out wearing a t-shirt, I feel more comfortable.
Reasons :
1- it doesn’t show any cleavage which makes me feel less “naked” in front of people (I mean in the eyes of perverted gym guys),
2- it absorbs sweat (while perhaps increasing the degree of heat and sweat),
3- I feel more comfortable using machines and benches (less chance of skin touching the dirty fabric), 4- I don’t have to worry about showing too much cleavage (refer to number 1)
5- It’s so much less expensive than tank top (I keep my tank top for casual wear).
However, I really don’t mind wearing tank top while taking (almost) girls only gym classes.
I hate anything that covers my shoulders or armpits or comes up to high on my neck! Even in the past when I’ve run and trained for marathons in the winter I have refused to wear long sleeve tops. The only thing I will wear in addition to a running tank to keep warm are arm warmers, that way I don’t feel as constricted. In the gym or warmer weather I always stick to tank tops!
Cotton tee shirts are the worst! I am fine in a dry fit short sleeved shirt, but if I wear good ol’ cotton, I will inevitably be drenched. My face is always sweatiest too!
I love wearing pants and longer sleeves to the gym; I really like to sweat out as many toxins as I can when I work out! 🙂 The sweatier the better, hehe
I’m fine with cotton t-shirts, but I CANNOT wear pants! they drive me crazy, I just get too hot!
I do okay with t-shirts, but I definitely sweat more when I wear pants!
Your gonna think I’m crazy but I wear a long sleve shirt to the gym at least once a week. Sure it gets drenched in sweat but thats ok – shows you worked hard! Oh and did I mention we have snow and it gets -20C where I am, on a good day!
Yeah I can’t work out in cotton tshirts either, they have to be gym material clothes that wick away sweat or else I feel gross the entire time I’m working out.
I get super sweaty in capris and pants when I am doing any type of cardio. I just get sweaty no matter what, but I SO prefer a tank top to a t-shirt for working out!
I LOVE eggs. Yummy 🙂
I’m totally with you on the tank top thing! Especially when I’m running….I canNOT wear a t-shirt! Even in the winter (in Chicago) I have to wear a tank top under a long sleeved shirt to run outside, I have no idea why.
Agreed! I can NOT wear t shirts to the gym. And pants while running? Yeah, no.
I am the SAME way! I sweat to death in a t-shirt regardless of if I have long pants, capris, or shorts on! I have to work out in tank tops!!! Also, I added almond milk to my eggs the other day and they do take forever to cook and are much runnier! Definitely not the same as adding cow’s milk!