What’s in My Gym Bag

By Amra B. 

Many of you have been asking for a post about some of my favorite beauty products; however, since summer is coming up, and many of us are working on getting into shape for the bikini season, I have decided to share some of my favorite gym goodies I take with me to a workout session each day.  

 


I usually prefer to use large gym bags as they allow me to accommodate everything I need; I have found quilted gym bags to be super comfortable to carry due to their soft material. Additionally, my yoga mat, five-pound weights and a pilates ring are always present. I love to adjust the difficulty of the class exercise by adding my own weights and/or using the pilates ring when doing crunches. I also try and bring my own yoga matt so I can stretch anywhere, improve flexibility, and reduce muscle injury. 


My beauty routine when exercising is pretty simple; I wear sunscreen whenever I go outside (even in winter). For summer time, I use SPF 50 on my face and an SPF 30 on my body. I bring a thermal water spray with me to use after a workout; it helps me get rid of the flush and calms the skin on my face. I also love to add a little bit of a lip-gloss, and I love this nude kind that looks natural but polished. I use Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray to add texture to my hair and tidy it up after exercising. 

Outfit: Quilted Koala Gym Bag, tights Reebok, shirt Victoria Secret, and sneakers JackRabit.

Inside the bag: Quilted Koala Makeup Bag, Eau Thermale Avène (Ultra-Light Hydrating Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+), Eau Thermale Avène (Thermal Spring Water), Sisley Lip-gloss #2, Bumble-and-Bumble Surf Spray, Pilates Super Ring Everlast, and Dumbbells Empower





Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Girl On The Go: What To Bring In Your Handbag

Image
By Catherine Santino If you’re anything like me, your daily routine involves a lot of travelling. Your day starts early, ends late, and you are often rushing around in between. However, I have found that by bringing along a few essential items, you can be well-equipped for whatever you may need throughout the day without overloading your handbag. Let me give you a list of MUST HAVE items in your handbag... 1) Reusable water bottle:  It is so important to stay hydrated throughout the day, especially if you’ll be running around. Keep one of these in your bag at all times and fill it up throughout the day. Your skin will thank you too! 2) Cell phone charger:  If you’re going to be away from home for long periods of time, it’s a good idea to throw your charger in your bag. Aside from the fact that you’re obviously going to want to be checking Facebook all day, it’s important to always have at least a little bit of battery life in your phone in case of emergencies. 3) ...
Read more

Why Writing is Therapeutic

Image
By Elma B. Over the years, I have used my notepad as my most trusted confidant for whom nothing is beyond her level of comprehension and no thought is too private to share. Bare with me--have you ever had an experience upon which you would like to reflect, perhaps in detail, in order to learn? At that particular point in time, there was no one you could share this experience with--perhaps it was a tumultuous day at work, a relationship gone awry or simply a moment on a beautiful spring day you wanted to savor.   Almost all of us have a jumble of thoughts that interrupt each other inside of our head as we process our everyday experiences. One sort of therapy is meditation, which helps stop the banter and provides the kind of withdrawal that fosters peace within us. Another sort of therapy, which serves as a catharsis to the chaotic thoughts racing through our mind, is writing.  I prefer writing, if I had to choose between the two, because...
Read more

How to Spice-up Your Coffee!

Image
By Avery Carruthers Hello fashionistas! Long time no see!  As we all know, my love for coffee runs deep, as if caffeine literally flows through my veins. I enjoy a good cup of coffee anytime of the day, seven days a week. Personally, I prefer a smooth blonde roast with a few pumps of vanilla, but that's just me. Since having worked at Starbucks for over two years, I guess you can say I know a lot about coffee. From the roast type to their unique characteristics, I am (almost) able to answer any question you may have. So how does one spice up their coffee? Luckily for you, I am here to give you 4 tips on making your coffee that much more delicious and save the day (or at least try to)... 1.) Cream- I am such a fan of good creamers. Due to the fact that I have the biggest sweet tooth, I always tend to go for the “pumpkin spice” and the “cookies n cream” flavors. However, a simple half and half would also suffice. 2.) Toppings- What exactly do I mean when I say “sprinkles?” It’s s...
Read more