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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One person on my gym works out in jeans- I would suffocate!!
Agree on the t-shirt. I wore the technical long sleeved shirt from my turkey 5k run last night and was miserable in the weight room. Tank tops are where it’s at for me.
Julie, when you say your meals, are you cooking for both you and Ryan? Or just for yourself? (I’m assuming your meals shown and written out are for one person only.)
breakfast was cooked just for me! the pictures document my personal portion.
so funny you wrote this post! i actually wore leggings to spin class for the first time ever this morning…never again..never again haha
This is hillarious.. I normally work out in a tank top as well, but last night when I was laying out my gym clothes I opted for a t shirt because I knew the weather was going to be a bit cooler this morning (a bone chilling 72 degress LOL).
During my work out I totally regretted my decision and wished I wore a tank top, I was burning up! Mind you I don’t even workout outside so I’m not sure what I let the weather wave my decision making process?
I too sweat more in a t-shirt but it takes me a LOT to even sweat to begin with (regardless of intensity) so when I wear a t-shirt and actually do sweat I feel as if I am more hardcore haha
I hate working out in teeshirts but my school gym recently banned tank tops. They make me feel so constricted but our AD decided lifting in tanks could make weaker people feel intimidated.
I’ve tried wicking t-shirts and just can’t do it! They go to the bottom of the pile while I reach for tank tops. A loose t-shirt is just too much and a form fitted one feels restricting. I’ll even opt for long sleeve or zip up with a tank top over t-shirt. Bottoms have less of an effect but I usually go with capris at the gym. Glad to see I’m not the only one avoiding the Ts!
Oh. I totally agree. I DIE with sleeves. Plus they just annooyyyyyy me!
i am the same way with t shirts! i feel like im suffocating!
I hate being hot! I don’t love wearing shorts, but when it’s 50* or warmer I’ll wear them to stay cool. I wear short sleeves/tanks pretty interchangeably, but I prefer tech material shirts. The last time I wore a regular t-shirt to the gym I was a sweaty mess within 20 minutes. I think I learned my lesson.
It doesn’t help that my gym turns their heat up way too high in the fall/winter…I find myself wearing warmup pants over my shorts so I don’t overheat, then “stripping” once I get there. I don’t get it, who wants to be that hot when they workout?
I regret wearing sleeves anytime I do…especially when running. It’s a sure tell sign that I haven’t done laundry in at least 2 weeks. Eh…it happens 😉
I always workout in a tank top and capris. If I wear pants or a tshirt I will overheat and die. 🙂
I used to only workout in t-shirts (old high school ones) and once I started finally wearing decent workout tanks it was SO different and SO much better. I wear t-shirts sometimes but only if I’m wearing shorts to kind of balance it out. I’m with you on this one, I’d rather be open on top and wear a tank!
I’m with you–tank tops are the way to go! This is going to sound weird…but I feel like when I wear a t-shirt while running my shoulder blades have no where to go!
My face turns into a fountain of sweat when I workout indoors. T-shirts make me really sweaty too…gotta love moisture-wicking fabrics!
I hate working out in pants as well – capris are just fine, but once my entire legs get covered, it’s over.
i have the same problem! i sweat so much no matter what my work out is! the best tank i found was lululemon’s no limit…it has so much breathability and it doesn’t even feel like you are wearing a tank!
So glad to know I’m not the only one who’s face gets sweaty! I find it so embarrassing sometimes but once it starts, it’s hard to stop unless I cool down completely!
I definitely have to wear and tanktop and any pants longer than capris make me feel restricted and claustrophobic.
I always wear a tank top and workout capris. When I wear a tshirt I feel overly sweaty and like the material cilngs to me. I don’t think the capris make me feel hotter, but I wear them mainly so that my thighs don’t rub together. Sounds so gross, but I get a rash on my legs if I run for too long in shorts!
Where can I find a good website for training on half marathons? Runner’s World is now making you pay for training programs/plans. I am beginning to train but would like to read other suggestions on how to train in 10 weeks. Thanks!
halhigdon.com! LOOOVE his plans!
I get really sweaty working out so I am pretty picky about what I wear! My go-to outfit in capris and a fitted tank…anything like a t-shirt and I am soaked in minutes and I feel claustrophobic haha!
I mean, I sweat a lot no matter what I wear (delicate flower I am not), but capris/pants make me 1 million times hotter – I just can’t do it!
I’m pretty sweaty no matter what, but I absolutely cannot run in pants unless they’re tight, like leggings. I literally feel weighed down! I’m really hoping to invest in some new comfy workout clothes soon. I see you wear lululemon a lot; any other suggestions?
I can workout in tshirts cause I played vb all my life and thats what we practiced in but I can’t workout in sweat pants like Ryan said. My pants or capris have to be tight. Ps I just tried the jam and cheese combo this morning (finally found a good gluten free english muffin) and WOW I was really missing out!
It doesn’t matter what I wear, I’m a sweaty beast. SO…wearing black is usually the best thing for me so at least I can hide it a little bit.
And I sweat the most from my head. MY GOD, it’s ridiculous. So it all drips down from there. Maybe I need some type of “root” cooler for my hair to keep me from sweating as much. That’s it! A fan for cools you from the roots. If I see this taking off on your blog, I’m coming back for royalties, missy.
I have to wear a t-shirt and shorts when I work out. Sometimes I’ll wear knee socks, but I just can’t wear leggings unless it’s REALLY cold otherwise I totally overheat.
For some reason shorts and knee socks are cooler than leggings. I guess my knees get hot? Lol, I don’t know. Although I’m definitely a face sweater too. I always have to be sure to bring a towel with me to the gym.
The leg workout looks serious!
I love it when I really get into a workout-rhythm. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, I just don’t wanna stop!
I get hot no matter what I wear (and as soon as i start to overheat I just want to stop working! Which is terrible if it happens in a race!) While my bf is always cold! So I try to gauge what I’m going to wear working out by wearing one less layer than he is!
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.
Is this a Dr. Seuss rhyme? 🙂
i’m a poet and i didn’t even know it! 🙂
If I wear a tshirt, I miiiiight sweat JUST a little bit more, but I’m just really sweaty in general! No matter what workout I do, I sweat buckets, and my under “armour tanks” are the BEST for that! Highly recommended…:) T-shirts appear to be more wet because they’re not wick-away, and they have more surface; hence, it’s easier to see that it’s drenched.
yep, same here. Today I wore a tshirt for a “relaxed” class of legs, bums and tums but was covered in sweat by the end of it! Never happens with a tank top!
I’m not a super sweaty person so when I work out, I’m not usually dripping (unless of course I go to hot yoga!). but I’m definately the same as you. I can wear shorts, or leggings, or usually any bottoms and be fine but when my shirt is heavier I sweat a lot more!
Amen! Cotton in general just doesn’t allow me to breathe so unless it’s a super loose t-shirt then it’s a no-go and at the gym a no-go for sure because that is just embarassing. Great question!
I hardly ever wear a t-shirt, I will always go for a tank top with a zip up so that I can take off the zippy off! My face always goes bright red and sweaty, not attractive! I did a big leg workout yesterday and really struggled in yoga today- and walking generally!
I’m the same way- for whatever reason I just cannot wear a t-shirt to the gym. I don’t know how people do it! Pants are fine, but a t-shirt and I’m dyin!
Hi Julie! I just found your blog and I love it! I had to respond to your post because last night when I went to the gym, I wore a pair of ankle length workout pants that I hadn’t worn in a year and I had a terrible workout! I felt so uncomfortable. I do best in my black cotton capris (with pockets for my Ipod) and a lightweight tshirt. I don’t feel comfortable just wearing a tank top. My face gets sweaty too!
so glad you found me! 🙂 isn’t it crazy how what you’re wearing can impact a workout so much!?
Hi! I’ve been reading your blog for a couple months but never stopped by to say hi… so hi!
I experience the same thing as you! When I’m running (especially on a treadmill), I get so much sweatier and feel almost overheated if I’m wearing a t-shirt as opposed to a tank or just a sports bra.
I definitely feel sweatier and weighted down when I work out in a t-shirt. I feel like I sweat profusely, then my t-shirt sticks to me, and I can’t move as well. But I also seem to be fine with longer bottoms, although until you asked, I never really thought about if long bottoms had the same effect as a t-shirt. Hmmm, the human body is a fascinating thing. Great question!
I’m exactly the same!! No matter the weather, it has to be a tank top! Tshirts = sweaty sweaty death.
Did this leg workout on Thursday- added in a few more exercises (like for calves & more hamstring..and that awkward inner thigh/ outer thigh machine 🙂 )- LOVED this workout! & feeling it still today! Definitely saving it!!