Hitting the gym in Adidas by Stella McCartney

Hi guys,
Now that Wilbur is creeping up to six months old, I've decided that it's time to reclaim my body and do something about this wobbly mummy tummy. So yesterday I joined the gym. I already swim there once a week, so it wasn't too big a leap to make the commitment to hit the gym and some classes as well. But it feels like I'm doing something positive (one small step, and all that) and I have my induction next Thursday.

Wanting to wear a bikini on the beach this summer without my tummy wobbling over the top of it is my main motivation. And to further motivate myself, I've decided I need a brand new gym bag full of brand new kit. Enter a spot of virtual shopping. Because everyone knows there is no greater motivator than hitting the shops. And when I think of fashionable gym wear, I immediately think of the Stella McCartney range for Adidas. Here is my current lust-list from the brand: Diorite trainers, £140
Magic yellow studio performance tank, £65
Ready-to-dance bag, £90
Three quarter printed tights, £52
Essentials zip hoodie, £95

I'm not in the market for a new pair of trainers (I have a Reebok pair that I have hardly worn) but if I were, I would definitely have those neon ones: perfectly on trend! I also love that peach and grey marl hoodie: a combination of my two favourite colours (apart from black, of course!)

What do you wear when you work out? And do you have any work out clothes that you'd recommend? I'd love to hear your recommendations!!

Love Tor x

Fabfrocks reviews: Shock Absorber running bra

When I think about bras I think about pretty lacey thinks with bows and ruffles and matching knickers. I don't think about this:But as I increase my exercise regime from a couple of times a week to everyday (just about!) in my well documented bid to shed a few pounds, this could become the most important bra in my wardrobe.
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Buying a sports bra is as boring as buying a pair of trainers: but just as essential. I don't think I realised this until I did my work out in the shock absorber bra this morning and for the first time ever when exercising, didn't spend 20 minutes thinking about the dull pain in my breasts! Not that I didn't have a sports bra: but believe me once you've tried the Shock Absorber, you'll never turn back to the one from Primark for a fiver again!

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The bra is from the new sports specific range: this one has been designed for running, but there are two others designed for racket sports and ball games. The fit is snug and it has a slight flattening affect on the bust. And the white lines around the cups aren't go faster stripes (sadly!): they're strategically placed reflective strips, meaning you'll be seen more easily if you're running at dusk or dawn. It fits really comfortably with no rubbing or chaffing (even when I was jumping vigorously on my trampoline!) and although I can't attest to the blurb specific 78% bounce reduction, I can say that the amount of bounce was significantly reduced. Oh, and despite all the scary looking catches and fasteners, it is really easy to get on!

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The new bra is available from Debenhams (http://www.debenhams.com/) and the only down side to it (from my point of view) is that it only goes up to an F cup: I wear a FF. But I tried upping the band size and trying the F, and the fit is pretty good.

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I think now that my wobble is under control, I could even be encouraged to get outside and start running. But i'll probably stay in here on my cross trainer, watching Eastenders!

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Love, Tor xx