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I need a gym bag lol, but I use a large tote bag
water, pen, notebook (tracks my exercise & workouts), banana, and a towel...nothing much
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shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, moisturising skin cream, hairbrush, towel, change of clothing
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Water bottle, heart rate monitor, armband for my phone/music, headband (I sweat so much from my head, it's disgusting)
Lost 65lbs in 15 months to get healthy and in top shape to try to get pregnant, and succeeded! Had our first baby in February 2013!
I only gained 32lbs in my pregnancy (and immediately lost half within a few weeks of his birth). April 1st is my full restart date.
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Good topic! Beginners will get some good advice here. . . Along with everything everyone else listed, I pack flip flops with a treaded sole to use in the shower and shampoo. Those tile floors in the shower give me the willies. Yuk!
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I pack my Motoactv, heart rate monitor, wireless headphones, sweat towel, a bottle of water, and my ID to get in.
I blog at www.fitnessfaythe.blospot.com -- check me out! :)
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My "gym" bag contains: Towel, goggles, two swim caps, fins, socks (to wear with the fins), lock, diving rings, torpedo, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, water bottle and a lock. I love taking my toys so after I lap I can always play with friends in the whirl pool!
Sweat is fat crying.
| current weight: 172.0 |
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I go to the gym before work, so this is what I always have in my bag: Change of clothes Recovery snack/ breakfast Toiletries and towel Magazine to read on the elliptical/stationary bike Water bottle Nice scented sachet to prevent icky smells!
"If you don't take care of your body, where will you live?"
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard everybody would do it. It's the hard that makes it great."
| current weight: 175.0 |
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I only go to the gym twice a week for a Zumba class, and I change at home, so my packing is extremely minimal: two water bottles and a hoodie to wear home. One for me, and one in case a friend forgets hers.
Everything we need is within - your body is the lock, your spirit is the key.
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my gym provides almost all the essentials i need except for the water bottle, ipod and earphone so I don't carry that much in my bag.
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I try to work out three times a day (in the morning right after I wake up, at lunch, and then again at home or at the gym in the evening), but I always work out during my lunch break. I pack my tennis shoes, socks, clothes to work out in, clean bra and underwear for after the work out, my iPod, deodorant, body spray and a water bottle.
Deanna :)
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My gym bag has exploded all over my office, so I think I need to cut down on "essentials." Right now though, I have my swim suit, a towel, special moisturizer for after swimming, special bath gel for after swimming, a swim cap, two pairs of goggles, a gaggle of ponytail holders, sports bras (not to be worn while swimming), my hair dryer, my lululemon workout pants, a work out shirt, some nice socks, a pair of running shoes, band-aids, deodorant, a washcloth.....I'm sure there's more in there, but that's what I can think of off-hand. It got a little out of control once I took up swimming.
***Vanessa***
"If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary-wise; what it is it wouldn't be, and what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?" - Alice from Alice in Wonderland
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Water bottle, ipod, a shirt to put on after the workout.
Tori
"Faith is choosing to be fulfilled before you see the miracle."
| current weight: 236.0 |
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I dont have to change or anything, i get to go straihg thome, which is 10 min away. So gloves, something for my head, water, head phones, and my purse!
"Why not go out on a limb? Isn't that where the fruit is?"
| current weight: 145.0 |
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Most of the time I go to the gym on the way home from work, so I don't keep shower essentials in my gym bag. Staples in my bag: hair scrunchies, extra socks, earbuds, whatever clothing I plan to wear for the workout. My phone (fitness apps, music) and keys (gym tag) are on me all the time anyways so they're not in the bag. I also take my gym bag to tae kwon do, so right now my nun chucks are always in the bag, too! LOL
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Phone iPod Keys w/ Gym ID Sweat Towel Weight Lifting Gloves Reusable water bottle
| current weight: 144.0 |
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I keep mine pretty light.... Shoes extra hair ties Work our print
Montana (mountain standard time)
1 hour behind central time/ 2 hours behind eastern time
Co-leader on Spark Montana Board.
http://lehiasmoretolove.blogspot.com
| current weight: 218.0 |
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I keep a fresh change of clothes, soap and a towel, hairbrush. Keep it simple! I normally carry a swim suit just in case I have a chance to go for a quick swim!
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ipod, earphones, bandana, hand towel, shorts, top, sox, running shoes, protein and shaker, water. I ride my scooter home, so I shower then. When it's warmer I will be riding my bike to and from home.
We can do it! One day at a time. :)
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It usually depends where I'm going!
When I go to kettlebell class, I take a sweat towel, baby wipes, antibacterial wipes, a waterbottle, spare shirt, deodorant, hair barrets and anything my fiance might need. If I go to the YMCA for example, I may talk all of those along with my ipod, larger towel for swimming, bathing suit, etc. Perfume or body spray is always nice too! Plus a snack if I'm starving after for energy.
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I pack flip flops for the shower, pony tail holder, barrettes, refillable water bottle, clean underthings and clothes for after shower, deoderent, and gym ID. I use the gym's soap, conditioner, towel, lock, and hair dryer.
Edited by: JENJI_RUNNER at: 2/5/2013 (14:42)
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Water bottle, IPOD and carrier, gloves, towel, lock, lotion, socks, underwear, shampoo, swimsuit, conditioner, shower shoes.
God before everything. Peace above anything.
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Deodorant!!! Which I forgot yesterday eeekkkk
SW: 179
CW: 175
Goals:
170: A new lush item
165: pedicure
160: a new lush item
155: jewelry
150: hair cut
130: MASSAGE
| current weight: 157.0 |
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I walk to the gym so I only take the bare esentials--- water bottle, towel, lock and key. I keep a change of underwear and sample size shower soap and shampoo for an emergency. I lock up bag, phone, etc and listen to the music the gym has on to simplify life.
"Cueillez dès aujourd'hui les roses de la vie."
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My gym is in my basement, so I just take my water bottle, my tablet for music, and my dog for company!
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deodorant, wipes, towel, change of undies
FOCUS - Finishing - One's - Commitment - Unto - Self
| current weight: 168.5 |
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Just a towel and a water bottle. Sometimes I bring my iPod but lately I have been exercising at my apartment gym where there's a TV instead
Kristin
Goal Weight
5/31/13:165
actual:
6/30/13: 160
actual:
"I am learning every day to allow the space between where I am and where I want to be to inspire me and not terrify me." - Tracee Ellis Ross
| current weight: 167.4 |
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I always try to pack: work out clothes & sneakers water bottle headphones (I try to remember my ipad or smartphone, but at least with headphones I can watch the tvs, so I try to have a backup pair in my bag.) and for after the workout: hairbrush and face lotion clean socks and underwear I usually have two sets of workout clothes, socks, and underwear at all times. That way, if I don't have time to pack my bag in the morning, I can still grab it and go.
| current weight: 178.5 |
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i-pod, water bottle and making sure I actually have my sneakers. Gotta love it when I realize after getting to the gym that I have everything except footwear and I'd probably get looks silly wearing high heels with yoga pants.
I don't wanna just turn heads. I wanna BREAK necks!
| Pounds lost: 21.0 |
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towel, socks, spinning shoes, weight-lifting gloves, water bottle, keys, nano, disinfecting wipes
"Yesterday you said tomorrow."- Nike
| current weight: 136.6 |
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Water bottle Music I-pod Nano Sneakers Workout program
If you haven't failed, you haven't lived !
Laugh, and the world laughs with you !!
| current weight: 127.9 |
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weight lifting gloves hair elastic Kick butt attitude
The minefields of life NEVER go away. We just get better at navigating them. (from Necessary Roughness on USA)
| current weight: 218.8 |
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Shoes, socks, antiperspirant, music, chap-stick, extra hair ties.
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...”
― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!
| Pounds lost: 56.0 |
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keys, music, water, and towel
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DOWNTOWNER17
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sports bra extra socks shoes Dove Dry Shampoo (love this product) Comfortable clothes
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I am so lucky to have a gorgeous gym in my housing complex so I come and go with no need to shower or change there. I take: water disinfecting wipes (a "rule" that you must wipe down equipment as you leave it...nice!) Great fitting shoes and cushioning socks Comfortable clothes that don't hike up Jacket to wear home so I don't chill too fast
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I usually take: water bottle, shower gel, face wipes, face moisturiser, hairbrush (although I often forget this!), biiiig microfibre towel, bikini, change of underwear, spare t-shirt. Then I have my sport-specific equipment - boxing gloves, sparring gloves, helmet.... I try to remember to keep a snack like a banana or cereal bar in there too in case I'm starving after a workout!
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Water bottle iPod Small towel neck Gloves free weights Extra hair ties Shampoo/cond & hair treatment (soap supplied) Plastic bags few / wet towels etc slippers shower Large towel Goggles Swim hat Make up Underwear Set of clean clothes Bandaids Fitness tracker log (Leave jewelry & purse in car) Going to start taking my own hair dryer as its always very busy and I feel rushed !! Hairbrush Started taking an aqua class sometimes work out first- sometimes just work out no shower. Raquetball raquet & ball & eye wear if trying to play with hubby (hubby usually keeps my raquet in his bag as he carries a few in his bag. My bag is quite big
Edited by: IRISHSAVER at: 2/3/2013 (02:22)
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1. Towel 2. iPod 3. magazine 4. gloves for weights 5. Water bottle 6. iPhone to track on SP app 
| current weight: 150.2 |
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1) Water/water bottle 2) towel 3) change of clothes 4) shower slippers 5) gloves for free-weights Haven't been to the gym in ages but these were my top items when I was going daily.
Be brave enough to keep fear of the unknown from letting you embrace the possibilities.
~ for ME - by ME
There is no shame in starting over. When you are down, getting up shows you have strength and fortitude, staying down simply shows you've given up. Always Get UP!
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weight lifting gloves, heart rate monitor, lock, gum
Whether you think that you can, or that you can't, you are usually right! Henry Ford
You won’t always be the strongest or the fastest, but you can be the toughest.
| current weight: 182.0 |
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Water, Ipod, towel, all my stuff for shower, membership card.
Once a job has just begun, leave it not till it is done, be the matter big or small do it right or don't do it at all. Unknown
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Don't carry gym bag. Keys, phone, water bottle, after work-out I go home.
http://rashun2.blogspot.com
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aqua jogger gear - water resistance dumbbells , aqua runners'RX . buoyancy belt . Towel , shower essentials , blow dryer , round brush , shower shoes , roller suitcase and a bag for wet gear and of course a large water bottle .
Edited by: TRISH573 at: 2/1/2013 (17:04)
Get and go is my motto
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I keep my gym bag simple since I don't shower at the gym. Hand towel, phone, headset, workout gloves, hair tie, gym fob, car keys, lip gloss, and a breath mint. Oh and I bring with me a water bottle with ice, water, and 1 scoop of amino energy.
Edited by: FITGLAMGIRL at: 1/31/2013 (23:22)
Cheers,
FitGlamGirl
"Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary results. "
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I live near the gym and usually go there after work so no need to shower. I keep my gym bag pretty simple with gym shoes, shorts, t-shirt, water bottle, lip balm, and brush. And phone and car keys and card for our cardlock gym of course!
Sometimes you have to be your own hero.
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2 Towels, One for my hair and one for my body
Clean change of clothes including shoes and underware
Wash bag containing minatures of all of my favourite bands
Hair brush
Padlock for my locker
Empty plastic carrier bag so that i am able to put the wet towels in or my wet swimming costume if i have been swimming
A bottle of Water
and the usual
Purse
Mobile phone
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all the shower things, shoes, towel, clothes for work (I work out in the morning), MP3 player, water bottle A definate must at my gym... Febreeze
| current weight: 166.0 |
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2 bottles of water.. one for working out, one on the drive home. Endless hair supplies.. extra ties, clips, all that jazz. 2 sports bras, depending on the support i need. two pairs of socks. my lovers, the Nike frees and a pair of sweatpants. with it being so cold out i can't leave in my workout gear, but trying to get jeans on after sweating is a pain in the butt.
"If you focus on results, you will never change. If you focus on change, you will get results" - Jack Dixon
2012: 8 races
Lucky Green 5K 3/16/2013 - 44:30
The Color Dash 4/27/2013 - 34:39
Spring Classic 5K 5/04/2013 - 42:53
Med City Marathon 5K - 5/27/2013 -
Gridiron Gallop 5K - 5/16/2013 -
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my gym bag contains both swimming specific gear like goggles and swimsuit, as well as gym stuff - like runners, watch with cardio band, ear buds, MP3, and the cross overs - towels, shampoo, conditioner, soap, flip flops (for walking out of the pool or shower) an extra pair of shorts, shirt, and sweats (never know). While i shower after i swim, i usually don't have to shower after i workout unless i am somewhere else. i have learned the hard way to always have all your gear in one spot so that you don't forget anything you need anytime. it makes it harder to come up with excuses why i can't exercise anywhere I am. i just twigged onto carrying resistant bands as well. They don't take up much room and they are definitely a gym on the go.
| current weight: 191.0 |
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Water bottle, iPod with earbuds, towel, lock for the locker, shower items (including bigger towel) and my trusty Brookstone travel hair dryer.
Jane
Camp Good Grief 5k 2012 - 31:50
Gobble Wobble 5k 2012 - 30:00
Turkey Trot 4 Mile Race 2012 - 38:38
Ugly Sweater 5k Fun Run 2012 - 27:19
Move-It Memphis 10K 2013 - 55:36
Germantown Half Marathon - 2:08:53
FedEx St. Jude Classic Fairway 5k - 4/13/2013
Pittsburgh Half-Marathon - 5/5/2013
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swimming is nice exercises
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