Let me start by stating that Lululemon did not in anyway compensate me for this post (but if they'd like too, I'm all for it!😉). It just turns out a lot of their clothes worked well for my pregnancy. During my pregnancy, I worked out 6 days a week. I really didn't want to buy a bunch of maternity clothes, especially since I already had quite the collection of workout gear. Luckily, I was able to make most of my non-maternity pieces work. Here are some of the staples that grew with me that I'd recommend. Lululemon Speed Shorts• I admit I have an addiction to speed shorts. So, I was really happy I was able to still wear a part of my collection through the length of my pregnancy. When I first got pregnant, I ordered 2 pairs in a size up. Those two bigger pairs helped get me through that awkward chubby phase where you don't really look pregnant yet but, instead ate too many donuts. Once my belly finally popped, I was able to go back to my normal size since I wore my shorts under the bump. These shorts are great for running and many cross fitters swear by them too. Lululemon Run Swiftly Long Sleeve• These light weight, soft, stretchy tops were a life saver! They run a little small so I always size up in them. Since I like them with a bit of a looser fit, the ones I already had were able to accommodate the bump. They were great for layering and so comfortable. They also have been great for postpartum. I think I have worn one 4 out of the 5 days since having Malachi. Bao Bei Maternity Support Band• This is described as a "sports bra for your belly" and that is such an accurate statement! This is the Power Mesh band and it is awesome. It hugged my belly but didn't feel tight or cut into me. It stayed put! I was expecting this to roll up or down when I was running or lifting, but it doesn't move at all. It also has mesh on the back panel so it didn't over heat me. It also helped hold up my bottoms, which was helpful when I had to wear shorts or pants under my bump. I can't recommend enough how important it is to have belly support when you're active. Cheap Tank Tops• I had a couple of tanks that I regularly wore. Most of them were just cheap cotton tanks from Walmart or Old Navy. I just needed ones that were long that would cover the bump. These usually were a base layer since I wore long sleeves a lot (it's chilly in the Northwest). Buying tip!I am pretty thrifty, so I use eBay, buy sell & trade groups, the "we made too much" section of lulu's website and thrift shops to buy most all of my Lululemon gear. Rarely I buy anything full price. It's also great that most items you can resell easily. The 2 pairs of bigger speed shorts I bought, I will most likely sell and get all my money back on what I bought them for.
What were/are your must haves for pregnancy workout gear?
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Erin
5/24/2016 05:45:02 pm
Thanks for the suggestions! I'm at 23 weeks right now, and still running 15-20 miles and olympic lifting 2-3 days a week. I want to keep this up as long as possible, and I'm going to order the belly bra to help my cause!
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8/2/2018 01:15:30 am
I really enjoyed this post. You describe this topic very well. I really enjoy reading your blog and I will definitely bookmark it! Keep up the interesting posts!
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