The Economic Crisis Making It Hard To Buy Clothes? No

Regardless of the specifics of fashion, without a doubt the media dictate to us the clothes that are ‘in' and the clothes that are ‘out'.  The media have been responsible for many fashion trends along the way, from the ridiculous tie-dye fashion of the 1980's to the wondrous skinny jeans of the noughties, the media has the power to make or break any look.  They dictate to us the designer women's clothing we should be wearing, and how we should accessorise, simply by ridiculing a celeb in a certain style of clothing, and can decide which style will be ‘in' or ‘out' faster than you can say Jack Robinson.
With all the doom and gloom surrounding us, concerning the state of the economy, we have all been rudely awakened to our excessive spending habits of recent years; designer clothes have been the bread and butter of our fashion senses – making sure, we have developed a taste for the high-life.
So what now?  Now that we must rein our savings in, where does that leave us, and our craving for designer women's clothes?  Well, it does not leave us out in the cold as we may have assumed, rather, it just means that we have to change the way in which we shop for clothes.
Regardless if your tastes are somewhat refined, and you only choose clothes by the most highbrow clothing designers around, the economic crisis will not have too much impact on the clothes that you wear – the only influence it will have is on where you purchase them.
The best place to look for designer women's clothes, for those of us wishing to save money, is online.  The competition between various clothing retailers is immense, when competing in the global market that is the internet.  Retailers need to offer the best prices that they possibly can on all their ranges, including designer clothes – great news for shoppers!
If you love your designer clothes, but can no longer afford the prices offered by real-life shopping centres, simply change your habits and start shopping online.  Not only will you get the best prices, you will also find the task a lot more convenient, being able to shop at a time of your choosing, rather than being constrained by a shops opening hours.
Perhaps you are reluctant to purchase clothes online because you are not able to try them on. Sure, this is a worry, but most clothing retailers offer a returns policy, if they do not fit, you simply send them back – no worries.  Occasionally, there may be a fee for returning clothes, but this is negligible and no more than you would probably spend on parking at your local shopping centre.
And so, the media can throw images at us of all the must-have designer women's clothing, in the hope of disheartening us further, but it will not work.  Those of us, who are well informed, will rise above the current crisis, and start making the right choices when it comes to shopping for designer clothes.

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How To Exercise Without Making Yourself Crazy

Until really recently, I had had a strict "no joining gyms" policy. This policy was based upon good solid reason and logic -- in the past, I would join a gym, go religiously for a few months, get sick and not go for about a week, and then never go back again. Ever. Plus, I wouldn't even work out at home because it would remind me of how guilty I felt about not getting to the gym.

I know, it's crazy. But I know from friends and clients that I'm not the only one who does this.

Once I learned about Health At Every Size and took the pressure off myself about losing weight, not joining a gym was really great for me. I would take long walks, do aerobics or yoga DVD's, and I would do it pretty regularly.

But lately, I started feeling the pull to join my local Y. They have a pool, daily water aerobics, really new weight and cardio machines, and a generally pleasant, laid back vibe. I took a tour with a friend and we both loved it. And since joining, I've been going about five times a week, mostly to do water aerobics but also to use the elliptical. I absolutely love it, and I feel really good.

So how did I get to this peaceful, happy place with working out and exercising?

Well, there are methods to my madness. So if you're feeling kind of stuck when it comes to fitness or not sure how to do it without over-exercising/guilting yourself/obsessing about weight loss etc., I'd like to give you a couple of tips how to do it in an emotionally healthy way.

So here are my top five tips on how to exercise without making yourself crazy.

1. Do What You Find Fun. Just because your best friend swears by hot yoga, it doesn't mean that you have to do it. It doesn't have to be difficult or unpleasant to be really good for you.

Why? Because if you like it, you'll want to do it, and if you don't like it, you won't want to do it. It's really that simple. It's not like phys. ed. class in school, where you had to do whatever the class is doing. If you like dancing around your apartment -- fantastic. Great. Do that. If you like water aerobics, find a place that has it and do it. It is worth the money if you like it and it makes you feel good. When you exercise in a way that you actually enjoy, you still get tons of benefits, and it's SO MUCH EASIER to do because you actually want to do it!

2. Be Open Minded & Try Different Things. Experiment with different kinds of exercise and see what appeals to you. Be willing to try something new and revise your opinions.

Why? Because when you're open minded, you may find that what was once true for you isn't true anymore. For example, even if you always thought you had two left feet, you might really enjoy a dance class. Or, even if you always found the weight room intimidating in high school, you may not feel that way now, as an adult. If you're checking out gyms, try to get a free week or day at different gyms, and see where you feel most comfortable. You don't have to make a decision right away, and you may be surprised by which place you like the most. (I also really recommend YMCA's and YMHA's because they're usually less "hard selling" than commercial gyms.)

3. Don't Keep Statistics. I mean it. Don't track anything about the way you exercise. Don't track how many minutes of cardio, or how many pounds you lift, calories burned, or your weight or your measurements.

Why? You don't need it, and it can make you crazy. You know when you've been working out regularly and when you haven't. Your body tells you. You notice when your endurance has gotten better when you get less tired walking to the train. You notice when your muscles have gotten stronger when you lift a bag of groceries with less effort. The point of exercise is not to constantly compare (and judge yourself) against a standard from last week or last year or 20 years ago. The point is noticing how your body feels. And if today your body feels tired and you only do a little, that is fantastic too because it means you're listening.

4. Schedule Your Workouts. Block out time in your schedule for classes you want to take or working out at home. Make that time as sacred as possible by not scheduling anything else during that time. Be realistic about the time you need, including time to stretch, shower, etc.

Why? Exercising really is "me time." It's time that you are putting aside, just for you, to make you feel good. Putting your favorite classes or home workouts in your schedule is a signal to yourself that your health, well-being, and personal time is really important. I literally schedule my water aerobics class (and travel time and shower time) into my schedule and don't schedule clients during that time. I know that no matter how crazy my day is, I have that time blocked out just for me and I can look forward to it.

5. Invest In Workout Clothes, Sneakers, Etc. That Are Right For You, Fit You And Make You Feel Good. When you have sneakers that fit right, clothes that fit, etc., exercising is so much easier and more enjoyable.

Why? It's really hard to concentrate on exercising when you're worried that your bathing suit is too tight or your sneakers are worn out. Wear clothes that make you feel good -- even put on some makeup if it helps. Truly, it's better to wear one outfit that you like over and over again, than wear really old clothes that make you feel embarrassed. I notice when I have things that support my workout, ( prescription goggles ) then I'm more likely to workout and really enjoy it.

Alright, hotties, let's get cookin'!

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