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Gym Bag Essentials

April 22, 2014

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This post was sparked by a situation that taught me you can never be too prepared! There is a big reason that I am bringing you these gym bag essentials today. When I first signed up for one of our local gyms I would bring almost nothing with me; pretty much some water and an iPod was all I figured I would need! I was SO wrong! So fast forward to one night after work & super unprepared me heads into the gym without a care in the world. There I am jamming along to my favorite tunes and running along on the treadmill when it hits me, it’s that time of the month and Aunt Flo has decided to make her appearance right now. I look around and there are tons of people everywhere (probably none of which were paying me any attention but you know when something like this happens you’re thinking everyone is staring) so I slowly get down of the treadmill thinking I can just run into the bathroom and they have to have one of those little machines, ya know the ones with the incredibly outdated and even more so uncomfortable tampons with those cardboard applicators in it, right? They sure did except there I had nothing;

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No quarter to pop into this little machine not one thing that could possibly save me in this! So no big deal, I can just cut out early and run over to grocery store and pick up something to defeat Aunt Flo and be back within minutes to finish up my workout. Wrong, again. I looked into the mirror & I was a hot mess. Mascara running down my face, I wasn’t smelling my finest and I had worked myself into a panicked state of crazy and had nothing to munch on to keep myself from falling flat on my face; and that’s exactly what I did – nearly passed out on my way out of the gym in front of about 50 people who were now most definitely staring, running over to help and check on me. SO embarrassing!

This could have all been avoided! All over a tampon er lack there of! If I had grabbed some of my key items and thrown them into a gym bag including some of the U by Kotex Sleek tampons or Cleanwear pads that I always have on hand at home & put together my gym bag essentials that entire crisis and blow to my ego could have been averted! You can bet, I learned very quickly that I was never leaving the house unprepared again!

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Like, I said I will not be unprepared for any situation again! You can be sure if you are hanging out with me in the gym that my bag is now full of anything and everything you could need! Hungry? I’ve got you! Face a mess? I can help! Aunt Flow make a surprise appearance? Let me grab my bag!

ENERGY BAR  //  because you never know when you’re gonna need it. Exercising can take SO much out of us and sometimes ya just need a bite to eat. Trust me, this right here could have saved my almost pass out moment from happening!

FEMININE PRODUCTS  //  this is a pretty “duh” one for me now but I know for many ladies we may just not think of it! I’ve never been regular so ya know what that means? Aunt Flo can choose to attack at any moment and if you are lucky enough then you’ll have an arsenal full of U by Kotex products to battle her with! Personally I keep the sleek tampons and cleanwear pads in my bag at ALL times because I firmly believe (after that gym fiasco) one can never be too prepared! Plus, they’re super cute and if you end up dropping them out of your bag in front of those 15 body builders, chances are they won’t have a clue what they even are because of their truly unique packaging! And having them with me means no creepy outdated machines because who wants to even go there anyway? Not I!

FACIAL WIPES //  always, always bring some form of face wipes or makeup remover with you so you’re not looking like you’re straight out of horror movie when trying to make your quick escape from embarrassment.

DEODORANT  //   because really, sometimes you just can’t wait to get home and grab that shower! You need this asap, just in case.

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DRY SHAMPOO  // this is a killer tool if you’re needing to head to work or the grocery store after the gym! Don’t forget to spray a bit on the nape of your neck to soak up the sweat for the time being.

BRUSH  //  you know you want to brush that ratty gym hair out so don’t forget your brush!!

LIP BALM  //  my lips get super dry during anything cardio related so having a lip balm with me is key!

WRIST WEIGHTS  //  if I am doing a treadmill circuit I am always using wrist weights!

WATER BOTTLE  //  I finally invested in a pretty decent water bottle that you can even freeze the middle of to keep the water colder longer!

MUSIC & EAR BUDS  //  always, always have my phone and ear buds with me so I can rock out through my workout. If I don’t have music, I am not doing anything. I wouldn’t last 5 minutes.

REFRESHING FACIAL SPRAY  //  I keep this with me and when I feel like I am getting overheated just spritz a bit on and I also spritz it on at the end of my workout to help me feel a bit more refreshed!

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HAIR TIES //  last but certainly not least! These are a must have for every gym bag. You want to pull your hair up to prevent it from laying on your face during any workout and all around just getting in the way! Bonus Tip: Head to Walmart and for an everyday low price (that I love!) you can grab these U by Kotex products and, while supplies last, you also get a bonus of 3 Goody elastics! They’re attached right to the box!

This fiasco has taught me a lot about being prepared! So now with my gym bag essentials and especially U by Kotex  I can be sure to never leave the house unprepared again!

WHAT ARE YOUR GYM BAG ESSENTIALS?!?

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  1. Laura MyNewestAddiction says

    April 22, 2014 at 2:50 am

    omg! what a crazy story! Love the hair ties!

  2. Amber says

    April 22, 2014 at 6:51 am

    This happened to me a few days ago, though I wasn’t at the gym. Still sucked. I love the U by Kotex packaging!

  3. Deb says

    April 22, 2014 at 8:42 am

    Holy crap, I’d be afraid to dump out my tennis bag and share. God only knows what you’d find in there.

  4. Kristine Foley says

    April 22, 2014 at 8:54 am

    Great list and tips! Now… to just get myself to the gym 🙂

  5. Morgan - Modern Mommyhood says

    April 22, 2014 at 9:32 am

    Okay, love the gym bag!!! Not to mention I wish my bags and their content looked as organized as yours! 🙂

  6. amber.m says

    April 22, 2014 at 9:34 am

    YES to all of these! Dry shampoo is a live saver! Those are literally the BEST tampons! And your phone case is super cute!

  7. Katie @Clarks Condensed says

    April 22, 2014 at 10:41 am

    Oh my gosh! I can’t believe that happened to you…I would have died. Murphy’s law, right? Makes me want to go check my gym bag! PS, I am obsessed with ribbon hair ties. I always have this sparkly silver one on my wrist lately, and people are always asking me about my cute bracelet haha.

  8. Eugenia says

    April 22, 2014 at 10:47 am

    I like the things you carry! Very good idea about the dry shampoo!

  9. Jamie Rippy (@MamaMommyMom) says

    April 22, 2014 at 11:04 am

    Pretty much what I carry in my bag too! I need to start carrying dry hairspray though.

  10. Erica Manoz says

    April 22, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    I’m so glad I came across this post. I really needed this! xoxo

  11. Krysten says

    April 22, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    I always get my monthly friend at work and somehow NEVER have anything on me. To make things worse, I always seem to be working with all guys when it happens. How is that possible!?

  12. Chelsea says

    April 22, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    Oh gosh what a story. I HATEEEE those times when it comes out of nowhere and you’re so unprepared! Even worse when those stupid tampon machine thingies don’t work and eat all your coins.

  13. Melissa @ This Girl's Life Blog says

    April 22, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    We were on the same wavelength today! I haven’t thought about adding refreshing spray to my bag, good idea.

  14. emmy says

    April 22, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    Oh that would have been so awful! I totally would have worked up to a state of panic myself, I have no doubt. Very good list of things to make sure to have.

  15. Chelsee says

    April 22, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    Oh dry shampoo is a life saver! Great post!!!

  16. Carly says

    April 23, 2014 at 12:07 am

    Baby lips, yes please!

  17. Chelsea says

    April 23, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Yes, yes + yes! This gym bag ROCKS! Kotex is my go-to tampon for sure! And I’ve been dying to try that dry shampoo– where do I find it?

  18. Taylor @ Pink Heels Pink Truck says

    April 24, 2014 at 1:06 am

    Ohhhh goodness! I haven’t carried a gym bag in a long time but now you just scared the bejeejees out of me. 😉 LOL

  19. Dana says

    February 15, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    Totally used to have those same panicky moments about Aunt Flo! I went the way different route and started using a menstrual cup so I wouldn’t have to worry about it surprising me anymore. Love the rest of your gym bag prep! Gotta try the dry shampoo!

  20. meghan says

    September 7, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    i am going to do this every time i go to the gym

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