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What does a fat person wear for yoga and gym classes
Whowouldgoallthatwayforarobbieconcert · 16/10/2022 21:46
I need to lose around 3 stone 😫used to be a gym bunny back in the day, with a great figure and wide range of workout clothes.
I want to get back to yoga etc, but how can I wear leggings? 🤷🏻♀️That’s all I see people wearing to do it. They won’t suit me, without a long t shirt over, which will probably look ridiculous and I don’t see others wearing. What do I wear? Can u wear jogging pants for yoga? I don’t see others wearing them. Really want to get fitter and lose this weight , but embarrassed of my body, don’t want to give up because of it, before I’ve even begun/began?
Am I being unreasonable?
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Fairislefandango · 16/10/2022 22:08
For yoga I really like the stuff from BAM. It's made of bamboo fibre. I have some yoga pants from them which are looser like jogging pants, but in a thinner t-shirt-like material, with soft ankle cuffs. I also have a couple of their longer tops. They are loose-ish but slightly ruched/gathered at the sides so that they are not tight on your curves, but aren't loose enough to flop down towards your head, revealing your stomach when you're in downward-facing dog pose! Perfect for yoga and super comfortable. I sound like an advert, but they are honestly great!
MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 16/10/2022 22:09
underneaththeash · 16/10/2022 22:13
There's plenty of people of different sizes at my gym. Leggings and a top are absolutely fine.
No one will give you a second glance (unless you wear those awful cycling shorts which go up your bum crack and leave nothing the the imagination and look dreadful on everyone...)
Whowouldgoallthatwayforarobbieconcert · 16/10/2022 22:19
@MrsPelligrinoPetrichor Love those pants, look so comfy and could wear normal t shirt with them like the model. Isn’t what I see the others wearing and see them all in standard, tight leggings and tight vest tops, but hey ho
Seekin · 16/10/2022 22:25
I wear kick flare leggings / trousers as they don’t cling and a baggy t shirt.
www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/p/lf075
Hophop26 · 16/10/2022 22:26
Really not the case that people only wear leggings and tight vest tops, it may be that you are only noticing those on people because it’s something you would be worried at mo about wearing. Plenty of others wearing loose and longer tops and T-shirt’s - the double up tops may be worth a try or for yoga I tend to go with a vest under a looser top. Other exercise loose vests and tops, I tend to buy 1-2 sizes bigger
MsMcGonagall · 16/10/2022 22:28
don't worry about what other people are wearing.
I wear a pair of very light cotton trousers with an elasticated waist. cos they won't fall down or expose some part of my bum or tum when in downward dog or plank. But they are loose enough not to show all the bulges.
I also have a double layer t shirt like the one linked above. I tuck the bottom layer in so I don't flash saggy tum. The top layer, not being tight, again I can hope it doesn't highlight bulges.
ghosthunter2022 · 16/10/2022 22:29
Whowouldgoallthatwayforarobbieconcert · 16/10/2022 22:19
@MrsPelligrinoPetrichor Love those pants, look so comfy and could wear normal t shirt with them like the model. Isn’t what I see the others wearing and see them all in standard, tight leggings and tight vest tops, but hey ho
why do you keep saying ‘that isn’t what other people wear?’ As if there’s a uniform for yoga or a gym class? Just wear what you’re comfortable in, the reason they might not be wearing the same as you could be for a multitude of reasons but none of them are your business really. No one cares what you wear at the gym 🤷🏼♀️
BuryingAcorns · 16/10/2022 22:29
I'm fat and do yoga and gym classes. For gym I wear plain black lycra leggings with a fitted sports tee and then a long racer back vest over the top. For yoga, same on top but cuffed drawstring sweatpants or yoga pants.
The fitted tee means I show no belly when doing mat work and the long vest means I'm not showing my belly or bum while working out.
WorriedMama1 · 16/10/2022 22:30
Honestly nobody will be looking at what you're wearing or judging you for your size. You really don't want to wear anything too baggy for yoga though, I did once and in downward dog my top fell up over my face and exposed my tummy I'm sure nobody cared but I was so conscious of my post baby skin on my tummy I just couldn't relax so I think you need a top you can at least tuck in.
Well done for getting back to the gym though. I've been there, it's hard but you'll feel so good for it!!
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