When you look good..

I believe it was the football player Deion Sanders who said, "If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good." Well, I don't really know much about Deion Sanders, but what he said is a true story! So when I go to the gym, or when I'm getting ready to work out, I usually shower first. People give me a hard time for this because they think you should just shower after your workout since you're going to get all sweaty anyway. WRONNG! I mean, yes, you will get sweaty after your workout and you will need to shower after, but I think it's important to prepare for your workout as well. To look good and clean before you start because it gets you in a mental place where you feel really good and when you feel good, you play good! Not only should you shower or freshen up, but you should wear clothes that are clean and match!
I can't stand when I see people at the gym looking like raggedy Ann. You want to feel good about yourself and it starts with taking care of yourself. It's not about vanity or impressing anyone... it's about yourself.

It's just like any job or profession where you have to wear a uniform or follow a dress guideline... the purpose behind it is to get you in the mindset that will prepare you for that job. So when you go to work out it's like you're going to work where you put in your hours (yes, HOURS!) I would encourage anyone who is seriously thinking about working out regularly that they invest in some nice work out clothes for when they go to put in their "work." Believe me, when you start to see results and you feel good about yourself when you look in the mirror you won't want to stop.