What’s in my Gym Bag?

I always pack the same things in my gym bag each morning, but when I first started going to the gym, I spent a lot of time figuring out what belonged in my bag, adding and removing items over the course of a couple weeks until I figured out what I needed and what I could do without. What skincare did I need to bring for the shower after my workout? What hair products did I really need to bring with me everyday? What snacks did I need to pack with me, or should I just eat when I get home? I had so many simple questions that I answered for myself after some trial and error... Here is exactly what I bring with me to the gym everyday:

Water Bottle
Gym Membership Card
Runners
Headphones
Hair Elastic
Towel
Face cloth
Body wash
Face wash
Facial Serum
Facial Moisturizer
Concealer
Mascara
Travel-Sized Dry Shampoo
Change of clothes: Jeans, Socks, Underwear, Bra, Shirt
Flip Flops (to wear in the shower)
Post Workout Snack 

Looking at this list, I think “good gracious, that is a lot of stuff to bring for one workout.” But to be honest, most of it fits in a travel sized makeup bag. The most cumbersome items are the running shoes and my change of clothes. I keep my toiletries and makeup in a small bag inside my gym bag, so I never have to search around looking for my moisturizer before I leave the house. The only things I need to switch out every day and remember to bring, are my change of clothes, towels, water bottle, and my post-workout snack - everything else has a permanent home in my gym bag.

I’ll  also address the fact that yes, I do bring mascara to the gym with me; I go to the gym in the morning, makeup-free, so after my post-workout shower, I swipe on some mascara. There is nothing quite like the feeling of confidence after a solid workout, and adding a quick swipe of mascara makes me feel like I’m ready to take on the world. 

What are your must have items that you keep in your gym bag?
My name is Alexandra Tugade. I am a mother of two beautiful, intelligent girls, and the wife of an amazing, supportive husband. I love to bake, dance around the living room with my kids, and I always appreciate a good pun. I live on coffee, laughter, hugs, and good food - and if I'm not whipping something up in the kitchen, you'll either find me at the gym, or running after my two princesses. I love sharing delicious food and tasty recipes - feel free to spread the love and share my posts too.

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