Well, if you’ve ever gained weight, been bloated, recovering from disordered eating or genuinely just felt a bit uncomfortable in your body whilst learning to love & settle into it again, then you know what I’m talking about, whenI say that comfortable tights can make a world of a difference when you workout.

The last thing, I personally found and wanted, was to be even more aware of my tummy and the feeling of it squished into a tight pair of tights, when I was just (and still am!) learning to love my body for what it is and how it looks and feels like. But, baby-steps.

I’m here to tell you that there are loads of active-wear brands out there, that are amazing at design and creating figure-hugging & comfortable workout tights for ladies like you and me. Trust me; I feel like I’ve tried A LOT!

So, continue to read on below to find my favourite tights for little tummies that can help you feel comfortable and snug whilst working out and shaping those luscious lady-lumps x

YOGI BLACK SPECKLE TIGHTS FROM NIMBLE ACTIVEWEAR:

I only just got these the other day, and I’m so in love with them. I did Reformer Pilates in them this morning, and they went nowhere!

They have no seams or stitches at the very top of the waist-band that sits on your tummy, making it soft and with no digging in at the love-handles (yay!). You can also roll them down if you prefer a lower waist, and they’d be good for pregnancy as well as they’re so high-waisted. They’re also the softest thing I’ve ever worn, making them perfect to wear from studio to street.

TULIPS MIDI PANTS FROM THE UPSIDE:

As you may have seen on my instagram, I’m pretty obsessed with The Upside and have been a fan of the brand for years and years, because of their prints and great-fitting pieces.

In particular, I like their drawstring models like the Tulips Midi Pants as they are snug where they need to be, without digging into the tummy or being uncomfortable. They also have a great waist-hight, sitting somewhere in the middle of your waist, and creating a flattering look.

The Upside does new prints all the time, so there’s never a dull moment in your wardrobe with this brand.

REVAMP SEAMLESS TIGHTS FROM LORNA JANE:

These tights are serious next level in comfort, looks and flexibility.

I have these (just in purple) and every single time I wear them, I always get compliments or people ask me where they’re from, because they’re super flattering and people can see how comfortable they are because of the seamless fit, which means there are no stitchings which also equals? You guessed it; no digging into the tummy or love-handles (yay!)

The also sit mid-waist, which makes them even more comfortable, whether you’re practicing yoga, pilates or HIIT – they don’t move and they’re easy for your skin to breathe in.

ASTRAL MAP TIGHTS FROM LIQUIDO ACTIVE:

Liquido Active and their range of tights are especially a go-to of mine when I’m practising hot vinyasa (yoga). They’re comfortable and feels like a second skin all the whilst they absorb moisture really well, but still lets your skin breathe. They’re also high-waisted so they won’t fall (or roll) down when you’re moving.

If you’re a keen yogi-bean too, you’ll love all the prints and patterns they do.

SPECTRUM 7/8 LEGGINGS FROM LNDR:

Trust me when I say that these babies suck and keep everything in – comfortably!

LNDR is one of those brands that create all of their styles with the idea that everything starts with function and form. Seams and panels follow muscle lines or movement points that bend. The product development is considered in a way to slim physiques and open up movement points.

They’re easy to move freely in, looks great on and feels so comfy and snug. The fabric is a bit thicker, so these are a bit warmer – great for the winter-months.

PERFECT HIGH WAIST CROP LEGGINGS FROM SPIRITUAL GANGSTER:

If you’re into black and just want to get a pair of (standard) black leggings that are comfortable, flattering and uber-soft, these are your new go-to’s.

After using these for a few months, I now know why this is one of Spiritual Gangster’s bestselling styles from their range. There’s no digging, pulling or uncomfortability with these, it’s all peace & love when you wear them. Namaste!

BACKBOARD LEGGING FROM P.E NATION:

I mean, a pair of tight that are both functional and looks awesome – I feel like you’ve really hit the jackpot.

P.E Nation creating ultimate sportswear since 2016 and never stopped.

These tights are perfectly high-waisted keeping your tummy snug as a bug, and helps to create long lines down your legs due to the flattering white and blue pattern. They also don’t dig in-to your tummy thanks to the inside seams which seems to have been flattened out.

The fabric is lovely and flexible as well

Hope you liked my little round-up of my current go-to leggings to feel comfortable in so that you can focus on feeling the best you in your own skin.

I know it may be a controversial topic, and I am, by no means, trying to say a pair of tights or leggings fixes anything, but I know for me, I want to be able to feel comfortable in my clothes whilst I’m re-adjusting to my body.

I hope you can, too.

Anna xx

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Looking down at my wristwatch transports me back to a time, where I was only a young girl and my dad would teach me how to read a clock.. It’s a small thing, but every time I look at my watch, I see my dad smiling and saying: ‘You can do it..’, just like he did when I was little. It’s my little reminder to continue on.

Later, I blink my eyes open to the afternoon-sun peaking in through the window, and I know I must’ve sat there for a while. I look at my watch and, for a second, I wonder if we can create a world where time will continue on, but the present moment is honoured and appreciated?

If there’s one thing I’ve learnt, it is that each moment is perfect and unique in it’s own way. We will never get a second, a minute, an hour back, that has already passed and the future is already changing as we speak.

Taking the time to be present and appreciate the now whilst still living in a timely world, regardless of what we are facing, could be what will set us apart from simply existing to fully living.

Read on below for my tips on How To Be Present In A Timely World:

1. MEDITATE:
   

   If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’ve talked a lot about meditation and it’s health benefits – both mentally & physically. But meditation is also what keeps us present. It’s what shows us that beyond this human world, there is an infinite space to be exactly what we are; pure energy and free souls.

   When incorporating a daily meditation-practice, life becomes easier and more manageable. You learn to understand that this world we are experiencing, these bodies we are occupying, are here for a purpose and we have a set amount of time to live that purpose before we depart again and take shape or form as someone or something else. Time in a human world is everything, but infinity takes over when we look inwards.

2. LET GO:
   

   Holding onto past tense & hurt is one of the biggest robbers of presence. If you are retaining resentment towards another human being because of past hurts, choose to forgive and move on.
   The harm was their fault, but allowing it to impact your life today is yours. Forgiving can be hard, but living a life chained to the past, is even harder.

3. GET GLOSE WITH NATURE:
   

   Nothing brings us back to the present like where we came from; NATURE. Try to spend time in nature and disconnect every single day – even if it’s just for 10 minutes.
   Stepping outside, breathing in the fresh air, feeling the wind and sun on our skin and resonating with the vibrations of the earth, will help bring a sense of inner peace & calmness to our lives that is hard to find elsewhere.
   And, best of all? We all have nature around us, and it’s completely free!

4. DO LESS:
   

   If you do less, you can do those things more slowly, more completely and with more concentration.
   If you fill your day with tasks, you will be rushing from one thing to the next without stopping to think about what you do. But you’re busy and you can’t possibly do less, right? You can. We all can. It’s a matter of figuring out what’s important, and letting go of what’s not.

5. TAKE TIME TO RFLECT:
   

   Whether it’s through journalling every morning or night, sitting in silence and recapping the day, try to spend a little time, on your own, to reflect on why you’re here and how today has been. Did you feel like you took steps towards your purpose? Did you feel like you made a difference? Did you feel like you were present in what you did? If not, then note down – physically or mentally – how you can do tomorrow differently.

6. BREATHE:
   

   For a moment, just stop reading and simply pay attention to your breath.As you focus your attention on your breath, you’ll notice that your breath is neither voluntary or involuntary. It is something that you do, but at the same time something that “does you”.
   When you focus your attention on your breath, you come back into relationship with reality, because like breath, reality is both something you do and something that “does you”.
   It is co-creative. Practice conscious breathing to bring your mind back to the present.

I hope, you can incorporate these practices into your own life, so that we can slow down this time we have on earth and live our purpose whilst being present and mindful.

Love, Anna X

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And so, obviously, it was a no-brainer when Westfield asked me to head in to find my favourite look to get bendy and active in – more so than I am. I jumped at the opportunity to head into my favourite; The Upside – I love the fit and feel that Jodie and the team is creating with The Upside. It hugs & tightens at just the right places and doesn’t at others (read: love handles).
And the prints are next level – as you know, I’m a mixed bag of lollies, so it suits me and my personality just right!

What Westfield does GREAT is curating the season’s best fashion under one roof, so that you can find fashion that fits your style – without the inconvenience of having to jump in the car to go to yet another store.

Westfield has launched its Spring Summer 2016/17 campaign ‘The Front Line’ which aims to capture the energy and confidence that comes from pursuing your ambitions, while embracing a unique and individual approach to who you are. To bring this ethos to life, Westfield has partnered with iconic Australian model Robyn Lawley as their SS16 Wellness & Beauty Ambassador – and hey, I’m doing a spin class with Robyn tomorrow morning (lucky me!).

From 15 – 16 October 19 Westfield centre’s across Australia will also host a Beauty and Wellness Weekend where shoppers can enjoy a range of beauty, health and wellness events – everything from beauty masterclasses to free yoga sessions and healthy juice bars. Visit westfield.com.au/beauty-wellness to view all the details for your area.

To give you a little snippet of, not only my awesome outfit from Westfield, but also a look into a few of my stretches & arm balances on a regular day, I’ve put together a little programme below you can use – please make sure you have exercised/are warm before trying out these exercises and stretches as it’s particularly hard on your lower back. And above all; listen to your body and fitness-level!

You can shop the latest from The Upside here and also brows the activewear trends here!

Enjoy and let me know how you go,

Cxx

Arm balances & Stretches:

1. Handstand leg reaches (against wall)

2. Ganda Bherundasana (no chin touch)

3. Bakasana (Crow Pose)

4. Uttanasana (standing forward bend)

5. Tricep Stretch

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