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7. Wear comfortable clothing and proper shoes. Your exercise clothing should permit you to move freely and allow your body to cool itself. Be aware that some exercise clothing fabrics have chemicals that may not be safe during exercise. Avoid exercise gear with acrylic, rayon, acetate, and stain-resistant chemicals (such as those treated with perfluorinated chemicals). Some of the more exercise friendly fabrics include bamboo pulp, cotton, cotton blends, nylon, polyester, and spandex. Proper attire is important for exercise enjoyment and success. (In Chapter 16 we’ll discuss workout gear and shoes further.)

8. Plan to exercise at least 1 to 2 hours after a meal. By waiting to work out after eating a meal, you will prevent stomach cramping and pain. Eating too close to exercise may also make you too tired; you don’t want your digestive system competing with your muscles for energy. Prior to a workout, always choose foods that your body finds easy to digest.

9. Be ready for some exercise speed bumps. Yes, we all have speed bumps when it comes to exercise—even people who have been training for years. Most of these come in the form of a missed workout or a lapsed goal. First and foremost, don’t get angry with yourself if you miss a workout or backslide on one of your goals. In fact, the first step is to forgive yourself for the lapse. Next, try to focus on what caused the lapse and how you may better deal with it in the future. For instance, if you start missing your workouts, perhaps you are scheduling them at the wrong time. Or, if you are too tired to exercise, it may be that you need to have a light snack a couple hours before your workout. Speed bumps are challenging, but they won’t undo all the progress you’ve made. Take a moment, reflect, and focus on the best way(s) for getting back on track.