I have to admit, I’m not one of those people who loves to workout. I know it’s important but with two kids, a husband and a full-time job, exercise always falls to the bottom of my priority list. The problem is that I know I need to and not exercising is actually beginning to stress me out. After all, breaking a sweat really DOES make you look and FEEL better, so I’ve decided to ease back into it by walking 30 minutes a day. And, to help jumpstart my new routine, I’m treating myself to new workout gear.

This explains the excitement I felt when my new January issue of O, the Oprah Magazine arrived with Soma’s Go To Waist Crop Pant chosen by O’s experts as a stylish pick for the gym. This pant includes a secret “power mesh” panel at the waistband to hold you in and smooth your middle. It’s like shapewear for the gym! And from a fashion perspective, I love the subtle heather gray color made sporty by the bright green stripe and waistband.

There’s also a matching cami and I just ordered both!

I’d love to know your tips for sticking with an exercise program. Email me the ways you keep yourself motivated – I need all the help and support I can get!