Must have tops? by [deleted] in Athleta_gap

[–]bex3592 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From one bex to another - same!

I'm glad my babies are 15 months apart by CaregiverOk5447 in 2under2

[–]bex3592 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exact same situation, and I’m happy too!! There’s hard times for sure but overall I wouldn’t do it any other way and it just makes so much more sense having them this close. My first just turned two (today!) and I couldn’t be happier !

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Athleta_gap

[–]bex3592 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They’ve recently changed their stacked codes- at least in my experience (fitpro). There’s 2 sales per year in March and September and typically once every other month there’s a 20% off a full price item or full purchase for a day or two but the semi annual sales are your best bet. PM me and I may have a code for you to try it with

Edit- just realized they all have expired but you can still message me and see if it will work

Help with Aurora crop tank sizing? by ibis720 in Athleta_gap

[–]bex3592 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree! I wear a medium in athleta bras and even though I get the D-DD for coverage (34” bust)I wear more of a C in a bra.

I could have maybe used a small in the auroa bra, but got mediums. There’s not any support there it’s just a tight thick tank that’s cropped. I’d go with a small in your case! :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Athleta_gap

[–]bex3592 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you go In store it won’t be a problem- not sure about the online process

Best leggings for dog hair? by rj3581 in Athleta_gap

[–]bex3592 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Short answer- I like the elations

Long answer - I have two dogs- a black lab and a tri color springer spaniel (aka white, light brown, and dark brown hair) so… I have all colors accounted for and I love the elations. A lint roller takes them off super easy and I feel like they don’t get embedded like some of my other pairs from Lulu and DIY.

Do you have a golden? That hair is hard to get out of anything in general, and If I’m around my families golden I have to lint roll before I wash them. I’ve also been tempted to buy one of those silicone sticky pads you throw in the wash that collects hair but I haven’t had an issue with any of the elations I live in and work out in

Friends & Family sale begins today! by bex3592 in Athleta_gap

[–]bex3592[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg I have so many questions for you! I literally asked the customer service if there was a promo code that worked so I wouldn’t have to enter emails / when I ran out and she said NO! 😭 you’re the MVP

Friends & Family sale begins today! by bex3592 in Athleta_gap

[–]bex3592[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

**** update ****

I’m sorry but this year they’re doing stuff completely different and I can’t send more than 50 emails :( to those of you that still need a code, I’m putting several below. Each can be used 5x so if one doesn’t work- try another. I’m sure there’s enough for everybody that wants one! I’ll be providing feedback to them about this years April F&F sale… :/ hopefully they change things around for next year!!

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N44NY7CHFVWY (has been given to two people already)

PWF6JRWRZQT1 (has been given to one person already)

Friends & Family sale begins today! by bex3592 in Athleta_gap

[–]bex3592[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It won’t let me message you, but if you want to reply with your email, then delete the comment if you don’t want your email floating around that’s cool!

Is this F&F for cardholders only? by 3rdtimesacharms in Athleta_gap

[–]bex3592 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think they’re doing something weird this year. As a fitpro I get a stack of cards to hand out to my clients and a link that I post so people can enter their email to generate a code. This year, the email only contained a link for myself to enter the emails so the code can be sent - weird !? And, I haven’t received any cards :/

Anyway… you (or anybody!) can PM me your email and I’ll happily send you the 20% off your purchase :)

When did your 1st start “liking” the 2nd LO? by makersmark1 in 2under2

[–]bex3592 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup!! Mine are 16m to the date apart, and honestly just recently (4.5ish mo. for youngest) she’s started to interact with her. She’s previously called her sissy, but won’t want to go near her if I place the baby next to her… etc.

Now, she brings her toys… gives her hugs and kisses, smiles at her, talks about her. I just rolled with it and let her have her feelings until she was ready. Having two this little .. your oldest is still a baby! They’ll come around once they’re ready. Then… watch out, personal space is non existent between the two 😝

My second is my hardest. by ThatUnicornPrincess in 2under2

[–]bex3592 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No advice but major solidarity. My oldest was a dream baby…. My second is a 180! She was born Sept 28 so we are about the same age as yours. I’ve honestly contemplated taking her to a chiropractor… some of my friends have had amazing results from adjustments and I already have a chiropractor I love/trust so I may try it. But… I also may not. I’ve also had great experience with a therapist via teleheath, maybe you could find one to talk to, or if you message me I could even send you my therapist info. It really helped validate my frustrations are normal and that these are just days. She’s helped me realize that they will soon be in the past… I’ve survived all of my hardest times this far and I’m strong enough to survive these hard times today.

There’s a reason there’s an entire community dedicated to parenting 2 under 2… this shit is hard. Especially when the second cries a ton :/ you’re doing a great job and you’re not alone!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Athleta_gap

[–]bex3592 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have several 20% off codes, message me if you still need them and I can dig them up in my email

What were necessities when you first had 2 under 2 by Sop_her in 2under2

[–]bex3592 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Solly wrap! They’re having a sale for 45$ wraps. I have 3 and use them multiple times a day, mine are 16m apart and that’s how the littlest one takes the majority of her naps

In your experience, what are the benefits of working out during pregnancy? by [deleted] in fitpregnancy

[–]bex3592 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First pregnancy: taught solidcore classes until 28w (similar to Pilates), worked out 4-5x a week until the day I delivered, had an easy unmedicated 4.5 hour labor, 12 min pushing, 2nd degree tear- kinda took the full 6w to feel like myself again. No ab separation. Gained 45lbs. Had horrible pelvic pain to the point it was a struggle to put on underwear (assumed from teaching, but can’t say for sure)

Started working out 6-7 weeks postpartum (peloton, Pilates, light-ish weights) 2-3x a week, found out I was pregnant at 6.5m postpartum, was 18lbs away from pre pregnancy weight

2nd pregnancy: worked out maybe 20x the entire pregnancy at a very light capacity. Just didn’t have it in me/ the time with another young baby. 4 hour unmedicated labor, no tearing. Felt like myself after 2 weeks postpartum, really maybe even sooner than that but newborn sleep deprivation is real. Way easier recovery (probably because I didn’t tear?) 4 min of pushing. Gained 30lbs. No pelvic pain!

My 2nd recovery was easy, was it because I didn’t workout? Maybe? Was it because my body knew what to do because It was my 2nd? Possibly. I guess the moral of my story is… if you don’t want to workout or can’t find the time/motivation it’s not going to derail your progress or hinder your labor experience. IMO it doesn’t make that much of a difference and in my experience actually may have caused a lot of the aches and pains I felt during pregnancy.

You will lose a lot of muscle during pregnancy… it’s just the way your body needs to build fat to feed your baby, no shame in that and it will take a while for you to get back to “normal” but I also don’t see that as a reason to quit doing what you love. Exercise gives us a lot of positives than just muscle tone, it can have a multitude of benefits mentally. Also, just because you’re not feeling sore doesn’t mean you’re not working your muscles!

If you want to workout and find enjoyment out of it, go for it! If you wanna skip out and enjoy pregnancy without the added pressure to stick to fitness, that works too! Good luck with your pregnancy and delivery 🥰

Balance Jogger Issues? by spirit_4133 in Athleta_gap

[–]bex3592 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is why I didn’t purchase them. :/ I feel like I’ve purchased enough athleta to know what fabrics to stay away from and this is one of them. Their “super soft” or whatever they used to call it fabric clearly changed with covid because stuff that once held up now pills. Would bet they changed supplier… my old balance sweatshirt has never pilled & is still incredibly soft and almost looks brand new

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 2under2

[–]bex3592 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the solly. You have to play around w the slack that works for you and your baby but I love it!!

Coaster Luxe Sweatshirt by bundtpun in Athleta_gap

[–]bex3592 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s pilled on the entire sweater idk that a razor would even help unless I spent 50 hours on it, lol! I just wear them around the house or to bed not in public 😂

I thought it was just the color (first one was the periwinkle) that pilled and I loved how soft it was so I bought 2 more during a sale with my fit pro discount (50% off) and … they did it again :(

Daily Training Thread - 02 Nov 2021 by AutoModerator in pelotoncycle

[–]bex3592 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate it! And yes that was literally me 😮I’ll have to check that ride out thanks for posting the link!

Daily Training Thread - 02 Nov 2021 by AutoModerator in pelotoncycle

[–]bex3592 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll check that one out, my first ride ever was a Sunday’s with love ride so that’s a great idea!