"It's very clearly labeled in case I forget where I'm going."

"I love this — it filters tap water as you drink so you can fill it up anywhere."

"This cashmere hooded sweater is my security blanket. I always carry it with me because the weather is London is so unpredictable and it is very useful in sudden downpours."

"This has a permanent place in my gym bag. It stops me from reaching for chocolate."

"I usually go to the gym pretty early so a colorful Lululemon top is perfect to brighten up a dark London morning."

"They're so light you almost feel like you're running barefoot."

"I'm completely obsessed. I've just discovered it and use it on my iPhone. I don't think I could make it through a gym session without music."

<a href=/articles/2012/07/london-guide>London</a>-based writer Malika Dalamal has spent much of her career reporting on fashion and lifestyle for the likes of Elle, Harper's Bazaar and Net-a-Porter Notes, not to mention a recent stint as the London editor of <a href=http://dailycandy.com/everywhere/ target=_blank>DailyCandy</a>. But as the subject matter she covers shifts, her regular <a href=/articles/2012/08/the-pilates-body>pilates</a> and cycling workouts have been adjusted as well. "These days I write a lot on food and restaurants, mostly for Zagat but also for BBC Travel and <a href=http://fathomaway.com/ target=_blank>Fathom</a>," says Dalamal. "And I work from home. It's a dangerous combination so I have had to step up my gym attendance to four times a week. It's also nice to get out of the house and talk to people — working from home can make you a little crazy!" Here, the essentials that keep her chic during the workouts that keep her sane.

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