Do you hide your gym success?
thisonetimeatthegym
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I'm a woman, bench 150 for reps, swim, do the splits, sprint, lots of push ups, etc.
No one I actually know knows this.
They know I go to the gym and I explain my soreness by saying I like doing "big workouts," but no specs!
Any one else keeping their fitness goals and progress to themselves? Why?
I hide it to keep the subject off my weight, their diet suggestions and to preempt their sabotage attempts and not wanting to deal with their jealousy/accusations that I'm bragging.
But at this point, I'm wondering if they should see it (because I doubt they think I can do this). At this point, I don't mention when I get a new car, meet famous people, go on special events, get gifts or do entreprenual projects. I sound boring because I don't let people know what I'm doing! Because then I have to deal with their issues!
What say you, fellow fitness pals?
No one I actually know knows this.
They know I go to the gym and I explain my soreness by saying I like doing "big workouts," but no specs!
Any one else keeping their fitness goals and progress to themselves? Why?
I hide it to keep the subject off my weight, their diet suggestions and to preempt their sabotage attempts and not wanting to deal with their jealousy/accusations that I'm bragging.
But at this point, I'm wondering if they should see it (because I doubt they think I can do this). At this point, I don't mention when I get a new car, meet famous people, go on special events, get gifts or do entreprenual projects. I sound boring because I don't let people know what I'm doing! Because then I have to deal with their issues!
What say you, fellow fitness pals?
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@littlemissbgiff - why? Or is that TMI?1
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I don't tell people because I figure they don't care.2
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Steep_Burrito wrote: »I don't tell anyone my goals, because if I do, there's a high likelihood that I won't achieve them. In the past when I did tell them, it felt good to do so, almost as if I have already accomplished what I set out to do, then I slacked off. When I do hit where I want to be, people are going to be like ....DAMN*
Sounds like a Ted Talk0 -
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My husband isn't interested. My brother is into fitness so I'll share with him. Lately I've been running and have a goal and this is the first time the husband has shown an interest in supporting my efforts but otherwise anything I do fitness wise is silly so I keep it private0
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I quite enjoy privacy with my own gym sessions - I don't hide it but, because I'm a PT. I spend enough time in gyms discussing training plans and stuff that I really just enjoy keeping my head down and getting on with my own.
That and, me and my SO have a special arrangement when it comes to me talking about my workouts - I talk about them, she reads something online and ignores me.
I keep talking about it, she gives me 'the look'.
She's into fitness and actively participates in keeping fit with me (running, hiking, etc) but, not the gym!3 -
I tell everyone who notices my weight loss first. If that makes them jealous or feel bad, then they shouldn't have asked. (I've actually had this happen)1
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AdamAthletic wrote: »I quite enjoy privacy with my own gym sessions - I don't hide it but, because I'm a PT. I spend enough time in gyms discussing training plans and stuff that I really just enjoy keeping my head down and getting on with my own.
That and, me and my SO have a special arrangement when it comes to me talking about my workouts - I talk about them, she reads something online and ignores me.
I keep talking about it, she gives me 'the look'.
She's into fitness and actively participates in keeping fit with me (running, hiking, etc) but, not the gym!
She probably blocks it out. PT's always wear their clothes two sizes too small and have people ogling them, if not outright hitting on them. I wouldn't want to think about it either.
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thisonetimeatthegym wrote: »AdamAthletic wrote: »I quite enjoy privacy with my own gym sessions - I don't hide it but, because I'm a PT. I spend enough time in gyms discussing training plans and stuff that I really just enjoy keeping my head down and getting on with my own.
That and, me and my SO have a special arrangement when it comes to me talking about my workouts - I talk about them, she reads something online and ignores me.
I keep talking about it, she gives me 'the look'.
She's into fitness and actively participates in keeping fit with me (running, hiking, etc) but, not the gym!
She probably blocks it out. PT's always wear their clothes two sizes too small and have people ogling them, if not outright hitting on them. I wouldn't want to think about it either.
Typically my gym gear is similar to my current profile photo!
I'm all about compression gear!
(Even my PT gear is compression Superdry gear with PT emblazoned on it lol!)
Yeah we get hit on every now and again but, she trusts me - there's no way she's stay with me otherwise with my job, haha!0 -
gym successes ?
yeah, those are pretty easy to hide.2 -
AdamAthletic wrote: »thisonetimeatthegym wrote: »AdamAthletic wrote: »I quite enjoy privacy with my own gym sessions - I don't hide it but, because I'm a PT. I spend enough time in gyms discussing training plans and stuff that I really just enjoy keeping my head down and getting on with my own.
That and, me and my SO have a special arrangement when it comes to me talking about my workouts - I talk about them, she reads something online and ignores me.
I keep talking about it, she gives me 'the look'.
She's into fitness and actively participates in keeping fit with me (running, hiking, etc) but, not the gym!
She probably blocks it out. PT's always wear their clothes two sizes too small and have people ogling them, if not outright hitting on them. I wouldn't want to think about it either.
Typically my gym gear is similar to my current profile photo!
I'm all about compression gear!
(Even my PT gear is compression Superdry gear with PT emblazoned on it lol!)
Yeah we get hit on every now and again but, she trusts me - there's no way she's stay with me otherwise with my job, haha!
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I use instagram to spew all my fitness-related excitement. My husband and I work out together, so I obviously share it with him too. Otherwise I don't talk much about it other than to tell people I lift and work out if it comes up.. no real details though.0
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If you don't instagram a selfie with your latest PB stats - it never happened. sorry, but that's the law.1
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Steep_Burrito wrote: »I don't tell anyone my goals, because if I do, there's a high likelihood that I won't achieve them. In the past when I did tell them, it felt good to do so, almost as if I have already accomplished what I set out to do, then I slacked off. When I do hit where I want to be, people are going to be like ....DAMN*
Srsly - All through my life I've kept most of my goals secret. Most significant was my driving test (a long time ago), giving up smoking (I'd given up for 2 weeks before anyone asked me about it) and the last job I applied for (I didn't even tell my wife I was going for the interview, I just came home suited and booted and she asked why).
I don't really like it when people wish me good luck about that sort of things and have always felt that the more people that know the less likely it is that I'm going to be successful - weird but that's the way I am.0 -
If someone is asking specifically: "Hey, what does your work out routine look like?" then I would share since they've asked and seem interested.
Otherwise, no...I don't just offer the info up.
Most people DONT care. If they did, they'd ask for specifics.
When I ask a new mom how the baby is, I'm seriously looking for something simple (he's fine! He's a great sleeper! I miss 8hrs of sleep)
I'm not looking for an entire play by play of what their days look like.0 -
I keep to myself unless other people ask simply because I do it for myself, because I like how it makes me feel not for the approval of others. However, I admit I do feel uncomfortable when people ask me my exact fitness and nutrition routines.0
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thisonetimeatthegym wrote: »
Any one else keeping their fitness goals and progress to themselves? Why?
I hide it to keep the subject off my weight, their diet suggestions and to preempt their sabotage attempts and not wanting to deal with their jealousy/accusations that I'm bragging.
But at this point, I'm wondering if they should see it (because I doubt they think I can do this). At this point, I don't mention when I get a new car, meet famous people, go on special events, get gifts or do entreprenual projects. I sound boring because I don't let people know what I'm doing! Because then I have to deal with their issues!
What say you, fellow fitness pals?I don't tell people because I figure they don't care.juliebowman4 wrote: »If someone is asking specifically: "Hey, what does your work out routine look like?" then I would share since they've asked and seem interested.
Otherwise, no...I don't just offer the info up.
Most people DONT care. If they did, they'd ask for specifics.
For these reasons.
I was never one to post a million fitness updates on social media, but I used to talk to close family and friends in real life about my weight management-related goals whenever the subject of health came up. I learned the hard way that their eyes either sort of glazed over in an I'm-not-really-interested-in-the-details kind of way, or, in the case that they were heavier than me, they seemed uncomfortable.
I really enjoy talking about health and fitness, but very few people care about my health, much less their OWN health.
I don't mind too much, though. Sometimes, people have a way of saying or doing things that somehow ruin the fun of my goals.0 -
Yep I only share on my MFP feed, lol. Nobody cares, unless they're into that stuff too.0
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thisonetimeatthegym wrote: »
Any one else keeping their fitness goals and progress to themselves? Why?
I hide it to keep the subject off my weight, their diet suggestions and to preempt their sabotage attempts and not wanting to deal with their jealousy/accusations that I'm bragging.
But at this point, I'm wondering if they should see it (because I doubt they think I can do this). At this point, I don't mention when I get a new car, meet famous people, go on special events, get gifts or do entreprenual projects. I sound boring because I don't let people know what I'm doing! Because then I have to deal with their issues!
What say you, fellow fitness pals?I don't tell people because I figure they don't care.juliebowman4 wrote: »If someone is asking specifically: "Hey, what does your work out routine look like?" then I would share since they've asked and seem interested.
Otherwise, no...I don't just offer the info up.
Most people DONT care. If they did, they'd ask for specifics.
For these reasons.
I was never one to post a million fitness updates on social media, but I used to talk to close family and friends in real life about my weight management-related goals whenever the subject of health came up. I learned the hard way that their eyes either sort of glazed over in an I'm-not-really-interested-in-the-details kind of way, or, in the case that they were heavier than me, they seemed uncomfortable.
I really enjoy talking about health and fitness, but very few people care about my health, much less their OWN health.
I don't mind too much, though. Sometimes, people have a way of saying or doing things that somehow ruin the fun of my goals.
Sometimes I want to show them, "look what I can do!"
Because they only believe what they see. No way do they think I'm that fit. But then, what you said.
Gabby Douglas didn't get a chance to celebrate her medal before people and their mean comments had her in tears.
What ever happened to being able to bask in the glory? Maybe that was never really a thing, lol!
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That's why I have MFP. No one IRL gives two *kitten* what I ate or about my workouts. It used to be a thing on facebook where people would constantly post their gym check ins, I don't see that too much anymore. But damn if people post their freaking flavors of breakfast herbalife shakes! Annoying AF.0
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GnothiSeauton23 wrote: »I hide my gym failures in baggy clothes and lies.
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I tell some people and not others based on my relationship with the person. I am more likely to tell people that I am closer too and generally more open with in discussing my private life. I am also more likely to tell people who I feel like are in a similar position to me/have similar goals.
In general I don't think there is anything wrong with people keeping this information private or sharing it as they choose in the appropriate setting.thisonetimeatthegym wrote: »I hide it to keep the subject off my weight, their diet suggestions and to preempt their sabotage attempts and not wanting to deal with their jealousy/accusations that I'm bragging.
But at this point, I'm wondering if they should see it (because I doubt they think I can do this).
These are very valid reasons, but you do have reason to believe that is how the discussion would evolve? Have you had experiences with these people to make you think talking about your fitness would turn to them talking about your weight and diet, and attempting to sabotage you? Is it important to you that they know about your fitness abilities? I don't ask these questions as an attack but simply out of curiosity since these are experiences I have thankfully never had. While I know many people on here have had these kinds of negative interactions, I never have. When I talk with others about my workouts and fitness, the conversation stays with those topics; it only changes to weight and diet if I make it about that. And I personally have never had anyone try to sabotage my efforts.1 -
I also don't bother because there are only so many ways can you answer the "why are you working out so much you don't need to you look fine". Perhaps I like being healthy or I like seeing how far I can push myself.
I just never talk about my true fitness love with my husband because he just thinks that's super silly probably why he's happy I'm running so that I don't talk about skating1 -
I am very generic when I talk about my gym success. That is what I use this forum for, I think we all understand and are generally accepting to hear about your success, because it is a common interest. I do have some friends that I run with and we always share our successes with each other...it's our Sole Sister group and we all love hearing about our awesome runs and our crappy ones. We are there to support each other. At work, they just know that I love to workout, run, cycle and if they ask specifics I will not hide it, but I don't come in the next day and say you should see what I benched last nigh.
Feel free to friend me and share your successes with me...I will encourage you all the way!!!1
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