people talking behind my back at the gym

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  • caspergirl7
    caspergirl7 Posts: 590 Member
    Grrr unfortunately some people never grow the hell up. Try not to let it get to you & keep pushing forward. You're doing the right thing to get in shape & be healthy. Don't let them sway you from continuing that.
  • WeepingAngel81
    WeepingAngel81 Posts: 2,232 Member
    The audacity of some people is astounding sometimes! A gym is not a place you go to look or smell good! I am a red head so when I work out my face turns neon red lol. I look stupid and I've even had people ask me if I need to sit down. Nope, it's just genetics. I think part of the journey is becoming comfy with who you are, and when people are negative it can set you back. Be fierce! Don't let them win. I know, easier said than done, but find that back bone and tell them that if they wanted to look pretty they should've gone somewhere else. Sounds to me like they think they are helping, which again blows my mind considering any normal person would see how lame this whole situaiton is (on their end not yours). Keep your head up! I'm glad you didn't stop going to the class just becuase they are idiots.
  • _Resolve_
    _Resolve_ Posts: 735 Member
    If you don't sweat like crazy during a spin class you're doing it wrong. Forget them, keep killing it.
  • MYhealthyjourney70
    MYhealthyjourney70 Posts: 276 Member
    ignore them.. they have no self confidence in themselves so to make themselves feel better they have to make fun of others. i am sure that you are not the only one they make fun of. go back to class with your head held high and do NOT let them win. you be the bigger person.. you are doing awesome in your journey
  • OptimisticlyOptimistic
    OptimisticlyOptimistic Posts: 162 Member
    *****es will be *****es. Not much you can do about it. Act like you don't care and they'll hopefully stop being *****es. You're there for the right reasons. Apparently, they are not.
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    are those people for real?!?! it's an effing gym and they need to deal with it...and stop being the stereotypical mean girls. you just be yourself and have a don't mess with me attitude. good luck to you!
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    First off, please don't make poor eating choices because of the ignorance of others. Do NOT let them have that power over you. Same with the "high school" crowd at the gym. If you take a daily shower, shower after you work out, wear deodorant, wash your work out clothes and you know there's not a medical cause - find a new group to work out with. Maybe during work outs you might use a clinical deodorant/antiperspirant. They are a little more expensive, but worth a shot.

    Good for you for working out. Don't let anyone deter you from your goals.

    I agree with this!

    I also think the girl who told you this MIGHT have had good intentions but I would NOT consider her a friend. She went about this totally in the wrong way. She should not have told you, or she could have said it in a nicer, gentler way with an ounce of TACT. It almost sounds like she was trying to make you feel embarrassed and that kinda ticks me off, even though I don't know you! :-(

    I used to work with this woman P who found it necessary to tell me our other coworker, A, did not like fat people and didn't understand how P had so many fat friends at work (clearly referring to me and two other ladies around my same size). A was actually pretty big herself (not that it matters) but anyway, it made me feel really uncomfortable around A. P should not have said a damn word IMO. In that instance, and others, P was a mere "frenemy". Not to be trusted or deeply valued.

    People like that are so immature, they are bound to have miserable lives. You just keep on keepin' on and be proud of yourself for working out.
  • amandahousen
    amandahousen Posts: 6 Member
    Do not let them get to you. I know it's harder to do that then it is for me to say it. But seriously we're not in highschool and they can grow up. I'd honestly prolly confront them about it and tell them that it's disrespectful and/or move to another class to get away from them.

    People REALLY need to drop the highschool antics.
  • alyhuggan
    alyhuggan Posts: 717 Member
    If you were sweating and they weren't you obviously worked harder than them so they can go back to their cabbage soup diet and "exercise" 3 days a week while you continue to beat them every day :)
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    Get a refund and join a different gym. Screw this mean girl bull crap...seems like the gym isn't doing a very good job making an inviting environment for members. She should have layed into those girls for being immature, there's no place for that kind of behavior at a gym.

    F YEAH!!

    *raises fist in air*

    I love this attitude.
  • TheEffort
    TheEffort Posts: 1,028 Member
    Sweating is an output of the effort you were putting into the workout. I wouldn't worry about their delinquent comments and keep focusing on your goals. Your results will be the ulitmate comeback response.

    Hang in there. :smile:
  • madtownjeremy
    madtownjeremy Posts: 249
    God I hate this; I'm sorry that happened to you. I don't get why people have to be judgy at the gym of all places...especially these particular types of *****es who don't REALLY work out at all. Didn't they invent malls for people to stand around and be useless in? And for free, no less. *sigh*
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    Here's a thought....




    Who cares what others think...oh wait you do....Learn to say.....WHO CARES, I'M EARNING THIS FUNK!
  • StaceyWalley
    StaceyWalley Posts: 9 Member
    sorry to hear they are so childish, I sweat ALOT when I run and I know I stink even though I put deodorant on right before and I put it just about everywhere. I try to be polite and take the furthest machine but In the end I can't help it so they can either get over it or kick me out. A plus side to it, at least me for, is that they point a fan at me that forces the smell away from the main part of the gym so WOOO I get a fan all to myself. move on, and if they don't like well they have no choice. :) you keep rocking on and sweat everyday!
  • Brige2269
    Brige2269 Posts: 354 Member
    Well, it was good to have the heads up so when they do confront you, you will take the stuff with a smile and say thanks! I like previous advice about reporting them, but I don't know how effective that would be at a gym. They might get on you worse if you report them and nothing comes of it, but they find out. Who knows.

    Fling some sweat on them... you know, "accidentally".

    Because complaining/reporting it covers you in case something else occurs and who knows. Might get a free month or two out of it.

    But make sure you get the stuff first as proof.
    All of this, and next time, put your cycle right by them, so they see you sweat AND smile.
  • burlingtongrl
    burlingtongrl Posts: 327 Member
    Don't let this stop you from going to your spin class! They are idiots and the lady who told you isn't any better. Let it go and keep working out. Those ladies will quit soon anyway, but you'll still be there and stronger for it.
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    I guess, look at the positive - they bought you stuff? Ignore them and move on. I'd try a different class to get away from jerks like that.
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    Buy a bunch of nose plugs. Wait until you get the free stuff. Be gracious and tell them "thank you and I have some little gifts for you too!" and hand over the nose plugs\

    I'd do this.
  • myprana
    myprana Posts: 66
    Here's what you do: an hour or two before spin class, eat foods that cause you immensely stinky gas. Choose a bike in front of those silly women and fart away.
  • xandra
    xandra Posts: 101 Member
    I sweat a lot too. I had a problem with my gym clothes not smelling as fresh as they should after washing. I discovered that using white distilled vinegar in the wash kills the sweaty smell. And, surprisingly the vinegar does not leave a smell.
  • edack72
    edack72 Posts: 173 Member
    Screw them if it were me i'd work so hard to work up even a bigger sweat hahahahaha people are stupid
  • sagreenious
    sagreenious Posts: 64 Member
    Ugh they sound like horrible people. if your;e sweating it means you're working hard. i'd wonder why they aren't sweating so much.

    if i'm inc lass I'm busy trying to work out to pay attention to anyone else.. perhaps they should try that..
  • kristiewolf3
    kristiewolf3 Posts: 1 Member
    First of all you should get those *****es kicked out of your gym for bullying. Were adults, if you don't have something nice to say keep your mouth shut.

    Keep your head up.
  • krmullig
    krmullig Posts: 43 Member
    I personally would go harder, sweat more, get stinkier and make sure I join all of their classes so they can enjoy my wonderful smell. Not your fault, and not much you can do to control it beyond showering and wearing deodorant (which it sounds like you do). At the end of the day you'll be the one fit and fab, they'll still be little mean girls who's only accomplishments are tearing other people down.

    Also, take the free stuff!
  • TaxPrepLiz
    TaxPrepLiz Posts: 28 Member
    First - wait until they give you the shower stuff because free stuff :tongue:

    Then next, report it to the gym's manager as harassment.

    Last....go about and kick butt as usual...sweaty and with a grin :)

    ^exactly this!
  • Southern_Belle_LA
    Southern_Belle_LA Posts: 931 Member
    Southern_Belle's response to bully at gym

    "Oh darlin, bless your heart, that was so kind of you to get me new body wash, you've certainly saved me a trip to Target. In return, I'd like to buy you that real nice heavy duty toilet paper since you're being such an *kitten* and need to clean up all the **** coming out your hole!" Smily sweetly and walk away. :flowerforyou:
  • Hestion
    Hestion Posts: 740 Member
    I sweat a lot too. I had a problem with my gym clothes not smelling as fresh as they should after washing. I discovered that using white distilled vinegar in the wash kills the sweaty smell. And, surprisingly the vinegar does not leave a smell.

    so gonna use this tip :-)

    OP that woman was an idiot, my gym is full of sweaty people, but they shower afterwards ;-)
  • PJ_73
    PJ_73 Posts: 331 Member
    I personally would go harder, sweat more, get stinkier and make sure I join all of their classes so they can enjoy my wonderful smell. Not your fault, and not much you can do to control it beyond showering and wearing deodorant (which it sounds like you do). At the end of the day you'll be the one fit and fab, they'll still be little mean girls who's only accomplishments are tearing other people down.

    Also, take the free stuff!

    ^^^This!

    I would find a way to make myself reek and then subject them to that. ****ing idiots. We all sweat at the gym if we are working hard and Spin can be a killer. We have some folk in our gym that leave puddles once they have done cardio - no one complains, it just gets cleaned up. I am sure that once you have finished at the gym and go about your usual business, work/home etc, you don't smell and that's all that matters!

    But, yup, take the free stuff!
  • IronMikeFox
    IronMikeFox Posts: 458
    Let me get this straight. A. You are in a gym working out. B. You are sweating. and C. You are gettin' stinky. And someone has a problem with this? If you're doing A and you are not doing B and C, then you are not doing A very well! LOL ... sounds like they should not even be going to a gym!!!!! I know it's easier said than done, but don't worry about what they think or say. In fact, if it were me, I would shove it in their faces that I train hard enough to work up a good sweat. I would make sure to drip some sweat in their general direction, stand as close to them as possible, etc.
  • 1capybara
    1capybara Posts: 162 Member
    last time i looked, everyone in the gym was sweating, but its a gym, so ......
    yeah, free stuff is always a +

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