Wearing makeup to the gym

Amberlynnek

I wear make-up to my marathons. Runner's world interviewed an Olympian who does the same and what she said made perfect sense to me, " If you feel great about the way you look, you will confident and perform great" Ever since then, I've worn my make-up.

After all the overwhelming responses to this thread I decided to wear some makeup to the gym on days that I lift weights -- because I'm staring at myself in the mirror the whole time -- and it really did make me feel better about myself. I stayed there longer and pushed myself harder because I liked the way I looked. I totally get it now

And thank you for responding to my question in a polite manner

I try not to be rude. Lets be honest, I would say about roughly 75% of women own some piece of make-up. No one criticizes their reasons for where and when they do, so who cares if someone likes it at the gym. Its a personal decision aimed at making an individual feel better about themselves. And I'm glad wearing makeup to the gym made a difference for you - afterall you are there to feel better about yourself in every way shape or form. Also, what others have seemingly forgot about is waterproof makeup. It works wonders. Keep up the good work doll

ThePlight

The only "getting ready" that I do for the gym is make sure my phone still has some battery left, my earbuds, water, and tie my hair up so it doesn't fly all over the place when I get into a good pace.
But makeup? lol.. No thank you. I don't want to look like I'm having an emotional tear-filled crisis when I leave the gym.

Cre8veLifeR

I'm too busy working out to check out the other chicks at the gym.

Perfume. Now that's another thread entirely!!!!!!!!:noway:

fitnh

I'm too busy working out to check out the other chicks at the gym.

Perfume. Now that's another thread entirely!!!!!!!!:noway:

Oh no....don't even get me going on the perfume thing! Yuckkkkk!