Guys perspective on low maintenance gym girls
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I guess I'm in the minority because I pay attention to NO ONE when I'm there. I'm completely zoned out lol. I show up in my crappy clothes, get in and get out - I don't even notice what anyone else does.
This is me, too. I'm also not much of a sweater. I never really have been. I bust my butt in there lifting and I can feel my sweat, it's not the "running down your body, glistening" kind.0 -
Im a happily married woman with 3 kids. I wear makeup to the gym. No phucks given because im not there to please you. Im there to work out. I have no idea if other women wear makeup or how much, because im.focusing on my lifts, not YOU.0
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So, the thread I responded to got me thinking and my friend and I had this discussion as I would love for her to meet a nice guy and there are quite a few at our gym... When I am at the gym first thing in the mornings, I brush my teeth, my hair and wash my face- that's pretty much It. I have always been extremely focused and love the way I feel when I look in the mirror and see myself drenched in sweat and I feel strong and confident and I smile at my friends there and chat a little. And then I see the women come in, perfect hair, perfect makeup and this is at 5:00 in the morning-, not a single bead of sweat and I think, wow maybe I should be a little embarrassed by my lack of "trying" but you know what -I feel my strongest and my sexiest when I am myself and I see what I am capable of doing. My time at the gym may look to others as the freckled faced sweaty girl, but for me - i shine . Rock it out ladies
I think the whole wearing make up to the gym thing varies from person to person. I for example, workout during my lunch breaks at work, so when I walk out of the locker room, I've got a full face on and my hair are all done up. However, I sweat and get all red and puffy, then jump in the shower. My makeup (usually just eyes and lips) tend to stay intact. So to some it may seem like I try to look pretty for the gym. However, if a girl walks into the gym at 5:00 am with a full face and done up hair, and they barely do anything, it's a social or "man hunting" thing. To each its own, who cares if you get sweaty and flushed at the gym, that's the point.
OP, wanting to know what the opinion of guys is on "low maintenance" girls is just fine. Don't feel embarrassed for wanting to the opinion of the sex that you want to attract. Should you let that opinion determine how you feel about yourself? No, but it's always fun to find out. Besides, the obvious question is: would you date the guy that thinks the "low maintenance" girls don't look good enough at the gym, or would you date the guy that doesn't care if you've got a face on?0 -
I love this post! The only reason I wear makeup to the gym is because I either go at lunch from work or right after. And I agree with the OP--it's my time...whether or not I shine is still undetermined, but I know I feel amazing when it is said and done. I am definitely not one of those girls who gets dressed up to go to the gym. Heck, I'm not even one of those girls who gets dressed up unless there is a need to be. And I barely wear makeup (profile pic is a rare exception for an event I modeled in)..0
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Im a happily married woman with 3 kids. I wear makeup to the gym. No phucks given because im not there to please you.
that's not what you said at the squat rack last night
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Hey, OP, don't let the ugly egos keep you from posting. This has been a good topic for light discussion. Try not to be offended by some nazi responses, it really is just their ego. I like MFP for all it offers, including these discussions.
BTW, I am 52 and I usually wear make up to the gym, not always, but, I dont want to scare anyone, lol!
thanks for your post
everybody knows that it's not a party until people are called nazis.0 -
Hanging around with runners will make a person a lot more tolerant of "low maintenance". None of the women show up to group runs with perfect hair and make-up. If someone shows up already sweating, you don't label the person a pig. You realize he or she has already logged a few miles and is ready for more. Someone showing up at the gym all dolled up is most likely fronting in hopes of a hook-up and isn't planning to work out very hard.0
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Ewww, make-up at the gym??? All I can think about is the gunk filtering into your sweaty pores and waking up covered in pimples.
That stinks for you! I'm sorry.
That never happens to me.0 -
Low maintenance girls are awesome! They are confident and display their natural beauty. You have to respect somebody that goes to the gym to put in work. If a woman wants to wear make up and dress up for the gym... more power to her, but for my taste... no frills, get in, lift hard, get sweaty = WIN!0
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wears make up daily- even to the gym.Someone showing up at the gym all dolled up is most likely fronting in hopes of a hook-up and isn't planning to work out very hard.
If by "hook up" you mean I'm looking for a single- and available squat rack- then you are correct. I am looking for a hook up.
If you think I'm looking for a man you've got another thing coming- why do you assume all women who wear make up are looking for a man- that's so presumptuous and entitled thinking we're dolling up to look good for someone else or to HOOK some one like a damyum trap.
Secondly- I work out pretty friggen hard- I just know how to put my make up on so it doesn't slide all over my face.
the absence or presence of make up does not indicate a good- or bad work out.0 -
the absence or presence of make up does not indicate a good- or bad work out.
HEY LOOK EVERYONE. READ THIS.
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. . . but then I took an arrow in the knee.0
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the absence or presence of make up does not indicate a good- or bad work out.
HEY LOOK EVERYONE. READ THIS.
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crazy talk. everyone knows you can judge both the quality of the workout AND a woman's intentions by if her makeup is did, her hair is did, and if she's wearing matching tops and bottoms. them low maintenance chicks be spending an extra 20 minutes getting dressed just to make sure none of their stuff matches0 -
the absence or presence of make up does not indicate a good- or bad work out.
HEY LOOK EVERYONE. READ THIS.
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crazy talk.k everyone knows you can judge both the quality of the workout AND a woman's intentions by if her makeup is did, her hair is did, and if she's wearing matching tops and bottoms. them low maintenance chicks be spending an extra 20 minutes getting dressed just to make sure none of their stuff matches
gotta prove how hard you work with your side pony tail and over sized hole ridden t-shirts.
<funny- haven't seen any meme's or made up girls complaining about ratty t-shirt clad women>
herm... I think I have an idea... tap tap tap.0 -
In general, how women present themselves (clothes, hair, makeup) is less about attracting men and more about asserting their "rank" among other females.I honestly do not understand the amount of time and energy that goes into discussing this subject. Is it a feeling of being imtimidated by more attractive or more attentive women? What is it? Do some people think that they're in competition with every other single person out there? I seriously want to know.
Women are contantly in competition with each other over who is more capable of inducing jealousy from other women.0 -
If I were to get an elective surgery, I'd probably opt for a big ol' bewb job.
Maybe something like this:
That way, when I go to the gym, all the sloppy slores & haterz will be even MORE jealous of me in my full face of make up liftin' up that heavy *kitten*.
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In general, how women present themselves (clothes, hair, makeup) is less about attracting men and more about asserting their "rank" among other females.I honestly do not understand the amount of time and energy that goes into discussing this subject. Is it a feeling of being imtimidated by more attractive or more attentive women? What is it? Do some people think that they're in competition with every other single person out there? I seriously want to know.
Women are contantly in competition with each other over who is more capable of inducing jealousy from other women.
That's the second most depressing thing I've read today. And completely untrue, at least in my own n=1 experience.0 -
Just a heads up ladies... the better looking you are, the less likely you are to be taken seriously.
Let's put it this way, the most powerful women in the world look like this:
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If I were to get an elective surgery, I'd probably opt for a big ol' bewb job.
Maybe something like this:
That way, when I go to the gym, all the sloppy slores & haterz will be even MORE jealous of me in my full face of make up liftin' up that heavy *kitten*.
Ah photoshop saving people money of photoshop since 1990, lol0 -
I feel like my makeup/lack of makeup is the last thing that men are looking at while I am working out.0
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So, the thread I responded to got me thinking and my friend and I had this discussion as I would love for her to meet a nice guy and there are quite a few at our gym... When I am at the gym first thing in the mornings, I brush my teeth, my hair and wash my face- that's pretty much It. I have always been extremely focused and love the way I feel when I look in the mirror and see myself drenched in sweat and I feel strong and confident and I smile at my friends there and chat a little. And then I see the women come in, perfect hair, perfect makeup and this is at 5:00 in the morning-, not a single bead of sweat and I think, wow maybe I should be a little embarrassed by my lack of "trying" but you know what -I feel my strongest and my sexiest when I am myself and I see what I am capable of doing. My time at the gym may look to others as the freckled faced sweaty girl, but for me - i shine . Rock it out ladies
You may think you're low maintenance, and you may well be in terms of your makeup and how you dress to go to the gym. But based on your OP, well, you don't sound emotionally low maintenance. not one bit.0 -
Its not even a good photoshop... you can see the curve of the stuff behind her left tit.0
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If I were to get an elective surgery, I'd probably opt for a big ol' bewb job.
Maybe something like this:
That way, when I go to the gym, all the sloppy slores & haterz will be even MORE jealous of me in my full face of make up liftin' up that heavy *kitten*.
I bow your awesomeness!!! :drinker:0 -
thjis is why Im so happy I dont go to the gym and work out at home..to many damn catty women..
if I want to work out in full makeup, with hair done, Ill do it..and piss on the lot of you who want to sit and judge..make no mistake, I sweat like a pig..0 -
Its not even a good photoshop... you can see the curve of the stuff behind her left tit.
Btw...don't forget that two of the women you referenced, used to look like this
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Glad to see your ok Jo and looking fantastically fierce.0
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Low maintenance girls are awesome! They are confident and display their natural beauty. You have to respect somebody that goes to the gym to put in work. If a woman wants to wear make up and dress up for the gym... more power to her, but for my taste... no frills, get in, lift hard, get sweaty = WIN!
I knew I liked you, J! :blushing:0
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