Gym princesses?

ASPhantom

It takes all sorts.

Vaanja

I'm even more glad I don't go to a gym now...seems silly to pay cash every month just to judge other people, when I can sit here at my pc on MFP and do the same thing for free...

/edit and when I do go for my hikes, I wear a sports bra and no top. Why? One, because it reminds me to keep my posture good and suck in my gut. Two, because I effing well can if I want to.

LorinaLynn

Personally, I love when the bunnies are there. I enjoy doing more than whatever it is they're doing. I know it's wrong, but when they do, for instance, a glute press at 10# and I do 100#... it makes me feel good.

Scott613

Okay, I'm guilty of the make-up thing. 1) I'm not going to wash my face just to go workout 2) I don't go anywhere without make up on. LOL

Now, I don't wear earings, but I do make sure that my work out clothes is CUTE. I have to look cute because it keeps me motivated. I love wearing Nike, Reebok, Adidas, PINK... colorful & vibrant stuff. I'm a standout kind of gal.

What you described does sound annoying, but if that's what gives them the self esteem to get in the gym, good for them I guess. You can be cute and be hardcore, though. :happy:

Hahaha cute and hardcore, that's like saying smart and pretty. It just doesnt't happen. I'm gonna go ride my unicorn now.

jenny95662

Just because they pay their monthly dues does not make them immune to criticism. It's somewhat equivalent to being a member at a country club and showing up only to halfheartedly hack the golf ball around and slow down play. Yes, you have a right to be there and do that, but that doesn't mean it's not hella annoying.

There is also a difference between a professional woman squeezing in a workout on her lunch break and a party girl who thinks the gym is a runway, and I think we all know which one the OP is complaining about.

i just dont get why it annoys you what is it bothering you. what your saying is you are criticizing but sounds like we are in high school and you are just making fun of people on like you.

Am I not allowed to be annoyed by things? Is the OP not allowed to express her frustration? Are opinions only permissible when no one's feelings get hurt?

my feelings arnt hurt. I just feel we all judge others too much you have no idea anything about these people. I once knew a girl who dressed like the op said and the reason being ended up being because she was super insecure. i guess i just dont pay attention or care what others do if i am worried about myself working out and doing a hardcore workout i dont notice others so dont see how it matters what other do. Never said you were not allowed to be annoyed but i dont see why it annoys you or anyone else for that fact. The reason people hate to go to the gym is because of people like you who have to criticize others.

Beastette

As long as their perfume doesn't make me gag and they are out of my way it doesn't bother me.

This. There is a lady who does that at our gym, plus she comes to Spin wearing Tevas or Crocs. She chatters the whole time, and has even had her little snack during class. Her pedals barely move. She is my motivation...to NEVER look like I'm not working at my max. Every time I catch sight of her in the mirror, I work doubly hard.

Effort is relative, and my theory is that there is someone out there kicking *kitten* who thinks I'm Teva Lady. Unacceptable...

To clarify. Teva Lady is thin, and loves to brag about how she doesn't need to work out because she never ever gains weight. Her attitude is illustrated by her appearance. She has a real name, and I know it because I've interacted with her.

We all size up our environments as human beings. It's what we do with those assessments that show the true measure of a person.

You CAN be cute and hardcore. There are some really great movies to prove it. :laugh:

Jeff92se

Okay, I'm guilty of the make-up thing. 1) I'm not going to wash my face just to go workout 2) I don't go anywhere without make up on. LOL

Now, I don't wear earings, but I do make sure that my work out clothes is CUTE. I have to look cute because it keeps me motivated. I love wearing Nike, Reebok, Adidas, PINK... colorful & vibrant stuff. I'm a standout kind of gal.

What you described does sound annoying, but if that's what gives them the self esteem to get in the gym, good for them I guess. You can be cute and be hardcore, though. :happy:

Hahaha cute and hardcore, that's like saying smart and pretty. It just doesnt't happen. I'm gonna go ride my unicorn now.

Rare but does exist. I thought this one woman was pretty attractive (not in a cute way though). Clearly worked the free weights. One early morning I was in the gym (not my normal time) and she was doing lunges in the squat rack with 45lb plates (135lbs). I admit, I had to stare for a bit. She wasn't a princess. Just an attractive woman that got down to business with the weights. I suspect a current/former powerlifter.

radix89

I am not so hard on girls wearing makeup at the gym. When I was going right after work I was in makeup and didn't bother washing it off first. I wasn't wearing club clothes though!

livnlite

I can't say it bothers me or affects me in anyway. I could care less what anyone wears or WHY they are there. I certainly would never make a judgmental comment or gesture...Now, THAT is just plain catty.

What I do care about is, if they wipe down their machines when they are done .. sweaty or not .

Classalete

I have no objections to whomever trying to dress tastefully appealing to the gym. Do your own thing and project confidence, but check your arrogance into the locker room.


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FitJoani

I seen this at LA fitness. The girls were so slutty it was disgusting. if they 'ran' it was a slow motion baywatch styleto make their 'girls' bounce. They looked as if they were going to walk the street instead. And the guys drooled. There I would be running 5 miles, lifting, and then swimming. THEN going into a 10 hour shift at work. They gave me death stares for putting on a uniform. It is my biggest pet peeve EVER. Workout Barbies. HATTTTEEE TTTTTHHHHEEEMMMM

kenzietea

It doesn't bother me. Eye candy of any gender is fun to look at, and when I am working hard I suppose I don't really care what the other people are doing there. And I am sure I have looked like a gym princess before my work out depending on what I was doing earlier that day.

sunkisses

Is this impeding your workout somehow?

I believe this sums it up.

They're probably looking at you while you "sweat like a pig" because you're staring at them.

kenzietea

This is one of the things that drives me insane. I go to the gym to work out, and there are a few girls there who do this. They also carry on full conversations on their cell phones while I am waiting for a machine they are one. One day they were on the indoor track and wouldn't let me pass them.. I finally said "Excuse me but some of us are actually trying to effing work out, if you want to chat can you please go do it somewhere else." They told on me as they were leaving the gym and the girl at the front desk looked at them and said "Uhh what do you expect?" lol

I do see women there in full makeup with their hair done (well it is when they start) but I assume they have just come from work so I do cut them some slack considering by the time they leave their hair is flat and their make up is less than perfect.

Okay now that is annoying.

CaptainGordo

My favorite has always been Belle.

liftingbro

I must be getting old because when I see one of those vastly under dressed girls at the gym I want to go throw a towel on them. :laugh:

Then again having a daughter does weird things to guys.

mishelnkiki

i gotta say... i sweat worse then full grown men! and i usually dont care about what i look like in there. HOWEVER... there is this super hot guy who started coming to classes. sooo... i decided it wouldnt hurt to throw on a lil eye makeup. not the whole foundation crap running down ur face type makeup, just enough to notice. and tonight... it paid off! he noticed me. we even shot hoops for about 20 min after class and flirted a lil bit! u never know who u might run into, or who might be noticing u. i say theres nothing wrong with it! just my personal opinion tho!
forgot to mention... i soooo dont do hootch clothes to the gym tho! cut off sweats and a teeshirt for me.

DannyMussels

Show them this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiF-G-18AaY

voluptas63

I don't really care how much makeup they wear or "how cute they look"... as long as they're there to workout. It's the types that stand around and chat on equipment that make me crazy. But that's just general gym manners.

goodmonster

I don't really care how much makeup they wear or "how cute they look"... as long as they're there to workout. It's the types that stand around and chat on equipment that make me crazy. But that's just general gym manners.

This. All of this.

I like manners.

CoraGregoryCPA

Who cares? At least they are there! You know they are probably thinking, why are you here without make up?

I make it a point not to make fun or talk **** (even in my own head) about others at the gym. I'm glad they are there, and that is the way it should be! It should be one place you go that you don't worry about what you look like or how you sweat!

CoraGregoryCPA

I didn't read the other posts, before posting mine. Nice! I like that others think the same way too!

calibri

You're not there to find a boyfriend

Perhaps they are there to find a boyfriend. They are paying their membership dues so why do you care?

Pretty much my thoughts on this. Thanks for proving my paranoia about people staring at the gym though, OP.

fromaquasar

I hear it burns extra calories if you judge people while working out. The venom speeds up your metabolism.

ahahaha I love this. Just get in there and do your thing. I love the gym cause it's the one time of the day I don't have to think about other people (I do a lot of customer service stuff haha)

Just a side thought... that princess (aka. hoochie) may be extremely insecure about going to the gym... may be very new to exercise and trying to learn the ropes. Gym etiquette, fear of being looked at, etc. can be really overwhelming to newbies and it could be eye opening to... talk to one.

This is also a very valid point. I have a friend I went to the gym with once and she just used the cross trainer, I dragged her around the weights room and to a class and afterwards she said she had been so unfamiliar with those rooms she just stuck doing the same thing that she knew and was scared of everything else. I love watching how people change over their time in the gym, it's like watching them evolve directly as they learn more and change their goals etc.

i_love_vinegar

If these "atrocious" women who *gasp* wear makeup and dress up to go to the gym bother you so much, then buy the equipment you use at the gym and put in your house. If you want company, invite people over or hire a personal trainer.

If you cannot afford to or are not willing to do the above then: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.

Frankly, I bet these "sluts" are most likely thinner, prettier, and better looking even without makeup than the women complaining about them.

BeautyFromPain

well if they are thin and hot, they probably have enough self control with their food that they just go there to do some light movement, which is better than sitting in front of the tv... i wish i had that much self control... but i like to eat, therefore, i have to work hard at the gym.

i wish i could be thin enough to just barely have to break a sweat to keep in shape.

i personally couldn't give a toss about what i look at the gym, because i sweat my butt off... but i am man enough to admit when i hate the thin gorgeous chicks at the gym it's out of pure envy.

not necessarily, one word= metabolism.
my bestie has never worked out in her life, eats junk food all day and is 47kg/100lb?

BeautyFromPain

Just because they pay their monthly dues does not make them immune to criticism. It's somewhat equivalent to being a member at a country club and showing up only to halfheartedly hack the golf ball around and slow down play. Yes, you have a right to be there and do that, but that doesn't mean it's not hella annoying.

There is also a difference between a professional woman squeezing in a workout on her lunch break and a party girl who thinks the gym is a runway, and I think we all know which one the OP is complaining about.

If you think there's anything wrong with a girl being all hoochie (dress, makeup, shaking their thang) at the gym you really need to expand your horizons.

Some of the girls dressing like that are actually part of MFP for all you know, and you're hurting their feelings.

WHAT if said hoochie girl just lost 60 lbs and is showing it off? What if she was there at 7am in a spin class and is just on the treadmill later in the day?

WHAT if hoochie dressing girl is just there to get out of her house for a little bit (and catch up on some phone calls...)

So what?

We live in a free country.

Exactly, and what if someone is back to working out after an injury which requires them slowing down?

JDNOX

Hey does anyone know where 3rd peroid bio class is, I am new to this high school??

BeautyFromPain

I just hate them sitting on the equipment when I want it...
My gym is new and has limited equipment.... so if some little b****h is just chilling there chatting with her mate it annoys the hell outta me.