Sloppy Women at the Gym

pa_jorg

For someone who is saying she doesn't want to be judged, it sure sounds like you are doing a lot of judging! I'm one of the 'sloppy' women you refer to. I could care less what I look like at the gym and don't have tons of extra money for fancy workout clothes. I just want to get my sweat on! And truthfully, I could care less what you look like at the gym either.

Instead of saying agree to disagree maybe we should say agree to not judge one another!

nataliefallbach

SInce I basically do roll out of bed and head to the gym, I do look like crap and I don't care. If you want to wear cute little niki outfits good for you. Personally, I think you should spend less time worrying about what others look like at the gym because I assure you 99% don't care what you look like.

penrbrown

Ok maybe I should have explained myself more.
When people wear big over sized clothes they generally don't feel good about themselves, heavy or thin. They want to hide.

Generally this may be true. Wasn't true for me. I honestly just felt more comfortable in looser clothes when I was working out. My 290lb roommate felt more comfortable in skin tight clothes and yet she absolutely HATED her body... go figure eh?

LilRedRooster

When I'm working out, I look like a train hit me a few times, and then a hurricane happened along and dumped a deluge of water and various debris all over me. No matter what I start out looking like, or how cute my pants are, by the end, I'm a tomato-red, dripping, staggering mess of an individual, and I don't feel like a cute little ponytail-swishing girlie girl.

So I don't bother. I don't care if other people like putting more effort into the whole thing, but I don't see the point, because I don't feel bouncy and cute when working out. No point in pretending like clothes would help that.

pullipgirl

Usually the ones at my gym wearing makeup and those pants that say "pink" on the butt are not working out they are just sitting around texting on their cellphones

Articeluvsmemphis

interesting subject I deff. notice what others are wearing, I have eyes ya know. I don't usually care what they wear, just that look gets a bad rap for the people we've personally seen. for example, girls who come into my gym looking VERY put together aren't there to workout, they kinda play around.

Jeff92se

The more made up, the less clothes and the tighter the fit is all good by me.

tobiwood1977

I don't know about the rest of you ladies, but I like to look and feel good when I am at the gym. I LOVE how I feel in a new nike/LuLu outfit. I love hot pink running tops and cute yoga pants. I love feeling my high ponytail swoosh around when I am on a long run. I like having my cheeks flushed and my lashes dark.

Why is it that this is hated & looked down upon by other woman? Woman who care about thier appearance at the gym are apparently silly in alot of other womans minds?

Well, I for one am not a fan of the "roll out of bed look" at 5:00 pm - so, I guess we will all have to agree to disagree.

But honestly, what really is your beef?

I guess not all of us "feel" beautiful enough to go all out like you do. I do put my hair up and wear good clothes. But not all of us feel comfortable doing that. I go to the gym to kick *kitten* and take names. I especially don't like to feel my makeup running down my face and having to blot my face for it just to come off. What a waste of good make up. When I see "barbie" dolls at the gym it's hard for me to take them serious. I use to bodybuild, and while I didnt bodybuild to become builky, i was very lean and cut. I could bench 175, and squat 350.

fj211

I don't even pay any attention to other people at the gym--male or female. I figure I'm there to work and concentrate on one thing.

tobiwood1977

Usually the ones at my gym wearing makeup and those pants that say "pink" on the butt are not working out they are just sitting around texting on their cellphones

haha true that!

ladykate7

Body hugging workout clothes bother me. By that I mean I get sweaty and the clothes stick to me or they bunch up and its uncomfortable.

I do like my pants to reach nearly to the ground and have a boot-cut/ slight flare to them, that makes me feel cute when I'm on the treadmill or when I'm stretching so my pants don't show skin past my ankles.

For tops though I don't want to bend over and have rolls gathered for everyone's viewing. I have no problem tucking in a shirt so it doesn't slid up when I'm in downward dog. I like the swish of the front of a slightly-baggy shirt as it moves forward and back from my belly when I'm running.

And I NEVER wear makeup. Its just gross when I'm all sweaty. Wiping your face on a towel and leaving a streak of foundation on it is not cute. And it's a reciepe for clogging pores and getting pimples.

AS for hair, mine is mid-length, not long enough for a ponytail, so I end up with a ton of clips and barrettes, which are not cute. But that's a necessary evil for function over form.

I'd rather see someone in baggy clothes than wearing something too revealing for their body shape. That being said, food stains and I-can-smell-you-five-feet-away is not cool.

It boils down to comfort.

AlSalzman

It boils down to comfort.

This.

Fashion < Potential for Unplanned Testicular Compression.

I'd work out in a pickle barrel before I'd go to the gym in something that was gonna bind up The Twins. If you think my dishevled apperace in distracting, wait until I fly into a beserker rage because I racked my 'nads squatting and start flinging 25lb plates at anyone on a treadmill.

tobiwood1977

What is it with all these threads lately? Why do you think that anybody really cares what you're wearing or what you look like. If you were in my gym, other than giving you a brief smile if I saw you, you wouldn't register AT ALL. Maybe that's what bothers you?

You sound very smug and dismissive of other women so I guess if they're dismissive of you, what goes around comes around.

Really, get over yourself - wear what you want, do what you want, anybody who takes any notice of that is shallow and anybody who thinks that stuff like this matter is just as shallow. Sorry, but these threads are just too much.

MFP... do you think you could start a new 'NARCISSIST' section for these threads? Pretty please? I thought this was about workout technique and was keen for tips... no such luck!

i think you posted what a lot of people are thinking here!~

Diary_Queen

I'm all about looking cute to help myself feel better about my day. I dress up for work in the typical office slacks, blouses, etc. and it took a long time for me to wear anything to work out except sweats and baggy tshirts. Sometimes, when I'm feeling down, I'll put on what I consider cute, but it's all for me... for how I'm feeling... for my motivation. If I ever had a problem with someone else working out it would be in some of my workout classes where women come in with freshly curled hair or freshly dyed hair from the salon and get all ticked off when they get sweaty. It's none of my bees wax, but I don't want to get on equipment or mats or whatever that has someone else's sweat/hair dye combo all dripped on it. Yuck-a-doodle!

Pashen4fit

I love to look cute at the gym as well, I actually go out and purchase outfits on a regular
My problem is my hair its a mess once I start to sweet
But I don't go there looking like I am in a beauty pagent

However I do see people that do. This one lady comes in every morning put on her bright red lipstick, combs her hair down, put on her bra top sprays perfume and get her work out on :-) .........However I watched her for a while and I always tell her how cute she look and SUPRISE she was honest she said she was look for a man (LOL)

fbmandy55

Really, there is nothing wrong with dressing to feel good about yourself. I like to wear matching bras and underwear, not because anyone is going to see them, but because it makes me feel good. Even around the house, with no one around, I still wear matching tops and bottoms because that's what makes me comfortable. Some days I just don't care, and I would never judge anyone else for what they were wearing.

Anyone who feels the need to trash someone for feeling good while looking good is either insanely jealous, or so insecure with themselves that they need to knock you to justify their rule that you NEED to look like hell at the gym. If you wanna dress down, then do what makes you happy, that doesn't mean anyone has to listen to your **** for wanting to look confident.

0lightasair

What is it with all these threads lately? Why do you think that anybody really cares what you're wearing or what you look like. If you were in my gym, other than giving you a brief smile if I saw you, you wouldn't register AT ALL. Maybe that's what bothers you?

You sound very smug and dismissive of other women so I guess if they're dismissive of you, what goes around comes around.

Really, get over yourself - wear what you want, do what you want, anybody who takes any notice of that is shallow and anybody who thinks that stuff like this matter is just as shallow. Sorry, but these threads are just too much.

MFP... do you think you could start a new 'NARCISSIST' section for these threads? Pretty please? I thought this was about workout technique and was keen for tips... no such luck!

i think you posted what a lot of people are thinking here!~

Frankly I don't see the harm in chit-chatting on such topics. The thread is ill categorized, yes, but it's a far stretch to say such threads (or people?) don't belong on MFP. Considering MFP tries to promote social bonding, sometimes talking abouts things that are not calorie this and repetition that can be helpful IMO.

adrian_indy

I say keep wearing it. I certainly don't mind and am always accepting new accounts in the spank bank.

rml_16

Ok maybe I should have explained myself more.
When people wear big over sized clothes they generally don't feel good about themselves, heavy or thin. They want to hide.

There is a whole lot of gray area between dolling up in makeup and designer workout gear and big, oversized, baggy clothes. I wear running shorts (not tight, but they fit and are relatively short), a sports bra and a tank top.

I have a friend who wears sweatshirts and long pants because she thinks it helps loosen up her muscles. I'm not going to argue with her. It's what she likes. We both feel just fine about ourselves.

female_mcgiva

Going to the gym should be about what exercised you do there and not what you or anyone else looks like. Don't flatter yourself by thinking all these other women are looking at you cause I bet they are just looking around while they do their work out. It is not all about you.

ilovedeadlifts

If you're worried about your outfit, you aren't working out hard enough.

LittleMissRiiff

I dress cute for myself. I don't do it to be eye candy. It helps with my self-esteem. But that's just me.

fromaquasar

I feel this is pertinent http://theoatmeal.com/comics/gym

imnotyourpal

I feel this is pertinent http://theoatmeal.com/comics/gym

Effing HILARIOUS!

nnylee

I'm just gonna get sweaty and gross anyway.

Jeff92se

I feel this is pertinent http://theoatmeal.com/comics/gym

edit. too many pics.

Funny though!

r1ghtpath

i have entirely way too much going on in my life to worry about my work out clothes, or how i look when i work out. i'm just lucky i am able to GET out to work out!

today was a perfect example of that. did my morning routine stuff. got the littles cleaned up so we could head to the gym. did my work out. got them and headed to pick up bday celebration stuff, groceries and gifts. my youngest took a header as we got to the store. literally ran and picked up the most basic necessities ( skipping bday stuff and gift!) and ran to the doc. waited but had to run and get the other kids from school then headed back to the doc. got cleared by doc, ran home, picked up, showered and finished just in time to let my mom in.

that's a normal day. so, i'm not sure where in all of that i'm supposed to care how i look for the gym?

no one knows what is going on in any one elses world....... until you do, maybe judging by appearance isn't the best choice of action........

michelleepotter

I work out in my pajamas, LOL. Of course, I am working out at home. I bought myself a cute little pink workout outfit, but I hate the idea of putting my PJs in the laundry, putting on my workout clothes and getting them all sweaty and putting *them* in the laundry, and then showering and getting dressed for the day (*another* outfit to go in the laundry!)

Maybe it's because I have 7 kids, but I am very laundry-conscious!

drsnxtcompanion

I work out at home but have a cute tank and shorts with a high pony. My 'beef' would be with the women who wear layers of makeup, curl their pony tail before going for a run, and jewelry. When I had a membership there was one lady in particular who wore a nice track suit (fine fine) and did the sitting bike for 10minutes with bangles, curled pony, so much makeup you could smell it and dangling earrings. Then she'd go to the locker room and leave. I know it's not the norm but man it was annoying all that bling to work out? :ohwell:

I don't mind looking cute at the gym, sometimes. And as you progress the cuter you might want to look to show the progression, I get it. But some stuff just isn't necessary.

prism6

Are we done yet?