Sloppy Women at the Gym

delilah47

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.

So.. when and where did you get your degree in psychology?

Due to a back injury, I can't really work out hard anymore, but when I did, I was in great shape. I always wore baggy clothing because I liked feeling the breezy effect when I was hot and sweaty. It had nothing to do with what I looked like to other people. I knew what I looked like underneath and was proud of it. There's nothing wrong with looking good while at the gym, but if you get to a certain point then I suspect whether or not the motivation is for a good workout. But like they say, to each his own.

delilah47

Are we done yet?

Hey! Thanks! I should have my head examined for checking back on this topic. :huh:

Taylerr88

tropaze

I don't really pay much attention to what everyone else in the gym is wearing. I just hate it when people tie up machine's they're not really using. If you want to talk go sit in the cafe, where there's tables and chairs set up. Let those who wanna work out, work out.
PS I'm that sloppy girl that rolls outta bed, slaps on her work out clothes and pony. I'm not there to be cute, just to get the job done. But that's me. Do you and don't worry about anyone else!

lindsaypyke

I dont really pay any attention to what other people are wearing at the gym,but I can only hope that something im doing or wearing is ruining someones day and forcing them to type out their frustraions on some message board somewhere:laugh:

THIS

CherylAnne1988

id like to wear yoga pants and a sporta bra to the gym .. but NOONE would like to see that SO i stick to my comfy tshirt and usually capri sweatpants - when i look at other people at the gym i think "damn id like to be that skinny one day that I can wear that" i dont know why anyone should look down on anyone for how they look at the gym, all that matters is that theyre at the gym making themself healthier

PositivelyFlawed

In theory I will say I do find it silly to "dress up for the gym", but i do see how it would feel great to have nike wear etc to wear to the gym, nothing wrong with that.

When i head to the gym my clothes are clean, but basic - loose fitting Old navy joggers and a ribbed tank. I do take the extra step to do a high up pouf and a little hairspray, because it does look cuter, lol, but that's as far as i go

Overall, I don't care what other people wear or don't wear as long as it's clean, odour free and I can't see your dangle or nipples..haha

Il_DaniD_lI

some women can rock the "just rolled out of bed look" and some can't

BeautyFromPain

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Naturalgal4u

Someone is always going to have something to say whether you came to the gym in cute sporty wear or not. Hey there used to be a time when there wasn't a lot of variety when it came to workout gear so if they make it and you can afford to buy it, then do you. I like wearing that type of stuff to the gym or just on a chill day if I'm running around. I like looking cute but being comfortable too and there is nothing wrong with that if that is your style or M.O. Remember whatever you do or wear, at the beginning and end of the day you are there for you and I always say this "what you eat doesn't make me poop" so whatever a person thinks about you, doesn't matter unless you feel the same way too... on that note, I say keep on rocking your cute sporty wear to the gym if that gets you through!!! I know I will keep on rocking mine!!

delilah47

my final thoughts on this subject:

A lot of the time, it's not the person who doesn't dress to the nines when going to the gym who has the self esteem problem. Many times, the person with the self esteem problem is the person who tries to look good by buying expensive clothes, make-up, etc and attempting to out-do everyone else; then is judgmental of those who dress in whatever. Not just at the gym, but in many aspects of life. Like; diss others to make yourself feel superior.

micls

They look and dress sloppy because they don't feel good about themselves.

Bull****. I wear baggy clothes at the gym, or working out in general because it's more comfortable. Football shirts and shorts are my usual. Usually not matching, and I couldn't care less.

Not because I'm covering anything up, or feeling bad, but because it's comfortable and I generally don't think about how I look while in the gym.

And I love my body. I'm completely comfortable and confident in my body. It doesn't mean I have to wear clothes than show it off or emphasise it at the gym, of anywhere else for that matter. I'll wear what feels comfortable depending on what mood I'm in.

Some people have made claims like 'people should wear well fitted clothes to make their workout better'. What a load of nonsense. Just because you workout better in tighter clothes doesn't mean everyone does. Don't project your own feelings onto others.

It absolutely baffles me why anyone cares what other people wear, anytime, let alone at the gym. Unless it's incredibly inappropriate for the circumstance, mind your own business.

SublimelyMe

Until last week I was pretty unaware of what anyone was particularly wearing in the gym...

...until a couple of women - applying foundation and re-attaching their hair extensions and false lashes (I kid you not) - decided to stare and giggle at me for wearing cropped leggings, a t shirt, trainers with my hair tied back. My clothes were clean, my hair was neat, my trainers were appropriate.

Seriously, put your effort into having a 'beef' at something significant in the world guys. There are plenty more important things to think about...

shammxo

I get up and go. I know that by the time I'm done, I'm going to drenched in sweat with my hair is going to be frizzy and soaked and matted to my head. Why ruin something cute with my buckets of sweat?

Mompanda4

There is a big difference in being prepped for a show and looking decent. You sound like you just look decent.

- one of those that still wears her baggy Tshirts and now a size or two too large pants to the gym and doesnt care what she looks like :flowerforyou:

What's wrong with wearing baggy t-shirts and too large pants, if you are at the gym to do some serious workout, as long as you are comfortable????

armadillolabrat

What one wear's at the gym should be of concern to no one else. If you are happy with what you are wearing that should be your only concern. The point of going to the gym is to workout and become healthier. If you are looking at others outfits so closely you are not spending enough time working out.

shammxo

They look and dress sloppy because they don't feel good about themselves.
There is also people who don't think cute outfits are a requirement.

I feel like this is a really stupid statement. If I DIDN'T feel good about myself, I'd feel the need to compensate and be going out of my way to get all dolled up and put on a show. However, I'm not at the gym to **** around or look good for anyone.

mamagooskie

I think sloppy looks lazy and full makeup (fake eyelashes and all) looks stupid, but what you described sounds fine. I love matching workout gear that is clean and tidy and fits proper.

But that said I don't care what others do.......I only care about ME!!

fefetwimom

i dont really pay attention to anyone else working out when i go to the gym so the cuteness or non cuteness is lost on me either way. i myself do the just rolled out of bed plus a ponytail( because really who likes sweaty tendrils of hair on their neck?) but that is mainly because i have a diva for a daughter and a son with special needs and most likely wouldnt have time to cutesy up. and even if i did i still wouldnt, im going to sweat all the makeup off and thats just a waste of money in my eyes, and im not there to be cute. i have a husband who is usually there with me. im not worried about impressing anyone. i dont even worry about impressing my friends, why would i worry about strangers. no what i want to do is workout, lose the weight, then wear the cutesy everyday clothes ive missed so long so my husband can take me out on his arm and show me off. thats when ill worry about being cute

--sloppy woman at the gym

emrys1976

I wish I could wear cute workout clothes but the producers of cute workout clothes decided a long time ago that fat women don't exercise. *kitten*. Maybe in another 50 pounds I can squeeze myself into some of that cute stuff. In the meantime, rock it out for everyone that can't!

Temple_Fit

I GUESS..SOME WOMEN MIGHT FEEL LIKE IF THEY ARE ABOUT TO SWEAT IT OUT, THERE IS NO NEED TO LOOK LIKE A BEAUTY, BECAUSE MID WORKOUT YOUR GONNA BE MAKING UGLY FACES, SWEATING AND YOUR HAIR MIGHT COME UNDONE ANYWAY. SOME WOMEN MIGHT ALSO THINK THAT IF YOU ARE GOING TO THE GYM TO LOOK PRETTY YOU ARE NOT REALLY THERE TO WORK, BUT IF IT WORKS FOR YOU..THEN IT SHOULDN'T MATTER WHAT OTHERS THINK--JUST ROCK IT.

Exactly.... You took the words right out of my mouth.

onewithwings

I go to the gym to work hard and get all sweaty. I don't go there too look good. I want my results to look good!
Besides, who wants makeup running down your face from sweat?

There's this chick at my gym who cakes on the makeup, puts her hair in a "up do", wears tight fitting skimpy clothes and hangs out at the gym all day. Only going outside to smoke a cigarette.

WTFO?

hnguthrie

In Texas we’re not allowed to leave the house without our hair fixed and make-up on.

I like my yoga pants.
I like my side pony.
I like my red lipstick.

I also like to see men come behind me and lower the weights.

I'm a native, lifelong Texan. I wear makeup only on special occasions (read: weddings and funerals), and the only time a straightening or curling iron ever touches my hair is the day it gets cut and the stylist does it, which happens every three months at most. I don't even own a blow dryer. I've never felt these things were worth my time, though I have no opinion on anyone else's beauty routine. My point is this: It's great that you enjoy these things, but it has zero to do with your home state.


On the thread topic: who cares what anyone is wearing at the gym? Don't hog the machines, clean up after yourself, and forget about everyone else. Do your thing, whatever that happens to be.

superstankazz

I could give a *kitten* less what ANYBODY at the gym is wearing! I think it takes a true narcissist to think that people are checking you out and hating on you because they think you're too cute! GET OVER YOURSELF HUN, NOBODY IS LOOKING! You are the LAST thing on anybody else's mind when they are getting sweaty and working hard. SMH!

neti_call

I think the general idea is that girls who get pretty to go to the gym are there to pick up guys.
Not condoning this idea, but not condemning it either.

valenief

I go to the gym to work hard and get all sweaty. I don't go there too look good. I want my results to look good!
Besides, who wants makeup running down your face from sweat?

There's this chick at my gym who cakes on the makeup, puts her hair in a "up do", wears tight fitting skimpy clothes and hangs out at the gym all day. Only going outside to smoke a cigarette.

WTFO?

Ohh I hate those we have a ton of high school girl's that just hang out all the time. We have a small town with nothing but a gym and a wal-mart ..... It drives me nuts because for one you have to ask them to move then they stair at you like your retarded....Im like omg really go find a park to stand in.

10acity

Gimme a chick that looks homeless and can put up 325. I don't care if she's wearing a burlap sack or the latest Athena tank top, how many pull-ups can she crank out?

"Is that girl with you?"
"Which one? Tinkerbelle, or the railroad hobo that just crushed your PR?"

Friends?

ilovedeadlifts

I prefer to wear whatever is comfortable instead of going for fashion.

Beside I don't want chalk or blood on my nice t shirts

mandimommy

I am a mom of three. What looks "sloppy" or "lazy " to one might have been exactly what I had time for so I could get my kids to school or the gym day care and make it into the gym period. Who gives a *kitten*? I am there to get hot, not look hot. I personally don't care what anyone else wears to workout.

kassiechambliss

I read this the other day and laughed this morning when I thought about it. I worked out at home today with my Wii wearing a tank top and panties.