I wear makeup to the gym

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  • Hezzietiger1
    Hezzietiger1 Posts: 1,256 Member
    My make up would be smeared all over my face due to the intense amount of sweating.. as well as all over my cutsy tee shirt (b/c I also wear them) when I wipe the sweat from my face. I'd HATE to ruin all my cute pink stuff with mascara. LOL Ps... deodorant.. very good thing.

    Ever thought of using a towel?? LOL

    Nah.. even when I take a towel or grab one from the front desk I still manage to use my sleeves or the bottom of my tee. LOL I guess I've just been doing it my whole life on the softball diamond and its just reaction. LOL
  • Lizajane42
    Lizajane42 Posts: 133 Member
    I don't wear make-up every time I go by any means. However, I have to say, there are days when I do because I feel better when I can look in the mirror and see my eyes standing out rather than disappearing behind my chubby cheeks. It is a silly little thing, but a little waterproof mascara keeps me from sweating it all over the place and I avoid feeling sad about the extra fat on my face.
  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member
    I wear make up and cute clothes to the gym too. I also probably look better and lift more than 98% of the girls there :happy:
  • hippietofugirl
    hippietofugirl Posts: 430
    so I have to ask....why? Is there a particular reason to wear full on makeup to the gym? Insecurity inside?
    I mean, I could care less, but since the topic has been brought up, I guess this is as good of a reason as any to ask why.

    I seldom wear makeup on a daily basis, much less to the gym or to a race. I find natural beauty to be much more becoming. But then again, I have been accused of being a bit too self confident. :(

    I rarely wear makeup and cute clothes because most of my time is spent at home with my son and doing school work. So whenever I get the chance to go out and make a public appearance I like to look all cutesy just because I don't get to do it that often
  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member
    My make up would be smeared all over my face due to the intense amount of sweating.. as well as all over my cutsy tee shirt (b/c I also wear them) when I wipe the sweat from my face. I'd HATE to ruin all my cute pink stuff with mascara. LOL Ps... deodorant.. very good thing.

    Ever thought of using a towel?? LOL

    Nah.. even when I take a towel or grab one from the front desk I still manage to use my sleeves or the bottom of my tee. LOL I guess I've just been doing it my whole life on the softball diamond and its just reaction. LOL

    You just need better make up. I would never workout in makeup that wasn't waterproof.
  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member
    so I have to ask....why? Is there a particular reason to wear full on makeup to the gym? Insecurity inside?
    I mean, I could care less, but since the topic has been brought up, I guess this is as good of a reason as any to ask why.

    I seldom wear makeup on a daily basis, much less to the gym or to a race. I find natural beauty to be much more becoming. But then again, I have been accused of being a bit too self confident. :(

    Not an insecurity. I already know I look good so if I can take 5 minutes to look even better than I'd go for it.

    I could say the same thing about someone getting dressed everyday. It's much easier to put on big sweats, baggy tshirts, and flip flops to run errands on a daily basis. Doing this would make you look like a slob so does it make the person who puts in more effort to look presentable insecure?
  • hippietofugirl
    hippietofugirl Posts: 430
    so I have to ask....why? Is there a particular reason to wear full on makeup to the gym? Insecurity inside?
    I mean, I could care less, but since the topic has been brought up, I guess this is as good of a reason as any to ask why.

    I seldom wear makeup on a daily basis, much less to the gym or to a race. I find natural beauty to be much more becoming. But then again, I have been accused of being a bit too self confident. :(

    Not an insecurity. I already know I look good so if I can take 5 minutes to look even better than I'd go for it.

    I could say the same thing about someone getting dressed everyday. It's much easier to put on big sweats, baggy tshirts, and flip flops to run errands on a daily basis. Doing this would make you look like a slob so does it make the person who puts in more effort to look presentable insecure?

    I agree. Good point
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    so I have to ask....why? Is there a particular reason to wear full on makeup to the gym? Insecurity inside?
    I mean, I could care less, but since the topic has been brought up, I guess this is as good of a reason as any to ask why.

    I seldom wear makeup on a daily basis, much less to the gym or to a race. I find natural beauty to be much more becoming. But then again, I have been accused of being a bit too self confident. :(

    Not an insecurity. I already know I look good so if I can take 5 minutes to look even better than I'd go for it.

    I could say the same thing about someone getting dressed everyday. It's much easier to put on big sweats, baggy tshirts, and flip flops to run errands on a daily basis. Doing this would make you look like a slob so does it make the person who puts in more effort to look presentable insecure?

    I agree. Good point

    Sure. Excellent point. You want to stop being called prissy princesses for wearing make up at the gym, but call those who chose to go casual slobs?
    Fantastic way to state your case.
  • Drenched_N_Motivation
    Drenched_N_Motivation Posts: 1,004 Member
    The last time I wore makeup at the gym they told me to leave. "This isnt that kind of place", they said. :cry:
  • CarleyLovesPets
    CarleyLovesPets Posts: 410 Member
    I always like to admire myself in the mirror as I'm working out....is this vain? Probably. Do I deserve to be vain after all the hard work I've done? Um..duh!

    I do this all the time. LOL!
  • sweetchildomine
    sweetchildomine Posts: 872 Member
    I don't leave the house without makeup on no matter where I go. Honestly, if people want to judge me for that they can go ahead. Iol.
  • myscaleaddiction
    myscaleaddiction Posts: 20
    I think makeup, along with whatever else you choose to do- wear cute clothes, nail polish, whatever- is acceptable AS LONG AS YOU'RE WORKING OUT. If I see a woman doing these things just for the hell of it, or to pick up guys or whatever, then I probably will not look at her with the same respect
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    I don't leave the house without makeup on no matter where I go. Honestly, if people want to judge me for that they can go ahead. Iol.

    I doubt they do. But you know.. people can't have it both ways and I think this thread (not you specifically) illustrates that.
    And the ones that do have something to say or judge are probably young and dont' like themselves.
  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member
    so I have to ask....why? Is there a particular reason to wear full on makeup to the gym? Insecurity inside?
    I mean, I could care less, but since the topic has been brought up, I guess this is as good of a reason as any to ask why.

    I seldom wear makeup on a daily basis, much less to the gym or to a race. I find natural beauty to be much more becoming. But then again, I have been accused of being a bit too self confident. :(

    Not an insecurity. I already know I look good so if I can take 5 minutes to look even better than I'd go for it.

    I could say the same thing about someone getting dressed everyday. It's much easier to put on big sweats, baggy tshirts, and flip flops to run errands on a daily basis. Doing this would make you look like a slob so does it make the person who puts in more effort to look presentable insecure?

    I agree. Good point

    Sure. Excellent point. You want to stop being called prissy princesses for wearing make up at the gym, but call those who chose to go casual slobs?
    Fantastic way to state your case.
    I actually like being called princess :smile: . No ones really called me prissy though.

    But yes, I do think women that go to gyms all sweaty in extra baggy clothes are not doing themselves any favors. You can say all you want "I'm there to sweat" "I don't care how I look" etc etc but to any one looking, it shows pure laziness and a lack of concern for your own personal appearance. That's almost as bad as 'forgetting' to shower because you're gonna sweat anyway :sick:

    I don't even see how its comfortable to work out in over sized sweaty sweats anyway. I'd never be able to run sprints wearing a big tshirt that got all heavy from sweat. Same if I'm on a bike, I'd feel like somethings gonna get caught. Even just lifting, how would it be comfortable to do full cleans in baggy sweats?
  • WickedBean
    WickedBean Posts: 244 Member
    I would look like Alice Cooper if I wore make up to the gym.
  • HellsKells
    HellsKells Posts: 671 Member
    I don't really give a *kitten* what other women at the gym are doing, as long as they're not wasting a perfectly good machine. I would only take notice if they were in my way, and that hardly ever happens, so, wear a Halloween costume for all I care.

    I wear makeup, and sometimes even jewelry to the gym. I don't really care what other people think of that either. It works for me.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    so I have to ask....why? Is there a particular reason to wear full on makeup to the gym? Insecurity inside?
    I mean, I could care less, but since the topic has been brought up, I guess this is as good of a reason as any to ask why.

    I seldom wear makeup on a daily basis, much less to the gym or to a race. I find natural beauty to be much more becoming. But then again, I have been accused of being a bit too self confident. :(

    Not an insecurity. I already know I look good so if I can take 5 minutes to look even better than I'd go for it.

    I could say the same thing about someone getting dressed everyday. It's much easier to put on big sweats, baggy tshirts, and flip flops to run errands on a daily basis. Doing this would make you look like a slob so does it make the person who puts in more effort to look presentable insecure?

    I agree. Good point

    Sure. Excellent point. You want to stop being called prissy princesses for wearing make up at the gym, but call those who chose to go casual slobs?
    Fantastic way to state your case.

    How is wearing make-up to the gym being a prissy princess?

    & You know what? I will never forget the day my brother was talking about how in boot camp for the marine corps, his superiors would yell at them about always looking their best in their uniforms. They used to talk tons of *kitten* about civilians, saying how big of slobs we are and how sloppy we go out in public looking.

    It's called having pride in yourself and the way you look. Whether you are at the gym, the mall, the store, work, etc.
  • redhousecat
    redhousecat Posts: 584 Member
    but I look very presentable, even without makeup. But I'm not very materialistic either. I'm rather simple.

    I don't mean that offensive, for those who are ready to pounce.
  • avir8
    avir8 Posts: 671 Member
    If I just got out of work or from running errands I will work out with makeup because I'm to lazy to wash it off beforehand, whatever, but get all glam to go to the gym--that's what I think is dumb, some people act like it's a night club. I'm there to sweat and get fit, not hook up.
  • tabithajoyy
    tabithajoyy Posts: 680 Member
    I have no problem with it. I like to match my clothes but be confortable since i am gonna be working out hard. I dont go to the gym but personally im not sure i would wear makeup just because i would feel like my face is getting clogged and i already have a hard enough time with acne! I wouldnt judge anyone for it either unless you can tell its those chicks that go to the gym to look cute in front of guys and barely sweat!
  • Haylz_ish
    Haylz_ish Posts: 80
    Same haha. Just foundation though unless I am coming from work/on my lunch break. Last time I worked out after work I sweat and I had mascara above my eyelids but had no idea and was walking around the gym like that for an hour ha :(
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    so I have to ask....why? Is there a particular reason to wear full on makeup to the gym? Insecurity inside?
    I mean, I could care less, but since the topic has been brought up, I guess this is as good of a reason as any to ask why.

    I seldom wear makeup on a daily basis, much less to the gym or to a race. I find natural beauty to be much more becoming. But then again, I have been accused of being a bit too self confident. :(

    Not an insecurity. I already know I look good so if I can take 5 minutes to look even better than I'd go for it.

    I could say the same thing about someone getting dressed everyday. It's much easier to put on big sweats, baggy tshirts, and flip flops to run errands on a daily basis. Doing this would make you look like a slob so does it make the person who puts in more effort to look presentable insecure?

    I agree. Good point

    Sure. Excellent point. You want to stop being called prissy princesses for wearing make up at the gym, but call those who chose to go casual slobs?
    Fantastic way to state your case.
    I actually like being called princess :smile: . No ones really called me prissy though.

    But yes, I do think women that go to gyms all sweaty in extra baggy clothes are not doing themselves any favors. You can say all you want "I'm there to sweat" "I don't care how I look" etc etc but to any one looking, it shows pure laziness and a lack of concern for your own personal appearance. That's almost as bad as 'forgetting' to shower because you're gonna sweat anyway :sick:

    I don't even see how its comfortable to work out in over sized sweaty sweats anyway. I'd never be able to run sprints wearing a big tshirt that got all heavy from sweat. Same if I'm on a bike, I'd feel like somethings gonna get caught. Even just lifting, how would it be comfortable to do full cleans in baggy sweats?
    I think I'm gorgeous without make up. Now I don't wear baggy sweats, but I don't care if I match or not.
    Point is. You want respect, freaking give some.

    This isn't a battle. Jiminy Christmas. It's two different ideals.
  • DeanneLea
    DeanneLea Posts: 261
    If I look good, I feel good. If I feel good, I work hard! If I look like crap, I'm just not going to work as hard.

    In my opinion: No shame in wanting to look your best so that you perform your best!

    So this.

    Plus, I'm from the south and was raised by a southern belle mama who always wore makeup out of the house, no matter what.
  • WickedBean
    WickedBean Posts: 244 Member
    so I have to ask....why? Is there a particular reason to wear full on makeup to the gym? Insecurity inside?
    I mean, I could care less, but since the topic has been brought up, I guess this is as good of a reason as any to ask why.

    I seldom wear makeup on a daily basis, much less to the gym or to a race. I find natural beauty to be much more becoming. But then again, I have been accused of being a bit too self confident. :(

    Not an insecurity. I already know I look good so if I can take 5 minutes to look even better than I'd go for it.

    I could say the same thing about someone getting dressed everyday. It's much easier to put on big sweats, baggy tshirts, and flip flops to run errands on a daily basis. Doing this would make you look like a slob so does it make the person who puts in more effort to look presentable insecure?

    I agree. Good point

    Sure. Excellent point. You want to stop being called prissy princesses for wearing make up at the gym, but call those who chose to go casual slobs?
    Fantastic way to state your case.
    I actually like being called princess :smile: . No ones really called me prissy though.

    But yes, I do think women that go to gyms all sweaty in extra baggy clothes are not doing themselves any favors. You can say all you want "I'm there to sweat" "I don't care how I look" etc etc but to any one looking, it shows pure laziness and a lack of concern for your own personal appearance. That's almost as bad as 'forgetting' to shower because you're gonna sweat anyway :sick:

    I don't even see how its comfortable to work out in over sized sweaty sweats anyway. I'd never be able to run sprints wearing a big tshirt that got all heavy from sweat. Same if I'm on a bike, I'd feel like somethings gonna get caught. Even just lifting, how would it be comfortable to do full cleans in baggy sweats?

    I actually asked my friend who pretty much lives at the gym what he thinks of women who wear sweats and t-shirts to the gym. You know what he said? He looked at me and said and I quote directly from the text message 'Well I could care less, seriously I am not there to pick up women I am there to work out. You want to wear cute clothes wear them, you want to wear sweats wear them. I think you women are far to judgy when it comes to each other."
  • downsizinghoss
    downsizinghoss Posts: 1,035 Member
    everyone stares at me when I wear makeup to the gym. haters.
  • ThaRealNicki
    ThaRealNicki Posts: 322 Member
    I wear deoderant :ohwell: I would HOPE THAT EVERYONE DOES!!! No makeup because I dont wanna mess up my towel THAT much and not to mention my skin, I dont waer sayings on my pants unless its BATMAN (mainly because ive seen a chick wear shorts that said HOTSTUFF and then while working she got a wedgie so it said HUFF :laugh: ) If my nails are painted, that goes with me, nothing wrong with that! I wear one shoulder cut shirts that are reallly cute But makeup is a no no for me because of my skin and my towel, sayings and stuff LOLOLOL!!! Ive seen some funny stuff :tongue:

    EDITED: *leggings are more than enough if im wearing pants already other than that I wear leggings if I have on shorts because I dont like my legs
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    so I have to ask....why? Is there a particular reason to wear full on makeup to the gym? Insecurity inside?
    I mean, I could care less, but since the topic has been brought up, I guess this is as good of a reason as any to ask why.

    I seldom wear makeup on a daily basis, much less to the gym or to a race. I find natural beauty to be much more becoming. But then again, I have been accused of being a bit too self confident. :(

    Not an insecurity. I already know I look good so if I can take 5 minutes to look even better than I'd go for it.

    I could say the same thing about someone getting dressed everyday. It's much easier to put on big sweats, baggy tshirts, and flip flops to run errands on a daily basis. Doing this would make you look like a slob so does it make the person who puts in more effort to look presentable insecure?

    I agree. Good point

    Sure. Excellent point. You want to stop being called prissy princesses for wearing make up at the gym, but call those who chose to go casual slobs?
    Fantastic way to state your case.

    How is wearing make-up to the gym being a prissy princess?

    & You know what? I will never forget the day my brother was talking about how in boot camp for the marine corps, his superiors would yell at them about always looking their best in their uniforms. They used to talk tons of *kitten* about civilians, saying how big of slobs we are and how sloppy we go out in public looking.

    It's called having pride in yourself and the way you look. Whether you are at the gym, the mall, the store, work, etc.
    And how the EFF do you expect people to respect you for going out in full make up mode to the gym, if you can't respect the opposite. I don't care what your brother told you.

    I am perfectly pretty and perfectly presentable not wearing make up, or some matchy outfit. For those who do, fantastic.
  • cbeutler
    cbeutler Posts: 667 Member
    You wouldn't believe the looks I get!
  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member

    I actually asked my friend who pretty much lives at the gym what he thinks of women who wear sweats and t-shirts to the gym. You know what he said? He looked at me and said and I quote directly from the text message 'Well I could care less, seriously I am not there to pick up women I am there to work out. You want to wear cute clothes wear them, you want to wear sweats wear them. I think you women are far to judgy when it comes to each other."

    Probably depends on the guy. Another thing is most guys probably won't be honest with you when you confront them with questions about how women look.

    I've had some guy friends who don't seem to care about anything at the gym and other guy friends who make fun of fat girls and make jokes. Not saying any of it is right but I'm just saying not everyone is thinking nice things all day long.
  • redhousecat
    redhousecat Posts: 584 Member
    so I have to ask....why? Is there a particular reason to wear full on makeup to the gym? Insecurity inside?
    I mean, I could care less, but since the topic has been brought up, I guess this is as good of a reason as any to ask why.

    I seldom wear makeup on a daily basis, much less to the gym or to a race. I find natural beauty to be much more becoming. But then again, I have been accused of being a bit too self confident. :(

    Not an insecurity. I already know I look good so if I can take 5 minutes to look even better than I'd go for it.

    I could say the same thing about someone getting dressed everyday. It's much easier to put on big sweats, baggy tshirts, and flip flops to run errands on a daily basis. Doing this would make you look like a slob so does it make the person who puts in more effort to look presentable insecure?

    I agree. Good point

    Sure. Excellent point. You want to stop being called prissy princesses for wearing make up at the gym, but call those who chose to go casual slobs?
    Fantastic way to state your case.

    How is wearing make-up to the gym being a prissy princess?

    & You know what? I will never forget the day my brother was talking about how in boot camp for the marine corps, his superiors would yell at them about always looking their best in their uniforms. They used to talk tons of *kitten* about civilians, saying how big of slobs we are and how sloppy we go out in public looking.

    It's called having pride in yourself and the way you look. Whether you are at the gym, the mall, the store, work, etc.
    And how the EFF do you expect people to respect you for going out in full make up mode to the gym, if you can't respect the opposite. I don't care what your brother told you.

    I am perfectly pretty and perfectly presentable not wearing make up, or some matchy outfit. For those who do, fantastic.

    yeah, I don't think wearing makeup to the gym makes one "prouder" than the other. It's just a thang.
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