Feeling "pretty" at the gym
Guys can look pretty too! :P
But... This is about how I am discovering some self-confidence in myself by looking completely natural.
Confession: I was one of those girls that would wear make-up to the gym, not quite to "glam-out" just to work-out, but more out of laziness from not wanting to take the extra time to remove my make-up before doing cardio. Not to mention, I was made to feel like a leper from due to some health conditions impacted my physical appearance drastically. Wanted to look normal.
It also became such a habit to wear false eye-lashes (as mine fell out due to medications/ health condition/reason) and I would also have to wear wigshair-pieces or hats to cover up bald patches as another side-effect. I guess I got used to the glammed-out look, as it used to take so much to make me look like a healthy human being.
As I got healthier, I found that I still abhored how I would look without make-up. An old guy-friend once admitted that he liked girls that were natural. But said that I look better with make-up on. I still don't feel completely confident without it...
But the gym has made me feel more at ease. My trainer even took me aside and mentioned how beautiful she thought I was minus all the glam. It really meant a lot to me. This forum has helped me also to realize that most people aren't really concerned with how you look at the gym - since you are there to break a sweat. They don't care.
It's a nice feeling.
Hope it lasts.
But... This is about how I am discovering some self-confidence in myself by looking completely natural.
Confession: I was one of those girls that would wear make-up to the gym, not quite to "glam-out" just to work-out, but more out of laziness from not wanting to take the extra time to remove my make-up before doing cardio. Not to mention, I was made to feel like a leper from due to some health conditions impacted my physical appearance drastically. Wanted to look normal.
It also became such a habit to wear false eye-lashes (as mine fell out due to medications/ health condition/reason) and I would also have to wear wigshair-pieces or hats to cover up bald patches as another side-effect. I guess I got used to the glammed-out look, as it used to take so much to make me look like a healthy human being.
As I got healthier, I found that I still abhored how I would look without make-up. An old guy-friend once admitted that he liked girls that were natural. But said that I look better with make-up on. I still don't feel completely confident without it...
But the gym has made me feel more at ease. My trainer even took me aside and mentioned how beautiful she thought I was minus all the glam. It really meant a lot to me. This forum has helped me also to realize that most people aren't really concerned with how you look at the gym - since you are there to break a sweat. They don't care.
It's a nice feeling.
Hope it lasts.
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When I'm working out I'm rarely looking at the girls face cause that's just awkward, I'm admiring their hard work! lol that's why we do it right? haha jk But keep that confidence up, keep progressing, and eventually you will OWN that gym and not need any makeup at the gym ever again!0
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I did a one week no make up challenge last year, and I felt similar. I found it hard to go out in public without at least mascara on- I'm naturally blonde and have light eyelashes! The first few days were the hardest, I felt like I looked horrible. But then towards the end I though.. Hey- People are still treating me the same, no one has said anything except my eyes look bluer!
Needless to say, I now take breaks from it all the time. I spend a few days a week make up free, and try to keep the real dress up for special occasions!
To each their own and all, but in all seriousness most of us don't look as bad as we think without it!
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@PHILLY, Haha, thank you! You're awesome.
@Lindseyeelizab: Congrats on the challenge!
The first couple times I did it, I wanted to crawl into a hole and hide, lol. But it has gotten easier over time. It's also nice because I don't have to spend forever getting ready in the mornings. Aaaand, I can hit the gym a lot harder without worrying about the make-up.0 -
The gym is the ultimate confidence builder, in every way.0
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i really like caked on makeup...bring our her *kitten*...i mean no yea that's what i meant.0
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i really like caked on makeup...bring our her *kitten*...i mean no yea that's what i meant.
You're referring to a certain someone from today aren't you? Lol0 -
I wear makeup maybe once a week. I work 24's and at my job I get wet and dirty, so I don't wear anything to work. Then when I get off work in the morning, I shower and get into something comfy for the rest of the day (again no makeup). Occasionally, I will wear makeup the next day but most of the time I just skip it because I go right back to work the next morning.
My point is I'm actually pretty used to how I look without makeup, but the older I get, the more I notice myself looking tired and plain. I sometimes wish I had a job where I could dress up and look beautiful... the grass is always greener
I'm sure you're lovely without makeup.0 -
That's wonderful! So happy to hear you're happy healthy, and confident!
Make up is great, but I feel we can use it as a mask sometimes. We hide behind it, because it provides a false sense of security. Truthfully though, we're only hiding our natural beauty.0 -
i usually always say...i dont go to the gym to look sexy i go to the gym to get sexy!!!! lol 0
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i wasn't but hahah yea she is more pleasing to look down below :Pi really like caked on makeup...bring our her *kitten*...i mean no yea that's what i meant.
You're referring to a certain someone from today aren't you? Lol0 -
That's wonderful! So happy to hear you're happy healthy, and confident!
Make up is great, but I feel we can use it as a mask sometimes. We hide behind it, because it provides a false sense of security. Truthfully though, we're only hiding our natural beauty.
So true!!! And what a great thread, I regularly go without makeup in the summer... but winter leaves me looking like a vampire! I never bothered at the gym though, cuz sweat just makes everything too messy, and I'm there to sweat! 0 -
If you still look pretty at the end of your workout... you're doing something wrong!! LOL
I go to the gym after work, and yes, I'm lazy and leave my (minimal) makeup on....... but, by the end of one of my heavy lifting workouts... My previously straightened hair is a dishevelled mess, my makeup is smudged and runny....
BUT..... Damn it, I just did a full set of Dead's with 110% of my own dang body weight!! To hell with the makeup........ I AM WARRIOR PRINCESS!! LOL
Then I go home and shower, sleep and start all over again.
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we are nice at the gym, it's a great place to get motivated.
hot eye candy like yourself is just icing on cake
Thanks for showing up0 -
Thanks for all the positive vibes, guys!
kayt6689: That's a great quote -- I'm stealing it !
lisamtallman0: That's how I feel about it now, haha. I feel like a beast after getting an intense work-out in. Feels awesome.
wjranch: YEAH! After my strength training work-outs, I am in this... Pumped "GRRR" mode. Think it has to do with all of those happy chemicals that exercise helps with?
blakejohn: Hahah. Don't know about the eye candy thing. But it is definitely motivating to see other people who are ripped or just doing their thing.0 -
That's wonderful! So happy to hear you're happy healthy, and confident!
Make up is great, but I feel we can use it as a mask sometimes. We hide behind it, because it provides a false sense of security. Truthfully though, we're only hiding our natural beauty.
^ this.
i think you'll find most of us (i.e., men) agree. pretty is pretty, with or without makeup. pretty is more than just a woman's looks too. it's her smile, the gleam in her eye, her personality, her laughter, how she treats others, etc. there's alot to it and makeup really isn't part of the equation in any meaningful way.0 -
That's nice.
You are pretty, and should feel like it!
I bought workout clothes for the first time and now feel fancy at the gym with my snazzy running shorts.0 -
If you still look pretty at the end of your workout... you're doing something wrong!! LOL
Ha ha I agree... I go first thing in the Am, no time to even put make up on. I see some girls at the gym that come in looking like they are about to go out to a club, Hair all did, make-up caked on, and clothes to match.. I am not at the gym to impress anyone, I am there to do my work out and go home.. Also, Sweating with a bunch of makeup on your face can't be good for it! I say stay natural, it's not a fashion contest its a gym!0 -
Sometimes I feel frumpy without makeup, but most of the time I feel...liberated It's nice to not feel obligated to put it on every day. Even if you are wearing makeup in your profile pic, I find it very hard to believe that you would look terrible without it. You have a pretty face! 0
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You are gorgeous girl!! I'm happy that you kind see your true beauty!!0
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i usually always say...i dont go to the gym to look sexy i go to the gym to get sexy!!!! lol LOVE IT!!! Me too! :bigsmile: 0
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HAHA NO PROBLEM!!!!!!Thanks for all the positive vibes, guys!
kayt6689: That's a great quote -- I'm stealing it !
lisamtallman0: That's how I feel about it now, haha. I feel like a beast after getting an intense work-out in. Feels awesome.
wjranch: YEAH! After my strength training work-outs, I am in this... Pumped "GRRR" mode. Think it has to do with all of those happy chemicals that exercise helps with?
blakejohn: Hahah. Don't know about the eye candy thing. But it is definitely motivating to see other people who are ripped or just doing their thing.0 -
YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO STEAL IT TOO!!! LOLi usually always say...i dont go to the gym to look sexy i go to the gym to get sexy!!!! lol LOVE IT!!! Me too! :bigsmile:0
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some days I go from work, make up on, but i don't get super done up to go to gym....its all business for me when i go...I sweat like crazy and I am a mess when i leave!!! and I don't care what I look like anymore
" you can look cute going to the gym.....but you better not look cute leaving "
PS I wear makeup as I have horrible acne scarring ....so people who don' t have facial scars don't understand0 -
I'm not wearing any make up at all usually, only sometimes when I go to a party or so.
I think make up is like a mask, and I don't like that in our culture most women/girls wear masks like all the time and feel unconfident or ugly without it.
Of course it is everybody own decision, whoever needs it can put on whatever she likes 0 -
I wear makeup maybe twice a month. I prefer looking natural .
But funny. I ALWAYS feel my prettiest getting into my gym clothes and putting my gym shoes on.0 -
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@WinnerVictori: It's good there are guys out there that look deeper than that. I feel sorry for those (men and women) who are superficial. They can miss out on some awesome people around them.
As for make-up. It's really more of a confidence thing and feeling a certain way... Not sure how to explain it. More often than not, the make-up is to make myself feel adequate... Which is sad, I know. It became a crutch when I got sick. Was so tired of people asking/commenting how my hair was falling out and how I always looked tired.
It's a breath of fresh air to find myself embracing my natural look at the gym. It feels ...empowering.
Omg, that is the best feeling. Feeling all spiffy in new gym clothes.That's nice. You are pretty, and should feel like it!
I bought workout clothes for the first time and now feel fancy at the gym with my snazzy running shorts.
Ahahah! Epic.0 -
Theres nothing wrong with wanting to feel pretty at the gym too. Your there to bust your butt and perform your best. If I feel like crap and think I look it, then I most certainly won't be performing my best. XP I don't wear makeup ever but I don't see anything wrong with it if it makes you feel confident and good. I don't understand the posts women put about bashing girls who go in makeup... I may not look my best when I'm in the gym in my gym shirts and no makeup or anything like normal but I can certainly understand somebody wanting to feel their best...
Thats great that your feeling better without it though. It's definitely a good feeling not having to depend on makeup. I just never got the hang of it in the first place and am now so used to not having it that I look funny with makeup.
I do like wearing cute gym outfits every once in a while just for the confidence boost.0 -
ideal to wear sleeves and cover up in the gym to focus on what you are doing instead of havin the gun show out... its a 1hr a day workout where you have discipline and focus on the muscle and not try to look like the badass in the gym who is pushing a lot of weight, or trying to impress girls who dont give a sh-t.
stay humble in the gym for 1hr a day so the rest of 23hrs of the day you can eventually look like a greek god.
my philosophy.0 -
ideal to wear sleeves and cover up in the gym to focus on what you are doing instead of havin the gun show out... its a 1hr a day workout where you have discipline and focus on the muscle and not try to look like the badass in the gym who is pushing a lot of weight, or trying to impress girls who dont give a sh-t.
stay humble in the gym for 1hr a day so the rest of 23hrs of the day you can eventually look like a greek god.
my philosophy.
hell nah.
Other way around. I am covered up 23 hours of the day with nearly no skin showing. In the gym I am pumped and look good, I am going to show it. It's motivating. Nothing motivates me more than being pumped and looking bigger and better than ever.0
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