For those afraid to join a gym....

I am going to quit stripping at 39, because at 40 i'd start getting judged for it.

*throws dollar bills*

Ignoring all the snideness . . .


I think this is a really nice thing to say, OP, but my experience on this board as taught me that it isn't true. Some people are looking at people and judging them. For wearing make up to the gym. For being on their phones during their rest periods. For wearing cologne. For all sorts of things really.

The trick (for me anyway) is deciding that regardless of what people may or may not think, you're not going to let them stand between you and your goals.

My two cents. Snidely.

Ignoring all the snideness . . .


I think this is a really nice thing to say, OP, but my experience on this board as taught me that it isn't true. Some people are looking at people and judging them. For wearing make up to the gym. For being on their phones during their rest periods. For wearing cologne. For all sorts of things really.

The trick (for me anyway) is deciding that regardless of what people may or may not think, you're not going to let them stand between you and your goals.

My two cents. Snidely.

Ignoring all the snideness . . .


I think this is a really nice thing to say, OP, but my experience on this board as taught me that it isn't true. Some people are looking at people and judging them. For wearing make up to the gym. For being on their phones during their rest periods. For wearing cologne. For all sorts of things really.

The trick (for me anyway) is deciding that regardless of what people may or may not think, you're not going to let them stand between you and your goals.

My two cents. Snidely.

I have actually done some of these things mentally but not said anything out loud. I do think its amusing when someone is in the spin class on their mobile phone, or if they have full make up in a gym. Or someone grunting so load when lifting their weights. but at the end of the day we all need to do what we need to do to get the job done who cares what the next person is doing. If you have paid your money you have the right to be there just like everyone else.

When I'm at the gym I am there for 1 goal, get as fit as I possibly can. Sure I have caught guys staring at me (yes, I'm the woman lifting at 5am). I usually stare back or say hello. I've actually received compliments on how good I look as compared to 6 months ago. Like I said I am there for one thing and one thing only and I don't care what anyone else is up to.

Ignoring all the snideness . . .


I think this is a really nice thing to say, OP, but my experience on this board as taught me that it isn't true. Some people are looking at people and judging them. For wearing make up to the gym. For being on their phones during their rest periods. For wearing cologne. For all sorts of things really.

The trick (for me anyway) is deciding that regardless of what people may or may not think, you're not going to let them stand between you and your goals.

My two cents. Snidely.

:flowerforyou:

1- "I have INSIGHT"
2- Strippers on meth only LOOK 40: http://www.motherjones.com/media/2013/08/meth-addicts-before-and-after-photos
3- HINEY http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hiney
4- "....in the same BOAT"
5- max out incline=hang off the control panel...FTW
6- re: hope the pilates instructor is fat now....really? not dead, or divorced? fat? that's the worst thing you can be?
7- once you get in your grove be sure to pick some oranges
8- creeping hotties in matching outfits, make up, and sweet smelling perfume...even if I'm fat?
9- " I am ignoring all the snide comments" ..teamwork...I AM IGNORING THE REST.
10- the last post above....seems to have been MADE for me. "guys give me heads up", find my house=/=threatening...if you smile I guess *shrugs* , to avoid being judged for countdown timers on phones please to use countdown timers on neck https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRTbIqFzCpZykW-Z_OGhuKvl-8a6xNKMpftIndPkMtEqlVhkH7_
lol..."COMING from WHATEVER in last nights make up...i think there's a term for that. Treadmill walk of shame anyone?

Ignoring all the snideness . . .


I think this is a really nice thing to say, OP, but my experience on this board as taught me that it isn't true. Some people are looking at people and judging them. For wearing make up to the gym. For being on their phones during their rest periods. For wearing cologne. For all sorts of things really.

The trick (for me anyway) is deciding that regardless of what people may or may not think, you're not going to let them stand between you and your goals.

My two cents. Snidely.

agreed..or having their hair done or in cute workout cloths or being on cardio machines or a woman in the weight room...

everyone judges either outloud or in their head.

Could be a good judgment such as "wow look at them go" or a negative one..."amg she's only here to pick up".

That's why I workout at home...even then I get judged...Missed my OHP on Friday...judged myself.

so true. *sigh*

I had to move OHP to deadlift day so I wouldn't be tempted to skip.