Is it acceptable to wear tights to the gym when you're overw

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  • lloydmel
    lloydmel Posts: 259 Member
    I'd say this: If you are comfortable wearing it out to grocery shop in (and see someone that you know), wear it to the gym.... That to me is a good rule of thumb.
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    I'm assuming you mean thick tights or leggings? (as in "not see-through"). I don't see why not. I've been wearing leggins because they are the only thing that fits right to keep my thighs from rubbing. And I wore them at 272lbs...I figure if nobody wants to look at my fat *kitten* in tight pants they can look the other way. lol

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    I mean this ^
  • Mynue_Jeens
    Mynue_Jeens Posts: 98 Member
    ^ Totally fine. Just wear what's comfy and fits :)
  • Littlemouse1973
    Littlemouse1973 Posts: 21 Member
    Your gym will have a dress code, so let that guide you. I am personally a big fan of Skins, you can get them in mid thigh or ankle length and they are designed for excercising in. They aren't cheap though, but they iron out all the lumps and bumps so no matter what size you are they make your butt look great!!
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    I wear a tiara so go for it
  • Jennyisbusy
    Jennyisbusy Posts: 1,294 Member
    Personally, I vote against it. Yoga pants are great though :)

    Another vote for yoga pants- They are great & I bought 2 pair at Sam's Club for only $11- Not sure where you're from but surely you could find some for kind of cheap :smile:

    But I guess it depends on what kind of tights you are planning on wearing

    Just make sure theydon't look like this:
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    :laugh:

    **giggles uncontrollably**
  • Jean410
    Jean410 Posts: 104
    Personally, I vote against it. Yoga pants are great though :)

    Another vote for yoga pants- They are great & I bought 2 pair at Sam's Club for only $11- Not sure where you're from but surely you could find some for kind of cheap :smile:

    But I guess it depends on what kind of tights you are planning on wearing

    Just make sure theydon't look like this:
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    :laugh:

    OMG! I'm going out on a limb here to say that the original poster would not go anywhere looking like this.

    Wear what's comfortable and reasonable - it's not a fashion contest. However, I found some great work out gear at JCP on sale a few months ago...
  • prettytothinkso
    prettytothinkso Posts: 290
    I wear a tiara so go for it

    Love this so much!

    I say wear the tights. Add shorts, leg warmers and 80's style shirt for funsies.
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    I wear a tiara so go for it

    Love this so much!

    I say wear the tights. Add shorts, leg warmers and 80's style shirt for funsies.


    Im not kidding I have worn a tiara to the gym,and all sorts of other wierd stuff, I keep hoping one day I will see myself as the inspiration to someones rant on here
  • prettytothinkso
    prettytothinkso Posts: 290
    I wear a tiara so go for it

    Love this so much!

    I say wear the tights. Add shorts, leg warmers and 80's style shirt for funsies.


    Im not kidding I have worn a tiara to the gym,and all sorts of other wierd stuff, I keep hoping one day I will see myself as the inspiration to someones rant on here

    Keep being you. It makes the world a more interesting place to live in!
  • ak_in_ak
    ak_in_ak Posts: 657 Member
    "work out clothes" are made of material to wick sweat and keep oder down. I wear the under armor tights and am overweight, i do feel self conscious sometimes though
  • cantjustcant
    cantjustcant Posts: 1,027 Member
    ohhh the only person who is going to care what you wear is you. Unless of course you are like the guy at my old gym that wore a speedo swimsuit to work out in. ugh. I used to skip machines if I knew he had been on there!!!
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