Sloppy Women at the Gym

I think we have pretty much all learned today in all the women-bashing-women posts that no matter what you do, who you are, or how you look: women will find any excuse to talk *kitten* about other women.

It's just the way it is.

Btw, I love my super cute Lulu and Nike outfits, and I feel naked without mascara And I work my *kitten* off while wearing that super cute gear!

Some people look sloppy at the gym so they can look hot later (at the beach, going out, etc.) :drinker:

Me personally, I go for right in the middle at decent. I can't wear "cute yoga tops" because as soon as I get in downward facing dog my boobs are saying "Hello!"

20 minutes on the stair stepper doing intervals and I'm bright red, all my makeup is gone, I'm sweating profusely and I probably stink.

Kudos to you if you are one of those girls who can manage to keep cute the whole time, I guess I'm just not as good as you are...

I also would never spend money on "workout clothes". I just wear old clothes that I wouldn't wear on a normal day anymore, so they get put to use and don't just get thrown out. I'd rather spend my money on other more important things, like the clothes I wear OUTSIDE of the gym.

I go to the gym to sweat and get stronger.
I do wear makeup usually, but that's because I rarely leave the house without it and it makes me feel more comfortable/confident.
I don't care what other people wear or don't wear. I wish I looked as good with that "just rolled out of bed" look as half the women I see there, but the pretty made-up ones are just fine too.

Bottom line - I just don't care.

There is a difference between girls looking like they are ready to go to a club, and just dressing so you don't look like a slob. But I also get the impression that if someone is that focused on how they look and need to look a certain way in order to feel better about themselves at the gym, then maybe they are there for the wrong reasons, and maybe they are just looking for attention.

I wouldn't show up to the gym in a stained shirt and unwashed hair, but I also wouldn't purposely put on new makeup and spend an hour on my hair before going to the gym. I go because I want to work out, I don't really care what I look like while doing it. If I cared, I wouldn't be working out in a public place. I also wouldn't want other girls giving me dirty looks because I'm not wearing brand name work out clothes or shoes. Labels and brands don't make you better than anybody else.

You're right, they don't make you better than anybody else. But they don't make you worse than anybody else either. I think the OP was just trying to state that just because a woman is put together and has her makeup on and a cute matchy matchy outfit, doesn't mean they aren't there to work hard too. I work just as hard as a woman wearing mismatched work out clothes with no makeup on. I just prefer to be put together all the time, but I really don't care how anybody else dresses at the gym---we're all there for the same reason (well, most of us)!

My pony tail is way cuter than your pony tail.

oh man... ponytails. *sigh*

I work out at home in my underwear... I think that might be frowned upon at the gym...

I don't think there is anything wrong with wearing lulu or other cute workout clothes in funky colours - I do it. I wear lulu because it is comfortable and doesn't stretch after one wear.

I go after work, so yes I am going to be wearing make up, but I think people are referring to the people who put on make up JUST to go to the gym and wear the shortest short shorts that show their butt cheeks. That just is not necessary.

It sounds like you wear what majority of the girls at my gym wear.

Btw, I love my super cute Lulu and Nike outfits, and I feel naked without mascara And I work my *kitten* off while wearing that super cute gear!

This. I dont put on fresh makeup or "do" my hair before I go. whatever is left on my face from work, that's what I wear to the gym. By the time I'm done, it's pretty much all gone. But I do like to wear "workout" clothes rather than just shorts and tshirts, mostly because I look decent in cute workout clothes now and I'm no longer hiding behind baggy.

Are you going to the gym to look cute or workout?? I think most of us go to the gym for one reason and one reason only and that is to workout!

I love my cute work out gear. But after working out I just look like *kitten*.

I work out REALLY hard and I'm covered in sweat, my makeup runs, my hair gets frizzy, my face gets bright red...

I don't really care though, just means I'll look better when I'm not at the gym.

I have no beef with people who go to the gym dressed like you dress. I have issues when girls look like they came from somewhere else, and decided to stop by the gym last minute. I've seen ladies with jeans, fancy jackets and sweaters, and other clothes which do not look comfortable, and which I would not want to sweat in. If you are going to take it easy, and barely sweat, don't do during peak time, when there are lines of people waiting for the treadmill.

I wear and old Betty Boop shirt and matching cut off sweats every day (don't worry, they are washed every night...lol). These are comfortable to me. As the weight comes off, I may look into cuter attire...only if they're comfortable. Comfort is the #1 priority. I go to the gym to put my body to the test and want to be as comfortable as I can while making myself uncomfortable...:bigsmile:

I also would never spend money on "workout clothes". I just wear old clothes that I wouldn't wear on a normal day anymore, so they get put to use and don't just get thrown out. I'd rather spend my money on other more important things, like the clothes I wear OUTSIDE of the gym.

Honestly, I spend good money on work out clothes for many reasons other than the aesthetic. First, working out (particularly running) is my hobby, so why wouldn't I spend money on my hobby? Additionally, the quality. I can tell you 5 minutes into a run if I'm wearing cheaper old clothes that aren't specifically for running, and I'm chafing and uncomfortable. There is a lot to be said about really good quality athletic clothing that wicks moisture away from the body and allows for cooling of the body while working out intensely. I only run in good quality running clothing. I will hit the weights in an old t-shirt and some workout shorts (I have like a ridiculous amount of brightly colored Nike running shorts), but when it comes to my running, I spend the money because it's worth it to me.

That's totally fine that YOU don't want to spend money on athletic clothing, but that clothing is made specifically for exercise, and that's why I wear it as opposed to whatever old stuff I've got laying around. It's nobody's business but mine how I choose to spend my money, and it doesn't matter to me how you choose to spend yours.