Every gym has one – that girl who works out in a sports bra and shorty-shorts. She’s in the front of your Cardio Kick-boxing class, barely sweating. She’s on the treadmill maintaining a pace well beyond your capabilities.
I will never be That Girl.
This is not meant to disparage That Girl. She likely worked hard for her body and even if she didn’t it’s really none of my business. She’s often as friendly as she is physically fit.
That’s not the point though.
Through no fault of her own, really, That Girl makes me feel a little hopeless. No matter how many classes I attend, how many miles I log on the treadmill, how many push-ups or bicep curls I do, I’ll never look like her.
(Also, sidenote, those Cutey McCuterton sports tank-tops with the “built-in bra” do NOT work if you are larger than a B Cup. Fact. I know, I know, again with the boobs, but seriously. Sometimes the straps don’t look right when you are layering another sports bra underneath.)
Perhaps I’m oddly gym-vain. Not the point.
And yes, I’m aware that diet plays a large role fitness and appearance. Again, not the point.
The point is that I feel fat at the gym. I feel fat in the place where I go to feel fit. Sometimes, post shower, it even feels like the too-small towels are mocking my size.
I know this is all in my head and not some massive trick by my gym to psych me out. This feeling of flabby failure doesn’t keep me from trying, but it can be a slap in the face on days when I’m already feeling a little self-conscious. Sure, I shouldn’t be so hard on myself or constantly compare myself to others, but I doubt I’m alone in so doing.
Perhaps the trick lies in finding an activity I enjoy doing too much to let my mind wander to the superficial. I love my weekly dance class (Cardio Dance Club – every Monday at lunch!), so maybe I owe it to myself to look into more dance-based classes. I will, of course, keep you posted.
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Note: The bra above (Lululemon’s Ta Ta Tamer) will, indeed tame your tatas. Check it out, C Cup+ ladies. Also, this Champion tank top totally works over sports bras without looking all strap-crazy.
(Thanks to my ever-supportive sister who, after hearing me complain about this, urged me to write about it)
renita says
I hear you. Even after I was rocking my spin class I felt like I looked weird in my workout clothes, couldn’t pull off a tank/sports bra to save my life, etc.
I’m re-starting classes at the end of this month and I think I’ll treat myself to some new yoga-style pants at least… I should really get a sports bra too…
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Nice pants are a huge perk. I have had luck with ones from Old Navy, actually, so they aren’t spendy at all.
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I was browsing ON’s website — looks good — but was amused/appalled by the women who are apparently wearing black yoga pants to work.
Seriously?!
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I hear you. Even after I was rocking my spin class I felt like I looked weird in my workout clothes, couldn’t pull off a tank/sports bra to save my life, etc.
I’m re-starting classes at the end of this month and I think I’ll treat myself to some new yoga-style pants at least… I should really get a sports bra too…
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Nice pants are a huge perk. I have had luck with ones from Old Navy, actually, so they aren’t spendy at all.
renita says
I was browsing ON’s website — looks good — but was amused/appalled by the women who are apparently wearing black yoga pants to work.
Seriously?!
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I think you hit the mark with your last comment- that finding a thing you enjoy is key! I know I am so much more motivated to work out and feel better about myself when I enjoy the activity I’m doing. This Kaiser commercial hits on that feeling, in a humorous way: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOtX6u0cBc0&feature=player_profilepage
Helena says
That commercial is SO perfect! Thank you so much for sharing!
Liz says
I think you hit the mark with your last comment- that finding a thing you enjoy is key! I know I am so much more motivated to work out and feel better about myself when I enjoy the activity I’m doing. This Kaiser commercial hits on that feeling, in a humorous way: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOtX6u0cBc0&feature=player_profilepage
Helena says
That commercial is SO perfect! Thank you so much for sharing!
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I’ve been feeling really good at the gym in terms of my exercise capabilities- but I totally feel like a slob in terms of my attire! I NEVER match, I wear lounge pants and camis instead of performance workout gear, I hate sports bras so sometimes I just wear a regular underwire bra! (they feel more supportive anyway), and my hair always looks very stupid and gross… and I workout along side of these other SAHMs who have cute little workout clothes that match their shoes and they have adorable bouncy pony tails and they might have a little makeup on and diamond stud earrings… woah sorry about the rant! my point is- you are not alone 🙂
renita says
I prefer regular cotton underwires to sports bras too, I hate the putting-it-on-over-your head thing. Glad I’m not alone 🙂
Helena says
There are a lot of cute ladies at my gym… it’s kind of annoying.
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I’ve been feeling really good at the gym in terms of my exercise capabilities- but I totally feel like a slob in terms of my attire! I NEVER match, I wear lounge pants and camis instead of performance workout gear, I hate sports bras so sometimes I just wear a regular underwire bra! (they feel more supportive anyway), and my hair always looks very stupid and gross… and I workout along side of these other SAHMs who have cute little workout clothes that match their shoes and they have adorable bouncy pony tails and they might have a little makeup on and diamond stud earrings… woah sorry about the rant! my point is- you are not alone 🙂
renita says
I prefer regular cotton underwires to sports bras too, I hate the putting-it-on-over-your head thing. Glad I’m not alone 🙂
Helena says
There are a lot of cute ladies at my gym… it’s kind of annoying.
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Ugh, I hate that skinny cowbag who looks all effortless at the gym! There was one in my Step class in Canberra who used a step twice the height of mine and was still leaping about like it was the easiest thing in the world at the end of the class when I just wanted to collapse into the foetal position and cry for a while…
I’ve found, however, that those kind of girls tend to avoid classes like Body Combat and Body Pump, which is why I’m a much bigger fan of those classes than of things like Step!!
Helena says
Ha, I think I was that Step girl in college just because I was quick to pick up the routines and other people would trip all over. However, I now kinda hate that girl.
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Ugh, I hate that skinny cowbag who looks all effortless at the gym! There was one in my Step class in Canberra who used a step twice the height of mine and was still leaping about like it was the easiest thing in the world at the end of the class when I just wanted to collapse into the foetal position and cry for a while…
I’ve found, however, that those kind of girls tend to avoid classes like Body Combat and Body Pump, which is why I’m a much bigger fan of those classes than of things like Step!!
Helena says
Ha, I think I was that Step girl in college just because I was quick to pick up the routines and other people would trip all over. However, I now kinda hate that girl.
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So glad I could help nudge you Helena. Its so hard when you want to feel good about yourself for going to the gym, but you leave feeling even worse about yourself. I try to now let the other women and men at my gym get to me, but it does sometimes and I even consider myself in shape. I think the best thing for me is to concentrate on my own successes and try not to focus on too much on how fast the girl next to me is running.
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Yeah… thanks for the support and inspiration!
Kerry says
So glad I could help nudge you Helena. Its so hard when you want to feel good about yourself for going to the gym, but you leave feeling even worse about yourself. I try to now let the other women and men at my gym get to me, but it does sometimes and I even consider myself in shape. I think the best thing for me is to concentrate on my own successes and try not to focus on too much on how fast the girl next to me is running.
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Yeah… thanks for the support and inspiration!
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