I am one of those girls who loves to go to the gym on a daily basis. Get my workout in and my sweat on, and I feel so much better about my day.
In my book, the pros definitely outweigh the cons, but there are some times when being a fit girl and loving the gym faces its obstacles.
1. I never have enough clean sports bras...like ever. Sometimes I have to wash one in the sink because laundry day is still a few days off. (Don't judge me).
2. People question whether or not you own real clothes. Yes, I do own jeans, and dresses, and possible a skirt...but I can't work out in any of those things. So let me wear my neon shorts everywhere, okay?
3. Sweat. Sweat. Sweat. I am not lying when I warn you before you hug me! If I am working out or just came from one, I am going to be sweat rag. Don't try to hug me or have long conversations because I know I look disgusting, and I shouldn't have to defend my glands.
4. Yes, all of this food is for me. I'm hungry, okay? I just worked my butt off trying to tone it, and all other parts of me, and my stomach now sounds like a Skrillex concert. So let me eat. Let me eat a lot. And don't comment on it.
5. "I'm sorry, I haven't worked out today." When I work out the day is instantly better. It calms me down, and gives me some perspective on things going on. Working out is therapeutic. But on the other side, when I haven't worked out in a couple days...watch out. Now, I don't morph into this crazy monster, but people close to me know when I am feeling extra stressed, and I haven't gotten the chance to work it off.
6. KEEP YOUR EYES ON YOUR OWN MACHINE. Sometimes when you're on a cardio machine, the person next to you forms a deep vendetta towards you and your workout speed. I will be minding my own business, when suddenly I see a pair of eyes drift off their own machine and unto the settings of mine, and I feel like I am taking the gym SATs. Eyes on your own treadmills, people! I am not racing you, or care what speed you're going, what resistance you have set, or how many calories you've burned on your machine. Just let me watch House of Cards on my elliptical in peace, please.
7. Yes, I lift... No, it's not 500 pounds. It is always frustrating when other people try to compare how much weight you're lifting with theirs. No dude, I can't lift as much as you. Especially because you are a 6'5", 220-pound gym rat and I can see the protein powder in your veins. Stop making fun of my "small weights," because my arms are lifting them — not yours. Also, last time I checked, squatting 185 isn't half bad...Just saying.
8. Don't sweat on me. Trust me, there is enough space on this floor for both of us to do squats and/or lunges without your kettle ball touching me. Everyone needs to realize the value of a gym bubble.
9. I know when you're looking at my butt. Trust me, all us gym girls...we know.
10. The Pants Dance. When I do decide to venture in to the deep depths of my closet where actual clothes hide and put on pants, it's always a wiggle, jump, shake, twist adventure.
11. Buying shoes that aren't sneakers is a struggle. I like sneakers. They are colorful and functional, and I can't workout in flats or sandals.
12. Drink like a champion = Pee like you're pregnant. I am sorry, Professor, but I am not trying to skip class. If you don't let me go, we are going to have way bigger problems than you looking at me as a disturbance. I drink four liters of water a day; that equates to frequent bathroom visits.
13. Burpees. They just suck.
14. The Lectures. I work out for me and me alone, not for some boy to look my way or to look like a Victoria's Secret Model (like that would even be possible). People will always have an opinion on working out too much or eating too healthy, but I have to remember that everyone has an opinion on everything, and I should just listen to more Beyonce.
15. Wanting to work out after you've already showered. Why did I not plan my life better?
16. Fitness 24/7. Yes, my background is of a hot, toned, fit girl. IT IS MOTIVATIONAL! Yes, I use my spare time reading up on the latest fitness tips and workouts that I want to try, and I follow hot fit people on social media. Those things keep me going. Seeing other people work towards their goals help with mine, so let me be.
17. The love/hate relationship with the day after "leg day." I am so proud of how sore I am, because I know that I worked really hard. But at the same time, all of the stairs on the planet can go jump off a cliff.
18. Wipe down your machine, you sweaty heathen. When you use a machine and don't wipe it down, you're aiding to the potential plague that we are all going to inevitably get from this gym. They provide the wipes for a reason, so use them.