8 things women should never do at the gym...

As the new year approaches and I think about the weight I have gained from my "Christmas Culinary Adventures," I started to think of all the people I would have to start dodging at the gym due to "New Years Resolutions."  


In light of the upcoming crowds I will be dodging, here is a list I put together of the things that I see and annoy me most at the gym...of course, this is meant to be mostly funny with a twinge (or two) of truth.  My apologies if this offends you...


8 things women should never do at the gym:

8)  Bend over in front of the pervs in the weight area.  All you'll do for yourself is attract this guy...

7)Wear only a sports bra and bottoms.  90% of the women who do this have no business doing it in the first place!  However, I will say...if you've worked hard and have the body for it, more power to you!

6) Make weird grunting noises while lifting weights.  If you should choose to go after it on the weights, find a way to breath lady-like…i's already weird enough when men grunt loudly while lifting heavy weights.

5) DO NOT! I repeat, DO NOT wear jeans, jean shorts, kahkis or converse to work out in.  Running shorts, basketball shorts or spandex are a better option.  Until you're in the shape you want to be in, they will at least help you look more athletic. You could always just print this handy dandy pocket guide if you ever question if what you're wearing is "gym-appropriate."

4) Not wearing your hair in a ponytail.  Really?  This isn’t Baywatch, and it's definitely not a slow motion scene for a romantic movie….so where is your hair tie and why is it not in your hair keeping it out of your face?

3) A freshly painted make up face.  Yep,  you know who you are.  You're that girl who  puts eyeliner, foundation, eye shadow and uses about a can of hairspray on their hairdo before stepping foot in the gym. Save yourself time, money and effort...you're gonna sweat it off anyways!

2)Your boobs are not a place for your electronics to be stored.  Period.  Invest in an arm band.

1) and last but definitely not least…TALKING ON THE PHONE WHILE WORKING OUT! Are you kidding me?  I especially dislike getting calls from friends when they are at the gym.  If I wanted to talk to you during this time, I would be there with you. I love you dearly, but I prefer not to hear your pants and grunts on the other side of the phone.  Please don't be offended if I find a reason to get off the phone at that moment.

With that being said...HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYONE!  Here's to making resolutions and being smart about it!


xo,
nat