If you go to the gym &are overweight

[monarch]

What I you wear? I usually wear t shirts which are a bit baggy and yoga pants. I have some tighter yoga tank tops which would be better but I am super self conscious. I don't see many overweight women at my gym. I am going with a friend this afternoon to a spin class (first time!) so am putting more thought into what to wear than usual.

[Deleted]

Like you, I wear yoga pants and tees. If people care what you are wearing, to hell with them, it's not a fashion show. Just be proud of yourself for taking positive action to improve your health.

[sugarbear]

Do you have any bike shorts? My bum gets sore when I go to spinning. Either way, you'll want to wear tighter pants (and I would vastly prefer shorts, because I get really hot).

A T-shirt is fine, though.

Honestly, I don't typically care what I wear at the gym, but I guess I tend toward tighter-fitting clothes because they are easier for me to move in.

[monarch]

Thx ladies. It's a lulu lemon explosion in my gym. Lol. That's kind of my goal. To wear lulu with the rest of the housewives.

[Susie]

For spinning, do you have capri's? Yoga pants, if they are boot cut, might flop around at the ankles and be annoying to you. It would drive me crazy. Cycling shorts aren't essential, but having something that's knee or capri length is really helpful.

Don't worry about what anybody thinks. I never notice or remember what others wear in spin class. It's your workout, you're there for you.

Make sure to bring plenty of water, you will sweat!

[Kore]

I wear tees & capri-type leggings:





I have horror-movie arms, so I won't go sleeveless in public. If you feel good in the tank, wear it! The best part about getting older is that I seem to care less & less about what people are thinking about me. Wear what's comfortable & gets you there; ignore everybody else

[monarch]

Thanks! I do have one pair of capris that I will wear. And I'll bring lots of water. I am not looking forward to the sore bum! I guess if I enjoy it and plan to return I should get a pair of padded shorts? Maybe I can wear DH's?

[raangoli]

I agree with the PPs. Capris are the way to go and a tshirt is fine.

Kore- what are horror movie arms?

[Deleted]

As someone who is in great shape I can tell you that all I ever think when I see out of shape/overweight people working out or running is "yay, good for you!". Because we were all there once - everyone who exercises started somewhere. I wouldn't worry about it. Wear what is comfortable and works for your workouts. And keep it up!!!

[audette]

I wear quick-dry capri-length workout pants. I wouldn't quite call them yoga pants, but they work for me. Bought them at JC Penny. They are moderately loose. Not baggy, but not skintight, either.

I pair that with a normal t-shirt (again, not baggy, but not tight, either), over a sports bra.


My gym has a pretty wide variance in ages/sizes/clothing choices. I'm not unusual in the amount of skin I cover. In fact, I've seen a few women in hajibs there, too, so I'm not the most covered...

[catsarecute]

I wear capris and tank tops from Costco. They are AWESOME. I think they discontinued the tank tops which makes me sad.

Depending on the type of exercise I want to do, I might wear shorts. I'm currently in half marathon training mode, so it is always capris.

[thatgirl2478]

I like my ON compression capris the best for working out because they offer jiggle control & moisture wicking. Then I throw on a sport bra & tank top or tee shirt.

The first gym I went to was a Bally's - I hated it because not one single person looked like the needed to be there (ie they all looked like gym bunnies and am not one). My second gym was filled with a much greater variety of clients so I felt MUCH more comfortable. Maybe go gym shopping if you're that uncomfortable?

[missajane]

Wear your tighter yoga tops and watch them become loose and baggy over time.

I promise it feels good to do that. I did it. I wore my supportive tighter tops the whole time. From 180lbs right down to the 153 I am now. I don't worry about the other people think. I felt like when I was in a t-shirt I wasn't able to see my form while lifting.

[AAM2012]

Oct 2, 2012 10:53:22 GMT -5 @sirsleepsalot said:

As someone who is in great shape I can tell you that all I ever think when I see out of shape/overweight people working out or running is "yay, good for you!".

This. I only judge when it's not appropriate regardless of weight (I.e. A sports bra only in our work gym with co-workers around...)

[LoveTrains]

I wear tight capris that are black and made from quick dry material. I have a few pairs of those I got from target and old navy.

On top I generally wear wicking tank tops over a moving comfort sports bra. Yup, the whole outfit is tight and clings to my fat ass & fupa, but I don't give a fuck.

[kershnic]

Just wear what's comfortable and covers everything necessary. I wear a cotton t-shirt and moderately fitted workout pants. I've tried on tighter pants and capris and sleeveless shirts, but I feel like I look stupid and it kills my work out buzz. This has nothing to do with fear that others will judge me and everything to do with what I think about what I look like.

As a larger person I used to be overall self conscious about going to the gym. As in, I was the fat girl stereotype of someone who needs the gym but avoids it so as not to be laughed at. Thank God I've gotten over that. Anyone who wants to judge can take a look at the fact that I can jog longer than lots of skinnier people I see around me and go back to their own work out. Plus I burn more calories doing the same workout since I'm bigger.

[ladygrey]

Oct 2, 2012 11:03:11 GMT -5 thatgirl2478 said:

I like my ON compression capris the best for working out because they offer jiggle control /quote]

This! Compression pants are my new best friend!

[Kore]

Oct 2, 2012 10:49:50 GMT -5 raangoli said:

I agree with the PPs. Capris are the way to go and a tshirt is fine.

Kore- what are horror movie arms?

I have disproportionately fat arms. Even when I'm thinner. Thanks, maternal genes!

[chia]

Adidas makes stuff in an XXL. I love it... so comfy!
I have a pair of their pants that are made of stretchy material, but they are like track pants. They wouldn't work well for spinning (it's kind of a boot cut leg) - but, they're great (and flattering!) for other activities.

[jennistarr1]

I think regular cotton tshirts looks amateur, invest in a few shirts that have the wicking material

[Deleted]

I bought some really nice yoga capri pants and wear those with a somewhat fitted tank or t-shirt.

I'm totally a fatty, but I don't worry about what I wear to the gym that much. I also often wear bandanas on my head to keep the sweat to a minimum and that looks ridiculous too.

[ladyk]

I wear cotton shorts or yoga/running pants +
& what ever tshirt is clean and isn't too short. My gym has a variety of shapes, sizes & ages.

[Some Funny Name]

My gym uniform consists of capri leggings, tank top, and sports bra. Everyone in my age group at the gym wears this or Under Armour-type shorts and tank tops. I belong to a very friendly, country-club type gym with lots of old people and fat people, though, so I'm not really worried about what I look like.

[Deleted]

Oct 2, 2012 13:59:06 GMT -5 jennistarr1 said:

I think regular cotton tshirts looks amateur, invest in a few shirts that have the wicking material

To me it's not even that it looks amateur, it looks so uncomfortable and keeps sweat on your body, which can lead to bacterial growth! I cringe whenever I see it! Any cotton t-shirt, not just white ones.

Target makes inexpensive workout gear (brand is C9). It's great stuff, holds up well, and is wicking fabric, which means that it moves sweat up off your body keeping you cool. You'll be 100x more comfortable, I promise. They even make non-fitted stuff if you're uncomfortable.

Loose fabric always made me feel gross, so I just stuck to fitted stuff when I was really heavy, but I don't give a crap what people think about me when I'm in the gym.

[mrs.jacinthe]

I'm late to this party, but regardless of my size (and I've been everything from a 24 to a 4), I always wear capris and a snug-fitting tank to the gym. If someone wants to judge, they're welcome to - I'm there for getting healthy, not pleasing others.

Also, FWIW, I find that the snugger the fit on the top, the better my posture is and the more I remember to keep my abs pulled in. Since the instructors HARP on keeping your abs in, I can use the reminder.

[Doggy Mommy]

I don't go to the gym, but I run outside in my neighborhood. I wear whatever is most comfortable for running. Usually I wear running tights/capris or short-ish running shorts and tank tops.

I don't care about looking fat when I run. My neighbors can just look at something else if they don't like how I look.

[calico]

I wear capris and some type of moisture wicking top. Sometimes they are tighter and sleeveless, sometiems they are looser and have sleeves. I throw on whatever is clean.

I used to wear big baggy tshirts over my capris, but stopped b/c the shirts just seemed to absorb all the sweat and felt icky. Besides, it's not like the baggy shirts were really hiding anything. They actually made me look bigger, I think.

I'm still pretty big and I don't care if someone doesn't like the sight of me in my workout clothes. I'm there to work out, not socialize or find a date.

[statlerwaldorf]

Tank tops and fitted capris or tights. Probably not the best look, but I get a much better workout than if I wear baggy pants and a t shirt.

[ejpint]

I wear yoga pants (or capris, esp. for spin) and a relatively fitted t-shirt. Nothing is skin tight, but not too baggy, either. I can't workout with too much extra fabric hanging around.

[ejpint]

Also, I will add that no one is looking at you if it's obvious that you're dressed for function. I promise. And if they are, F them.