Leave the Make-Up at Home

One thing I always wondered was why do some girls insist on wearing make-up to the gym? I have never been one of those girls who NEEDS to put on make-up before I leave the house especially if I'm heading to the gym but there are girls out there who feel like they do. I asked my friend one time why she always has to put on eyeliner before we leave. She said to me, "I never want someone to look at me and think 'Wow, she could be pretty if she tried.' Therefore I wear make-up."  With that being said I understood a little bit. Leaving the house looking like garbage probably isn't the best thing to do all the time, especially for single girls. And also, I am a firm believer that if you look good, you feel good. But make-up to the gym?! It's absurd to me. 


So, the other day after work I went to the gym.. with my make-up on. Needless to say after 45 minutes on the treadmill, countless crunches, and hip adduction later. My makeup looked rather disgusting. From sweating so much my blush was literally running off my face. Thank god for water-proof mascara because I can only imagine where that would have been. Nothing about me was cute. Yes, the gym isn't the most flattering place to begin with but there is something so sexy about hot, sweaty guys (and girls) taking care of themselves. You don't want to be the girl who "could have been cute" if her make-up wasn't running down her face.


With that said, rule of thumb, don't wear makeup to the gym. If you're like me and mascara is your best friend, wear a little but switch to water-proof. However, leave the blush, bronzer, foundation, etc. at home. Chances are, if you're exercising long and hard enough your cheeks will already be pink and beautiful.