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I love my mom, I really do. But every time we work out together, she talks to me like I’m in middle school. “Make sure you wipe the machine.” “Don’t lift too heavy.” “Did you pack a snack?”

Then she tried to fix my ponytail mid-set. And reminded me to “be careful on the big kid equipment.” My Gym Mommy Treats Me Like A Kid-

I’m a grown adult. I’ve been going to the gym for years. But the second she’s there, I lose all credibility. I love my mom, I really do

But you know what? She never misses a workout. And neither do I. So maybe being her little gym goblin isn’t so bad. 🏋️‍♀️👩‍👧 And reminded me to “be careful on the big kid equipment

Anyone else deal with this? How do you balance love and respect when your parent won’t see you as an adult — even in the squat rack?

She reminds me to stretch. She tells me not to “overdo it.” She double-checks that I’ve brought my water bottle. And if I even think about skipping leg day? Oh, the look.

I’m 28.

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I love my mom, I really do. But every time we work out together, she talks to me like I’m in middle school. “Make sure you wipe the machine.” “Don’t lift too heavy.” “Did you pack a snack?”

Then she tried to fix my ponytail mid-set. And reminded me to “be careful on the big kid equipment.”

I’m a grown adult. I’ve been going to the gym for years. But the second she’s there, I lose all credibility.

But you know what? She never misses a workout. And neither do I. So maybe being her little gym goblin isn’t so bad. 🏋️‍♀️👩‍👧

Anyone else deal with this? How do you balance love and respect when your parent won’t see you as an adult — even in the squat rack?

She reminds me to stretch. She tells me not to “overdo it.” She double-checks that I’ve brought my water bottle. And if I even think about skipping leg day? Oh, the look.

I’m 28.

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