Secrets of a gym junkie

I do not profess to be an expert on fitness. Though I have a Cert IV in fitness instruction, I have not maintained my qualification since having kids. I take my training seriously but not so much that it impacts my life overley. I am not good at eating clean. I try. I really do. But I have a love affair with both dairy and sugar so I don't win most days.

I recently read an article about 21 secrets of girls who lift. While I don't agree that I lust after trainers more than I do heels and I don't deserve a cheat day because I basically cheat every day; they are on the money. However, they did forget a few things.

1. We sweat. None of this glowing crap that chicks try to make you believe. If you train hard, you will sweat. It will not be pretty. Clothes will be soaked and it stings when it gets into a cut.
2. We have callouses on our hands from the bar. Get over it.
3. Our lives are driven by the adrenaline rush that comes from lifting (I get it from running too but there's no way I can run in Melbourne winter if I wish to retain the function of my extremities in perpetuity)
4. Food is always on our mind. We are almost always hungry. We eat five meals a day, not three and don't expect us to be kind to you if we aren't fed regularly.
5. We don't take kindly to people reserving equipment and not using it promptly. Nor do we appreciate those that sit on the machine texting or reading Facebook. GET OFF. NOW!
6. We lift more than some of the guys at the gym. No, I am not kidding. The men will not appreciate this. Their bad.
7. Just because we're strong does not mean we don't like it when guys treat us like a lady. Please still open the door for us and carry heavy shit from the car. It makes us feel special and loved.
8. On the flip side to the above, we are competent enough to lift and move the couch. Let us help you.