How to stay stank free after your weight loss workout

January 2, 2018 Ashley 0 Comments

“Lord, that chick reeks…”

This was the judgmental thought meandering through my mind as I stood in line at Dick’s a month or so ago.

Then I realized it.

That wasn’t the lady in front of me. It was me

See, I’d gone for a nice long run, a few exits up the freeway on a favorite trail’ve mine. And, per usual, I opted to knock out some errands after – that were on my way home. (Why backtrack later, ya know?) Well, had I caught a whiff of my foul flesh funk any earlier, I just might’ve. It was bad. So, clenching every muscle I own, and trying my best to retract the sweaty essence back into my body, I gingerly made my purchase and departed the store. (I’m not positive, but I’m pretty sure I saw a few blue faces gasping for air as I left.)

What can I say? In the wake of some workouts, we’re just left smellier than others. And it’s unpredictable. There’s no telling when that’s gonna be the case. But why should I have to waste car fumes because of the natural fumes coming off my body? Isn’t there a way to remain compassionate to my fellow species members’ olfactory bulbs and make my Aldi stop en route to my residence?

Actually, yes.

In fact, this is great for more cases than just mine. (Like the lunchtime gym chicks who hafta get back to business later, minus the musk.) Yes, many of us are finding this on our goal to weight loss, maintenance, or general wellness: how not to reek. So, what’s the answer? Well, if you tend to go light to medium on the body movin’ (or if you’re just running a quick errand after), pop the following in your purse: one pack of personal wet wipes and/or a personal deodorizing spray of your choice. And what if you you’re a little more sweaty than the average bear after Barre? And you do need to be back at class? Or your cubicle? No worries. Just tuck a towel in there – along with a little powder and (if you’re like me and dunno how not to go HAM until you’re a full body waterfall, to include your hair) maybe some dry shampoo. As mentioned above, my issue’s usually with those rapid errands where I won’t be long (but still don’t wanna rock the scent of incinerated sewage). But you can bet that other stuff’s coming with me, if I know I might be a while before I can reach a shower.

Or if I’m gonna have company with me…


“Oh, no, honey. That’s totally a dead fish you’re smelling!”
“Ummm, well does it have legs? ’cause it’s definitely following us…”

I’d give you a specific brand name, but since none’ve them fund my existence, I can be honest: they’re all about the same. Short of scent preferences, you can nab any and get the same effects. On caveat? When I say personal deodorant spray, I don’t mean the strippery Viccy’s Secret floral body spray; that shiz just amplifies the stench. And I can tell you this: a month after that unhappy happening, I’m quite happy about going about my post-workout errands, smelling like absolutely nothing (while throwing something between pity, shade, and a can of Glade) at the stank lady in front of me in line who needs to read this article, stat. But, seriously: none of us should hafta feel bad for getting our sweat on. The whole point of working out’s to feel good. We don’t wanna bathe in shame just ’cause we can’t bathe before we stop at the store.

So, go ahead.

Knock off those fitness goals (and errands) without knocking out randos around you.

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