If I don't need to smell 'pretty' for the gym, neither do yo

BigBeaver

So this post has gone seriously awry. I am not here to defend anyone, or anything. I dont like the smell of overpowering cologne or perfume myself, but the gym is no place to worry about this. We, people and human beings, go to the gym to get a workout and a good sweat. Some people, those who you deem smelly from cologne, maybe coming from work, or other functions, which is why the smell "overly perfumed". It is there personal choice to do so. I don't let that bother me. If the smell is overbearing to you, move to another area and do another part of your workout. So what, people wear to much perfume or cologne, they may not even realize they are "offending" people with sensitive sniffers.
A small amount of deordorant or body spray doesnt bother me. Again, when I go to the gym, I am focused on me and my workout. It is funny how some people complain of "over doing it with the cologne" and at the same time complain about the "Stench of B.O." It is human metaphysics that our bodies give off odor, some stronger then others based on diet, heridity and other factors. Ignore the smells and get your workout in, thats all that matters.

nerdyandilikeit

Where I go to school its like a beauty pageant in the gym. The girls will wear a full face of makeup, matching outfits, and will tease their hair and wear jewelry!!! I don't understand it.

i get the matching outfits, just cuz i love to match! even my pjs if i can! its just fun. but the other crap? makes me feel all gross and sticky just thinking about it! lol.

nerdyandilikeit

it's probably axe body spray, lol. my brother and his friends thought spraying it was an acceptable alternative to showering in high school. that stuff would give me an asthma attack in about 5 seconds! bleck!

amccrazgrl

A little bit goes a long way. Like 2 sprays and not on top of your clothes direct skin contact.

The other day some man walked by me and smelled like he just rolled out of an ash tray. Disgusting!! Then I was over a car length away trying to cool off on my way home and I could smell someones nasty cigarette.

I'm fortunate enough that I can get by w/o wearing deodorant/antiperspirant and not smell.

Juicyyy

So this post has gone seriously awry. I am not here to defend anyone, or anything. I dont like the smell of overpowering cologne or perfume myself, but the gym is no place to worry about this. We, people and human beings, go to the gym to get a workout and a good sweat. Some people, those who you deem smelly from cologne, maybe coming from work, or other functions, which is why the smell "overly perfumed". It is there personal choice to do so. I don't let that bother me. If the smell is overbearing to you, move to another area and do another part of your workout. So what, people wear to much perfume or cologne, they may not even realize they are "offending" people with sensitive sniffers.
A small amount of deordorant or body spray doesnt bother me. Again, when I go to the gym, I am focused on me and my workout. It is funny how some people complain of "over doing it with the cologne" and at the same time complain about the "Stench of B.O." It is human metaphysics that our bodies give off odor, some stronger then others based on diet, heridity and other factors. Ignore the smells and get your workout in, thats all that matters.

Well said!!! I agree. I don't put on perfume or makeup to go to the gym, but I do at times go to the gym from work. I don't think I should have to shower and wash all perfume and makeup off before I start working out. I am usually limited on time, so my focus is on working out and burning the most calories in the least amount of time. If someones scent whether perfume or BO bothers you get up and move to the next machine. Its not that serious people. We should all be encouraging people and happy that we are doing something to make our lives healthier!

justsummie

So this post has gone seriously awry. I am not here to defend anyone, or anything. I dont like the smell of overpowering cologne or perfume myself, but the gym is no place to worry about this. We, people and human beings, go to the gym to get a workout and a good sweat. Some people, those who you deem smelly from cologne, maybe coming from work, or other functions, which is why the smell "overly perfumed". It is there personal choice to do so. I don't let that bother me. If the smell is overbearing to you, move to another area and do another part of your workout. So what, people wear to much perfume or cologne, they may not even realize they are "offending" people with sensitive sniffers.
A small amount of deordorant or body spray doesnt bother me. Again, when I go to the gym, I am focused on me and my workout. It is funny how some people complain of "over doing it with the cologne" and at the same time complain about the "Stench of B.O." It is human metaphysics that our bodies give off odor, some stronger then others based on diet, heridity and other factors. Ignore the smells and get your workout in, thats all that matters.

Well said!!! I agree. I don't put on perfume or makeup to go to the gym, but I do at times go to the gym from work. I don't think I should have to shower and wash all perfume and makeup off before I start working out. I am usually limited on time, so my focus is on working out and burning the most calories in the least amount of time. If someones scent whether perfume or BO bothers you get up and move to the next machine. Its not that serious people. We should all be encouraging people and happy that we are doing something to make our lives healthier!

Totally agree.