Thigh rubbing... "chub-rub"
a1rose
Posts: 127 Member
I just wanted to share this publicly... And not have it hit up on my FB...
I am hoping to get in best leg shape by next summer. I wore a skirt this summer for a day trip to the zoo... MAN WAS THAT EVER THE WORST IDEA!!!! ugh. It was nice, because it was HOT out. But, HELL, it was freaking HOT. OUT. SIDE!! My legs were sweating, and rubbing. Next thing I know, I have to waddle...
I had friction burn on the insides of my thighs...
And bruises for the following week.
Ugh!
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Any suggestions, motivation, support, comments, anything you have about this! I would love to hear! Even stories of your own "chub-rub"!
I am hoping to get in best leg shape by next summer. I wore a skirt this summer for a day trip to the zoo... MAN WAS THAT EVER THE WORST IDEA!!!! ugh. It was nice, because it was HOT out. But, HELL, it was freaking HOT. OUT. SIDE!! My legs were sweating, and rubbing. Next thing I know, I have to waddle...
I had friction burn on the insides of my thighs...
And bruises for the following week.
Ugh!
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Any suggestions, motivation, support, comments, anything you have about this! I would love to hear! Even stories of your own "chub-rub"!
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Baby powder always worked wonders for me when mine used to rub. They still do at times but there is very little friction as my legs are much thinner and a little more toned.
Serioiusly, baby powder.0 -
I've done every leg exercise out there and still my inner thighs rub together:sad::frown: :ohwell:0
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When ur fav pair of jeans wear out and get holes due to "Chub-Rub".... :grumble:0
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Yup, I've had this happen. My trick: deodarant on both thighs. Then, they just slide...0
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The exact same reason I won't wear a dress or skirt....I tried it this summer and like you said, big mistake. I had a friend who wore the long dresses and skirts but she wore leggings underneath lol.....What are some exercises that you are doing to help?0
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Lunges!! Do lots of them, good ones too!0
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I use a cream called Body Glide. It smells like medicine but goes on to "rubbing areas" and really works. It is also good for where shirts/shorts can rub on your skin.0
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For the damage already done.. nappy rash ointment can help it heal up, if it's very sore.
This is why I don't wear skirts anymore! At least not without leggings underneath.0 -
BodyGlide.. it's fabulous! You can buy it at sporting goods stores.0
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my lower thighs are incredibly thin and toned especially compared to the rest of me due to walking (fast) and tons of squats, lunges, etc etc.
However my upper thighs still have tons of fat on them - I imagine underneath they are toned but until i lose that fat they are gonna rub.
If you don't already do squats and lunges (And for inner thighs, sumo squats) you will certainly see improvement just from doing that but if you carry a lot of fat there you probably won't be in the no-rub zone until you lose more fat.
I feel your pain though, I basically had to give up wearing skirts because it would be SO painful by the end of the day. Stuff like baby powder or glide should help for shorter term walking.0 -
There's this stuff you can get at most work out/running stores. It's an anti-chafe stick, looks like deodarent, but I think it's like silicone. You need to wash it off after you're done with whatever you were using it for, but supposedly it works wonderfully.0
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Baby powder for sure! Especially the kind with cornstarch0
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Honestly, I never had the problem; however, I have found squats are helping to shape up my thighs. I always saw them as joggle factories, and could never stand to look at them, but they are getting better.0
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I use a cream called Body Glide. It smells like medicine but goes on to "rubbing areas" and really works. It is also good for where shirts/shorts can rub on your skin.
Body Glide is great! I run long distances and sometimes have bleeding thighs at the end...but not if I remember to use Body Glide!0 -
Been there had that. I am an aspiring tri-athlete and they have body glide for just that scenario. Performance Bike stores and ****s Sporting Goods will have the stuff to keep you gliding and un-injured.
ps... ky and other gentle lubricants work as well but I would feel weird pulling those out in public...0 -
Ive started on my squats and lunges....I can see a slight difference in my butt area so far..... I guess its always the last place you want the fat gone from but as long as somethin' is comming off I can deal with it lol.0
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I know that even thinner people tend to have this problem... I would love for their to be some kind of solution that doesn't include another piece of clothing up the skirt lol.
I wore a long dress for a day walking around NYC in May. BAD IDEA. I had horrible scabbing between my legs for a week. Ugh.0 -
Put deodarant where it rubs, I saw it on a movie and tried it, It actually works!!! :bigsmile:0
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Yup, I've had this happen. My trick: deodarant on both thighs. Then, they just slide...
Got a special stick for just this purpose! it also helps with chaffing under the boobies and the baby pouch!0
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