Chub rub at the beach.

sugarlemonpie
sugarlemonpie Posts: 311 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I am in the process of losing weight, and have a trip to Hawaii coming up in 5 weeks! I don't think I will lose enough to completely get rid of my chub rub right now.

Does anyone have any tips for keeping the chafing rashes at bay while spending a day at the beach in the sand and surf? Salt water kills my legs! I can usually use some deodorant day to day, but need something to prevent that salt and sweat painful combo. Saw something about Bodyglide and thinking about checking that out. Then maybe powder my legs after I dry them off.

I also don't want to have to buy some new short swim bottoms, I like my swimsuit. ):
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  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
    Bodyglide is a great product. I think you can find similar products in the beauty aisle at most stores, so you might want to check locally before needing to order anything if your sporting goods store doesn't carry it.
  • sugarlemonpie
    sugarlemonpie Posts: 311 Member
    Thanks, JTick! I will check it out, I've heard Monistat anti chafing stuff is pretty good too, so will experiment some before the trip if I can't find Bodyglide. :)
  • mlt2908
    mlt2908 Posts: 123 Member
    You should be able to find Bodyglide at a sporting goods store, such as Sportsmart. I love that stuff...I sometimes have to put it on my feet for running or where the shorts might rub when doing a race. I think it works great, and it doesn't rub off quickly.
  • sugarlemonpie
    sugarlemonpie Posts: 311 Member
    Awesome to know, thanks so much! I have been obsessing over this issue lately, as I have had some bad experiences... But I figured something like Bodyglide will also be good for different workouts, runs, hikes, bike rides, etc! Y'know, it's intended purpose. Haha.
  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
    If you decide to go with Bodyglide, you might be a little surprised when you first open it...I was! It's the texture of a deodorant, and I have to put it on pretty thick to get good results. It leaves no residue though, so even when you use a bunch you don't have to worry about someone seeing it.
  • bbb84
    bbb84 Posts: 418 Member
    I'm going to Jamaica next week and was pondering the same thing. Been battle chub rub today with my work pants, i've droped a few lbs and they dont seem to want to sit where they normally do and my thighs are rubbing together at the top ... awkward and painful and no option to go home and change on this 12 hour shift.
  • grimendale
    grimendale Posts: 2,153 Member
    +1 for bodyglide. It's a must on my longer runs.
  • ValGogo
    ValGogo Posts: 2,168 Member
    OMG, seriously I thought something completely diffferent when I say "Chub Rub." The guys will know what I mean.....I think.
  • looseseal
    looseseal Posts: 216 Member
    I'm going to Jamaica next week and was pondering the same thing. Been battle chub rub today with my work pants, i've droped a few lbs and they dont seem to want to sit where they normally do and my thighs are rubbing together at the top ... awkward and painful and no option to go home and change on this 12 hour shift.

    Try rolling the waist of your pants once or twice, so the crotch gets hiked up back to where it belongs. I do this a lot with shorts, sweatpants, etc.
  • ericalyn73
    ericalyn73 Posts: 79
    Bodyglide will totally do the trick.
  • willrun4bagels
    willrun4bagels Posts: 838 Member
    Another vote for Bodyglide.
  • bbb84
    bbb84 Posts: 418 Member
    I'm going to Jamaica next week and was pondering the same thing. Been battle chub rub today with my work pants, i've droped a few lbs and they dont seem to want to sit where they normally do and my thighs are rubbing together at the top ... awkward and painful and no option to go home and change on this 12 hour shift.

    Try rolling the waist of your pants once or twice, so the crotch gets hiked up back to where it belongs. I do this a lot with shorts, sweatpants, etc.

    I don't know why that didn't occur to me, thank you ! Back in the day i used to do it all the time because my stomach was flat but i still had a big rear and thighs so for clothes to fit my bottom they were too big in the waist.... Maybe im on the right track to getting back there... lol

    Thanks again!
  • sugarlemonpie
    sugarlemonpie Posts: 311 Member
    Thanks guys! Just wanted to see what y'all thought before I went and bought anything. :)
  • Galatea_Stone
    Galatea_Stone Posts: 2,037 Member
    Bodyglide. I wouldn't use anything else. It's water-resistant and sweat resistant (obviously) and works pretty well. I used it for beach running last Summer and Fall.
  • Forty6and2
    Forty6and2 Posts: 2,492 Member
    OMG, seriously I thought something completely diffferent when I say "Chub Rub." The guys will know what I mean.....I think.

    *looks for penis* ...it should grow in anytime now, because I totally understood what you meant.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    hmm.
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    "And you thought those were pearls on the beach. "

    Mr_Bad_Example.
  • QueenBishOTUniverse
    QueenBishOTUniverse Posts: 14,121 Member
    "And you thought those were pearls on the beach. "

    Mr_Bad_Example.

    Suuuuure, blame the Mr.
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    OMG, seriously I thought something completely diffferent when I say "Chub Rub." The guys will know what I mean.....I think.

    This this this this this this this this... Some of the girls will know what you mean too. :smokin:
  • RinnyLush
    RinnyLush Posts: 389 Member
    This article might help you out! The author tested out various methods and reviewed them all. Some are more suited to under-the-clothes wear (the shorts, etc.), but towards the end she reviews anti-chaffing cremes products that might work on the beach! :smile:

    http://www.xojane.com/healthy/chub-rub-thigh-chafing-solutions
  • jjplato
    jjplato Posts: 155 Member
    What??? Oh, never mind...
  • sugarlemonpie
    sugarlemonpie Posts: 311 Member
    Also lol at everyone getting confused by the phrase 'chub rub' and what it also refers to in terms of chafing.
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    I don't understand this topic. At all?

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  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
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  • blukitten
    blukitten Posts: 922 Member
    OMG, seriously I thought something completely diffferent when I say "Chub Rub." The guys will know what I mean.....I think.

    This this this this this this this this... Some of the girls will know what you mean too. :smokin:

    I though the same thing,,, nope not a guy,, just checked again
  • fooninie
    fooninie Posts: 291 Member
    I ran my first half marathon at over 200lbs and I can tell you that Bodyglide is really great! Even after losing lots of weight, I still do not have the "thigh gap" that is all the rage, but I have some kickass legs thanks to lifting.

    I sure hope you ENJOY your vacation!!
  • brandoncomer
    brandoncomer Posts: 33
    Yo, I'm here for the chub rub. Ladies???? Hahhaha
  • sugarlemonpie
    sugarlemonpie Posts: 311 Member
    Thank you!

    And for those who don't know what I mean in this context, 'chub rub' is also a term for 'thigh chafing', where your thighs rub together and cause rashes, broken skin, and general discomfort.

    I've seen it used a lot on this site and other sites for weight loss tips and things of that nature, so it's a pretty widely used phrase for this. Haha.
  • MissDeeDee78
    MissDeeDee78 Posts: 415 Member
    Ugh! I'm too late! Lanacane anti-chafing gel works wonders!
  • MagnumBurrito
    MagnumBurrito Posts: 1,070 Member
    What a tease... no epic chub rub story at the beach here

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