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10 Reasons I Hate Summer Exercise

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Summer time, summer time, sum-sum-summer time! It’s that time of the year again, granted – I’ve seen it be a 100 degrees in May, so this May it hasn’t been too bad. But the heat is coming and the heat is hot and it blisters and it is miserable weather. I know there are a lot of perks to summer, but I think I outgrew most of those when I turned 18 and didn’t get summer vacation anymore. Frankly, if I got 12 weeks off, I’d be happier about the hotter, brutal weather, but then I don’t. So for fun, … Continue reading →

Body Odor

Did you know that our bodies produce two types of sweat? Eccrine is a clear, odorless sweat that helps regulate body temperature. Apocrine is produced by glands in the armpits and groin that can get stinky when it interacts with bacteria on the skin. So what can you do to fight offensive body odor? Wash daily. Use a deodorant or antibacterial soap. Use deodorant daily. Pick a deodorant that contains metallic salts (like aluminum or zinc). Roll-ons and sticks usually give better coverage and protection than sprays. Use an antiperspirant. This can slow down apocrine sweat production. Look for an … Continue reading →

Sweat All You Want–This Shirt Won’t Stink

I have completed four marathons, but I sweated more giving birth to my daughter than in all of the races combined. I don’t remember anyone telling me that I smelled bad, but I’m sure I did. It’s the same way when you go to the gym… while it may be hard to admit, sometimes deodorant doesn’t always work. Enter the newly designed “sweet smelling athletic gear.” It promises to emit a pleasant scent… rather than body odor. Let’s face it, sweat smells. Even if you don’t hit the gym yourself, if you have boys who play hard, you know they … Continue reading →

The Top Ten Reasons Why I Love Exercising in the Summer

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What would a top ten-list day be without the positive spin on my top ten reasons why I hate exercising in the summer? See, those are my thoughts exactly and in the spirit of summer and Friday and fun, here are my top 10 reasons why I like exercising in the summer. No, they are not exactly the same as my top 10 reasons why I hate exercising – well – not exactly. 10. It’s hot. That means I get to wear shorts quite comfortably along with tank tops. Cooling off after a workout is easier in the winter, but … Continue reading →

The Top 10 Reasons I Hate Exercising In the Summer

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Wee, welcome back to the top ten lists and in honor of our Friday fitness funnies, I wanted to prepare for both the Summer Solstice on the 21st and Father’s Day on the 18th and the fact that we’re closing in on 100 degree mark on the thermometer. Gee it gets hot in Texas in the summer time – go figure! Anyway, without further ado – welcome to Friday, the 9th of June and my top 10 reasons why I hate exercising in the summer! 10. It’s hot. That is a really succinct way of summing it up. Outdoor activities … Continue reading →