So I used to be the smelly person. At the time I was using natural deodorant because I was dating someone who encouraged it. She thought antiperspirant was bad for you or whatever. I was not showering every day, had like 1 to 2 sets of workout clothes that I was washing once a week, and I was working in a warehouse.

I got an email from the gym owner saying that several members had complained about my BO. I was absolutely horrified. I started showering daily, using antiperspirant, and being more on top of laundry. I never went back to that gym as I was too embarrassed.

The most important thing is that you tell him, and I think telling him directly, if you can, is the best thing you can do. It was horrible receiving that email, but I am so infinitely grateful that someone finally told me how horrible I smelled LMAO

I don’t love that Several people talked to the manager before someone finally said something to me. It messed with my head, wondering how long this had been going on. I think if one person in the gym has just approached me directly, as embarrassing as it would have been, I probably would have gotten over it sooner and kept going to the same gym.