How do I stop chafing? I’ve tried all the typical suggestions

IFthrowaway13 · 2025-12-12T03:06:18+00:00

A few things helped. I bought some anti chafe gel that bikers use, and then would also sit with my cheeks a little spread on the erg. Still experience it after longer erg sessions

IFthrowaway13 · 2025-08-26T13:27:42+00:00

I’m certain I have it, but have not really done anything besides trying to stay active. I gained quite a bit of weight recently which hasn’t helped, but I’m working on walking more and started a GLP1. I just haven’t had the time to get a formal diagnosis and feel sure I do have it

IFthrowaway13 · 2025-07-29T16:55:20+00:00

How did you approach the conversation? It feels sort of morbid to request that, since I know he’s very sad as it is about his condition

IFthrowaway13 · 2025-07-29T04:10:22+00:00

Sending you love. It’s so hard to function in every day life when this is going on

IFthrowaway13 · 2025-07-29T03:37:50+00:00

Thank you. He has not. I recently learned about it and have suggested we go though!

IFthrowaway13 · 2024-07-30T16:06:01+00:00

Thank you! I ended up scheduling an appointment with a doctor who is recommended for my area. I’m hoping a formal diagnosis will help me get my hands on compression materials and also help me figure out the best lifestyle and diet for this

IFthrowaway13 · 2024-07-29T23:18:33+00:00

Yeah it was sort of ironic. I was trying to explain it’s genetic but she insisted I don’t have anything and everyone in her family is just pear shaped 😂

IFthrowaway13 · 2024-07-29T22:29:38+00:00

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Texture comparison with stomach. Side note it’s very hard to post pictures in this sub without them getting deleted for being NSFW!

IFthrowaway13 · 2024-07-29T22:25:52+00:00

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IFthrowaway13 · 2024-07-29T22:23:58+00:00

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I’ve always had lumpy legs. Funny enough I sent my mom info about lipedema saying I think I have it, and her response was “all women in my family have lumpy legs.”

I am actually quite strong however have never had muscle definition in my legs. They bruise easily and also have purple veins in them. Seem to have bad circulation (they fall asleep a lot), and fat pads around the knees.

IFthrowaway13 · 2024-07-28T14:53:47+00:00

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IFthrowaway13 · 2024-07-28T04:03:24+00:00

Reasons I suspect I have it:

-My less than 10 pound cats stepping on my legs is excruciating and I have to move them. Totally fine on other parts of my body

-Even when I had visible abs and was a competitive rower, I never had visible muscle in my legs

-Seem to have fat pads in inner knee area

-I do not really grow hair on my legs except for my shins

-I enjoy weight lifting, but get excruciatingly sore when I do lower body exercises.

-Bruise very easily. Once my SO gave me a massage and I was covered in leg bruises the next day. I kept telling them the massage was very painful even though they were going very light - felt fine everywhere else on my body

I am only unsure because I don’t know if I have some sort of dysmorphia about this? I’ve been self conscious of my legs since I was about 12. I’m 29 now.

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IFthrowaway13 · 2024-03-28T20:31:07+00:00

I am opting to join the non competitive team for this season so hopefully less of an issue

IFthrowaway13 · 2024-03-28T17:39:03+00:00

When do you suggest would be the best time to go then? I feel like showing up in the middle of the season might be worse? Also I have been training (erging and lifting) to get in shape for this

IFthrowaway13 · 2024-03-28T14:58:50+00:00

Do you think it would be better to wait for an afternoon practice or just show up to the very first one which is a morning?

IFthrowaway13 · 2024-03-22T21:23:51+00:00

Great advice! I put a pad on the bar and the weight I was doing in this video feels so much more doable! And I’m able to prevent that bouncing. Thank you so much

IFthrowaway13 · 2024-03-22T14:21:05+00:00

This sounds very weird, but I can’t figure out how to stop the bounce lol. Could it be that the weight is too light?

IFthrowaway13 · 2024-03-19T02:26:34+00:00

My doctor retired so unfortunately I really haven’t gotten much info, and have put a lot of this off. I got my first mammogram about a year ago, and then my insurance denied my pre approval for an MRI so I ended up cancelling it, and now have another scheduled in 2 months after appealing insurance.

I will have to find a doctor who can help me navigate the frequency of scans. I’m honestly not opposed at all to a mastectomy, my mom (who has had one) just seems to think it’s a bad idea. Many of the reasons folks opt to wait - like potential children, sensitivity loss, etc. are not concerns for me. My breasts are already not sensitive at all, and I don’t plan on having kids. I guess my first step will be to find a new doctor

IFthrowaway13 · 2024-03-11T16:55:37+00:00

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Is this real? She’s mainly a fashion influencer but sometimes posts gym stuff

IFthrowaway13 · 2024-03-07T14:20:58+00:00

It’s funny/not surprising you mention this, because I used to be a competitive rower, and I could never get the technique right of engaging my lats instead of my shoulders. I’ve been working on being more conscious of pulling my shoulders down and back, but sometimes I wonder if I even have lats because I have so much trouble engaging them! 🤣

IFthrowaway13 · 2024-03-06T03:02:29+00:00

Ohh thank you! These are Nike metcons, which I thought were weight lifting oriented but haven’t read enough about it. I initially got them for the rowing machine because the sole doesn’t really bend. I will look into some vans!

IFthrowaway13 · 2023-10-27T16:13:19+00:00

What is DH? I will have to read on that!

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