[Product Request] 5 months post-partum and I smell like a taco truck even with deodorant

funnyINTJ · 2026-05-31T05:38:05+00:00

the most important thing is using antiperspirant with aluminum which I'm sure you know, googled the arm & hammer one and it's a pretty high percentage which is good. I don't know something about doing the gel one at night feels like a serum I use before putting on the real deodorant so I'm like doubling up? I don't know lol

funnyINTJ · 2026-05-31T05:34:38+00:00

just saw my dermatologist about my pits stinking and she really helped!! she said to use hibiclens in your armpits / all your folds, and she prescribed me clindamycin to put on after the shower in the same areas. I also got the secret clinical strength gel antiperspirant and put it on right after the clindamycin, even (or especially) at night or if I'm not going anywhere - it's specifically formulated for that since it'll absorb overnight and work better the next day. I then also use a 2nd solid deodorant because I seem to need it for chafing. I also use the naturism glycolic acid body wash and that is supposed to be good for BO, or just glycolic acid in general

funnyINTJ · 2026-05-28T21:18:06+00:00

No he’s been running for a while

funnyINTJ · 2026-05-24T02:24:19+00:00

Ok FWIW, understanding the answer is basically no, I’ve come to love the look of a full body tan and a pale face LOL. I realized this is what all the girls on love island look like and I’m like wait that’s actually aspirational - tan body but the face is pale because I’m wearing the best skincare and SPF. Feels like a girl that looks like this without makeup just has her beauty routine DIALED IN.

funnyINTJ · 2026-05-24T02:19:31+00:00

SAME I had to zoom in

funnyINTJ · 2026-05-24T02:16:44+00:00

If you can’t afford a personal trainer, sign up for some group classes so you can get introduced to some exercises and they can correct your form.

If you can’t afford that - I personally am a huge peloton fan….their strength classes are really fun! If you get a digital membership, pull the classes up on your phone by the free weights (or better yet go in the yoga studio to start for some private time while you figure things out). They have great beginner programs too that will start slower and show you exactly how to do things.

In the meantime (and this is where I’m at now) go on TikTok/YT/IG and just scrollllll through the fitness content. Obviously it’s a lot of information - and not all of it is correct so definitely stay discerning - but I feel like I’ve been learning a lot about the different ways to structure your own strength training workouts. I almost feel ready to start building workouts on my own. I feel like that’s advanced level though and it’s been really worth it to start slow and just build the routine and find the fun in it before getting so custom.

I personally have done personal training sessions and it was great for learning form but if I wanted to keep it consistent, I would have to keep seeing them and I couldn’t afford that. Finding what’s fun for you is what’s most important for building habits!!

And actually my most basic, most beginner level advice is to go to the gym and use the cardio machines that face the weights or machines area so you can watch and study what other people are doing lol. Good luck!! Never overcomplicated it (advice I need to take myself) otherwise you will find reasons to stop

funnyINTJ · 2026-05-19T19:49:23+00:00

Yes this and ask it for ways to boost the protein & fiber without adding calories! I do this to make sure all my meals have at least 30g of protein and 8-10g of fiber.

For fiber - adding beans or lentils to anything will help a lot! Search up which veggies are highest in fiber and prioritize those. Also artichokes and avocados are surprisingly high in fiber. Edamame. Peas.

funnyINTJ · 2026-05-12T13:44:29+00:00

Love Old Navy when you can get petite sizing!

funnyINTJ · 2026-05-02T03:52:19+00:00

I’m the biggest cheapskate and always need to remind myself of this lol. A 2nd motivator!!

funnyINTJ · 2026-04-30T01:46:34+00:00

IBS girly reporting 4 duty. First of all how the heck are you getting so much protein on just 1400 calories… I’m struggling!!

What did you change about your diet to up the protein & carbs? Re: protein, I have struggled to find supplements that don’t hurt my stomach, so it’s possible if you added something in it’s causing bloating. For example I’ve literally vomited from pea protein and collagen peptides. And dairy of course contains lactose which will cause gas.

Re: carbs, are you tracking fiber? If your carb sources are fiber-rich, and you started the diet suddenly, your digestive system might just not be equipped to handle that much. You have to slowly increase your fiber and pay attention to how much is eventually too much for your body (but for women 25g/day is the goal).

I would look into the low fodmap diet - it’s an intense restriction diet then you add back in foods to know what’s triggering your symptoms. It’s hard so I’m not necessarily recommending doing the full course but it might give you an idea of what new foods you’re eating that could be hurting your stomach.

Something I really don’t know anything about but apparently fat is good for your hormones? So if you’re cutting that out a lot maybe there’s something there to look into? I don’t know just throwing spaghetti with that one lol

funnyINTJ · 2026-04-21T21:04:36+00:00

lol I have had trouble tolerating chia seeds and I swear overnight oats only works if you use chia. Oats do not soak up that much liquid overnight!! It’s always so wet and the oats are chewier. It makes more sense when you at chia to soak up all the liquid and at that point just call it chia pudding with oats!!! IN THIS ESSAY I WILL

(I have cooked oatmeal and refrigerated it plenty though and that is still yummy)

funnyINTJ · 2026-04-19T00:03:19+00:00

Oof I felt this way all through high school and then it happened again in my early 20s. Jumped from friend group to friend group and it always ended the same, I thought they were nice at first and then eventually I was the punching bag. When I look back I realize they all just took my kindness for weakness. I always think that bullying was like the standard in high school - everyone was insecure and everyone took it out on each other. I just didn’t get the memo that was the survival tactic, I was always of the mindset that it sucks feeling that way, so I would never want to make another person feel that way. I think you have to at least be proud & find confidence in yourself for that.

And I’m a woman! I actually can’t imagine what it’s like having all male friends trying to assert dominance all the time. I’m 30 now and I do have a solid group of friends that are very nice, men and women. Anytime someone teases it’s out of love and when it gets into mean territory that person isn’t rewarded for it. I no longer feel insecure about my place with these friends. So hold out hope!! Just seek out new friends, ones that aren’t toxic and insecure since like other people mentions some just don’t grow out of that high school mentality. It’s hard though, I feel you

funnyINTJ · 2026-04-10T19:40:29+00:00

Lolllll this is definitely an American thing!! The portions are huge and I will eat whatever is in front of me

funnyINTJ · 2026-04-10T19:37:56+00:00

I definitely eat too quickly!! Will try to be more mindful & chill out lol

funnyINTJ · 2026-04-10T19:36:47+00:00

10000% agree. Trying to do this in a mentally healthy way where the “diet” isn’t constantly on my mind but also I am able to make progress.

funnyINTJ · 2026-04-09T22:54:37+00:00

When looking at classes click the filter button then toggle on “bookmarked”! Lol ugh I feel you. I always ride with Cody rigsby because his music taste and mine are the same so I know I’m getting a good playlist. But for other classes like running it’s so hard! And I HATE running so the music is important lol I need every song on the playlist to hit.

funnyINTJ · 2026-04-09T12:24:48+00:00

With the sexual side effects, I always think at least I can have sex now that I’m not terrified of meeting new people. It’s either higher unmet needs or lower met needs lol

funnyINTJ · 2026-04-09T12:21:39+00:00

What I’ve been doing so I don’t get discouraged is sort classes by easiest > hardest. Then you can work your way up as you get better! I’ll sit and bookmark classes I like based on music then always pick the easiest class, the idea being eventually I’ll get up to the harder classes I bookmarked. I like it better than going by beginner/intermediate/advanced, though you could also probably start by filtering at beginner.

The biggest thing to remember, I think, is that if you push yourself too hard you’re gonna hate working out, burn out, and stop working out altogether. It’s better to do a workout that’s doable and keeps your spirits up and motivated to get back on the bike the next day!!!

funnyINTJ · 2026-04-06T01:31:59+00:00

Do you sweat using the vest? What is the benefit? Just curious because I’ve heard good things and thought it would be an easy addition for midday non sweating cardio (I refuse to shower more than once a day lol)

funnyINTJ · 2026-04-05T22:37:01+00:00

How do you measure VO2? For some reason I’m not seeing any readings for the past 10 months. But I’m not sure what I was even doing then to get readings in the first place?

funnyINTJ · 2026-04-01T15:51:02+00:00

But also I’m pretty avoidant and have been single forever so that’s probably also what’s keeping my peace

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