Question about, uh... B.O.

[teigyr]

I used to exercise horses. OH how I miss that. We also had a registered shetland and a donkey - not horses but interesting nonetheless.

I'm not as organic as some people, I found some extra strength "prescription level" deodorant stuff at Costco and I'm happy. I have no sense of smell though I know when things are "off". I also have menopause induced by surgery though I was under 30 so they wanted the HRT approach. I don't know if that's what caused it or not. I do know that I always needed some kind of chemical assistance due to stinkiness and DH has rarely even used it and doesn't smell one bit.

Even with the extra-strength Costco stuff, the cats seem to appreciate my post-exercise attire. Take that as you will

[aicabsolut]

Could be I won't notice this as much outdoors - I'll keep an eye (nose?) on it as we are driving to Boulder this weekend to ride. Also, maybe I'll keep a log to see if it's primarily from higher intensity rides or not (I kinda think not). But a log might also help me to see if it points to any dietary issues. Got my first test tonight - I teach a Spin class in 2 hours and had a big steak dinner last night and meatloaf for lunch (carbs too)!

For riding outdoors, since you're going to get better sweat evaporation, you'd notice the smell if it's a metabolic thing when you first get into the shower.

I didn't mean to say that you don't eat carbs, but some people try to fight the ammonia smell by eating more protein which can just make it worse. Instead, it just means they need to eat more carbs closer to or during their workouts.

[DDH]

I'm only 43, but I too have noticed a definate body odor change. I swear profusely and am hot all the time. I don't notice the smell unless I am exercising am sweating really heavily, but I don't notice my under arms being so bad as I do just an all around smell.

I hope it's something like you all are suggesting and I'm not going to be smelling like this the rest of my life.

[jesvetmed]

I'm 41, but noticed a change in last 2-3 years.
I also noticed several times that deodorants / anti-perspirants that worked fine for me for 1-2 years, suddenly stopped working at all

The last two years I've been using Mitchum -- heavy duty, but OTC. Works great so far. Unscented, gel clear. Love it, but takes a while to dry prior to dressing.

KNOT: Great info on the baking soda. I may just try it and see if I notice any difference in our hot office. Maybe I'll tell my co-workers about it!

[OakLeaf]

I swear profusely

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Ya know, I find the more I sweaT, the less I sweaR

[DDH]

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Ya know, I find the more I sweaT, the less I sweaR

HA!!! That was suppose to be I "sweat" profusely. LOL I don't swear hardly at all. I must say though, when I get so hot, it does tend to make me very irritable and I will swear then. LOL

[mimitabby]

Yeah, Donna, i was going to ask if you swore like a sailor or ....