Hey - the FCR doesn't happen to just fat people...   :-)   Its the
"thigh rub Ride"  TRR.   The one where when you are walking, every so
often you have to take your right leg and wiggle it so the shorts go
back into place - or worse yet, reach and release them by hand -
emulating a buttpick.

I hate that.

For me - my workout clothes at the gym are usually my bike shorts
(which are butt stickers) a sports bra or tanktop and a t-shirt over
top (keeps the sweat off the equipment).

I found I like the bike shorts best for workouts as they are long
enough and hug the thighs enough that I don't feel like I'm flashing
the world on the hip abductor machines or on the leg press machines.

The open, loose gym shorts - even those with the tigher lining just
are too loose aroudn the thigs that I feel self consious on the
machines.

But - the point also is - the butt hugger pants really shouldn't be
shied away from - its not like these people are looking at you and
what you wear.   OK - so they are looking at the workout bunnies - the
ones with the fake boobs and skin tight pants and itsy bitsy sports
bras.    The women in bike shorts and a tshirt they don't pay
attention to.  :)

I always liked the Champion for Women line that is available thru Hanes or
JMS.  Even though I'm in misses sizes now, I still wear Champions 9" shorts
to work out because they hold in all of the loose skin.  I wear a sports top
and an oversized t-shirt (due to severe scarring on my upper arms and back),
except when running outdoors, then I have no choice but to wear a tank top.

Jenn

I hear it Kat!

Same here. What I'd like is something stretchy, just above the knee,
and with pockets for my keys, like my sweatpants have.

I have a couple pairs of shorter ones... but they do ride up and it is
a pain, so I mostly only wear those around the house for comfort.

Unfortunately, about the only place to shop around here is Walmart. I
did manage to find some regular shorts, but I'm not sure yet how well
they'd do. Worse, I am right around their upper limit for sizes, and
they don't carry much in my size.

If any one knows a place where I can mail order something like this...

Cynthia

Well, when I was larger I used something similar to these, found at old
navy:

http://www.oldnavy.com/asp/Product.asp?wdid=200802&wpid=233245

I don't think mine had pockets, though- but I did tie the legs up under my
knees, so they aren't really shorts but I was waaaay more comfortable in
them that I would have been in shorts anyway. They were low rise, too, which
was good for me. I was a size 14 when I bought a large, and I see they're
webpage goes up to an XXL but I'm not sure what size that would be. I'm not
sure what size you are or if you like old navy, but maybe something along
those lines might work for you too.

-coop

kat,
there is a store in california (maybe SF?) and colorado called title nine
sports.  they have a catalog and a website.  if you google under their name you
should find it.  i  threw out my last catalog or i would give you the website
here.  in any event, they sell a pair of black lycra type shorts called "never
ride up" and they do not.  i bought mine in XL two years ago, have washed them
in washer, line dried and they have also "held up"materalistically.  they are a
little pricey around $25 + shipping but i think they are worth the price.  they
come to right above my knew.  Title IX sports also has wide variety of bras for
the larger busted woman.  they are very helpful if you call and speak to them
directly and they take everything back (if not worn) no questions asked.  hope
this helps.

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