Beast of Body Odor

Do people know when they stink? I'm running on the treadmill next to this woman who literally smells like a homeless person. I actually feel like I am running inside an armpit. I can't smell anything but her body odor. How can she not notice?

If a color was emitted from body stank there would be a greenish yellow haze circling around this woman. Her body smog is polluting my personal space and is completely offensive.

I understand some people have glandular issues or have a natural tangy stench to them; maybe it's bad diet or lack of hygiene. Whatever the cause is, when did it become okay to ignore it and make perfect strangers suffer? When did concern for others get thrown out the window? 

I am constantly making sure I am taking care of myself - I shower often, use deodorant, brush my teeth, eat healthy for the most part. How can you let yourself become a stinky, dirty person? Especially a woman?!? 

I suffered through the workout because I have too much to do later to wait for a machine. Luckily she left half way through my workout. But I really felt sick breathing in such a personal smell.

I considered letter her in on her smelly situation in case she was unaware. I also wanted her to understand how offensive it was to work out like that. But I let it go. As mad and disgusted as I am I couldn't embarrass her like that. I still have consideration and tact. Mama raised me right! 

Now I have a girl next to me wearing a pleasant, familiar scent; things are looking up!

Before I sign off I will leave you with this - if you have a tendency to cultivate bodily odor, check and handle it before putting the noses of the innocent public in harms way. Think a little more about how you effect the people around you and take care of your body. We don't deserve it!