I've found women's exercise shorts lately are either shorty shorts or cling to one's body, so I've started shopping in the men's section. I'm back in business with these basketball shorts. They fit great and come in a variety of colors. Word of warning - the right pocket of the dark blue pairs I tried on (3+) weren't sewn correctly, but the lighter blue pairs I bought were perfect.

I have these and they are perfect for running. They are stretching on the waist so you can start losing weight and still run with this. also very long which can also work for a outside short not just for making sports.