Odor from pores

[nursemistyford]

I THINK I MAY BE GOING CRAZY, BUT I SWEAR THAT I HAVE THIS ODOR TODAY COMING FROM MY PORES. I SHOWERED THIS MORNING AS USUAL, AND NOTICED THIS AFTERNOON THAT MY HANDS SMELLED SORT OF FOUL, SO I WASHED THEM, THEN ABOUT AN HOUR LATER I HAD TO WASH THEM AGAIN, THEN I SMELLED MY ARM, (SAME FOUL SMELL) THEN I SMELLED MY LEG... SAME THING. DURING THE SAME TIME, (I KNOW THIS SOUNDS FUNKY) I NOTICED WHEN I WENT TO URINATE THAT MY URINE SMELLED SOMEWHAT THE SAME WAY. I GO TO THE BATHROOM AT LEAST EVERY HOUR SOMETIMES TWICE AN HOUR AS I AM DRINKING DRINKING DRINKING. URINE IS STRAW YELLOW WHICH IS PERFECT COLOR. I HAVE NO SIGNS OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION EITHER. I AM IN SERIOUS KETOSIS AS MY STRIPS ARE DARK. HAS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCED THIS. I NOW WORRY ABOUT STINKING EVERYONE OUT. I HAVE HEARD OF BAD BREATH, BUT NOT ODOR FROM SKIN OR URINE. PLEASE TELL ME THIS WILL GO AWAY. I AM DRINKING SO MUCH WATER THAT I COULDN'T POSSIBLY DRINK MORE. I AM IN A STANDSTILL ON WEIGHT LOSS. I HAVE BEEN ON INDUCTION FOR TWO WEEKS TODAY. I LOST 13 LBS DURING THIS TIME. I AM GOING TO STAY ON INDUCTION FOR A WHILE LONGER AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. HOPEFULLY I WILL START LOSING AGAIN.

[Zarabelle]

Hello

I have to say, I do notice stronger smelling BO when I am at the gym. Sometimes I think it actually smells of fat! I haven't noticed it except for when I am exercising though. My urine definitely smells different.

I'll be interested to hear what others say about this.

Zara x

[kimbat06]

Well I have never heard of a new smell of body odor (just breath like you said), but obviously it has to do with your new WOE. I don't think it is necessarily a bad thing (well, maybe if you get tired of smelling it) but at least it is a nice reminder that you are indeed in ketosis.

[chinadoll]

I definitely smell different when in ketosis It is a metallic, funky smell. Urine smells really different too. You are most sensitive to yourself since it is a change from "normal". Other around me didn't really notice it.

[Elizellen]

Originally Posted by nursemistyford

I AM IN A STANDSTILL ON WEIGHT LOSS. I HAVE BEEN ON INDUCTION FOR TWO WEEKS TODAY. I LOST 13 LBS DURING THIS TIME. I AM GOING TO STAY ON INDUCTION FOR A WHILE LONGER AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. HOPEFULLY I WILL START LOSING AGAIN.

What total amount of weight are you hoping to lose? What percentage of the total hoped-for loss does the 13 pounds lost already amount to?
An 'average' loss for the 14 days on induction are reckoned to be between 5% and 10%, so unless you have over 200 pounds to lose you are doing well

Even Atkins doesnt guarantee losses every day, and many of us lose erratically throughout the weeks

[Dimple_Flirt]

It seems to be normal from what I've read over the years.Just increase your water ,buy a good tooth paste,mouth wash ,and deodorant soap ,deodorant and enjoy the weight loss.

[Razzle39]

My husband said I was nuts but I noticed this too. I shower twice daily now and I use this great lotion by St Ives that has collagen in it. It smells so good. I am actually glad that I had this FUNK problem because now my skin is baby soft. My husband loves the scent too...an added bonus. I havent noticed any smell for a few months now but I still continue my routine.

[Babak]

Originally Posted by nursemistyford

I THINK I MAY BE GOING CRAZY, BUT I SWEAR THAT I HAVE THIS ODOR TODAY COMING FROM MY PORES. I SHOWERED THIS MO.........................ILL START LOSING AGAIN.

Have you ever considered that it could be your nose, many a times stuffed, or dried out and it smells bad by itself or nasal secretions, just wonder.............

(for doubleckecking you can ask another person, if that person doesn't smell it then it is your nose, and generally speaking, don't worry)

cheers
Babak

[nursemistyford]

Originally Posted by Elizellen

What total amount of weight are you hoping to lose? What percentage of the total hoped-for loss does the 13 pounds lost already amount to?
An 'average' loss for the 14 days on induction are reckoned to be between 5% and 10%, so unless you have over 200 pounds to lose you are doing well

Even Atkins doesnt guarantee losses every day, and many of us lose erratically throughout the weeks

I am looking at losing another 52 lbs. I started Atkins induction at 215lbs (swore I never would be over 200 lbs) Never say never right? I now weigh 202lbs. Continuing induction to see what happens. I hope to see onederland before Thanksgiving. I am planning a lovely low carb, induction friendly meal and of course goodies for the rest of my family. But truly, I didn't clean out my kitchen before I started this. I don't feel tempted to eat what they are eating. I know that is what got me fat. So I am super motivated. Junk and sweets were never my problem anyways. I cook every night for them and they eat what I fix. They pretty much eat what I eat, with the exception of maybe a slice of bread with butter (but I bought the 2g carb wheat bread) ha! Funny thing is, that DH has lost 18lbs eating like me. He just has been eating what I eat and didn't even know he was on a diet. He told me he thought he might be getting sick, cause he was losing weight, and thought he might have cancer.. (X smoker) I laughed and told him that he was on a diet. He said. "NO IM NOT" but I have lost weight!! I broke down and told him what I was doing. He was so relieved. He did say he noticed I had lost weight, but thought it was because I started walking. So it's funny! But told me I tricked him into losing weight. I told him it wasn't a trick if it worked. So now he is gung ho about this Atkins WOL.