Weight loss and body odour... need some suggestions
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rhtexasgal wrote: »Two things work for me: probiotics and coconut oil. Once I started regularly taking probiotics (the good stuff that you find in the refrigerated section, not the shelves), the stink started disappearing. Also, before I work out, I apply coconut oil to my armpits. While it won't stop the sweating, it will eliminate the stink. It is a natural anti-microbial so it will combat whatever is making you stink. I also apply it to my feet before I put my socks on and even under my sports bra. (Besides, it is good for the skin).
I use coconut oil as my facial moisturizer... I am going to give it a try. Thank you
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You might want to try Lavilin underarm deodorant. The foot version killed my nasty foot odor very effectively.
The other thing that you might want to try is to go to your doctor to see if you might be having some blood-sugar issues. Stinky sweat can be a sign of diabetes.
I did consult my doctor for diabetes and went for a full panel of blood work to check on the state of my health. I am not at risk for diabetes according to my doctor as there is no family history on either side and I have change my diet big time.
I will give lavilin a try though, I do have stinky feet too... so thank you 0 -
Only time I had BO problems was when I had too much protein and I smelled like urine. Have you made drastic changes to what sorts of foods you eat?
I've made fairly drastic changes to my diet... but I did not know that about protein... perhaps I've been over doing it. I am going to cut back a bit and see how it goes. Thank you
I eat grilled or chicken, veggies, fruits, rice, granola, some eggs, beans, milk, plain tea and water. Nothing too crazy.
If you have, in fact, increased your protein, that may very well be part of it. You might also try eating more carbs right before a workout, so that you have more glucose available. Luckily I only smell like cat pee right after the intense workout. At least the smell of cat pee tells you you're working hard, right?
I'm very familiar with the diabetic sweat smell as someone in a family of diabetics and pre-diabetics. It's a sickly sweet smell, not a cat pee smell.1 -
i have it when i use more than normal...garlic and onion. The raw forms. Powders spices seem to have less effect on me.
Onion is the worst when i work out and ate onion that day or the day before i really stink, and i have even the idea i sweat more than normal.
So look also in what you eat,
and indeed before going to the gym ( i work out at home and i swim in the pool..lucky me) shower use a good soap and indeed deodorant.0 -
Hey, I found a blurb: http://site.runtex.com/index.php/2012/06/ammonia-smell-after-running-heres-whats-happening/
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I actually throw my tanks away after I've run in them to the point where they smell. sometimes it isn't the person who stinks but the fabric can totally hold a nasty smell if you've sweated in it alot.0
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Yes on the vinegar in the rinse cycle.
I make my own deodorant and it works far better than any store bought. Here's what I use. Http://wellnessmama.com/1523/natural-deodorant/. I make the first one.0 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »Vinegar--try throwing a cup of white vinegar in with your wash.
I use a vinegar rinse on my hair, but I've never tried in on underarms...not sure if it would make a difference or not, but it would not hurt to try.
Vinegar makes for a nice natural fabric softener as well. (Clothes will smell a bit vinegary when wet but this goes away once they are dry.)
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Only time I had BO problems was when I had too much protein and I smelled like urine. Have you made drastic changes to what sorts of foods you eat?
I've made fairly drastic changes to my diet... but I did not know that about protein... perhaps I've been over doing it. I am going to cut back a bit and see how it goes. Thank you
I eat grilled or chicken, veggies, fruits, rice, granola, some eggs, beans, milk, plain tea and water. Nothing too crazy.
No protein powder? I had a boyfriend who consumed a lot of protein powder and there were some ... unusual results.
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TheGaudyMagpie wrote: »
I'm very familiar with the diabetic sweat smell as someone in a family of diabetics and pre-diabetics. It's a sickly sweet smell, not a cat pee smell.
Yep, diabetic ketoacidosis is a totally different smell. It is sweet and fruity, very much like Juicy Fruit gum.0 -
Shower after you run, always. I cannot use Dial because it dries out my skin too much, but I like Every Man Jack Eucalyptus Mint Body Wash (Whole Foods or Target) for washing after workouts. I am partial to Secret Clinical Strength deodorant--Mitchum simply doesn't work for me (I stink worse somehow) and Degree makes me break out in hives. Wear your workout gear just once before washing, and wash using the hottest temperature appropriate for the fabric--I really like the Arm & Hammer detergent for my workout gear, but Tide Sport works o.k. too. We're a family of 3 who play a lot of sports, so I wash a lot of workout gear--I don't wash a load every day, but I have a segregated basket in the basement for only workout gear (so our other clothes don't pick up the sweaty smell)--likewise I don't wash our everyday clothes with the stinky stuff. We wear a lot of tech gear/poly fabrics to workout and so I hang them to dry--if they still smell after washing them twice and hanging them to dry then I throw them away.
In my experience the smell was worse when I was going through a pretty active period of weightloss--not sure if it's the hormone adjustments or what--but now that I've slowed down it doesn't seem as bad.
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Showering? It's about the only thing that will really get it. Just jump in the shower before you leave the gym. I've kinda gotten over the side effect. I spend so much time running around outside that I can't worry about it too much. The way I see it is... if it's 7:30 and I just got done running a mile... honestly... who give a care if I stink? I'm gonna shower in like 4 hours anyway.0
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My mother mentioned something recently....
Apparently you can get a hot washer full of soap and water, add and tiny bit of regular bleach and then wash colored items like smelly towels and gym clothes. I just tried it with some old things that I didn't mind losing. I put in more bleach than I intended to, but it seems to have worked without destroying the color.
Something to try if you are willing to take a risk.0 -
TheGaudyMagpie wrote: »
Oh my gods... thank you!!! I don't eat very many carbs... and I eat protein before and after a run.... this was immensely helpful, thank you for finding this!0 -
azulvioleta6 wrote: »TheGaudyMagpie wrote: »
I'm very familiar with the diabetic sweat smell as someone in a family of diabetics and pre-diabetics. It's a sickly sweet smell, not a cat pee smell.
Yep, diabetic ketoacidosis is a totally different smell. It is sweet and fruity, very much like Juicy Fruit gum.
There is nothing sweet about my stink lol.0 -
Eat a carb, dragon.0
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I have been a lot more active lately since taking up running. I would use the elliptical at the gym, but never really got a sweat going. Well, running gets me nice and sweaty and I love it. There is one problem though... I stink.
I never used to have such an odour problem with my armpits, but now, I do. I have tried quite a few deodorants and antiperspirants... but I still stink. Has anyone come across this while losing weight? What did you do?
Thank you
People stink when they sweat. Put some deoderant on before your run and you'll stink good.
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Ha,azulvioleta6 wrote: »My mother mentioned something recently....
Apparently you can get a hot washer full of soap and water, add and tiny bit of regular bleach and then wash colored items like smelly towels and gym clothes. I just tried it with some old things that I didn't mind losing. I put in more bleach than I intended to, but it seems to have worked without destroying the color.
Something to try if you are willing to take a risk.
Like how tiny a bit of bleach? Have you ruined clothes this way?
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You're not pregnant are you? Sense of smell changes drastically in first trimester0
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Yes on the vinegar in the rinse cycle.
I make my own deodorant and it works far better than any store bought. Here's what I use. Http://wellnessmama.com/1523/natural-deodorant/. I make the first one.
Thanks @brendak76 for posting the link for the natural deodorant recipe. I stopped using the regular types of anti-perspirants several years ago due to possible health risks associated with aluminum. However, they are pretty expensive ($14 for Soapwalla on Amazon), so having a recipe is helpful.
OP, I've found the natural deodorants actually work as well or better than the regular old Secret, Mitchum, Suave, etc. I switch back and forth between Soapwalla and Schmidt's Lavender-Sage. They come in a little jar and you have to apply with your fingers, but you get used to it. I find going back and forth between the two works best. I also use Lavilin for a quick in-between hurry deodorant hit because it comes in a stick form and smells nice. However, it isn't strong enough to last all day for me. I've heard wiping your armpits with apple cider vinegar can really cut down on strong BO. Also, try keeping fresh wipes in your purse or gym bag so you can wipe off after a workout if you can't shower right away.0 -
OP, if the clinical strength deodorants aren't cutting it, I would suggest trying Certain Dri antiperspirant. (You can get it on amazon, some online drugstores, and some regular drugstores). It's not very expensive, and you only need to put it on every few days, especially once you get it under control.
I used it in combination with my regular deodorant, with the Certain Dri applied at night, regular in the morning.0 -
Could try shaving your armpits hair or trimming. I started trimming them a month ago ago and it helped by not giving the bacteria a place to hide and easier to wash/clean the bacteria from that area.0
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I usually wash the armpit area of my workout shirts after every workout, sometimes with vinegar, sometimes with antibacterial soap. I don't have enough shirts and clothes in general to wash them in the machine every time, but handwashing seems to do for 2-3 sessions. I also make sure to wash them on 60 degrees, until now it helped.
Usually I don't want to shower before a workout (I workout at home anyway, otherwise I maybe would), but I at least wash my armpits and sometimes apply apple cider vinegar, because I don't enjoy smelling my armpits during exercise The coconut oil is a nice idea to try though. Baking soda (bicarb) is also supposed to help with the smell.
I always thought about trying antiperspirants but the idea of clogging my pores with aluminium creeps me out. I used to use deodorants with a bit of aluminium and it ruined my shirts as well. Since I don't use aluminium anymore I never had the typical stains on shirts in the armpits again.
I just read though that the use of an antiperspirant can shrink the sweat glands in general which would be a nice thing, wonder if anyone here has experience with this?0 -
1.) Shower as soon as you finish working out and change workout clothes every day. (When I just lift, no clothes change because I don't sweat that much, but cardio? That builds a STANK for sure.)
2.) Shave your armpits daily. A lot of the smell comes from bacteria growing on your skin and in your pores in your pits. Shaving there daily scrapes off dead skin and bacteria--there's less bacteria and also way less to feed.
3.) Use a basic deodorant before you run.
4.) Wear cotton-faced sports bras and cotton undies. Other fabrics can cause odor and sweating issues--and even, down below, INFECTIONS due to not wicking enough!!!! If you're wearing a pad, change it right before and right after exercise.
Together, you should be not stinky at all when you're not exercising and not very stinky when you are. 0 -
NobodyPutsAmyInTheCorner wrote: »Body odour isn't actually caused by fresh sweat. It's bacteria that cause the stench. All I can recommend is frequent showers and a decent deodorant
I shower every day before bed. I am having a heck of a time finding an antiperspirant that works...
WEEEEEELL, that's it right there.
You're going to have to shower after a workout. Really. You will.0 -
i feel your pain! I apologise if this advice has already been given, but I swear by Bonedri antiperspirant. Its supposed to reduce sweating, but it doesn't do that for me. It is however the best ever at preventing whiffy smells. I also use clean workout gear each time, and stick a bit of Napisan in the wash with sports kit. Its a disinfectant/deodoriser for fabric nappies - works a treat on clothes.0
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MamaBirdBoss wrote: »NobodyPutsAmyInTheCorner wrote: »Body odour isn't actually caused by fresh sweat. It's bacteria that cause the stench. All I can recommend is frequent showers and a decent deodorant
I shower every day before bed. I am having a heck of a time finding an antiperspirant that works...
WEEEEEELL, that's it right there.
You're going to have to shower after a workout. Really. You will.
I do shower right after my workout, which is pretty much a half hour before bed...0 -
so when exactly are you stinking? Is it during your workout?0
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TheGaudyMagpie wrote: »Eat a carb, dragon.
That's what I'm going to be doing thanks to your link. I am going to try a couple suggested products as well. I mean, I have the personal hygiene down, that's what had me confused, I'm not dirty.
That article you linked was super helpful. :-)0 -
RaeBeeBaby wrote: »Yes on the vinegar in the rinse cycle.
I make my own deodorant and it works far better than any store bought. Here's what I use. Http://wellnessmama.com/1523/natural-deodorant/. I make the first one.
Thanks @brendak76 for posting the link for the natural deodorant recipe. I stopped using the regular types of anti-perspirants several years ago due to possible health risks associated with aluminum. However, they are pretty expensive ($14 for Soapwalla on Amazon), so having a recipe is helpful.
OP, I've found the natural deodorants actually work as well or better than the regular old Secret, Mitchum, Suave, etc.
I've found that natural deodorants work about as well as using nothing at all. If you're a heavy sweater you might have the same experience I did.
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