Why does my sweat smell like cookies?

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alaskagrown
alaskagrown Posts: 208 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
The weirdest freaking thing. I've cut refined sugar out almost completely, so... why do my workout clothes (and my body) smell like sugar cookies after I work out?

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  • anovasjo
    anovasjo Posts: 382 Member
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    :laugh:
  • alaskagrown
    alaskagrown Posts: 208 Member
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    Could be worse, right?
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
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    Mmm you must be yummy! lol but seriously, it's probably your subconscious trying to trick you!
  • BrentGetsFit
    BrentGetsFit Posts: 878 Member
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    I find that when I really bring it, my sweat smells like ammonia :( I'd rather smell sugar cookies, lol.
  • katzplay62
    katzplay62 Posts: 66
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    Is it just your sweat or do other bodily secretions smell sweet, too? In particular, if your urine smells sweet, you could be spilling sugar and should see your doctor asap for some blood work.

    Take care

    Kat
  • california_peach
    california_peach Posts: 1,858 Member
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    I don't know. Are you taking any type of herbal supplements? I know that fenugreek makes you smell like maple syrup. Maybe other herbal supplements do to.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
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    that is an awesome problem.

    unrelated in all ways except sweet smell: breast fed babies do not stink. their breath is sweet, their vomit is sweet, even their diapers are not stinky until their mothers start them on formula or foods of any other kind.
  • alaskagrown
    alaskagrown Posts: 208 Member
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    Is it just your sweat or do other bodily secretions smell sweet, too? In particular, if your urine smells sweet, you could be spilling sugar and should see your doctor asap for some blood work.

    Take care

    Kat

    My urine is okay, but this is what I was worried about. I have definitely had the ammonia-smell, when I was running marathons! That was the weirdest thing, smelling like bathroom cleaner after a run.

    Bodies are wacky!
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
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    Another thing - are you eating more fruits lately?
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,954 Member
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    You should be happy you smell like cookies! I smell like I've been cooking cabbage or something! :blushing:
  • samrockrocks
    samrockrocks Posts: 251 Member
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    i'm not a doctor, but i would go see one if i were you. don't diabetics sweat a sweet smell?
  • YourFriendBecky
    YourFriendBecky Posts: 229
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    That means you're an angel. : ) (What was that movie where John Travolta was an angel and he smelled like cookies?)
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
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    If you sweat cookies, do you poop ice cream?! :wink:

    You know that mobile sandwich shop outside of Lowes? That smells like fried onions. That's what I smell like after a hard workout. Bleah. Can't ever eat there because of it!

    But it's a chicken vs the egg thing. I don't know if the onion smell grosses me out because it smells like BO, or if my BO grosses me out because it smells like onions.
  • sliceofsarah
    sliceofsarah Posts: 141 Member
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    If your sweat has not always smelled like that, I think maybe it would be worth calling the doctor just to check. The nurse at your doctor's office could probably tell you over the phone if it is something to be concerned of. It is better to be safe than sorry I think when it comes to your health!

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