Does the fat smell go away if you become skinny again?

K_Serz

I smell fantastic!

I need to sniff you to make sure.

LOL!

To the OP.... I wonder if what it is that you are putting in your body thats causing this? Maybe an improper Ph level in your body? Maybe wanna look into that?

jennifer_417

It might be something hormonal? You could check with a Dr if it's a real problem. It could be a health issue.

LonLB

sorry but I'm siding with the it's not a fat issue.


There is no excuse for smelling bad. If it's a medical issue fine see a Dr, if not change something you are doing.




But I'm paranoid about smelling bad. I have a deodorant in my backpack for school, both vehicles, bedroom, bathroom etc
Ever since the first stinky kid in school I decided I would never be the stinky kid. :happy:

NutellaAddict

This thread stinks.

joleenl

It may not be a fat thing for all people but it could be just a fat thing for you! I know I at my heavier weights I did smell sweatier and leave arm pit stains on shirts, but losing weight made the sweaty smell go away and now I don't leave sweat stains on my shirts anymore! So lose the weight and see what happens if it doesn't go away talk to your doctor!

MeghanMorrical

I highly doubt it is a fat thing. It could due with the foods you eat. Everything we eat alters a lot in our bodies. Example, if you were to eat a nice about of garlic on everything you ate your sweat would start to have a garlicy hint to it. I mean it could have everything to do with genetics...There really is no way to know for certain either way.

KristysLosing

I don't recall where I heard it but here goes.. it's a yeast or bacteria growing in the folds of your skin because they can't air out. So I would think it'd go away if the folds go away....?

This is what I was thinking...

LindaEmrys

It's not necessarily a ''fat'' thing, but losing weight will help with the smell.

Erin0164

Try a warm bath with sea salt and baking soda (1/4 cup each). Salt is a natural anti-bacterial. If it is bacteria causing the smell this will help. If it doesn't help then see a doctor! Good luck!

kcoftx

See a doctor. Been there and done that and I was thin. A dermatologist and another friend, also thin, with a similar issue helped me out.

moxiecowgirl

accusing a person who may actually have an issue, who may have found it difficult to post such a personal topic, of being either a troll or unwashed? without a scrap of evidence to indicate this? based entirely on your own ignorance of the issue?
the very definition of mature.

Oh, because coming in talking about "fat smell" is the height of adult behavior. Give me a break.

Seriously, though, OP, if this isn't a weak attempt at humor, by your self-description, you aren't carrying enough extra weight to have significant skin folds or a mobility problem that would limit your ability to clean yourself. Like several other people have recommended here, I would suggest seeing a doctor for a metabolic panel. A sudden change in body odor can be an indicator of diabetes, kidney disorders, digestive issues, or something as simple as your body not being a big fan of something you're eating. Either way, it never hurts to give it a look, so you can possibly get it treated and make the odor go away.

glovepuppet

accusing a person who may actually have an issue, who may have found it difficult to post such a personal topic, of being either a troll or unwashed? without a scrap of evidence to indicate this? based entirely on your own ignorance of the issue?
the very definition of mature.

Oh, because coming in talking about "fat smell" is the height of adult behavior. Give me a break.

Seriously, though, OP, if this isn't a weak attempt at humor, by your self-description, you aren't carrying enough extra weight to have significant skin folds or a mobility problem that would limit your ability to clean yourself. Like several other people have recommended here, I would suggest seeing a doctor for a metabolic panel. A sudden change in body odor can be an indicator of diabetes, kidney disorders, digestive issues, or something as simple as your body not being a big fan of something you're eating. Either way, it never hurts to give it a look, so you can possibly get it treated and make the odor go away.

unless you've seen him naked, you don't know how/where he carries weight.
i see far lighter people than that with skin fold infections.

though my argument wasn't that he has one, it was that it is one legitimate reason why he might not smell good.

glovepuppet

dp

katy_trail

my sweat smells like roses

AlsDonkBoxSquat

maybe it's your dietz.

HannahJDiaz25

It is not caused by being fat, it is caused by what makes you fat in the first place...diet

http://www.naturalnews.com/004417_body_odor_nutrition.html

cem614

Some people do in fact sweat more and have a stronger odor than others. Me personally, as long as I am not doing anything requiring effort, I will be fine. However, if I put on deodorant right before a I work out, I still smell like *kitten* afterwards. Try a different deodorant. I use one of the clinical ones that actually work for me for 24 hours like it says on the package.

Oh, forgot to add...and NOW I smell phenominal.

sammniamii

OK, first have you been to the doctor? If you do everything you think you should be and it's not helping, perhaps it's time for real help (medically). There can be several medical reasons for producing a "bad smell" from the body. Just a quick Google search produced: Diabetes, Liver or Kidney Disease, Hyperthyroidism, Hyperhidrosis, Hormonal Imbalance, metabolic disorder trimethylaminuria (TMAU) and skin conditions.

If your friends stated that it "smells" like garbage, then I would really hit the doctors - metabolic disorder trimethylaminuria (TMAU) which states that "TMAU is a genetically-transmitted disease that inhibits the ability of an enzyme to metabolize or transform trimethylamine (TMA), a chemical compound produced naturally from many foods. TMA has a foul, fishy odor. At lower concentrations, it may be perceived as unpleasant or "garbage-like."

I'm not trying to be mean or uncaring, if you have tried many things and it's not helping, perhaps there is a reason behind it that once figured out will help you in many ways.

MyChocolateDiet

I am fat and I smell ****ing fantastic.

So no, not a fat thing.

QFT I've known plenty of overweight guys who smell awesome. It's NOT that.

No, it's not a fat thing. Some people just have a different scent. It might be something that you are eating. You might try eliminating one thing at a time to find out what it is.

I have one son who just has such BO. It makes my eyes burn. It started when he was about twelve and has just gotten worse and worse. I don't know why. He showers though, but the smell just won't come off of him.

I know a skinny person this happened to once. It turned out they were eating foods that were making them smell half way thru the day and people were noticing. People thought it smelled like trash and were looking for the offending item. My friend would point to the trash can and say she saw a lady throw a diaper in there. They felt it was coming from the digestive areas of their body and were on a mad rampage to eat differently and instead of changing one thing at a time, went all out healthy with salads and greens for a few days and THEN phased in one at a time aspects of their usual diet to see which one was the culprit. I don't know which it turned out to be. They stopped sharing with me at that point because they were only asking for my advice on the salad route and I said yes and certain herbs are known to help deodorize your bodily areas too but that the green in the salads is good for that, too. And that my uncle would always make a big joke of eating the parsley on his plate at Denny's and insist to us kids that it helps your breath stay fresh and that since he was eating it he'd be all fresh. *giggle* We were kids, we thought he was so hilarious. Anyway back to this other person, I guess the problem was resolved with this deviation from the formerly scheduled meals and replacing with the 3 day salads fest, because I never heard more about it.

sunnyhlw77

I would say its a gland or hormone issue, maybe even be a medication issue. I would recommend going to your doctor, they would better assess that issue and maybe send you to a specialist in the area.

seanezekiel

I have never had a scent issue at any weight. Maybe check with a Doctor?

Ge0rgiana

Wow. Any fat guy I ever got ahold of (there's been a few) smelled yummy. It's you. :frown: Srsly, a doctor may be able to help.

mariposa224

My fiancé is a big guy. About 280 at 5'9". He doesn't smell. BUT, he also uses a LOT of deodorant, putting it on his chest and belly, in addition to underarms. I think he may even reach around and put some on his back as well. He also uses gold bond powder in his shorts. I would say to give something like that a shot, see if it helps. I've never known him to have BO, but my sister, who has always been on the heavy side, when we were teens, I would notice a sweaty kind of smell about her quite a bit.

Also, don't disregard the comments people have made about medical condition, either. I had an employee once upon a time who was diabetic. I don't know what it was about her that caused it, but I had heard at the time that it was likely related to her diabetes, she had the most god-awful dragon breath ALL the time. And the smell of it seemed to cling to her. I don't know if she wasn't eating the way she should have been, or what the issue was, but it was very bad. So, if deodorant & powder doesn't help, I would say it might be a good idea to get checked out.

ETA: My almost 15 year-old son, who isn't heavy at all (6 foot, about 170), smells. Bad. I'm always accusing him of not showering. I should probably stop that, or I'm likely going to give him a complex. But wow, does that boy stink it up. I also think that part of his issue is that he's not using deodorant like he should. lol

runner2runner

I didn't know there was such a thing as a fat smell. Sounds like you have something against fat people. A smell is a smell. Whether you thin or fat, if you don't shower, you'll smell bad. if you shower and spray your armpits regularly and use perfume or cologne, you'll smell good, regardless of whether you're fat or thin.

You shouldn't hate on the heavy people like that.

and you shouldn't be a judgemental twit.

there are fat people smells, which not all fat people have but which thin people pretty much never have. skin folds are the worst for getting smelly. with the exception of people with disabilities which constrict or restrict movements, regular sized people just don't get that smell. it's no joking matter, as the skin can easily tear or become infected with fungus & bacteria. putting perfume on damaged skin would be idiotic. doctors prescribe daktacort, not chanel.

Hey!! I was responding to what sounded like a judgmental topic that appeared to be prejudiced towards fat people. If you feel the need to correct me that's fine. But at least be mature about it and do it without resorting to name calling!

accusing a person who may actually have an issue, who may have found it difficult to post such a personal topic, of being either a troll or unwashed? without a scrap of evidence to indicate this? based entirely on your own ignorance of the issue?
the very definition of mature.

In this particular case, the definition of mature is to be able to engage in an argument or discussion without resorting to childish behaviour like name calling, no matter how much what the other person said offends you. But having said that, I guess that make the two of us then!

domgirl85

I had to tell someone about their body odor before. They had gained weight too. I'm not sure what caused it but fat people do NOT have a smell. People who do not clean properly (or have chemical imbalances) do. Here are some possible reasons you may have an odor:

1. Are you cleaning your entire body? It's possible you're not cleaning well because you aren't used to the extra weight. (i'm sorry, not saying you lack good hygiene but it's a very real possibility. Kind of like using too much lotion when you lose weight because you're used to your old self)

2. What kind of products do you use? A lot of those "smell good" body gels and lotions can cause chemical imbalances which cause odors.

3. What caused you to gain weight? Certain foods CAN cause body odor. If you're eating a bunch of them, weight gain and odor could be the result.

4. Some foods just don't react well with certain people (like intolerances and food allergies).

If you don't address the real issue, you'll more than likely still have the odor when you lose weight.

MyChocolateDiet

I had to tell someone about their body odor before. They had gained weight too. I'm not sure what caused it but fat people do NOT have a smell. People who do not clean properly (or have chemical imbalances) do. Here are some possible reasons you may have an odor:

1. Are you cleaning your entire body? It's possible you're not cleaning well because you aren't used to the extra weight. (i'm sorry, not saying you lack good hygiene but it's a very real possibility. Kind of like using too much lotion when you lose weight because you're used to your old self)

2. What kind of products do you use? A lot of those "smell good" body gels and lotions can cause chemical imbalances which cause odors.

3. What caused you to gain weight? Certain foods CAN cause body odor. If you're eating a bunch of them, weight gain and odor could be the result.

4. Some foods just don't react well with certain people (like intolerances and food allergies).

If you don't address the real issue, you'll more than likely still have the odor when you lose weight.

Oh yeah this too! There are certain lotions and potions I cannot use because even though they are marketed to smell fresh wonderful and fruity they may start out that way....but a little while later, I feel like I'm smelling rotting fruit. Some of them are very difficult to wash off, and if I try one at the store I STAY at that store and let them help me find something to wash it off before I leave. That way, they get feedback on their product, and maybe I find something that's good for fighting odors anyway like when you're cooking and garlic and onion smells needs to be washed off your hands. I think you all know the store; they have sinks on the side for trying their items.

I can't tell you how many times I've fallen into this fresh fruit yummy scented lotion "try it" trap, only to spend the next 20 minutes trying every other one of their scents in the form of hand washes and body washes to try to get the smell off. I should learn, don't try the fruity one's. They just don't work for me.

If it weren't for all the other lovely flowery, citrusy, herbal, perfumey smelling stuff I wouldn't even be drawn in there. I have a strong sense of smell and I love pretty things in general so I'm drawn to perfume counters and smelly stores everywhere. Just don't try to "mask" your smell OP. Get rid of it. It's not normal. At least NONE of the overweight to obese people I know have that problem. So that makes me conclude it's not a normal function of being overweight.

glovepuppet

I didn't know there was such a thing as a fat smell. Sounds like you have something against fat people. A smell is a smell. Whether you thin or fat, if you don't shower, you'll smell bad. if you shower and spray your armpits regularly and use perfume or cologne, you'll smell good, regardless of whether you're fat or thin.

You shouldn't hate on the heavy people like that.

and you shouldn't be a judgemental twit.

there are fat people smells, which not all fat people have but which thin people pretty much never have. skin folds are the worst for getting smelly. with the exception of people with disabilities which constrict or restrict movements, regular sized people just don't get that smell. it's no joking matter, as the skin can easily tear or become infected with fungus & bacteria. putting perfume on damaged skin would be idiotic. doctors prescribe daktacort, not chanel.

Hey!! I was responding to what sounded like a judgmental topic that appeared to be prejudiced towards fat people. If you feel the need to correct me that's fine. But at least be mature about it and do it without resorting to name calling!

accusing a person who may actually have an issue, who may have found it difficult to post such a personal topic, of being either a troll or unwashed? without a scrap of evidence to indicate this? based entirely on your own ignorance of the issue?
the very definition of mature.

In this particular case, the definition of mature is to be able to engage in an argument or discussion without resorting to childish behaviour like name calling, no matter how much what the other person said offends you. But having said that, I guess that make the two of us then!

considering the source, i'll pass on your definition of mature.

ldrosophila

Really not one of you on here will admit to smelling? Yup if I dont shower everyday whether skinny or fat I start to smell like a week's worth of garbage. Must be nice to be the perfect non smelly people who always smell of roses..cough b_llsh-t cough b_llsh-t cough cough

imtrinat

I've heard it is often due to bacteria/yeast between the skin rolls. I would think that it is very difficult to get rid of it completely, since the skin tends to stick together and it is hard to wash between the folds. You may be able to do some research on how to lower the yeast content on your skin. Also, look for an antibacterial body wash rather than just one that smells good.

angelique_redhead

If my blood sugars are running too high my skin grows a yeast that smells disgusting. I've been known to kill it off with athlete's foot spray or yeast infection cream. I'd seriously suggest going to see your doctor. This is NOT normal. Good luck.