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

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

This thread stinks.

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.

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

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.

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.

my sweat smells like roses

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.