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Weight Loss Forum / Low Carb / January 2004kind of a strange question
Okay...Jan. 5, I went back to 20 gm/carbs "induction" to kick start my weight loss. From mid-November to Jan. 5, I had gained 6 pounds back from what I had lost previously, doing low carb. I'm pretty happy that the damage was only 6 pounds, considering that I ate anything, and everything, to excess for that time. Anyway, I had an odd sensation yesterday, and I was wondering if anyone had experienced it. I had a really strong smell of ammonia when I inhaled deeply. I thought it might be something in the kitchen, but it seemed to follow me. Even showering, if I breathed deeply, there was a strong ammonia smell. I've been in ketosis before, and according to the test strip, I'm not there yet (in the past, I've "achieved" ketosis in about 36 hours so it's not out of the realm of possibilities). I know about the "ketosis breath", but hadn't heard about "ketosis smell". Anyone care to comment? Oh, and in just 2 days, I'm already down 3 pounds. Now that I know a successful way to lose weight, I just don't stress when I fall off the wagon for a period of time. By Jan. 16, or so, I expect to be at my pre-binge weight. Thanks for responding. Lee 180/153/140 > Okay...Jan. 5, I went back to 20 gm/carbs "induction" to kick start my > weight loss. From mid-November to Jan. 5, I had gained 6 pounds back [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > wagon for a period of time. By Jan. 16, or so, I expect to be at my > pre-binge weight. Many people mistake the smell of ketones (acetone smell) with that of ammonia. :: I've been in ketosis before, and according to the test strip, I'm not :: there yet (in the past, I've "achieved" ketosis in about 36 hours so :: it's not out of the realm of possibilities). I know about the :: "ketosis breath", but hadn't heard about "ketosis smell". Anyone :: care to comment? Take in more liquid. Lee, Ammonia is a product of the breakdown of protein. When you eat far more protein than your body needs, it will be excreted in the urine, breath, etc. Women may notice a "diaper rash" reaction when this happens. If you can smell it, you can be sure other people are too--very strongly. Just yesterday I briefly encountered a friend who has restarted her low carb diet after the holidays and her dragon's breath was bad enough that it was hard to get within 3 feet of her. <sigh> Try eating less protein to see if this helps. Eating less protein can also improve weight loss. -- Jenny - Low Carbing for 4 years. At goal for weight. Type 2 diabetes, hba1c 5.2. Cut the carbs to respond to my email address! Low carb facts and figures, my weight-loss photos, tips, recipes and more at http://www.geocities.com/jenny_the_bean/ Looking for help controlling your blood sugar? Visit http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/Newly%20Diagnosed.htm > Okay...Jan. 5, I went back to 20 gm/carbs "induction" to kick start my > weight loss. From mid-November to Jan. 5, I had gained 6 pounds back [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > 180/153/140 > Lee, > If you can smell it, you can be sure other people are too--very strongly. Well, I did breathe into my hands to see if there was anything offensive there, and I did ask my husband if he smelled anything (and he WOULD tell me if I had bad breath). It wasn't on my breath...it was something I only sensed when I inhaled very deeply. I also have close friends at work, who we can freely tell, if we stink. So far, no one has said a word. And, I'm not noticing the smell today. Thanks for your input. It was just something I had noticed that I had never experienced before, when my carbs are very restricted. Lee > Just yesterday I briefly encountered a friend who has restarted her low > carb diet after the holidays and her dragon's breath was bad enough that it [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > > > > 180/153/140 >If you can smell it, you can be sure other people are too--very strongly. >Just yesterday I briefly encountered a friend who has restarted her low >carb diet after the holidays and her dragon's breath was bad enough that it >was hard to get within 3 feet of her. <sigh> Same thing here. I went back on Induction level carbs after going off during the holidays and on the second day I started to reek. My husband calls it "going through the stinky period" -- unpleasant odors from every orifice. Okay, maybe not my ears. But still. With me, I've found that it goes away after a couple of days. Drinking a LOT of water helps, a little. Meanwhile, I take two showers a day, change my underwear a few times and use several Listerine breath strips. Dawn >Anyway, I had an odd sensation yesterday, and I was wondering if >anyone had experienced it. I had a really strong smell of ammonia when >I inhaled deeply. I thought it might be something in the kitchen, but >it seemed to follow me. Even showering, if I breathed deeply, there >was a strong ammonia smell. When that happens to me, it usually means I need to clean the cat box. Dawn > Okay...Jan. 5, I went back to 20 gm/carbs "induction" to kick start my > weight loss. From mid-November to Jan. 5, I had gained 6 pounds back [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > 180/153/140 I've noticed this too, and I invariable go and check the cat's litter box because that's almost what it smells like, but it just lasts for a whif or two, then it's gone. I've had SOs confirm that it's not breath, but hadn't made the association to having taken or released a "really deep" breath. Will do that next time it happens, if it happens again. As another poster suggested, I've upped my water intake a lot and that may prevent the "ammonia-whif-syndrome" from recurring. trebor 274/227/Just want to see the "1" > Okay...Jan. 5, I went back to 20 gm/carbs "induction" to kick start my > weight loss. From mid-November to Jan. 5, I had gained 6 pounds back [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > 180/153/140 Ahhhhhhhhh. Have you been sick? The only time I experienced that was when I segued from a cold into a sinus infection.  SignatureJean B. > Ahhhhhhhhh. Have you been sick? The only time I experienced that > was when I segued from a cold into a sinus infection. Nope - pretty darn healthy right now. Can't remember the last time I had a cold, and I don't think I've ever had a sinus infection. Lee Lee, Have you been working out quite a bit? I ask this because my husband is a body builder and he has often had this happen to him. It is your body burning muscle. There is a medical term for it--I can't think of it, and my husband is sleeping. I have had it a few times. It smells exactly like ammonia, and burns the inside of your nose. If you are exercising a lot, you might need to up your carbs a bit and drink more water. Good luck. > Lee, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Good luck. Yup - it was definitely an ammonia smell - not acetone. My nose didn't burn - more of a tingle. Wow...interesting. Actually, I've been exercising a lot. After too long a time not exercising, I kind of went back to it rather aggressively. Since Dec. 29, I've taken two days off. Other than that, it's been every day (for about an hour). Hate to think I'm burning muscle. I'll try to increase my water, but I'm only in day 4 of induction - I'd really hate to increase my carbs at this point. (I'm really feeling motivate right now - already feeling "lighter" without the carb load). I'd be interested to hear more, if your husband has anything else to add. Thanks for the info. Lee I have had it a few times. > It smells exactly like ammonia, and burns the inside of your nose. If you are > exercising a lot, you might need to up your carbs a bit and drink more water. It sounds like too much protein. The low carbs is not the problem. Cut the protein. |
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