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Old Wed, Sep-03-03, 13:49
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Plan: Atkins Induction now CAD
Stats: 198/175/175 Male 6'2"
BF:
Progress: 100%
Location: Central AZ
Angry My wife says I stink...

She keeps asking me to take a shower. This isn't a problem I've had in the past. She hasn't had a problem with my breath yet. She tells me I smell like an old man.

Is this from the fat burning? Have others had this problem?

Larry
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Old Wed, Sep-03-03, 13:54
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Plan: Generic LC with tweaks
Stats: 204/178/165 Female 72 inches
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Progress: 67%
Location: NC
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Change in diet will make people smell different. Are you taking all your vitamins? I've heard lack of vit. A makes people smell weird and I sure dated a guy who was "off" that way once.
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Old Wed, Sep-03-03, 14:14
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Plan: Atkins, Maintenance
Stats: 221/172/147 Female 5'6"
BF:Sizes over scale!
Progress: 66%
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Welcome to the "sweet smell of success". I am not sure why but some people develop "body oder" while in ketosis. This is not everyone mind you. Drink lots of water. This should help somewhat.
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Old Wed, Sep-03-03, 14:44
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 168/151/150 Female 67 inches
BF:32%/27ish%/21-25%
Progress: 94%
Location: Williamsburg, Virginia
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Hi Larry:

Early on I had a similar "less than dainty" body odor, and like you, I had never been one to have any noticeable natural odor. Since that time, I have added two chlorophyll tablets to my daily supps and then *poof* problem solved.

You can usually pick up chlorophyll at a health food store.

Hope this helps,
Lisa

P.S. Chlorophyll will turn your *ahem* poop green - it's normal and not a cause for concern.
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Old Wed, Sep-03-03, 18:35
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 213/163.5/130 Female 5'
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P.S. Chlorophyll will turn your *ahem* poop green - it's normal and not a cause for concern.


Question: Is it a different shade of green than it is now? Does it glow in the dark?
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Old Thu, Sep-04-03, 11:33
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Plan: Atkins Induction now CAD
Stats: 198/175/175 Male 6'2"
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Progress: 100%
Location: Central AZ
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Thanks for the info everyone. I'm going to give it a few days before I start taking pills. I just have to take a shower right before... you know...

This thing is definitely working! I can easily see making my goal.

Larry
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