Fasted cardio-whats that smell?

barrycudda · 03-25-2013, 12:24 PM

I have done lots of research over the years about the best exercise to lose weight.
At 55 I am not about to start lifting weights or do 'high intensity'.
I came across an article (sorry-no link) that said 30-45 minutes of medium intensity cardio, in the morning before breakfast, will not quickly burn off the insulin/blood sugar that accumulates overnight, and get your metabolism into ketosis faster.
I have been doing this for a few days now-havent goten on a scale yet.
I think its great if it works.
One thing I have noticed is a definate 'ammonia' smell from my sweat which I never experiance before-but I never did cardio on and empty stomach while low carbibg.
Anyone care to comment?

CTIgrad · 04-04-2013, 10:58 PM

Found this while doing some reading tonight. Looks like its a normal side effect of excercising on low carb.

Discovery Health "Why does your sweat sometimes smell like ammonia?"

03-25-2013, 12:24 PM	#1
barrycudda Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 17 Gallery: barrycudda	Fasted cardio-whats that smell? I have done lots of research over the years about the best exercise to lose weight. At 55 I am not about to start lifting weights or do 'high intensity'. I came across an article (sorry-no link) that said 30-45 minutes of medium intensity cardio, in the morning before breakfast, will not quickly burn off the insulin/blood sugar that accumulates overnight, and get your metabolism into ketosis faster. I have been doing this for a few days now-havent goten on a scale yet. I think its great if it works. One thing I have noticed is a definate 'ammonia' smell from my sweat which I never experiance before-but I never did cardio on and empty stomach while low carbibg. Anyone care to comment?

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04-04-2013, 10:58 PM	#2
CTIgrad Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The wet-side of WA Posts: 840 Gallery: CTIgrad Stats: 317.5 / 270 / 210 WOE: LC Start Date: 12/26/2012	Found this while doing some reading tonight. Looks like its a normal side effect of excercising on low carb. Discovery Health "Why does your sweat sometimes smell like ammonia?"