smelly pee?

Kumambert · 02-29-2012, 03:24 PM

ok this is embarrassing but... my pee smells!

it smells kind of oniony, garlicy, and...meaty! (I haven't eaten onions or garlic in a while)

is this normal? does anyone else have this? does it mean I'm in ketosis?

Annabel Lee · 02-29-2012, 03:31 PM

I think it means you need to drink more water.

BobbiOh · 02-29-2012, 03:53 PM

Ketosis causes pee to smell. Mine actually gets worse the day before a "whoosh".

If it smells strongly of ammonia, you're not getting enough water.

travelingmama · 02-29-2012, 04:00 PM

When I hit ketosis my urine is horrible! Drinking more water definitely helps, but breath and pee will be pretty rotten either way. It may be rotten, but it is good news for LCers.

sistertzu · 02-29-2012, 04:17 PM

It gets better with time. Drink plenty of fluids.

operry1 · 02-29-2012, 04:36 PM

Drink plenty of water. If your urine is dark or yellow, then you need lots and lots of water. It should be kind of clear looking or very light yellow when you are drinking enough water

Good luck!!!!!1

Nancy1 · 02-29-2012, 04:36 PM

well get yourself onto the scale , and brush the teeth and think

I"M FRICKEN DOING THIS< I WILL SUCCEED!!!

Happy for you and HUGS, this is the LC way of life

geobuilder · 03-01-2012, 07:47 AM

Mine smells of what I ate earlier in the day.

DD80 · 03-01-2012, 08:05 AM

Mine always smells a certain way after I eat tuna. I have no idea why. It happens. Definitely drink lots of water, but sometimes, whatever is making your pee smell will smell regardless of the water. I don't think it's anything to worry about.

Taxbane · 03-01-2012, 08:16 AM

Drink at least 64 oz of fluid each day.

If your breath also smells like acetone, that is a sign of ketosis.

If your urine still smells after adequate hydration, add a few spears of asparagus to your diet each day, which might cover up the other smells, although it might not necessisarily be a better smell. Lol.

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Kumambert Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 24 Gallery: Kumambert	smelly pee? ok this is embarrassing but... my pee smells! it smells kind of oniony, garlicy, and...meaty! (I haven't eaten onions or garlic in a while) is this normal? does anyone else have this? does it mean I'm in ketosis?

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02-29-2012, 03:31 PM	#2
Annabel Lee Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 1,892 Gallery: Annabel Lee Stats: 278/190/174 for now WOE: Gary Taubes inspired LC Start Date: May 24, 2011	I think it means you need to drink more water.

02-29-2012, 03:53 PM	#3
BobbiOh Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 617 Gallery: BobbiOh Stats: Sz 16-220lbs/ 197lbs - sz 14 / Sz 8/10 -160lbs WOE: Starting Atkins for New Years Start Date: January 2, 2012	Ketosis causes pee to smell. Mine actually gets worse the day before a "whoosh". If it smells strongly of ammonia, you're not getting enough water.

02-29-2012, 04:00 PM	#4
travelingmama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wherever my job takes me. Posts: 955 Gallery: travelingmama Stats: 6 ft tall, 49 years old, 265/255/180 WOE: LC	When I hit ketosis my urine is horrible! Drinking more water definitely helps, but breath and pee will be pretty rotten either way. It may be rotten, but it is good news for LCers.

02-29-2012, 04:17 PM	#5
sistertzu Resident crazy dog lady Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ca Posts: 5,121 Gallery: sistertzu Stats: 244/goal -90 Atkins/IF WOE: VLC/no grain/ minimal dairy Start Date: originally march 08 but every day is a fresh start	It gets better with time. Drink plenty of fluids.

02-29-2012, 04:36 PM	#6
operry1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 79 Gallery: operry1 Stats: SW=203/ CW=192/ GW=160-150 WOE: Low Carb my way 25-40 net carbs daily Start Date: New start date-1/23/2012	Drink plenty of water. If your urine is dark or yellow, then you need lots and lots of water. It should be kind of clear looking or very light yellow when you are drinking enough water Good luck!!!!!1

02-29-2012, 04:36 PM	#7
Nancy1 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 40 Gallery: Nancy1	well get yourself onto the scale , and brush the teeth and think I"M FRICKEN DOING THIS< I WILL SUCCEED!!! Happy for you and HUGS, this is the LC way of life

03-01-2012, 07:47 AM	#8
geobuilder Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: central california Posts: 107 Gallery: geobuilder Stats: 05-31-07 234/200/185 WOE: atkins Start Date: 05/31/07	Mine smells of what I ate earlier in the day.

03-01-2012, 08:05 AM	#9
DD80 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 1,164 Gallery: DD80 Stats: 188/165.0/145 5'10" WOE: Zoneish, Organic, GrassFed Start Date: 1/10/12 Medi, 2/9/12 First UD, 1/1/13 New Plan	Mine always smells a certain way after I eat tuna. I have no idea why. It happens. Definitely drink lots of water, but sometimes, whatever is making your pee smell will smell regardless of the water. I don't think it's anything to worry about.

03-01-2012, 08:16 AM	#10
Taxbane Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Longwood, FL Posts: 791 Gallery: Taxbane Stats: LBS:215/171/160- - -BF%: 35+/20/11 WOE: 1650 kcals (55 NC/160P/88F) Str Train x2 Wk. Start Date: December 2010	Drink at least 64 oz of fluid each day. If your breath also smells like acetone, that is a sign of ketosis. If your urine still smells after adequate hydration, add a few spears of asparagus to your diet each day, which might cover up the other smells, although it might not necessisarily be a better smell. Lol.