Home / Exercise!

Ammonia smelling sweat

#1

IgetfitNStrongforme , 08-16-2009 01:56 PM

Hi,

I have lost over 90 pounds since last September and have been exercising (cardio) everyday as of 2/28/09. I am now up to 110 minutes of cardio a day, but for the past few weeks my sweat has been smelling like ammonia about 50 minutes into my workout. I do have lunch a mix of protein, fat and good carbohydrates 30 minutes before I workout, so I don't think it's that. And I have read a few of the post about ammonia smelling sweat, but that happens to athletes that start burning muscle. But the problem is I still have well over 60 pounds to lose so my body shouldn't be burning muscle but fat reserves, RIGHT?

I eat 1500 calories a day, am 5'8 and weight 200 lbs.

Does anyone know the answer?

Thanks

Reply
#2

3fcuser1058250 , 08-16-2009 11:14 PM

I found this article and one part explains it this way:
Quote:
The key to avoiding that ammonia smell is to ingest sufficient carbohydrates. If you eat an ample amount of carbohydrate with every meal, then you should have plenty to fuel your exercise activity. Even people who work out on an empty stomach should have some glucose in their bloodstream upon rising - unless they subscribe to the myth that cutting out carbohydrates before bed helps you lose fat. If you find that the ammonia smell persists (even when you consume carbohydrate with every meal), try having a low glycemic carbohydrate before you workout.
Hope this helps...

Reply
#3

IgetfitNStrongforme , 08-19-2009 07:58 PM

Thank you for the article it was very helpful.

Reply