Does anyone else smell like meat?

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My sister tells me I smell like meat even after showering. I got banned from a pub and one reason was my smell... I also noticed that sometimes my urine does smell like hot dogs or bologna. It happens even if I haven't eaten meat! Does this happen to anyone else? What gives?

I notice that my urine smells of bacon or ribs from time to time. Maybe I do smell like meat.

something i found about the possible causes of smelly urines-

A number of factors can influence the smell of urine. Consuming less water than required can negatively affect the smell in urine. Formation of kidney stones is also linked to change in urine odor. Dehydration- Insufficient fluid intake decreases volume of urine and makes it highly concentrated. When intake of water is less, there is a drastic change in the color and smell of urine. Concentrated urine has a strong smell similar to ammonia. A strong ammonia smell from the urine is an indication that the person is not drinking sufficient water.
Beverages like coffee that are popular all over the world can also change the smell of urine from nearly odorless to foul-smelling. However, one or two medium cups of coffee won't change urine odor. Those who have the habit of consuming 5-6 cups of coffee are the ones who complain about smelly urine. Many have reported urine odor similar to coffee after drinking coffee. Basically, coffee has diuretic properties, which means it stimulates fluid loss by increasing the urinary rate. This excess urine production often leads to dehydration, giving a strong smelly odor to urine.
Medications- Weird or unusual urine odor has also been linked to certain medications. Antibiotics used for treating bacterial infections are known to influence urine odor. So, those put on antibiotics such as amoxicillin or ciprofloxacin even for a short while are unlikely to pee odorless urine. Most patients taking antibiotics complain about drastic sudden change in urine odor which is strong and some refer it as yeasty smell. In general, whichever may be the class of antibiotic, change in urine odor is likely to occur.

Liver Problems- To be precise, urine giving out a bad smell can be a sign of liver failure, which means the liver is unable to carry out its functions efficiently. For instance, foul-smelling darkened urine could mean that the person is affected with hepatic (liver disease). It is observed that a yellowish-green colored pigment (bilirubin) is processed by the liver and only a miniscule amount of bilirubin combines with urine. However, if the liver is not working correctly, too much bilirubin escapes into the urine, giving it a distinct dark amber color. Apart from change in urine color, the odor during urination is horribly smelly.
Phenylketonuria is an inborn metabolic disorder in which the body loses its capability to breakdown an amino acid (protein) referred as phenylalanine. With the metabolism of phenylalanine taking a backseat, its concentration in the blood and urine increases. In such circumstances, the urine is said to be emitting a strong, foul, musty or mousy smell.
Other Causes-
Diabetes: Health problems too can lead to foul smell in urine. More specifically, people suffering from diabetes excrete urine that has an abnormal smell. This is because diabetics, as well all know, have high blood sugar levels. This excess sugar often gets passed down to the urine, giving it a characteristic sweet smell. Smelly urine is often regarded as a symptom of diabetes. People with untreated or mismanaged diabetes in which diet restrictions are not being followed, pee that smells excessively sweet.
Food: Including certain foodstuffs in the diet can also cause smelly urine. Although asparagus is rich in nutrients and a healthy choice, including this vegetable in the diet can result into foul-smelling urine. Asparagus passes in the urine through the kidneys, that gives a distinctive odor to the urine. Doctors often prescribe dietary vitamin supplements for various medical conditions. However, these medications can actually bring about a change in the urine odor.

I knew a kid in school who smelled like canned spam, or kind of like hotdogs, and corned beef but not in a good way.

What you eat effects you odor. When I eat a good portion of onions or garlic I can notice it
in my sweat the next day.

When I sweat, it smells like Taco Bell "meat." Aside from that, I don't have much a scent. Better than smelling like a doctor's office (I knew many people who smelled like one), I suppose.

...shall I be the one to remind you all that you ARE meat?

Um, no... I don't smell like meat at all. If it's that strong perhaps you should consult a doctor - could be a health issue.

i smell of meat alot! im a butcher haha but yeah eat healthy and drink lots of water and you should be alot better. garlic affects me for some reason my sweat stinks the day after ive had it lol

My first boyfriend used to smell like smoked bacon. It was his anti-dandruff shampoo.

Other alternatives could be flaky skin, or sometimes your breath can smell meaty if you chew the insides of your cheeks a lot (to bleeding point).

I have no idea what I smell like, or my breath, so I have this constant paranoia when I'm out and about and around people that I stink or have bad breath.

No-one's ever said that I smell, even when I've asked people, so I can only think that they're saying it to be nice, or that I genuinely don't smell xD

I recently came across breath spray which should help my paranoia a bit with my breath.

That must be weird though to smell like meat.

I think it's a male thing, and the chemicals they consume more then what females eat.

A mix of testosterone and that certain chemical gives off the meat smell.

When I sweat, I smell kind of like meat, but nothing that bad...more like Chicken.

A few (rare) people have a genetic disorder that affects their biochemistry (something to do with ketone metabolism); this leads to them giving off a strong and unpleasant smell all the time. Their lives are a misery because everyone assumes they just don't wash - so they are social lepers.