Does anyone get cold, or chills on IP? I have found that weeks where I lose more weight I tend to be colder, and sometimes get chilled. I thought maybe it was the extra ice water.

I don't want to have to bundle up like Ralphie's little brother from Christmas Story. It kind of defeats the purpose of being on a diet.

Anyone have any thoughts?

Yes! I have been freezing the whole time.

Thanks Alma! Good to know I am not the only one. I guess I will have to wear a snowmobile suit until Spring.

you are losing your insulation I now spend my days carrying around a sweater with me lol

I think I want one of these!

I carry a jacket too. I used to freeze everyone out of here. Crazy!!

I've found I've had a few days where I alternated between freezing and shivering to sweating profusely - like cold sweats. My sister (also on IP) has had this happen too.

Yes, you are losing all of that fat that so insulated your body and kept it warm. I can remember when sweat was just pouring down my forehead and everyone else was perfectly comfortable. Now that I have lost weight, I am the one chilled but happy to put on a TIGHT sweatshirt (gotta show off my new body now) Trust me, it will all be worth it. Just love IP and the people that are on this site.
Brenda

I used to always be hot, then I started IP. I think it is a combination of things. We're burning fat, which actually heated me up at first. I'm getting colder now but I have PLENTY of insulation. Our bodies are going through changes. So, I use a sweater or jacket and I drink more warm drinks (including herbal teas)

So I guess another side effect is sweating? I will have to look forward to that, and recurring nightmares about giant buttered baguettes.

Thanks everyone!

DakotaClyde - now that you mention it, I do get weird dreams too... I've been 100% OP for six weeks and really haven't been tempted to cheat - other than the occasional twinge over cheese - but anyway, I keep dreaming about eating foods that totally aren't part of the program. Sometimes it takes a bit to convince myself when I wake up that it was all just a dream. I wake up thinking I'm going to be out of ketosis... how strange.

I'm chalking it up to my fat cells memories... LOL.

Thanks for the laugh! and the water all over my desk!!!! hahaha I am cold alot which really surprises me since I still have such a long way to go.I have really crazy, intense dreams but so far no baguettes chasing me! I may start dreaming about peanut butter soon though!

GroovyCat- That is so true. I am not tempted during the day typically. However, in sleep I am haunted by baguettes, butter, bacon, and an occasional sheet cake. You may be right, fat cell echo's.

Hi Maezy1!

If you are from Baton Rouge, you surely have a few beignet goblins! I can't even think about Louisiana without gaining weight.

Re: Peanut Butter. Could you get some peanut butter extract and add it to one of the puddings? Is that allowed?

"Re: Peanut Butter. Could you get some peanut butter extract and add it to one of the puddings? Is that allowed?"

OMG, count me in for the peanut butter extract! I miss peanut butter more than anything . . . .

I add extracts to my pudding a lot - in fact, my coach recommended it, so I'm assuming it's allowed!