[Snoofie]

I have always been the type of person who found it warm even when others found it hot. I just don't....seem to get cold.

Until recently, that is. These days, I'm cold all the time. I'm sitting here right now in jeans, wool socks, a hoodie, and I'm still chilly. I mean, WTF?!

Now, I have lost almost 45 pounds since January, but I'm wondering: is this to be expected when you're losing weight? The consensus among the women in my WW group is that most of us have experienced this, so I'm not *too* worried, but I'm still curious. I mean, I went from having to sleep naked most of the time (sorry, TMI!) because I got too overheated, to having to wear flannel pajamas and put flannel sheets and a quilt on my bed because I'm freezing.

I do know that anemia/vitamin B12 deficiency can cause feelings of cold (and I was actually diagnosed with slightly low B12 six months ago) but the thing is, this constant cold only started occurring AFTER I was diagnosed and started taking daily B12 supplements, so I don't think that's the problem.

Could it just be that I've lost almost 50 pounds of "insulation" and this is just going to be a part of my life now? Am I the only one who's always cold, or what? *L*

[Mimzzy]

I don't know if it has anything to do with the weight loss but I am having this problem to! I am freaking cold ALL THE TIME even being fully clothed, its ridiculous! Although it does make working out look good because at least I know that will warm me up for the time being! I chalked it up to the sudden change in climate, we went from having 35 degree weather to a high of like 6 in less then a month, but I would be very interested in learning if it could have anything to do with losing weight

I am excited to see what some of the answers are, sorry I couldn't answer your question myself though!

[InsideMe]

Me too. I've been much colder since losing 40lbs. I think I was accustomed to all that extra insulation! I'm cranking the heat up at night now cause I just can't get warm!

Sorry I wasn't much help either but I think it has to do with not carrying around so much weight? I guess when you think of a whale and the amount of blubber it has to stay warm and we are losing our blubber haha I have no idea that's my only theory I pulled outta my butt!

[ValRock]

FREEZING. All the time. Bright side, I'm not overheated and miserable in the summer like I used to be ... but this cooler weather is KILLING me.

[berryblondeboys]

I wonder if it has to do with the lack of insulation or the slower metabolism - older people are cold all the time too. It's known that your slow your metabolism with weight loss (even with doing it slowly and with exercise). Maybe that's part of it?

All I know is that I want to show off my slimming body, but I keep covering it in layers of clothes! As yes, I too am FREEZING!

[carter]

I am also cold much more of the time than I used to be. There may be some metabolic effect, but I'm going to guess that the effect of losing >100 pounds of blubber is dominant here.

[magraba]

I feel the cold since I was born. My ex husband went crazy, and as I was always cold i used to cover up my daugher most probably too much. I've never had anemia, never vitamins deficiency and have been in good health so far. I was always cold when i was thin, I am cold now. If I go for a swim (in summer time) i cant stay in the sea water more than a few minutes. My body temperature is but quite low: abut 35°C (about 95F) and my blood pressure is usually lower than average. who knows, maybe this is a reason!

[southernbelle102]

I am freezing ALL the time!!!!!

[Lambiechop]

Yep. Freezing all the time. I always get cold during winter but this year it's ridiculous. While I'm typing this I'm wearing a winter hat in my 70 degree house.

[Esofia]

It's common with weight loss, and it can't just be from losing a layer of insulation, as some people (myself included) get chilly as soon as they've started losing weight. A capsule or two of ginger (excellent circulatory stimulant) every day stopped it dead for me. I'm using the Bio-Health brand, which has 500mg per capsule. The dosage is worth checking, as I've seen some ginger tablets out there with very little actual ginger.

[sontaikle]

Yes, I'm cold all the time! I used to LOVE the cold weather and I hated the heat. Now I can't stand it. I'm constantly cold and it always seems like I can never get warm no matter what I do.

I have friends who have lost significant amounts of weight and they have the same problem. No more running around without jackets in November for us...

Layering my clothing helps a little, but I'm so used to just going outside with just a sweatshirt or something Luckily my sweatshirts are big now so I can put them over some layers.

[JOLINA]

Cold weather requires specialized clothing. Especially when you are on a diet and no longer have that nice warming layer of fat. Polar bears, seals and walrus all have a thick layer of fat to deal with the cold. But I got tired of the walrus look.



Jeans won't keep you very warm. They are cotton and draw the heat away from you. If I wear them outside in cold weather I put long johns under them.
You will need acrylic or wool slacks for winter.

Cotton sweaters won't keep you warm either. Try acrylic, mohair, or wool.
I buy very thin acrylic, cashmere, or merino wool sweaters at the thrift stores to wear under my sweaters now. Layering keeps me the warmest.

I live in a cold climate. When it is below 32 outside I have genuine fox fur hats and beaver hats. The style that covers the ears. Guys can wear fur trapper hats. You can get them off ebay. Most come from Canada. The Canadians know how to dress for cold weather.

If the lining causes your head to perspire, you will have to remove the lining, or you can get infections on the scalp. Wool and mohair knitted hats are fine to wear also and don't cause a problem with moisture buildup on the scalp.

I also have genuine fur slippers to wear at home. They will keep your feet dry and warm. If your feet perspire, you will get skin infections.
You can get alpaca slippers off ebay. I buy shearling wool slippers off ebay also. And some of the outdoor clothing suppliers also sell them.

I also use goosedown and duck down comforters on the bed.
And I sometimes wear my goosedown jacket or down vest if it gets below 35 outside.

And I also wear a ski hat whenever I go out. If I get chilly indoors I put a lightweight one on my head.



If you are cold, then you need to put on warmer clothing and dress in layers.

Right now I am dressed in a thin sleeveless sweater, a heavy wool long sleeve cardigan, acrylic jogging pants and wool slippers.
I am warm enough.

In winter I carry a box of cold weather clothing and waterproof boots in my car in case my car breaks down and I have to walk a mile or 2 in sub-zero weather....or I end up in a ditch or the heater goes out.

I was so cold the other day, I almost got married.
~ Shelley Winters ~

[hatgirlie]

Uh huh. Cold here, too!

[CherryPie99]

I went from never being cold to being cold all the time. I made maintenance at my work place crank the heat in my office, because I literally couldn't get anything done I was so cold and miserable. Now other people can't stand it in my office, whereas if I run to the bathroom I can't WAIT to get back into my cozy, warm office.

I just read some article online - it was something like 10 weight loss myths busted and one of them was that you don't get cold if you lose weight and there was a whole explanation about brown and white fat (??) - I thought it was complete BS from my experience, but this thread just proves it!!

[cammieb]

Yep. Definitely colder these days. I don't know if this is true or not, but I read somewhere that when you are heavier, your blood volume goes up to accommodate the extra body mass, which apparently keeps you warmer. When you lose weight, your blood thins out again and that coupled with the loss of insulation tends to make you get colder faster than before. That would definitely explain things for me.