Cold all the time?

InADarkRoom

Is it normal to feel cold ll the time when aiming for keto? I'm feeling unbelievably cold and have done for a couple days now. Is it the diet or am I coming down with something?!

and by the way - I love you guys - you're always bags of help so thanks in advance!

GrannyMayOz

Hi IADR I've had the opposite problem and have been feeling hotter since going keto (all through the Australian summer, which hasn't been very helpful )

However, looking at your diary for 'so far Tuesday', and Monday you don't seem to be eating very much 'real food' if you'll excuse the term. Pepperoni, diet drinks and jellies, 'sandwich filler' (admittedly I don't know what that is). I eat pepperoni too, but in moderation. Your veggies are good, I'm not knocking that, but are you able to get some unadulterated protein like cuts of meat or eggs in there?

I can't see if you're eating enough calories because I have the 'don't show calories script' running for the April challenge, but it looks to me as if you may not be eating enough? Have you worked out your macro and calorie goals using a keto/LC calculator? keto-calculator.ankerl.com/

These are only my thoughts and you don't have to take them at all. Just giving my observations in the hope it may help you. I'm sure you'll get other advice too.

InADarkRoom

I appreciate all advice so thanks for the input!

I'm a really fussy eater (unless it's carbs I'm chowing down on!) and hate eggs. I can't eat fatty meat as it makes me gag. I worked out my macros and am usually about right with them but most often under my calories. I find it quite difficult to eat my calories while staying within my macros. Who knew this could be so tricky!! Any ideas?

Oh and the sandwich filler - is basically chicken, bacon and mayo...

keybrdude

I notice the more fat I lose, the colder I am. I chalk it up to I having less insulation on my body. I'm happy about it!

GrannyMayOz

I understand re fatty meat, I'm only just getting there myself with that. But is spreading butter on things an option? Cold and hard, or melted gives you 2 options to manage one of - hopefully? Or is there something you like butter on that can be added to 1 or 2 meals? I've seen somewhere that people mix heavy cream with any of... peanut butter, crushed nuts, a little sweetener (any other ideas you have) and have that as a snack to add some fat.

It won't be tricky forever, you'll get into the swing of it after a while. I struggled to keep within my macros to start with, often ending up with a meal to still have but zero allowance in one of the macros. Now it seems to happen automatically and I haven't had to manipulate stuff for ages now.

InADarkRoom

I never really think of adding butter to be honest - will have to give that a try. I don't even know if I like heavy cream! I know I don't drink milk. I'll have to buy some cream and give that a try too.

Thanks so much for the help

GrannyMayOz

No worries

Twibbly

InADarkRoom wrote: »

I never really think of adding butter to be honest - will have to give that a try. I don't even know if I like heavy cream! I know I don't drink milk. I'll have to buy some cream and give that a try too.

Thanks so much for the help

Heavy cream can also be added to sauces & coffee, if you need help getting more in.

InADarkRoom

Heavy cream can also be added to sauces & coffee, if you need help getting more in. [/quote]

Does it not make the coffee all funky - like an oil slick?! (Forgive my ignorance!)

Twibbly

Nope, looks about the same as milk. Just richer.

jumanajane

Depends on your taste whether it's an oil slick but....I love it! I have to be careful not to put too much in!!

InADarkRoom

I usually take my coffee black with sugar. Since aiming for keto, I haven't had a cup of coffee. God I miss coffee! I'm definitely going to have to give that a go. Watch this space!

jumanajane

Do you like coconut flavour? Could you add a coconut milk and cream mix and build that up?

InADarkRoom

Yes I do....great idea!! Thank you

iam4life

Being cold is a symptom of low thyroid function and may not be related to low-carb lifestyle at all.

baconslave

keybrdude wrote: »

I notice the more fat I lose, the colder I am. I chalk it up to I having less insulation on my body. I'm happy about it!

Yep. Me too. I'm wearing a jacket right now. lol! I used to ROAST in the summers. I'm looking forward to not having that problem. If you're cold, you can keep putting on layers. If you're hot, you can only strip so much till you're naked, and you'll get arrested if you run around showin' what your momma gave ya.

Foamroller

More salt usually fix it for me.

minties82

I chalked it up to having lost weight. This is the lightest I have been for at least 14 years :-). I feel the cold a lot easier now.

Cream in coffee is delightful. I have 10mls in mine. I don't find it at all greasy.

stillonamission

I am always cold now... but I am also down 80 pound of fat to keeping me warm.

wabmester

@InADarkRoom, is your diary accurate? 800 calories for the past couple days? If so, your body may be trying to conserve energy. Take your body temperature and eat more.

Fat4Fuel2

I find that when I eat less I get colder. Also, if I eat or drink something cold it makes me really cold. No ice water for me or I shiver for an hour. It's always been that way even before Keto.

spush

Plus the weather here in the Uk has turned all cold here the last few days, from wearing just a tee I'm now wearing 2 jumpers. Could be just coincidence?

gsp90x

baconslave wrote: »

keybrdude wrote: »

I notice the more fat I lose, the colder I am. I chalk it up to I having less insulation on my body. I'm happy about it!

Yep. Me too. I'm wearing a jacket right now. lol! I used to ROAST in the summers. I'm looking forward to not having that problem. If you're cold, you can keep putting on layers. If you're hot, you can only strip so much till you're naked, and you'll get arrested if you run around showin' what your momma gave ya.

Me too. I know I eat enough calories and yeah, ok, this was the longest coldes winter in my part of Canada since I can ever remember... but I still can't get warm. I'm hoping it pays off in our 100+ weather in August. Gotta love where I live! -58 in the winter and +102 in the summer! Today I saw people in shorts and sandals... I still had my down filled jacket on. :-( I just don't tollerate it anymore.

InADarkRoom

@wabmester yes, my diary is pretty accurate. On Saturday I managed 1500 calories so the last couple days have been a bit abnormal (blame redecorating my house).

It is cold in the UK right now so it may just be that. Plus I still haven't tried the cream in coffee yet so I'm not taking in any hot liquids. It may sort itself out once I figure out this keto thing!

Thanks again for all the help guys!