Cold all the time?

Pearsquared

I used to never be cold. I always appreciated the chill (and I still do) but now it seems like I'm cold all the time unless I'm exercising or have just exercised.

My mother has lost a lot of weight and said she experienced the same thing (and that it went away after her weight settled) but I'm curious to see if anyone else has experienced being cold all the time?

I mean, I used to be comfortable in t-shirts at 68 degrees, but now I'm in long sleeves all day long, and my hands are very, very cold. This topic was spurred by my considering wearing gloves to work.

Phrick

Me! I'm in this club. So is my mom who has also lost a great deal of weight. From what I understand it's pretty common

geniebean9

Have you had your thyroid levels checked recently? Being cold all the time could be a symptom of your levels being off. I have hypothyroidism (under-active) and am always cold.

2013sk

Less fat to keep you warm..... !!!

Get a blood test done, check your thyroids.... Could be lacking iron in your diet? Anemic??

Blood test will show everything

jmadams111

Yes, had same problem, and still do sometimes. Having lost several layers of insulation I notice the cold a lot more now. Although, it is either better now....or warm weather has taken over!

inside_lap

Less fat to keep you warm..... !!!

Get a blood test done, check your thyroids.... Could be lacking iron in your diet? Anemic??

Blood test will show everything

Yep.... this...

chelstakencharge

Yes, I'm always cold!!!!

al369

I'm there. Though, my weight has about the same for the last few months and I still feel this way.

sullus

I experience this. Get about 100-200 calories a day more into you, and it goes away.

Pearsquared

Less fat to keep you warm..... !!!

Get a blood test done, check your thyroids.... Could be lacking iron in your diet? Anemic??

Blood test will show everything

I don't think I've ever had my thyroids checked, but I have been anemic, so I'll have that checked for my yearly physical in July. Thank you. (:

SoDamnHungry

I've been freezing my whole life.

SherryR1971

I am too, I have only lost about 30 pounds, 64 still to go-what will it be like at my goal weight??? Just had a conversation with a co-worker, he walked up talking about how hot it is and I'm getting ready to put on my sweater. This is ALL the time! Thermostat is set on 73, btw...I would have it on 82 if I could!

kr1stadee

I was like that until I upped my calories. I was sleeping with 2 comforters and a throw blanket. Yes, I lost some of my insulation, but I've lost even more since and I'm not cold now.

Mrsshellers

Thyroid or anaemia would be my guess but only a blood test will tell.

I was suffering with coldness and my outcome was I am B12 deficient since taking supplements I haven't had any further problems.

I_Will_End_You

I've always been at a normal weight, and always been cold. I'm freezing all of the time, sitting in my office now with a sweater and a jacket on. And now on meds that make me even more cold. :sad:

bwogilvie

This is pretty common for people who are on a serious calorie deficit. A major component of the basal metabolic rate (BMR) is keeping the body warm. Lots of people maintain weight without counting calories because if they eat a little more than they need, the body warms up and burns the excess calories; if they eat a little less, they feel cold.

When you're on a serious calorie deficit--500 calories a day or more--your body is trying to conserve energy; one way it does that is by turning down the furnace a bit. The technical term is "adaptive thermogenesis." One clinical study found that it continues for a year after switching to maintenance: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23535105

Jchambers1130

This is pretty common for people who are on a serious calorie deficit. A major component of the basal metabolic rate (BMR) is keeping the body warm. Lots of people maintain weight without counting calories because if they eat a little more than they need, the body warms up and burns the excess calories; if they eat a little less, they feel cold.

When you're on a serious calorie deficit--500 calories a day or more--your body is trying to conserve energy; one way it does that is by turning down the furnace a bit. The technical term is "adaptive thermogenesis." One clinical study found that it continues for a year after switching to maintenance: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23535105
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Its not about less fat on your body. This is the best answer here.

AutumnRed84

This is pretty common for people who are on a serious calorie deficit. A major component of the basal metabolic rate (BMR) is keeping the body warm. Lots of people maintain weight without counting calories because if they eat a little more than they need, the body warms up and burns the excess calories; if they eat a little less, they feel cold.

When you're on a serious calorie deficit--500 calories a day or more--your body is trying to conserve energy; one way it does that is by turning down the furnace a bit. The technical term is "adaptive thermogenesis." One clinical study found that it continues for a year after switching to maintenance: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23535105

That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing!

Pearsquared

This is pretty common for people who are on a serious calorie deficit. A major component of the basal metabolic rate (BMR) is keeping the body warm. Lots of people maintain weight without counting calories because if they eat a little more than they need, the body warms up and burns the excess calories; if they eat a little less, they feel cold.

When you're on a serious calorie deficit--500 calories a day or more--your body is trying to conserve energy; one way it does that is by turning down the furnace a bit. The technical term is "adaptive thermogenesis." One clinical study found that it continues for a year after switching to maintenance: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23535105

This makes good sense, especially when you think of my mother's situation. For her, it went away after her weight settled.

michelle7673

This is pretty common for people who are on a serious calorie deficit. A major component of the basal metabolic rate (BMR) is keeping the body warm. Lots of people maintain weight without counting calories because if they eat a little more than they need, the body warms up and burns the excess calories; if they eat a little less, they feel cold.

When you're on a serious calorie deficit--500 calories a day or more--your body is trying to conserve energy; one way it does that is by turning down the furnace a bit. The technical term is "adaptive thermogenesis." One clinical study found that it continues for a year after switching to maintenance: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23535105

^^^^This. When I cut calories too deep, I feel it because I get chills. It happened early on for me.

cdgirl

That is so interesting! I'm not cold ALL the time,but I do get cold very easily.Like last night when I walked w/my girls for example-it was about 70 degrees outside and the sun was shining.My girls were in shorts and tank tops and I had to wear a sweatshirt and jeans!It makes sense what the quote is saying.it sure is nice to know I'm not just plain weird LOL!