How did you transition to maintenance

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  • ReenieHJ
    ReenieHJ Posts: 9,724 Member
    Here I thought it was just me. :) I usually keep the heat a bit low to conserve oil and save money. Not this year, I'm freezing! :/ I also think I need to invest in winter underwear. I'm glad spring is coming.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 31,717 Member
    sijomial wrote: »
    Question to those maintaining a while.

    Do you eventually stop feeling so cold?

    @SoHowLongIsThisGonnaTake

    Yes.
    Feeling cold seems to be a part of adaptive thermogenesis which does correct itself when you are maintaining for a time.
    Similar to people's NEAT often also gets surpressed while dieting and returns to normal when the restriction ends.

    If you are maintaining and feeling cold and lethargic/low energy it could be worthwhile experimenting with bumping your calories up a little. You might be surprised that you can maintain weight on a higher allowance.

    QFT. Being cold can be more a matter of down-regulation, not so much about "insulation" IME.