cold weather ??

jumperchick

just wondering how the cold effects how many calories you burn/ how many should you eat.

i work 10-12hr days outside and its getting colder - mid 30s [F] right now. i FREEZE i have goose bumps all over my body all day and then im starving. i know from past years that i will lose about 5-10lbs in the winter - which is not a bad thing, but i dont like to starve myself either !

advice ? should i up my calories a bit when its cold ?

statia152

just wondering how the cold effects how many calories you burn/ how many should you eat.

i work 10-12hr days outside and its getting colder - mid 30s [F] right now. i FREEZE i have goose bumps all over my body all day and then im starving. i know from past years that i will lose about 5-10lbs in the winter - which is not a bad thing, but i dont like to starve myself either !

advice ? should i up my calories a bit when its cold ?

Yes, but add them slowly. My friend's hubby works outside as well, and she says he eats almost 1500 - 2000 more in the winter (Maine). But he has no weight issue. Try some healthier fats and maybe do a minute of jumping jacks to warm up your body throughout the day. The body has to burn calories to keep warm!