Why am I always freezing now???!!!

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  • lilpoindexter
    lilpoindexter Posts: 1,122 Member
    41yo man, formerly 250-255 lbs, now 201lbs...I hate to say it, but I might actually enjoy warm weather now...like 95-100F..it doesn't bother me like it did when I was better insulated. I am defintely more sensitive to the cold.
  • mem50
    mem50 Posts: 1,384 Member
    Yup! Always cold. It's getting better but Dang. Even at home where the temp is set for 77 I am still wearing long johns and thermal tops.

    My advice.....layers. :bigsmile:
  • ObtainingBalance
    ObtainingBalance Posts: 1,446 Member
    I am constantly cold, too. and I am still overweight.

    It's less insulation, less body fat.

    Also, could be thyroid imbalance, that can cause you to be colder.

    These are some causes...:

    Nutritional Deficiencies: Unhealthy dietary habits can certainly affect the body's response to cold. Since food is the source of energy, whenever we skip a meal the body tries to conserve the energy. If a person often skips his/her meals very often, it may affect the body's ability to keep itself warm in the long run. People who have poor dietary habits may develop an increased sensitivity to cold due to nutritional deficiencies. So make the necessary dietary modifications and make the right lifestyle choices in future.

    Weight Loss: Are you underweight? If yes, then there is a greater likelihood of you experiencing the sensation of cold more often. Muscle mass and layers of fat are greatly responsible for keeping us warm and cozy. While larger muscle mass will generate more heat, fat will help in retaining the body heat. Thus people who have lost a lot of weight recently may experience an increased sensitivity to cold.

    Hypothyroidism: As mentioned earlier, increased sensitivity to cold may be triggered due to an underlying medical condition. Hypothyroidism is one such condition that is mainly responsible for making one more sensitive to cold. One is diagnosed with this condition when the thyroid gland is unable to secrete the required amounts of thyroid hormones. Since thyroid hormones play a vital role in temperature regulation, low levels of thyroid hormones would create cold intolerance.

    Anemia: Anemia is a medical condition which is characterized by a decrease in the number of healthy red blood cells in the body. These red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen to the tissues. Increased flow of blood helps the body stay warm. Anemia is a medical condition in which the red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be replaced. When blood circulation in the extremities is adversely affected, one may complain of having cold feet and hands most of the time.

    Raynaud's Disease: Women between the age of 20 and 40 are prone to Raynaud's disease. This is a medical condition that can be triggered by cold weather or emotional stress. During an attack, the patient's blood vessels may become constricted, thereby affecting the blood circulation adversely. One of the most common symptoms of Raynaud's disease is a tingling sensation in fingers and toes. People who suffer from this condition react to the slightest change in temperature.

    Hormonal Problems: Hormonal imbalances can also be responsible for the increased sensitivity to cold temperatures. In case of women, fluctuation in the levels of estrogen might play a great role. Women who are going through menopause often complain of hot flashes and night sweats due to hormonal changes. (WEIGHT LOSS MAKES HORMONES CHANGE A LOT, they can become imbalanced sometimes.)

    Aging: The inevitable process of aging brings about a lot of changes in the body. This could be the reason why old people often complain about feeling cold. Aging can be accompanied with weakened immunity that can increase the sensitivity of people towards cold. The mechanisms that the body usually employs to stay warm may get affected due to poor health.

    Source: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/feeling-cold-all-the-time.html
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    I'm feeling the cold more than before, but that's fine, I like cold better than heat and besides, I'll take shivering over constant back pain any day.
  • Megdonald1
    Megdonald1 Posts: 149 Member
    WOW! I thought it was just me!! I started feeling like I was crazy because I am always cold and everyone else is like "No, I am fine" :tongue: Sorry ya'll are cold too, but glad to know I am not crazy. (Well not about this anyway :laugh: )
  • m1311
    m1311 Posts: 103 Member
    Even with a relatively small weight loss, I'm freezing too...except on days when I exercise in the morning. I bike to work (at 10 degrees this morning), but gentle exercise doesn't work for me. Besides wearing wraps and sweaters and tights under my pants, the other way I've learned to get warm is to do weights regularly to build muscle "insulation." Also, if I'm freezing, I get up and do some table push-ups (or wall) and some squats or lunges until I feel that burn. Doing weights warms me right up!
  • ErzaScarlet
    ErzaScarlet Posts: 64 Member
    I thought I was the only one ha ha although it's interesting that someone commented saying also be Iron for me I don't think i get enough!
  • marie_2454
    marie_2454 Posts: 881 Member
    I've lost a little under 60 pounds and my fingers are freezing even in the middle of summer. I'm always cold at work too. I've learned to just keep a jacket with me or in my car at all times lol.
  • hopsonc24
    hopsonc24 Posts: 143 Member
    I am so glad i am not the only one. Prior to losing the weight I was always hot. Even suffered from night sweats and hot flashes. I think for me its a combination of cleaning eating (which has a huge impact on my hormones) and losing weight. I usually love the winter but this year Im not so sure
    If it is a side effect of being healthy, Ill take it :happy:
  • mygrl4meee
    mygrl4meee Posts: 943 Member
    I been feeling the same way. I am always wearing a sweater or a hoodie. At night I am stealing my husbands blanket and I already use two.
  • coolraul07
    coolraul07 Posts: 1,606 Member
    Everybody has said it already; #1 cause is decreased insulation, #2 anemia, etc.
    It hasn't hit me yet but I've already mentally prepared myself for it's inevitable arrival. I'm that guy you see wearing short sleeve shirts year-round; even on sub-freezing snow days. You know how some people bet on the date of the first snowfall? On my previous job, there was a pool to see when I'd first don a coat (light jacket). Seriously! There were a couple of winters where nobody won cuz I never wore it. I even walk around the house year-round with shorts, A-shirt, and sandals.
    When it does happen, I think it'll be a small price to pay. It'd be nice to walk for a hour on a treadmill without donning sweatbands and a hand towel and drinking a quart of water. Last night I left workplace gym drenched with sweat and walked right outside in 40 degree weather with short sleeves and shorts without shivering once and drove home with the heater off the entire time. I like to think of myself as a hotbox! :explode: :explode: :explode:

    Always remember: One can alway put on another layer to warm up; however, there's only so much one can shred to cool off! :blushing:
  • nixie70
    nixie70 Posts: 9
    Oh, well alright then - I'm glad I'm not the only... I'd rather insulate with extra cozy sweaters than that layer of fat I lost !!! thanks guys! :wink:
  • horses1jessi
    horses1jessi Posts: 49 Member
    Wow.. thank you for posting this I have only lost around 20 with 15 more to go.. But I was seriously considering if there is something wrong with me.. And I bet my co-workers were too.. Bundled with a heater on always..
  • dena789
    dena789 Posts: 165 Member
    I know I am feeling cold now at the same temperatures that I used to feel hot at! I've had to increase the settings on my thermostat for daytime and for night. I used to sleep with a window open even in the coldest part of our Canadian winter. Now, since losing 47 pounds, I have extra blankets on the bed and haven't had the window open at night for a while already and sometimes still feel cold. A sweater and slippers are my newest best accessories at home!
  • amclaws25
    amclaws25 Posts: 128 Member
    Oh for sure. All the time! Currently wearing a scarf in the office. LOL. Funny though, after loosing 60 pounds, I'm always cold but sweat SO MUCH MORE during workouts. LOL.
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    More water, less insulation
  • lewcompton
    lewcompton Posts: 881 Member
    I am having the same issue. I went to my doctor for a physical last week, and my main concern was that I was lacking in something (iron maybe) that was causing it. He did a ton of bloodwork, all of which was fantastic. His opinion is that it is just because I have lost a lot of fat and my body is not used to regulating temp at it's new size yet. So hopefully it will get better. Winter is going to kill me this year, and I live in southeast Texas, so it's not even that cold !
    Spot on Deb... One thing that I have found that really helps is to get in a really hot sauna, then get a cold shower afterward... It helps the body to get use to the extremes and you have an easier time adapting to the lack of insulation. At least it works for me. A word of caution... build up your ability to handle the sauna most first timers can't handle 180 degrees in a dry sauna or 120 degrees in a wet sauna for more than five minutes. Be careful before you try to build up to 20 plus minutes.
  • celebrity328
    celebrity328 Posts: 377 Member
    my coworks think im nuts :)!

    I now understand why people wear layers!

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