Any Canadians feeling the same?!!
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Same here. You can always add clothes, but you can only take so many off before people start complainingI prefer to work out outside in the winter than the summer, so it works for me. I'd much rather walk in -15/-20 then +30. I hate the summer, haha.
I'm the same way. I thrive in colder weather. I become lethargic and lazy in warm weather.0 -
For me, it's not the cold so much as the gloomy, overcast skies. If it's sunny, I'm still energized. But, I do become more active in the colder months because it's easier to warm up than it is to cool down. I dislike summer so much - the heat really gets to me. Maybe that will change as I lose more weight.
During these months, I look for recipes that are hearty but not as high in calories (though the inclination to eat all the carbs is difficult to ignore).0 -
Oh yah der hey. Gonna hunt me that moose and eat all the innerds der hey so i can ride my new moose coupe home from my lumber jack factory der hey and sleep in my ice rink house because i love hockey der hey. I have to bulk up der hey or my beard is gonna look wierd. der hey.
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der hey? that's a new one...not going to lie, i read it in Bob and Doug's voice lmao wonder where the stereotypes come from. And you can't say we don't have American stereotypes.0 -
der hey? you do realize we don't talk like this.....Oh yah der hey. Gonna hunt me that moose and eat all the innerds der hey so i can ride my new moose coupe home from my lumber jack factory der hey and sleep in my ice rink house because i love hockey der hey. I have to bulk up der hey or my beard is gonna look wierd. der hey.
....also, that in this thread, ur outnumbered! lol0 -
I definitely gravitate towards heartier, richer comfort foods when the cold sets in. I don't think there's necessarily anything wrong with eating richer foods when it's cold though. Just try to control your portions. It is harder for me to stick with healthier eating this time of the year, particularly in November, because there are a lot of social events - galas, dinners, parties, what have you. December is not so bad for me, because I typically host Christmas and I never have had an issue with over indulging in holiday fare. What I have trouble with sometimes is over indulging in alcohol!!! But like another poster, January to March is hard for me, because that's when I tend to be a bit down (cold, holidays are over), and will reach for the sweets to soothe my soul!
ETA: forgot to add tips. I'm training for a spring half marathon, and that will be enough incentive for me to eat well. I don't just want to finish, I have a goal time, so I will have to work hard this winter to achieve that level of fitness.
aweet! thats awesome! maybe its time for a long term goal!!0 -
Im going to start bulking soon so not a big deal but i really feel the weight loss has made my cold sensitivity much greater and i hate being cold all the time....to combat that for some reason i feel i should eat and put on the weight, or its just the fact that im a major food lover lol0
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I am not Canadian my dear, but winter here gets pretty nasty too.....I wish I could say it is for the winter months but as for myself it is definitely my gross lack of will power. That being said, YOU are amazing and whatever little weight you put on you will obliterate SOON. I heart you lady, stay the course and keep being awesome.0
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totally in the same Manitoba boat fresh meat and hearty meals are on the mind all the time0
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Im with you! Soups, stews, hot beverages! Its like pulling teeth having the usual salad and protein for lunch and protein shake for dinner.0
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I'm not having that hard a time with the diet part but I would love to hibernate until the snow melts... I have lost my desire to be active & I miss the sun
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I don't have the food craving issue, but I do have a hot beverage issue when the weather starts turning cold. The urge to go to Starbucks everyday for an extra-hot Chai Latte is definitely strong. The cravings for coffee also increases. Herbal tea helps, but it doesn't compare to my beloved coffee
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Glad that we are not alone in this fight to hibernate and eat comfort food. Let' s keep up our battle with life style changes.....0
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dude i feel you. my willpower has been horrible lately. maybe this is why, lol.0
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I find this time of year, after bbq`s and light eating all summer, I want the meat and potatoes, casseroles, lasagnas and those kind of comfort foods. Mind you, I`m not eating them but definitely when the cooler weather hits that`s what I look for.0
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Actually, I love getting outside in the Winter. Spending the day shoveling, sledding, chasing my dogs around and making snow men. After you burn up all those calories, you can reward yourself with a nice hot chocolate! I love Winter for getting fit because aside from the outdoor activities, hitting the gym gets me out of the house!0
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I'm not Canadian, but yeah, I do the same thing each fall. As soon as it cools down, my mind and body wants to eat comfort food and hibernate. I've been struggling with this since I was in high school and typically gain 5lbs each winter. More food and less exercise is probably what does it but this year I'll work it off!
I wonder if one of those light thingies that expose you to artificial sunlight would help? I know it works for depression but IDK about hibernation! 0 -
Oh yah der hey. Gonna hunt me that moose and eat all the innerds der hey so i can ride my new moose coupe home from my lumber jack factory der hey and sleep in my ice rink house because i love hockey der hey. I have to bulk up der hey or my beard is gonna look wierd. der hey.
idiot
der hey? that's a new one...not going to lie, i read it in Bob and Doug's voice lmao wonder where the stereotypes come from. And you can't say we don't have American stereotypes.
My thoughts exactly.. if "we" say it.. who are the "we"? Jeez, at least give us the 'EH' we've had bestowed upon us!!!
NOW, I'm on the East Coast, so I'm no stranger to weird sayings/slang/accents, but der hey? mmmm hmmmmm...0 -
Just wanted to add, the last 2 days were between 16 and 18 outside. Sunny and BEEEEEEAUTIFUL!!
No excuse to hide and eat!0 -
It can be more challenging in the winter for sure - especially with the "shorter" days. However, I didn't buy one Halloween candy this year
I've just booked a ten-day trip to an all-inclusive in Mexico in March. That seems to give me a light at the end of winter's tunnel and definite motivation not to pack it on! 0 -
Oh yah der hey. Gonna hunt me that moose and eat all the innerds der hey so i can ride my new moose coupe home from my lumber jack factory der hey and sleep in my ice rink house because i love hockey der hey. I have to bulk up der hey or my beard is gonna look wierd. der hey.
Every time I read this my brain just automatically reads it in the voice of the Swedish chef from The Muppets and not in a Canadian accent...0 -
I told my family a couple of weeks ago that I must have been a bear in my past life---because I feel the urge to bulk up for hibernation. I HATE winter ---it makes me want to curl up on the couch under a blanket, reading a book or watching tv eating junk all day. I have to push myself to go to the gym---which im glad i do because i always feel better afterwards0
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Christmas season gets me every time!0
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With all this snow all I want to do is eat soup and hibernate.
Curse you, Canadian weather!0 -
I have the urge to drink hot chocolate and sit in front of a fireplace which does not exist in our house. lol
I don't have the urge to eat everything, however I get lazy on the workout part. Our house is so cold that I just want to cuddle in the couch under five blankets so it takes me twice as long to get up and workout. Usually I do half my workout in my super fuzzy pj pants and a sweater then once I'm warm, switch to my workout clothes. lol0 -
OMG I was just going to post a topic on this very issue....I'm friggin starving all day. I thought I was alone in this but am glad to see I'm not. I haven't read through all the posts but it's funny I have been thinking about it for a couple days. Will read back through and see what everyone else has to say. I have stayed below my calorie in-take but it is annoying when I wasn't hungry all summer.0
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I started mfp right after thanksgiving.... that was my enough is enough weekend. But Halloween killed me and I do want to eat all the time. Plus I hate the cold and would rather stay inside. Lucky for me theres a treadmill in the breakroom at work and I joined mfp so I have people to telll me to smarten up!!0
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The only thing that gets to me is the darkness. I go to work and it's dark, and then I come home when it is getting dark. I don't eat more, but I do crave comfort foods.0
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Being in BC it's not majorly cold like other areas, so not feeling the need to hibernate quite yet. Although the wet weather makes me not want to run outside anymore, which sucks. It was plus 12 here today, although it's supposed to be down to plus 2 tonight.....brrrrr.
I'm having more of a problem with Halloween candy! Jeesh, it's everywhere. Now it's on sale at all the stores for like a third of the regular price. Ugghh.
Anyways, I'd love to add more Canadians to my friends list, so feel free to add me anyone as well!!!! :drinker: :bigsmile: :drinker:0 -
The only thing that gets to me is the darkness. I go to work and it's dark, and then I come home when it is getting dark. I don't eat more, but I do crave comfort foods.
I forgot about the darkness! I HATE it. It tricks my brain and makes it so hard to get out of bed in the mornings. lol The only good thing about that is that most days I get to see the sunrise and the sunset. I've got some really pretty pictures that I took while I was driving to work. Makes me wish I could take my real camera and actually stop by the side of the road to take GOOD pictures.
Temperature wise it's only supposed to get to about -13 tonight so it's not too bad. The weather has been really messed up so far this year. And the temperature has been jumping from highs of -10 to +5 ish. Which sucks when it snows since we've been getting a lot of that lately.0 -
Absolutely feel the same all that yummy warm comfort food! AND spiced pumpkin lattes
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