Question for those who have lost a lot - Always cold?

This is why when you're skinny, it's mandatory to move to the beach.

Are you still cutting calories now you've lost the weight?

I find I get really cold if I haven't been eating enough (or getting enough sleep). I've never lost a lot of weight, so not sure if its helpful to you, but I'm fairly thin and being tired and hungry (not neccesarily feeling hungry, just not eating enough throughout the day) is guaranteed to have me shivering my butt off.

Just a thought, someone might have a better idea

Strange that you mention this... Since I hit my goal weight I just can't seem to get warm and my husband and I fight over the thermostat all the time. Not sure if it's because I lost weight or if it's a menopause thing. Either way, I like the idea that now it's time to move to the beach, but we already live within shouting distance of the ocean. Problem is, right now there's about 6 inches of snow right down to the high tide line!

Yes! I've lost 25 lbs total and I'm freezing! My workplace is set at 72 and I'm always cold. Everyone thinks I'm nuts.
A home I sit by a space heater even though the house temp is a constant 70.

Yup, always cold too! I live in Michigan sooooooo. Cold anyway but even at 72 degrees in the house I'm covered with a blanket. I'll take it over the fat though:bigsmile:

For me, yes, i just dress in layers every day.

I do get cold more often and stay cold longer (same as you - cold hands, feet and iceberg nose!).

It is MUCH WORSE after a workout. Right now my hands are so cold I need to go make hot tea!

I'm cold all the time. On cold days I miss the thermal benefits of being a Walrus, fortunately summer is right around the corner.

Yep always cold, even during the past summer here. I live right by the beach as well so the 2nd poster can :mad: I'm ALWAYS cold. I actually miss my fat in that way.

Cold extremities (fingers, feet, nose), as well as outright chills, are common side-effects of recent weight loss for two reasons 1) loss of insulation or 2) a drop in basal metabolic rate.

The first of these can be annoying, but is not such a bad thing with respect to weight loss goals. Mammals have a 'lower critical external temperature' at which point the body increases basal metabolic rate to keep core temperature in a survivable range. That external temperature depends on insulation. For example, Arctic foxes don't need to start ramping up their metabolic rate until -40F air temp, because of their great fur. Surprisingly, human's start ramping up metabolism around +75F external temp. This cost of keeping up body temperature can be a huge part of basal metabolism and caloric balance. As you lose insulation (fat) your body temp drops more easily and your metabolism ramps up more often to maintain core temp. If you are attempting to lose more weight this is actually a good thing for burning more calories. For those who live in cold regions, you probably have experienced this energetic cost of maintaining body temp as the extra tired feeling that comes after a bit of work or play outdoors in the winter. If you are a bit cold from time to time after losing considerable weight, but your calories are not severely reduced, you probably have little to worry about.

The second reason for feeling cold, and in this case very cold, is not such a good thing. It is a symptom of a slowing of metabolic rate due to severe calorie limitation. If you are experiencing not just the occasional cold hands but fairly severe chills and shivering at otherwise normal room temperatures, and you are not sick with a virus or infection, then you are potentially suffering from some severe metabolic depression. In this situation, your body is struggling to have enough calories to even maintain your core body temperature and is taking extreme measures, like shivering of muscles, to make up the difference. If you find that you are not just a bit cold at times, but are experiencing real chills and shivering, you should probably up your calorie intake.

I live in Phoenix AZ. The middle of the freaking desert where anything under 100 is considered winter and yes I am always cold.

I'm usually cold now. I used to always be hot so it's definitely taking some time to get used to it.

Are you getting enough iron in your diet?

Same problem for me! I'm glad I'm not alone! I live in the Buffalo area also! I've been adding t-shirts,or turtle necks under everything this winter, they help. I used to wear short sleeves all winter before I lost weight. I will gladly live with a turtleneck!