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

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sweetpea129
sweetpea129 Posts: 755 Member
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So, i've lost a lot of weight. Im always, always cold. I also live in Buffalo so its cold here but even inside the house im freezing. The thermostat is set to 71 and everyday my fingers, toes and nose are like ice cubes. All while my 3 yr old wants to run around naked all day lol. So, my question is, does this regulate itself out with time?
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  • DavidKBrewer
    DavidKBrewer Posts: 53
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    This is why when you're skinny, it's mandatory to move to the beach. :tongue:
  • MyProgressISYour1Proof
    MyProgressISYour1Proof Posts: 376 Member
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    I'm down 200.4 and yes, I'm always cold or always overheated. I don't have a comfy anymore. My family makes jokes that I don't have any meat on my bones so I stay cold. I'm a lot healthier and better off at 146 than 346.4!
  • sweetpea129
    sweetpea129 Posts: 755 Member
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    This is why when you're skinny, it's mandatory to move to the beach. :tongue:

    LMAO! I should tell my husband this law!!
  • UrsuPorno
    UrsuPorno Posts: 11
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    I've been experiencing the same thing lately. Always cold ! Hopefully it will get better
  • ninjakowski
    ninjakowski Posts: 158
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    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 :)
  • j4nash
    j4nash Posts: 1,719 Member
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    i have been and love it.
  • MsDover
    MsDover Posts: 395 Member
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    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!
  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
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    Hats and wool socks help. I dress in layers, and frequently wear long underwear. I also really love my snuggie.
  • LifeWithPie
    LifeWithPie Posts: 552 Member
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    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.
  • Delicate
    Delicate Posts: 625 Member
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    Yes

    mainly cause I have less fat for insulation!

    thankfully noone notices tights under dresses (even maxi dresses) that much so they dont question it lol
  • heidihorton
    heidihorton Posts: 110 Member
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    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:
  • kazzsjourney
    kazzsjourney Posts: 674 Member
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    Ive lost 184 pounds and yes I am always freezing lol...and I dont live in a place where it gets really cold.
  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
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    For me, yes, i just dress in layers every day.
  • farway
    farway Posts: 1,264 Member
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    Similar here, but not always cold, do get cold fingers & nose sometimes

    I put it down to loss of blubber layer
  • jzammetti
    jzammetti Posts: 1,956 Member
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    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!
  • staceycanada
    staceycanada Posts: 54
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    I was always cold (until I gained weight). Now that I'm losing I find I'm cold again.
  • BigGuy47
    BigGuy47 Posts: 1,768 Member
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    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.
  • jsiricos
    jsiricos Posts: 338 Member
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    It was the first thing I noticed..
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
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    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.
  • cordianet
    cordianet Posts: 534 Member
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    There are actually 3 things going on here I believe. One, you've lost some of your "insulation", so it's harder for your body to stay warm. Two, because you're eating less, there is less thermic effect from the food you eat. Simply put, calories are a measurement of heat and because you're eating less, you are going to feel burn less calories, hence you feel colder as a result. Three, your body often down-regulates your metabolism when eating at lower calorie rates.

    Put another way, we like to think our bodies burn a set rate of calories aside from the effects of exercise, but that's not true. There's the thermic effect of food , and also the fact that your body can adjust your "thermostat" up or down as a result of various things, one of which is your overall caloric intake.

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