weight loss and body temperature

I am a lot less cold-tolerant since I lost weight as well.

It stands to reason because fat is an excellent insulator. Even though I'm down only 48 pounds, it's enough to feel cold on a chilly day. I think the body will adjust - it may take time though. The upshot is hot summers won't feel as oppressive.

Easy--you've lost some of your blubber So have I, and I noticed I am more sensitive to the cold now. On the bright side, I am hoping the heat won't bother me as much as it used to.

A friend told me that you loose "a sweater" for every 10 pounds. So the more you loose the more sweaters you have to put on :-)

I am cold all the time. It can be 70 in my house and I'll reach for a blanket.

I've only lost 11 pounds and I'm freeeeezing all the time!

Yep I've only lost about 13lbs and I'm freezing all the time. It's not even winter yet down here and I'm dreading it

WOW.......................





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Nov 24, 2010 | By Christine Garvin



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Weight loss is often welcomed as a good thing by most people. But when coldness comes along with weight loss, it may be a sign of something more distressing going on in the body. Both body temperature and weight are regulated by the thyroid gland, which is located in the neck just below the Adam's apple. The two symptoms together may indicate a change in thyroid function. If you experience these symptoms, work with a doctor to determine whether a thyroid hormone imbalance is the underlying cause.

Significance

Feeling cold during or after losing weight may be a sign of thyroid issues. One symptom of lowered thyroid function, or hypothyroidism, is coldness, particularly in the hands and feet. Also, calorie restriction may cause metabolism, which is overseen by the thyroid, to slow down, according to the book "The Thyroid Diet: Manage Your Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss" by Mary J. Shomon. The human body has evolved to decrease metabolism when fewer calories are consumed; humans developed this response out of the need to conserve energy during times of famine. Excessive calorie restriction for weight loss purposes can therefore diminish thyroid function.


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Function

In addition to keeping the temperature in the body at normal levels, the thyroid oversees many other body functions. The thyroid is linked to metabolism, digestion, regulation of hormones including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and the health of skin, hair, and nails. Brain function is also dependent on the thyroid.

When it comes to weight fluctuations and coldness, lowered thyroid function is often the culprit. Yet, weight gain and cold extremities tend to be more common with hypothyroidism, while weight loss and excessive sweating are linked with hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid. Still, it is possible to experience diminished thyroid function and to lose weight.

Prevention/Solution

There are several ways to prevent or stop coldness from occurring with weight loss and diminished thyroid function. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center website, to help with sensitivity to cold and hypothyroidism, make sure you eat enough foods high in B vitamins and iron, and avoid foods that interfere with thyroid function, such broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and soybeans. They also recommend supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids. Glenn S. Rothfeld, in his book, "Thyroid Balance," notes that eating foods that are high in iodine, such as fish and sea vegetables, can help the thyroid. He adds it is important to eat enough protein and foods that are high in vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta carotene, along with the minerals zinc, calcium, and selenium.

Also, exercise plays an important role in both thyroid function and as a way of naturally heating the body.

Time Frame

Depending on your current thyroid function, it may take several weeks to months for your symptoms to resolve. In some instances, adding supplements such as L-tyrosine or thyroid medication may be necessary to stabilize the thyroid, which will increase body temperature over time, according to Mary J. Shomon in her book "Living Well With Hypothyroidism." L-tyrosine is an amino acid that is one component of the thyroid hormone, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. If weight loss and coldness continues beyond a couple of weeks, see a doctor for thyroid testing.

Considerations

It is very important to establish if the thyroid is currently working properly. Your doctor can perform blood tests to determine thyroid levels. If you have other symptoms such as dry and brittle hair and nails, lethargy, and brain fog, see your doctor immediately.

Coldness and weight loss may be signs of other diseases, so it is important to work with a practitioner to determine why you are experiencing these symptoms.






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Agree with everyone! I've lost 16 lbs since early March and I'm still wearing warm winter clothes! I used to be the one dying of heat at the office and now I'm always freezing. And now that it is warmer my husband cranks the AC in the house, I need slippers and its 85 degrees outside! Weird.....