Cold -- all the time!

scagneti · January 2011

I guess my fat was keeping me warm, because now I find that I'm freezing all the time. The thermometer at work says it's 76, and I'm bundled up in a sweater and shivering. I'm trying to keep my teeth from chattering, which is ridiculous because it's simply not that cold (76 is pretty fair).

I've never had this problem before. I used to be fine with short sleeved shirts and thin pants (heck, I'm Canadian -- we're used to the cold!!) Has anyone else noticed this lately and is there anything that can be done about it? I drink my water very cold and think maybe that might have something to do with it. I don't drink coffee or tea so that won't help. And hot chocolate just has too many calories!

Adsnwfld · January 2011

I'm right there with you, come on spring

Fat_Chopper · January 2011

You're not alone, it didn't drop under 85 degrees here all night and I was snuggled under my doona. Merino wool t-shirts are on my shopping list and we've still got the hottest month of summer to come.

I think I've become soft!

FoamyRiver · January 2011

I'm freezing too. I have a small heater in my cubicle and it is literally sitting beneath my chair and I'm still chili.

Toaster88 · January 2011

I went from t-shirt/hoodie (maybe) and shorts to a thermal, a work shirt and jacket. You are not alone. My solution as you have seen is layers.

♥Faerie♥ · January 2011

I always keep a heater at my desk at work, and pretty much hibernate until summer, I have always been cold, if it's below a cool 78 degrees, I am shivering!

myofibril · January 2011

I guess my fat was keeping me warm, because now I find that I'm freezing all the time. The thermometer at work says it's 76, and I'm bundled up in a sweater and shivering. I'm trying to keep my teeth from chattering, which is ridiculous because it's simply not that cold (76 is pretty fair).

It could be a number of things. However, if you are feeling cold all the time, even in an environment which is well heated then you may want to pay a visit to your doctor for a few quick test.

Less fat means less insulation but that doesn't quite explain what you are describing. What's your calorie deficit like? If it is too great as well as drinking ice cold water then your body may not have sufficient capability to power you fully. It will draw resources away from maintaining skin temperature to ensure internal organs are kept heated. Alternatively if your diet isn't sufficiently nutritious you maybe slightly anaemic. It could be an underactive thyroid.

Of course it could simply be the weather. It doesn't hurt to get it checked out though.

rcrea · January 2011

I've been that way for as long as I can remember, and I live in Fl. However, I find it to be absolutely unbearable just after I eat - even if it's just a small amount. I have to get under the covers and put on a heating pad. I shiver and shake, my teeth chatter, it's awful. My hands and feet turn completely blue. As suggested in earlier posts, I am anemic, so there may be merit to that. You may want to talk to your dr. about it.

scagneti · January 2011

I guess my fat was keeping me warm, because now I find that I'm freezing all the time. The thermometer at work says it's 76, and I'm bundled up in a sweater and shivering. I'm trying to keep my teeth from chattering, which is ridiculous because it's simply not that cold (76 is pretty fair).

It could be a number of things. However, if you are feeling cold all the time, even in an environment which is well heated then you may want to pay a visit to your doctor for a few quick test.

Less fat means less insulation but that doesn't quite explain what you are describing. What's your calorie deficit like? If it is too great as well as drinking ice cold water then your body may not have sufficient capability to power you fully. It will draw resources away from maintaining skin temperature to ensure internal organs are kept heated. Alternatively if your diet isn't sufficiently nutritious you maybe slightly anaemic. It could be an underactive thyroid.

Of course it could simply be the weather. It doesn't hurt to get it checked out though.

I'm only a lb per week loss program (1360 + exercise calories which I ALWAYS eat all of!!) so my body should be getting ample calories. I'm fine at home, and we keep it at 24 C (which is around 75 F) so I don't know why it's at work that I'm cold. I do wear short sleeved shirts and have a sweater that I keep for when I'm cold. I'm fine outside in the negative 10 C weather, just for some reason during the work day, I can't warm up. I think it might be because my hands are cold (at home if they're cold, I can sit on them for a little while to warm them up!) Does that make any sense? My hands have gotten very thin -- my size 6 rings are swirling around my finger.

I don't think that I have a problem with my thyroid as I've never really had problem losing weight -- it's just keeping it off because I start my poor eating habits again and it all comes back (185 is probably the heaviest I've ever been, so it's not like I'm used to being over 300 lbs or anything!)

I just wondered if anyone else had this problem. My sister is insanely skinny and has been cold her entire life, but I'm just not used to it. I'm not willing to put the weight back on or anything -- I guess I'll just need to buy some sweaters!

myofibril · January 2011

I'm not willing to put the weight back on or anything -- I guess I'll just need to buy some sweaters!

Lol - no, I don't think there's any real need to put the weight back on!

It's strange it's just at work where you are affected. Sounds like the circulation in your extremeties could be improved but there are many natural ways of doing that.

tater8589 · January 2011

Is the area you work in colored in blues? or other 'cool' colors that could cause your brain to think cold. You may want to try putting a pic or other deco up around your desk thats warm colors (ie: red, orange) Maybe a pic of a desert or beach. If that doesn't work, I'd see the dr. If your anemic, as another poster has said is a possibility (I am) you can most likely control it with diet-- Vit C helps your body use the iron in foods. Spinach, raisins, most meats, some legumes are high in iron, or you could pick up a supplement. My suggestion for a pill is find one that is time released, some women's stomachs don't handle the pill well.

Oh, and you might try room temp water instead of ice water, may help with the chills.

HunterEQGirl43 · January 2011

I’m the same way, sort of. I can stand temperatures 60 degrees and up with a t-shirt and shorts on even at the weight I am now (110.65lbs) (when I’m exercising I can stand temps in the 50s) but about 4 to 5 years ago back when I was in the 130s I went to New York during the winter, it was 8 degrees F when I got there and I was in a t-shirt and jeans and I was fine. I would tell people "you call this cold?" but now that I’m 110.65lbs I don’t dare go out of the house in 40degree weather without at least a jacket, a couple of times I have gone out with just short and a shirt and I get so many strange looks from people, but whatever.

Yes fat definitely keeps you warmer, that’s why walruses can live in the arctic the way the do because of all their fat (blubber), but also so does muscle. When muscle is put into use it warms up.

stephanielynn76 · February 2011

I've always been cold natured but since I started cutting calories it's gotten ridiculous. The cold water I'm ingesting is just making it worse...

dancer77 · February 2011

I haven't lost much at all and I'm convinced those 7lbs were the only things keeping me warm! I grew up warm-blooded so this cold sensation is new and most unwelcome

barbiecat · February 2011

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I wear a lot of long underwear (silk so it's not too bulky) , wool sweaters, and wool socks......I love being thin and if being cold is part of the deal then I'm learning to live with it. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

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