Cold

Yeah, other people have given explanations, they just don't seem to fit your circumstances.

Since you say you've been checked out by the doctor and everything came back normal, then it sounds like you're just one of those people who feel cold more.

I'm the opposite. I get really, really tired and dizzy and lethargic and uncomfortable in the heat -- even non-extreme heat. I hate the beach. I hate hot weather vacations. I'd prefer to be on the ski hill than on the beach.
Since losing 50lbs I feel the cold a bit more than I did before, but I'm still pretty comfortable at cold temperatures. But don't get me into any kind of heat or humidity; I can't take it.

I think some people just have different micro-climates. We are all fairly comfortable at room temperature (though some studies indicate that men prefer a room temperature that's a few degrees colder than women; since in corporate America we still have a huge gender gap in the workplace, most workplaces have a thermostat controlled by men and a bunch of women wearing sweaters). But some of us prefer hotter temperatures than others.

Rule out medical issues first. Once you've done that, add some layers or turn up the heat.

superhockeymom wrote: »

vivmom2014 wrote: »

superhockeymom wrote: »

jgnatca wrote: »

Your ambitions only a few months ago, even though you are well within a healthy BMI, is to lose more weight because you like the lean look. Lean and underweight means it's tougher for you to stay warm. Carbs would help. A little more salt might help, too. You may also have low blood pressure.

Actually I still have weight to lose I am not lean or underweight. I just gave up the carbs a week ago because it is what works for me to keep my hunger in check pretty weird given where I was coming from but yes I was at the point where I was hungry all the time. My blood pressure is fine so that is not it. I guess I can add it to my list of quirks. Makes me different.

You have unilaterally rejected everything anyone has offered. I don't understand the reason for your post. It seems like you want to cling to this idea that you're different, or (in your own words) a freak. What's the point of that??

Not sure where you get that idea! The comments to get my blood work done I simply say that I have all is good. I can't make up low blood pressure or menopause, being underweight or low BMI so I'm not going to agree there. Actually there are many who have commented that sound just like me yet they also have no answers

So to all the cold people out there stay warm have some soup, tea or coffee put on your sweaters and stay warm

What are you wearing for shoes? After I bought Sorel Manawans, my heating bill went down $50 per month. Not saying you can wear these to work, but maybe some office-friendly insulated boots.

Also, see if your office will let you have a space heater at your desk. There are several women in my office who have little electric space heaters at their cubicles. (Some places won't allow them 'cause, if they malfunction, there's an outside chance they could be a fire hazard. But most will be just fine with it if you ask. Some might even spring for them.)

For me, being unusually cold indicates I'm not eating enough. I make an effort to eat more fat for a day or two and I'm back to normal.

superhockeymom wrote: »

I'm not sure who mentioned it but since it is not everyday that I'm bone chilling cold most days just regular cold. Days like today I feel cold right down to my bones I also slept not that great. Woke up at 3:30 with stomach pains ( thank you chili) and then had to be up at 4:30 anyway. So maybe it is a lack of sleep thing. I'm going to start using the Fitbit sleep thing and then put notes on my wicked cold days to see if it lines up.

Thank you I knew something positive could come out of this

Yes, lack of sleep can most certainly do that to you. You might also be coming down with a cold or flu, so keep an eye on your health.

superhockeymom wrote: »

DeguelloTex wrote: »

If it's been going on for at least eighteen years and the doctor brings nothing to the table, I'm wondering what, exactly, you're looking for here. Just to know if other people are cold a lot, too?

Pretty much and I have found its not as weird as I thought. And no one on here has been given any explanation from there doctors either.

I did - circulation problems. There's nothing to be done about it unless my veins are surgically removed and replaced with correctly working ones. If I move back to Iowa or anywhere further south, my coldness will go away.

You know what works to keep you warm. You know others have similar cold problems.

I'm not cold all the time but I have noticed since weight loss when I'm cold it feels like I'm colder and it takes longer to warm up.

I've learned if I get chilled to hug a hot mug and cover the back of my neck.

I've also learned I'm colder inside buildings than I am outside even when the temperature is exactly the same and with or without sun doesn't matter.

It is colder where I am starting last week. Just switched from shorts to jeans.

Also I know blood pressure affects temperature perception, as does a fever, which are both good reasons to see a doc.

Lourdesong wrote: »

superhockeymom wrote: »

Ok this is the thing I am so cold all the time. Every time I try to lose weight I just freeze. I hate being cold. I am sitting in my office wearing a coat and I have a space heater on right now and I am freezing Also here's another weird thing when I eat a salad I get so cold it is miserable and it takes me a long time to get warm. Does this happen to anyone else or am I just a total freak?

Yes to being cold all the time and being more sensitive to cold foods.

It's 65 degrees where I am (67 inside) and I'm home today wearing wool leggings with fleece sweats over them, a t-shirt with a sweater over it, and thick socks. I really want those slipper/booty-things that were posted earlier.

It's only October and it's going to go downhill from here. My heating bills last winter were atrocious.

Sorel Manawans + wool socks + heavy hoodie and layers = reasonable heating bill

In fact, I'm mostly heated by my downstairs neighbor.

kshama2001 wrote: »

In fact, I'm mostly heated by my downstairs neighbor.

Yes! I live on the top floor of a triplex and my downstairs neighbours definitely contribute to reducing my heating bills in the winter by a LOT.

I should bake them some cookies or something. Hmmmm.