Breezygoat Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I am a winter girl. I *love* the cold. I love snow, I like shoveling, I like snowshoeing. I *hate* heat and humidity. That is...I think I do. I'm finding that the more weight I lose, the colder I seem to feel. My bedroom is the coldest room in the house, and that has always suited me just fine. My husband, however, is always freezing at night in the winter. And now it seems so am I! Like, I put on socks at night (never before!) and have actually put on a hat to warm my head up while drifting off to sleep. Now, I've been very overweight for my entire adult life. (Before that I lived in Florida, so being cold was never really an issue.) This is the first time I've lost substantial weight, and more importantly, the only time I've eliminated sugar (and most carbs). What I want to know is if this susceptibility to cold is related to the reduction in carb intake, my weight loss, or both. Does anyone have any insight on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlaccini Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Years ago I lost weight on a program called Herbal Magic (don't know if this program also runs in the US) but I remember being cold as well. Now I am having the same thing. I am always, always cold! I to like you love the winter weather, and intensely dispise the heat and humidity of the summer. I also have a friend who recently lost 80lbs. And he too complains as always being cold. Both of us were pretty much overweight our entire adult lives. All of this to say - I think this is a normal part of weight loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 It is most likely just a body adjustment, but take extra care to make.sure you're eating enough- especially carbs. Dipping too low can make you feel extra chilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezygoat Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Thanks Robin. I do think I'm eating enough; at least, I eat whenever I'm hungry and until I'm satisfied. I've just stocked up on some sweet potatoes and Hubbard squash, so I'll see if that helps at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana in Canada Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Being cold is a common complaint after a significant weight loss, unfortunately. I have no idea how long it lasts. Let us know what upping your carbs does for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezygoat Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 I sure will Alana. I have a mammoth batch of seasoned sweet potatao chunks roasting as we speak. I'm havingnthem Along with a lime-stuffed roast chicken. I am salivating just thinking about them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I blame the extra insulation...I was never cold when I was fat and now I carry a sweater in my purse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezygoat Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Just an update...I still get chilly frequently, I'm assuming just because of carrying less fat. However, I have significantly upped my sweet potatoes and squash intake and am noticing a pronounced improvement. Thanks for the suggestion Robin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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