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I’m cold this morning. I’m wearing my workout clothes, which will feel untolerably hot as soon as I start working out, but right now, I am cold. This isn’t about winter. This is able being thinner than I used to be. Ever since I lost that first 50 pounds, I am continually cold.
I talked to my Weight Watcher leader about it and she said she is still cold, even after five years of being at goal. It makes me feel a little defeated. I remember winters when all I had to do was wear a turtleneck, a wool sweater and some gloves and I was fine. Now, I am covered in layers and I still feel cold most of the time.
I never believed them when they said that fat was a layer of insulation, but now I do. I don’t want to go back to being fat, so I guess I need to invest in all those expensive thermal layers at REI. I’d rather wear long underwear than go back to where I was before.
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February 6th, 2006 at 9:37 am
I’m glad it’s not just me. I’ve only lost 20 lbs. but I certainly feel the difference and have also felt like a wimp for wearing a coat on days when I see many (I used to be one of them) in shirtsleeves. It doesn’t fit my internal manly image of myself but, like you said, I have no intention of re-gaining the fat.
February 6th, 2006 at 11:58 am
Penguins put on weight before the winter for added insulation, so you’re right about the extra layer of fat. Before I lost 60 lbs. on Weight Watchers Flex, I wore polo shirts in the winter because I was always hot.
February 7th, 2006 at 2:54 pm
I completely understand. I lost 130 lb with WW, and I’ve been freezing since about that first 50-lb mark, too. I always thought the poor circulation would make up for the insulation, i.e., I would be ‘cold’ while heavy just because the blood wasn’t pumping so well, but I’ve learned my lesson. And the value of thermals. And sweaters. And flannel-lined jeans …
February 7th, 2006 at 6:53 pm
I had gastric bypass surgery in 2002 and lost 150 pounds. while I am closer to being less chilled than I was initially, I went through long periods of time where I was so cold I actually had physical pain. I have invested in a good electric mattress pad that I use to pre-warm my bed year round (we live in Michigan so winter is rather long)and I drink lots of hot beverages including hot water with a wedge of lemon. I also installed a seat heater in my car that cannot heat up fast enough and no form of mitten or glove can keep my fingers from turning blue-purple. The irony is that I was cold when I was heavy and I was told that my fat didn’t actually keep me warm. Now that I am not as fat (not at goal but much healthier, like you, Laura) I realize that there is a hormonal battle in each of our bodies that is definitely related to our body fat percentage but more related to our comfort level. I have a son who is not overweight at all and he is never cold. He refuses to wear a coat and concedes to wearing a hooded sweatshirt instead. I wear several layers including a hooded sweatshirt and a down coat. My body fat percentage is much higher than his and yet, I am cold and he is toasty warm.
Be healthy– Mary
February 25th, 2006 at 9:10 pm
Laura and all respondees,
Thanks for your stories about being cold. I rarely wear coats, but after losing only 9.6 pounds (with at least 75 more pounds to go!), I feel like I’m losing my insulation and need to bundle up under sweaters, coats, jackets, etc. I thought it was all in my mind, but now I see that others are having the same reaction after their weight loss. It took me 5.5 years to finally commit to Weight Watchers (dating back to when I stopped smoking and my psyche can only handle one major life change at a time!)and I look forward to having success stories like you’ve written here.
Carol
March 1st, 2006 at 3:02 pm
Ahhh, cold, yes, I can relate to that. As of about September, all I feel is cold. The other night, I was sitting on the couch, covered in a quilt, wearing a sweater, with the fireplace on, next to my boyfriend (who is a furnace all of his own) and i was shivering. I can relate to the person who said that they had nearly physical pain, I get taht way on occasion. I can’t sleep at night because i’m too cold, can’t get comfortable at all. I lost 60lbs and have another 90 to go – god, I can’t imagine how cold I’ll be then. This is the only thing that I can figure that is causing the coldness. Right now I’ve had a heater on me at work all day at 86 degrees, and i’m still cold! It’s ridiculous.
March 7th, 2006 at 2:55 am
Oh my have I found someone finally like me? COLD, FREEZING all the time. I can’t stand it. No compassion from others, they don’t get it. In the summer I take a coat in the grocery store. I am not convinced it is thin based. I know alot of thin people w/o the effect. My husband gets mad at me I won’t take my clothes off to get cold to put pjs on so I sleep in my clothes. It controls my life.
March 24th, 2006 at 5:49 am
I have lost 42lbs and brr I’ve felt the cold this winter. For the first year in ages I can’t wait until the summer. Normally it’s unbearable.
April 14th, 2006 at 1:35 pm
Your stories have been very good for me. I’m nearly eighty and have been losing weight slowly and carefully for about eighteen months now. I have lost only about 25 lbs and don’t mean to lose much more. I feel very fit (I exercise pretty regularly at the gym), but I do feel cold all the time, much as you all describe. I was afraid I had some hidden frightful condition that was causing it and that my feeling of wellbeing was an illusion. Now I’m reassured that the fat I’ve lost actually served a purpose. I’m wondering whether over time there’s any adaptation of the body to its new condition.
May 15th, 2006 at 3:43 pm
So may have the symptom of feeling cold after losing weight but no one has said why this happens and what they have done to fix it.
My friend just lost close to 200 lbs and is suddenly feeling cold and doesn’t know how to get warm. Any suggestions.
May 15th, 2006 at 7:22 pm
Marie,
I bring a sweater or cardigan wherever I go. REI (or a sporting goods store) has some jackets that fold up in a tiny little envelope that you can take out of your purse and wear if you suddenly get the chills.
I’ve stopped saying “It’s cold” when I’m feeling cold because everyone else argues. Instead, I say, “I’ve got the chills.” Everyone seems to understand that.
Good luck, Laura Moncur
May 26th, 2006 at 6:01 pm
I am so relieved to find out I’m not alone! I have lost 95 lbs in the last year and I’m cold even in the summer, my only relief is the hot car. I sleep with a heated bed pad and wear a coat in the house. Anything below 80 outside feels cold to me. My husband and two sons get so put out with me…. they think I’m strange… but it seems I’m normal! I thought my thermostat was broken.
August 1st, 2006 at 5:44 am
Hi all,
In the last three weeks I’ve lost about 14 lbs and am now down to about 178lbs. I don’t consider myself to be slim or thin even for my height of 6’3″ but I have to say that London has been enduring a heatwave for about six weeks now (the BBC and the met office have even issued a public warning). Before I started to lose weight I was constantly hot, having to walk home from work because the tube was too unbearable, having to buy special anti-perspirant that effectively kills the sweat glands in your arm pits, and always wearing the loosest lightest clothing possible. Even though I’ve only lost about 14lbs I am now always freezing, day or night. My fingers are white to the point of resembling those of a corpse, I’ve started wearing a jumper over my shirt and tie at work and I shiver constantly. Now when I get the tube to/from work I see people fanning themselves with magazines whilst I sit breathing warm air into my hands. The average temperatue in London for the month of July has been 28 degress and I am still freezing. : (
August 14th, 2006 at 8:53 am
Me Too!
I have always been warm. When I was little, my mom always wanted to cuddle with me because I was so warm. In college I would hold hands with my friends in the winter so they could warm up. Now I need someone like that, because after losing 27 pounds I AM FREEZING!! It’s the middle of August, for crying out loud, and I’m huddled up in a horrid blue sweater that’s two sizes too large, with a long-sleeved shirt underneath. All the thermostats are set at 75F – I shouldn’t feel this cold!
The sad thing is, I still have about 20 pounds to go. It’s going to feel SOOOO COOOOOLD!!!
August 18th, 2006 at 12:50 pm
so what can I do about it?
December 13th, 2006 at 6:28 pm
Hi, I’ve been reading all of your stories and I’m hoping someone can help me with this. In all of the posts you talk about losing weight and it causing you to be cold. I’m the exact opposite. I have actually gained about 9 pounds, and have decreased my body fat percentage. I’ve done a bit of research, and it seems as though muscle as opposed to body fat would help me stay warmer, but it doesn’t work for me! The only thing I can think of is low iron count in my blood, or possibly anemia. Wouls anybody have any suggestions? Please?
December 29th, 2006 at 8:12 pm
Wow. I can relate to many of these entries. I feel like the oddball out whenever I’m out in public or in a group setting. I’m in Texas, so cold is rare for us. It rarely get’s below freezing temperatures. Even so, I can be chilled in the summer time. I’ve talked to my family doctor and he’s diagnosed RAYNAUD’S DISEASE/PHENOMENON. He said it’s just something to live with. I didn’t like that answer, so I’ve been exploring many online medical databases to figure out what can be done about it. I’ve seen that it’s linked with jobs that have repetative motions(hairdresser, accountant, people who sew, cut things, daily computer users, etc.) I too have lost 30 lbs and my symptoms became worse after the weight loss. I was tested for anemia, but it was negative. I hope more research can be done, because I’m uncomfortable (temperature wise) about 75% of the time. Hope this helped some of you. Thanks.
January 2nd, 2007 at 9:29 pm
So I am posting for my girlfriend, like all of you she is cold badly, like most of your stories im in a T-shirt when shes huddled in the blankets. However she is not really losing weight but I am worried about her because shes not healthy about her eating. Skipping meals and not getting iron, maybe even missing calcium. She is skinny and I really hope she hasnt lost anymore weight. She also has sore muscles and swollen breasts. What is causing all this and how can we fix it? Any input would be nice I am worried about her.
January 8th, 2007 at 8:47 am
Me too, esp after releasing 70lbs. And it’s infuriating to have everyone say, well the temperature is X, so you have no right to be cold. I’ve been reading that the hypothalamus has a set point both for weight and body temperature — I’m wondering whether in some way my hypothalamus is just screwed up — perhaps from the dieting more than just holding onto an inappropriate set point… It bugs me the most because I am still trying to lose weight, and I see clearly how whenever I’m cold I snack. Anyone know a great set of light long underwear that works well under clothing?
January 8th, 2007 at 8:54 am
About the girlfriend — that’s too bad. I’m sure your love and support (and telling her she is beautiful and NOT FAT) is helping even if you can’t always tell. Is it possible she has an actual eating disorder? These things are no joke and will probably need professional help. My approach with my fiance is to insist on healthy meals for both of us, and I just dole out the vitamins for each of us. I try not to nag too much though, and so he sees that I care about him. His habits are gradually improving. If she’s not working out but has sore muscles for no reason, I would encourage her to get to a doctor. Can’t imagine a benign reason for that… Good luck!
January 15th, 2007 at 6:16 pm
I agree with Cindy that “Someone’s” girlfriend sounds like they may have an easting disorder. This is not something to go alone but needs professional medical help. There are probably many other symptoms that she is experiencing that you don’t realize.
I too have lost only a small amout of weight(9.2 lbs) at the beginning of my weight loss and am freezing and then melting. Thank goodness my babies are little furnaces and like to be cuddled! Take care,
March 9th, 2007 at 1:04 pm
I lost about 30 lbs in college and my constantly being hot became constantly freezing. Since then I have regained most of the weight in hopes that I would warm up. Didn’t work. I have a friend with Raynaud’s, and it is totally different than this feeling…I can’t believe so many other people experience it. I will tell you to keep to your goal! Gaining the weight back won’t fix it, plus you won’t feel as good.
May 28th, 2007 at 3:34 pm
I’m really glad someone else feels the same way. I couldn’t convince anyone that it was “cold” in the office.
I’ve gone from a muscular, but not lean 220 lbs to a lean 190 lbs on a 6’4″ frame (male) and I can attest to the chills I feel every day. This is especially true when my metabolism falls into lower ranges (first few minutes in the morning, mid afternoon, and late evening) and can be very distracting.
I think it may be contributed to by a few physiological factors: – loss of insulation, – slow adaptation to the new blood circulation requirements for warmth (will it stop?), – working out 12-15 hours a week has resulted in a lower blood pressure and resting heart rate. Could this have an effect, too?
June 29th, 2007 at 9:58 am
Wow, it is so encouraging to know others go through this too! I have always been so sensitive to the heat, but in the last 13 months I have lost 110 pounds and I am ALWAYS cold. At home I feel like a granny, because I have to have a blanket on my lap to keep warm — at work I really dread winter. I work in an aluminum building on a concrete slab — painfully cold is a good description for it, and my office mate is just the opposite — has even opened the window when it was 37 outside!!!! Yikes! I don’t see anyone really saying they went back to normal eventually — 🙁 guess it is just something I’ll have to get used to…..I still have 102 pounds to go…..hope it doesn’t get colder still!!!
July 13th, 2007 at 7:48 pm
I just googled “Why am I cold all the time” and this website came up. I too have lost 102 pounds and ever since I am always cold. I was happy to read everyone elses blog and see that I am not alone.
August 21st, 2007 at 12:31 pm
Man, am I glad I saw this site. No answers, but at lest I’m not alone! I’ve lost about 45 lbs. Have been cold since 20 lb. mark. Two other friends have same thing. I drink warm beverages and bundle up to go in the grocery store. I went to the beach and got chilled in the water this summer. I was practically hypothermic! Let me know if anybody finds out actually physiology behind it.
August 21st, 2007 at 11:41 pm
I too am cold all the time since I lost 7.5 kg. I thought it must have been to do with medication I am on. Glad to hear it is just the weight loss. I still have 14 kg to go. Wish me luck !!!
October 14th, 2007 at 7:59 pm
Thank goodness I found this site. At least Im not the only one. Im 13 and once weighed 231 [at the highest]. Now I am 186 [ and dropping ] but im always cold. Im very pleased to hear that its the weight loss. I couldnt be happier=]
October 21st, 2007 at 6:41 am
Me too! Freezing all the time after losing 120 pounds with a gastric bypass. I hate it so much that I’ve started surfing the web to find an answer… but sitting at the computer probably isn’t helping!! And while it’s reassuring to hear how many other people have this problem after losing weight, what can we do about it?? Help, someone!!
October 25th, 2007 at 6:00 am
i thought it was just me with an unusual condition. it just annoyed me that people would expect me to be warm when the temperature is warm but im not, im always wearing a jersey even through most of summer. i just feel the cold easily. i am not fat (well according to my bmi) and nor have i ever been so its not to do w/ losing adipose tissue that insulates. i believe it must be some sort of condition, weather it is hormonal or cellular i dont know but there has to be an explanation. that being said, i am usually quite hot when i do eventually warm up, especailly in bed i become like an electric heater and i burn up but give me a slight breeze and im ice cold again! i give up!!!
November 9th, 2007 at 6:14 am
I lost about 30 pds. and sometimes get so cold my fingertips and nose are like icecubes. People do not believe me until I touch them with my fingers and they cannot believe it. I am cold about 75% of the time. When I start getting cold there is no turning back until I warm myself up. Usually a burning hot shower until my body starts to unthaw or loads of clothes. Store temps. like the grocery store usually does it to me. Oh well it is a price you pay for getting into size 6 jeans and I will take wearing layers of clothes( when needed )any day to always being warm and pleasantly plump.
December 17th, 2007 at 1:12 pm
I have also recently lost about 80 pounds and am constantly cold. I get so cold that if I eat, my stomach muscles are so tense and shivering that I throw up. Does anyone else throw up when they are very cold?
December 28th, 2007 at 11:49 pm
I’ve always been a slim guy 120-125 lbs. & 5’7″. I’m 45 years old & live in Los Angeles CA. I’m constantly freezing cold if the temperature is 70 degrees or lower with no promising remedies in sight. The other night I went out to dinner in 52 degree weather wearing a Patagonia down ski jacket with a wool scarf, 2 thermal shirts underneath, along with long johns, jeans, winter socks, & boots. In the restaurant I stayed fully bundled up during dinner & was still freezing. Walking to & from the car I was shaking so hard with chills & my chest was so tightened up I thought I was going to go into cardiac arrest. At night, I sleep beside the heater, with the gas fireplace on, in a 60 degree below zero sleeping bag, under 3 layers of blankets on my bed, & still feel cold. Can anyone help me with this condition? PLEASE HELP !!!!!!!
January 30th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
This is my second round of going through weight loss.
The first time I was cold all of the time in the middle of summer, but I had lost 45 lbs. in a 4 month period and I really didn’t have anything with which to compare.
Now I am down 8 lbs from my heaviest weight. I think the “loss of insulation/body fat” is incorrect, because for me 8 lbs. is a mere blip of my total body weight percentage — that’s not a significant amount of insulation to result in this amount of feeling cold.
Here’s my theory (and I’m sticking to it). When you lose body mass (even if its not a large percent), the impact on blood pressure is to lower it. You have less mass putting the squeeze on your circulatory system, which means there is less pressure pushing blood through your body, thus a slower blood flow and a sense of being cold. Over time your body will adapt to the change in pressure, but the reduced rate of flow means colder-feeling extremities (fingers, toes, nose, ears).
I suppose this is added incentive to keep our bodies moving. Forget the sweater, move your bootie.
February 3rd, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Unless it is eighty degrees outside, I am cold most of the time at 40 yrs old(pre-menopausal). I moved to Florida because of the hot climate there. In the summertime, I set my air conditioner to come on at eighty degrees. At work, I am constantly cold, even with a sweater. If I stay cold for too long, my back begins to hurt at the shoulders, next I may get a headache. I tell people that it is more tolerable for me to feel hunger pains than to feel cold. (~175 lbs…so not anorexic). When I go to the gym, I sit in the sauna sometimes just to feel heat.
Now, I am back living in Chicago due to personal reasons. I currently live with my mom and we are constanlty at odds over the indoor temp. setting. In her words, she has come to accept that ‘I have a problem’. ??
I am thinking that the portion of my brain that registers heat is out-of-sync with my skin receptors. (I like the above response about using the word ‘chills’.) Is there an herbal pill I can take?!!
February 7th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
i’m 20 years old, a little over 6’3. I was at a very unhealthy 250 pounds, but NEVER cold. In the winter, I would still wear shorts and a T.
Within 3 months i lost 30 pounds but gained an exceptional amount of muscle and still I was not cold. In fact, because of my extra strength, I felt like I could have withstood even more of nature’s obstacles.
Now I’m down to 200 pounds, I occasionally do some cardio and lift weights. However, my body aches from the cold. My muscles and bones hurt even in some room-temperature settings.
Please any advice.
February 11th, 2008 at 9:54 am
I had lost 50 lbs in a year from illness (gastro problems) and feel cold all the time! Its driving me nuts. My hands are always cold, so are my arms, head and legs and feet. When I shower i have to have the heat turned on high, and a heater in the bedroom so i dont get chilled. also, when changing clothes, i do one section at a time so im not all bare. (Change top, then change the bottom). Does excercise help at all?
February 13th, 2008 at 9:41 am
I too lost 48 lbs last year and ever sense I can’t seem to get worm. At home I have to wear extra clothes and at work I keep a heater on under my desk. This Problem is driving me crazy. I don’t want to be fat anymore, but I would love to get rid of the cold natured problem. I am open for any suggesstions that anyone may have.
February 18th, 2008 at 10:33 am
I agree with Emily, being in Texas we hardly get very cold temperatures however I have recently lost 52 pounds and now I am constantly freezing! I use to sleep with a light blanket only, now I use at least 4 blankets and I’m still shivering. I’ve always been very hot natured and until now I’ve never really owned a jacket. Will this ever go away???
February 19th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Right on ya’ll after 48 lb’s global warming is looking pretty good!
March 14th, 2008 at 6:00 am
It’s so good to read these and know I’m not the only one. I don’t know if it will ever go away, Maria. I’ve maintained my 60lb. weight loss for two years and I’m still cold. Every. Single. Day.
One little trick I do for freezing spells at home is to take a long, hot shower with the door shut and a space heater turned on. By the time I dry off, I’m almost sweating because it’s sweltering. This little trick usually keeps me warmed up for the rest of the night (well, that and my velour robe, chenille socks, and velour extra padded blanket). I can soooo relate to the scoffs from co-workers. I get told to put some meat on my bones. Uhm. No thanks! The postive part is it’s a good thing I like being bundled up. It’s kind of comforting and some of the apparel is so snuggably soft. 🙂
April 18th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
I thought it was just me! I too googled “why am I cold all the time?” and found this site. It’s a relief, but also makes me really wonder. I’ve lost 60lb on Weight Watchers, and have 35 more to go, and I’ve been freezing ever since I hit the 50 lb mark. I’ve been trying iron supplements, and it seems to really help. I notice on days I miss my iron, I feel cold, but on days I take it, I feel fine. I take a supplement with 300% daily value for iron. It might help you too!
May 1st, 2008 at 7:26 pm
So, I searched on Google for “somebody who’s constantly cold” and it came up with this site. I’m happy to find that I’m not the only person who is constantly bundled and still freezing cold. However, I have not had any weight gain or lose to start this. I was 12 when I starting feeling cold all of the time, and putting the heater on 90 just to get yelled at by my mom, and I’m about to turn 19. I’m really frustrated with this because I have trouble falling asleep every night because of this. I’ve had blood test after blood test and they all come back “excellent.” So, I really don’t know what to do besides the usual…hoodie, plus jacket, plus gloves, plus scarf, plus hat for spring/fall/summer…more for winter.
May 5th, 2008 at 6:11 am
I Googled, “Cold in the morning” and that’s how I came accross this website. I had lapband surgery 2 1/2 years ago and lost 240lbs. After being hot all the time I now find myself constantly cold. Morning are the worst and it takes layers upon layers of clothes to warm up. My feet are always freezing… Glad to hear I’m not alone.
May 15th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
I have been jogging for a year and to be honest I dont think I have lost any weight however I have definately toned up ( I am round about 9.5 stone) . When I exercise I am like a furnace but the rest of the time I am freezing. I have heaters on at work and have several layers of jumpers on at home. It is not my feet or hands that are coldest but it is the core of my body. I just want to be warm
June 17th, 2008 at 6:02 am
My friend has found this site for which I am profoundly grateful. I am a diabetic working with my consultant to remove the insulin gradually that I take. This has resulted in an 18lb weight loss on a strict diet of 800 calorise. I am frozen. I take a lot of excercise so have stronger muscles. On those days I dont feel so cold but my rest days are perishing. I am in France, in temps of 82F and cannot find enough clothes to wear. You have all reassured me.
June 24th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
I am so glad I found this site! I have just come out from under 3 blankets, one quilt, and one comforter after freezing and it is driving me crazy. I lost 85 lbs with WW and have now experienced a coldness that goes through my whole body. I have even had to use my electric blanket when it was 87 degrees outside the other day! I have another problem too. I recently went through a very bad lung problem from a reaction to a medication (asthmatic) and after two years of prednisone (now off) my lungs are still inflamed. I can’t breathe in temperatures above 75 degrees, so I have to keep my air conditioner on. Imagine my dilema-turn down the air and gasp for breath but be warmer or keep the air up and breathe fine but freezing. I still have 50 lbs to go. What is going to happen then?
October 10th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
I have never been overweight and never needed to lose weight at 5’11” 145 pounds (male). When I was younger I would never ever wear a jacket (I was think then too). Even in 32 or below weather, which is cold to us here in California, I would go out in jeans and t-shirt. Well, that isn’t the case anymore. I am constantly freezing. Anything lower then 80 degrees and I need a sweater and even over 90 degrees I still can feel a chill in a short sleeve shirt. My coworkers get tired of me complaining of being cold all the time when they are all hot!
November 26th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
In my teens I was often cold, adding layers and using a heater — 6′ 5″ and thin. After college my weight went up 15 – 20 pounds and stayed there for years. Recently I dropped that weight due to a change in diet. While my core remains hot, my legs and feet are cold now that the winter set in. Up until last week, I was fine, but this week I tried layers, heaters and different clothes. After being always ‘the furnace’ it seems strange to be cold. Looking for warmer pants, warmer socks, long underwear and an electric blanket.
January 26th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
I have just lost the first 11 of the 50 pounds I need to lose, and I am freezing cold all of the time. I used to never be cold. In fact, I was usually too warm no matter what the ambient temp was. I have awoken two nights in a row now with my body shivering so badly, I could barely make it up to get an extra blanket. I just started taking a vitamin supplement with iron, and I hope that helps. I’m also getting used to toting a jacket around with me everywhere. I’m looking forward to continued weight loss, but dreading this cold feeling. I hope it levels off.
July 9th, 2009 at 9:21 am
I’ve lost over 60 pounds now and i’ve been cold as well.. it’s nice to know that this is “normal” in a way.. i think the reason for us all having this happen to us is simply because we have lost that layer of insolation and it’s like going from a hot tub to a heated pool… even though the pool is warm to everyone that have been there, you’ve been sitting in a much warmer area so of course that heated pool is going to feel much colder to you than everyone else. to me.. i feel it’s a good trade.. i’d much rather be cold that depressed and dissapointed in myself. but to each is own 🙂
July 11th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
I lost 20kg, and just googled “why am i cold” and found this site. My situation is the same – always feel cold. I am wondering if it is something to do with fewer calories – my weight loss method involved cutting calories. Perhaps my body doesn’t have enough calories readily available from my stomach towarm me up?
August 28th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
I have always hated AC, as it makes me so cold. Recently I lost a lot of weight despite the fact I was thin to begin with (my BMI is now down to 17.5), I have been so cold this summer that I feel utterly depressed and helpless. And I am so so tired from having to carry so much extra clothes, shawl and gloves everything I go.
December 4th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
I lost 65 pounds over a period of a year with WW. I’ve kept the weight off now for two years, but I, like others have stated, am miserable most of the time. It’s gotten to the point that I feel it’s almost a disability. I can’t function at work if I move away from the heater under my desk, the minute I get home from work I fill the bathtub with hot water and then jump into bed with an electric blanket on high. I’m glad to see others that have the same problem. Hopefully someone will come up with a simple solution soon!
December 14th, 2009 at 9:55 am
I lost 33% of my body weight which is 66 lbs. I was a weightlifter and in great shape at my peak of 230lbs. Since then I’ve stopped drinking booze, eating crappy foods and changed my work outs to include more cardio and focused mental activities. I live in Canada and used to sit in the yard in the winter, now I’m frozen. My hands and feet are always cold. My wife thinks I’m dying. I’m going to get a blood test and if thats ok I’m going to totally amerce myself in cold to see if my body can adjust. I am also experimenting with neuroplasticity which may be the cure for all of us. I will write back if i succeed.
December 18th, 2009 at 1:37 am
Having lost 60lbs over the past year and now being under 135lbs for first time in 20 years, it seems crazy to be on the one hand thrilled with my new shape but at the same time to be constantly cold. Last night to bed I wore two jumpers, my husband’s thick zip-up fleece, trousers and socks and was still cold! I thought it was just me so it has been really reassuring to read about other peoples’ experiences. With snow on the ground and temperatures below freezing today, all I can say is roll on summer!
May 20th, 2010 at 9:12 am
I was never cold until I lost weight, either! And I’m not “skinny”, but getting closer to my goal weight (I’ve lost about 42 pounds so far). I’m not comfortable until temps hit about 80 degrees. And if I walk under a tree or into a shady area, I’m cold again. I do warm up after I start working out, but I can’t be on the treadmill or ellipticall all day long! And as soon as my heart rate gets back into normal range, I’m cold again. People think it’s funny, but it’s miserable to me. I want to be able to wear cute summer clothes and show off my new figure, but unless the sun is blazing right on me, I’m shivering and shaking, sometimes to the point of almost feeling sick. I don’t think that a person’s degree of ‘thinness’ is the determining factor. I think it’s some issue related to the loss of body fat that your internal thermometer is used to. Because I am so cold most of the year, I actually plan on moving to California or Texas soon. Yes, it affects my life that much! If anyone else has suggestions, I’d love to hear them. My thyroid tests are normal, by the way.
March 14th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Very old post but obviously i still found it through google. FYI on other sites i’ve found they say to add 100-200 calories per day because the problem is your metabolism is slowing down to much, which is generating less energy (heat). I plan to give this a try starting today so just FYI.