Cold weather!

Avicenna · 10-22-2012, 01:07 PM

For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere...is anyone else having trouble losing weight (or gaining weight) and wanting to eat more in the cold weather? Or else just freezing?

(I've had to realize that, at the very least, I need to wear more layers now that, after losing some weight, I have less "insulation" this year than the past couple years)

b_lou_who · 10-22-2012, 01:13 PM

I'm always chilled on down days, it is a known fasting effect and boy do I have it.
I actually lose better when the weather turns cool. I'm so happy with soups and lovely warm foods. Just have to make sure I don't overdo on starchy stuff.
I love sweaters, wooly socks, boots, cuddly blankets, ponchos, the works. I also drink hot water all day every day year round which helps warm me up. Ditto hot baths.

cici52 · 10-22-2012, 02:10 PM

Anytime the body has to work harder to keep you warm, you burn more calories so I try to embrace the coming cold days. A book (FLip the Switch) talks about the many ways to keep the metabolism running high and getting used to being a little bit cold is one of them. I try to keep my head and feet warm and let the rest feel deliciously cool.

wanttolose70 · 10-22-2012, 03:38 PM

Definitely feeling a lot colder in this weather lately. I am not going to complain as other posters have said as it means i got rid of most of my fat stores.

Becky · 10-22-2012, 03:46 PM

My first shot at JUDDD I lost 20 lbs in 2 months and was freezing for the first month, it was great! I actually look forward to it now because hot flashes have reared their ugly head again and I'd much rather be freezing than roasting.

sorenkkg · 10-22-2012, 04:33 PM

I feel the DD shivers more now that the weather is cold, didn't notice as much in the summer, but I started in April and was cold all the time then too.

I try not to eat more, so I go for hot liquids-- tea (some flavors have chili in them, and definitely spicy chai flavors), as well as broth, and miso soup.

I'm not usually cold on UDs though

angie1 · 10-22-2012, 06:13 PM

I just put flannel sheets on my bed last night for this exact reason.

Tea and warm showers are the only things that warm me up !

<3

Carly · 10-22-2012, 06:21 PM

I have 2, yes 2 electric blankets. I get the DD shivers all year, but now I'm starting to be a bit chilly on UDs too. I have less insulation and definitely recall before getting heavy that I was cold most of the time. I learned this summer the value of layers and having an extra sweater at both of my offices. I have read too, that we burn calories more efficiently if we are cold, but I'm not quite ready to embrace being cold... I'm a work in progress.

SICCHI · 10-22-2012, 08:03 PM

Oh my goodness, I get it baaaaddddd!

I complain about it too. I'm in australia and we are in spring at the moment but at I am still complaining..

I love the hot, would rather drip in sweat than be cold. THEN I started Judddd and geez, those DD's....... I cannot wait till summer. Some days I get home from work and curl up in bed shaking. You would think I'd been stuck in snow for days!

Carly, my electric blanket has become one of my 'deserted island' items (assuming the island is cold, of course

)

jenericstewart · 10-23-2012, 07:56 AM

I live in one of the coldest areas of the USA. Being cold doesn't make me hungrier. Look at the bright side... not so many bbq odors in the air.

Carly · 10-23-2012, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenericstewart

I live in one of the coldest areas of the USA. Being cold doesn't make me hungrier. Look at the bright side... not so many bbq odors in the air.

Minnasota... Brrrrrrrrr! I'm in NY, right out of NYC, so no where near, Buffalo or Syracuse where it is cold! I used my electric blanket several times during August. DW had the air conditioner blasting and I was wrapped like a mummy in a queen sized electric blanket, poor DW has already gone through the change, but still has crazy hot flashes. I'm constantly shivering and she's dripping with sweat and we're in the same room

sorenkkg · 10-23-2012, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carly

Minnasota... Brrrrrrrrr! I'm in NY, right out of NYC, so no where near, Buffalo or Syracuse where it is cold! I used my electric blanket several times during August. DW had the air conditioner blasting and I was wrapped like a mummy in a queen sized electric blanket, poor DW has already gone through the change, but still has crazy hot flashes. I'm constantly shivering and she's dripping with sweat and we're in the same room

that's like me and DH-- I'm hot when he's freezing, and he's ok when I'm having DD shivers...

even in the course of one night-- he starts out cold and I start out hot, and by the morning, its the reverse.

Every night, its like we re-invent the wheel or something, crazy!

Carly · 10-24-2012, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sorenkkg

that's like me and DH-- I'm hot when he's freezing, and he's ok when I'm having DD shivers...

even in the course of one night-- he starts out cold and I start out hot, and by the morning, its the reverse.

Every night, its like we re-invent the wheel or something, crazy!

Believe me, I get... totally!

Flossyliz · 10-24-2012, 05:18 AM

Ginger tea is great if you feel the cold. Gives you a lovely gentle glow!
You can use the lemon & ginger teabags that are easy to find in supermarkets, or you can infuse fresh grated ginger root in some boiling water.
My Dad used to take ginger tincture for his cold feet in winter. Worked like a charm but not always easy to find.

Avicenna · 10-24-2012, 05:43 AM

^ Sounds like a great idea, I might try that

KeirasMom · 10-24-2012, 06:21 AM

I was freezing last night. I slept with sweats, sweatshirt, socks, and two comforters, and woke up to a 3 pound whoosh this morning. Shivering burns calories!

Anasmom · 10-24-2012, 06:33 AM

Wow Dawn, you are the greatest inspiration to me! 96.4 pounds, omg, round it up and call it 100! You are amazing, so happy for you!!!

sorenkkg · 10-24-2012, 06:41 AM

Great idea FLossyliz! Doesn anyone have a cure for HOT feet?

OMG Dawn! NICE WORK!

When I'm cold at night, I just usually wake up with a sore throat and sniffles

LoCarbGal · 10-24-2012, 07:13 AM

Dawn - this maintenance thing is really working for you! 3 pounds - FANTASTIC!

WantToBeSlim · 10-24-2012, 05:59 PM

The weather is certainly changing here in the UK. Argh winter

. But I'm just greedy and want to eat all the time regardless of whether it's cold or hot hehe

Kissa · 10-25-2012, 01:35 PM

Not looking forward to this cold snap.

But I love soups when it is really cold and they are usually low calorie as those are the one I choose or I make my my own a lot too.

10-22-2012, 01:07 PM	#1
Avicenna Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 256 Gallery: Avicenna Stats: 215/180's/somewhere in the 170's WOE: 5:2 JUDDD & Mastering Leptin Start Date: July 2011 (JUDDD in February 2012)	Cold weather! For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere...is anyone else having trouble losing weight (or gaining weight) and wanting to eat more in the cold weather? Or else just freezing? (I've had to realize that, at the very least, I need to wear more layers now that, after losing some weight, I have less "insulation" this year than the past couple years)

10-22-2012, 08:03 PM	#9
SICCHI Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: MELBORNE, AUS Posts: 341 Gallery: SICCHI Stats: 68KG/63.9/59 WOE: JUDDDD Start Date: 29/8/12	Oh my goodness, I get it baaaaddddd! I complain about it too. I'm in australia and we are in spring at the moment but at I am still complaining.. I love the hot, would rather drip in sweat than be cold. THEN I started Judddd and geez, those DD's....... I cannot wait till summer. Some days I get home from work and curl up in bed shaking. You would think I'd been stuck in snow for days! Carly, my electric blanket has become one of my 'deserted island' items (assuming the island is cold, of course)

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10-22-2012, 01:13 PM	#2
b_lou_who Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: heaviest 200.4 Posts: 1,828 Gallery: b_lou_who Stats: 2013 177.3/169.3/159 5'7" 43 WOE: whole organic low-sugars intermittent fasting Start Date: 1997	I'm always chilled on down days, it is a known fasting effect and boy do I have it. I actually lose better when the weather turns cool. I'm so happy with soups and lovely warm foods. Just have to make sure I don't overdo on starchy stuff. I love sweaters, wooly socks, boots, cuddly blankets, ponchos, the works. I also drink hot water all day every day year round which helps warm me up. Ditto hot baths.

10-22-2012, 02:10 PM	#3
cici52 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,208 Gallery: cici52 Stats: HW253/going down/GW157 5'7" 60yo	Anytime the body has to work harder to keep you warm, you burn more calories so I try to embrace the coming cold days. A book (FLip the Switch) talks about the many ways to keep the metabolism running high and getting used to being a little bit cold is one of them. I try to keep my head and feet warm and let the rest feel deliciously cool.

10-22-2012, 03:38 PM	#4
wanttolose70 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 24 Gallery: wanttolose70 Stats: 163/139/125 WOE: Atkins/JUDDD Start Date: June 2012	Definitely feeling a lot colder in this weather lately. I am not going to complain as other posters have said as it means i got rid of most of my fat stores.

10-22-2012, 03:46 PM	#5
Becky Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: MA Posts: 2,893 Gallery: Becky Stats: 172.8/170/140...47 years old WOE: Low carb/low glycemic Start Date: Start date: May 1, 2013	My first shot at JUDDD I lost 20 lbs in 2 months and was freezing for the first month, it was great! I actually look forward to it now because hot flashes have reared their ugly head again and I'd much rather be freezing than roasting.

10-22-2012, 04:33 PM	#6
sorenkkg Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 3,598 Gallery: sorenkkg Stats: 2013: 253.4/236.8/160 WOE: JUDDD 2174/435 Start Date: LC Jan 2003 restart Jan 2012- JUDDD start 04/2012	I feel the DD shivers more now that the weather is cold, didn't notice as much in the summer, but I started in April and was cold all the time then too. I try not to eat more, so I go for hot liquids-- tea (some flavors have chili in them, and definitely spicy chai flavors), as well as broth, and miso soup. I'm not usually cold on UDs though

10-22-2012, 06:13 PM	#7
angie1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 455 Gallery: angie1 Stats: 185/182.8/155 - 5'5	I just put flannel sheets on my bed last night for this exact reason. Tea and warm showers are the only things that warm me up ! <3

10-22-2012, 06:21 PM	#8
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,220 Gallery: Carly Stats: 199/123.2/126.8 5'2" 36yrs Size 20/4P WOE: 5:2 to maintain Start Date: 2/21/12- Low carb (199lbs) 3/28/12 JUDDD (189lbs)	I have 2, yes 2 electric blankets. I get the DD shivers all year, but now I'm starting to be a bit chilly on UDs too. I have less insulation and definitely recall before getting heavy that I was cold most of the time. I learned this summer the value of layers and having an extra sweater at both of my offices. I have read too, that we burn calories more efficiently if we are cold, but I'm not quite ready to embrace being cold... I'm a work in progress.

10-23-2012, 07:56 AM	#10
jenericstewart Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 198 Gallery: jenericstewart Stats: 293+/213/183 WOE: BBD / JUDDD / CAD combo Start Date: 6/7/12	I live in one of the coldest areas of the USA. Being cold doesn't make me hungrier. Look at the bright side... not so many bbq odors in the air.

10-24-2012, 05:18 AM	#14
Flossyliz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: England Posts: 930 Gallery: Flossyliz Stats: start 150 now 126 WOE: JUDDDD Start Date: August 27 2012	Ginger tea is great if you feel the cold. Gives you a lovely gentle glow! You can use the lemon & ginger teabags that are easy to find in supermarkets, or you can infuse fresh grated ginger root in some boiling water. My Dad used to take ginger tincture for his cold feet in winter. Worked like a charm but not always easy to find.

10-24-2012, 05:43 AM	#15
Avicenna Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 256 Gallery: Avicenna Stats: 215/180's/somewhere in the 170's WOE: 5:2 JUDDD & Mastering Leptin Start Date: July 2011 (JUDDD in February 2012)	^ Sounds like a great idea, I might try that

10-24-2012, 06:21 AM	#16
KeirasMom Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7,345 Gallery: KeirasMom Stats: 277.6/155-159/165, 5'9", 40 y.o., Hypothyroid WOE: In Place of a Roadmap Start Date: Maintenance 1/23/13	I was freezing last night. I slept with sweats, sweatshirt, socks, and two comforters, and woke up to a 3 pound whoosh this morning. Shivering burns calories!

10-24-2012, 06:33 AM	#17
Anasmom Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 23 Gallery: Anasmom Stats: 239/211/150 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 9/10/12	Wow Dawn, you are the greatest inspiration to me! 96.4 pounds, omg, round it up and call it 100! You are amazing, so happy for you!!!

10-24-2012, 06:41 AM	#18
sorenkkg Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 3,598 Gallery: sorenkkg Stats: 2013: 253.4/236.8/160 WOE: JUDDD 2174/435 Start Date: LC Jan 2003 restart Jan 2012- JUDDD start 04/2012	Great idea FLossyliz! Doesn anyone have a cure for HOT feet? OMG Dawn! NICE WORK! When I'm cold at night, I just usually wake up with a sore throat and sniffles

10-24-2012, 07:13 AM	#19
LoCarbGal Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,889 Gallery: LoCarbGal Stats: 318.5/206/140 5'4" 46 yrs WOE: Atkins 1/27/12 - 54.5 lbs: JUDDD 9/4/12 - 58 lbs	Dawn - this maintenance thing is really working for you! 3 pounds - FANTASTIC!

10-24-2012, 05:59 PM	#20
WantToBeSlim Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UK Posts: 168 Gallery: WantToBeSlim Stats: 219.25/174/147 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: October 1st 2012	The weather is certainly changing here in the UK. Argh winter . But I'm just greedy and want to eat all the time regardless of whether it's cold or hot hehe

10-25-2012, 01:35 PM	#21
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,464 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	Not looking forward to this cold snap. But I love soups when it is really cold and they are usually low calorie as those are the one I choose or I make my my own a lot too.