I’m not used to being cold and I’m really kind of in a fluster. Yes, the temperature has dropped but I’m REALLY cold. It’s been in the 30s which isn’t bad, usually I’m just throwing a jacket on or putting a blanket on when I’m watching TV. But, it’s different now.
See, normally I don’t turn my heater on at home. Now, before you think I’m some cheap martyr or crazy I live on the second floor of a 3 story apartment building. My apartment has always stayed comfortable. When it’s REALLY cold out I’ll add a second blanket to my bed or wear warmer socks or a sweatshirt. I’m not opposed to turning on the heat, I just don’t usually have a need for it. I’d much rather put a blanket or sweatshirt or warmer socks on.
Well, I’ve had to turn the heat on both at work and at home. I’m COLD. I’ve already put my second comforter on my bed and I’m a little nervous about how I’m going to handle when it gets really cold out.
I don’t understand it.
I do have new neighbors downstairs so maybe they’re not running their heat as much. Or maybe the house just hasn’t warmed up and is adjusting to the cooler temperatures (that doesn’t make sense but whatever).
Or maybe losing this weight is affecting me. I really didn’t think that being 25 pounds lighter would make a difference in how cold I felt. Not this big of a difference. Someone mentioned that maybe my metabolism has changed with my new eating and that’s making me feel colder.
Whatever it is, I just want to be warm. I’m tired of being cold.
14 October 2009, 11:32 AM
It might be the weight loss. I’m only a little over 35 pounds in, but I find myself getting cold much more easily as well. We’re losing all that insulation!
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14 October 2009, 1:05 PM
I’ve actually thought about that cold thing a lot, and I definitely think it’s related to your weight loss. I don’t know about you, but the fatter I got, the easier the heat affected me. It only makes sense that it works the other way, too.
Anyhoo, stumbled on your blog courtesy of Sue, and I think I’ll keep on stopping by if you don’t mind. I see some of my struggles in the few posts I’ve read so far, regarding doing it alone and what-not. My family and best friends are supportive, but they’re in other states. And my boyfriend’s supportive, but he’s one of those guys that can eat like crap and not exercise, and still stay thin, so he has precisely zero motivation to exercise with me or eat well. He tries, but… Therefore, all of my food and exercise choices are 100% on my shoulders. Makes it tough some days, but not impossible!
Anyhoo, best of luck in your efforts!
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14 October 2009, 2:24 PM
I don’t know where you live, but if you happen to live near a coed bathhouse, you might LOVE it! There’s a great Russian bath here in Seattle. People of ALL sizes us it … it’s not as intimidating as it sounds!
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15 October 2009, 2:06 AM
I need a bathhouse. I’m freezing. I realize that I lived my whole life in Michigan, but I’m telling you one year in the North Carolina climate did it. Now anytime it drops below 60 degrees I sit and shiver. Brrr.
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15 October 2009, 5:43 AM
I know what you mean. I rarely turned the heat on when I lived in an apartment Mass! In fact, I sometimes had to crack a window. Everyone’s heat seemed to rise and I never thought much about it other than the occasional “yay … I’m saving money!”.
It’s probably the weight loss. I know that now that I’ve lost weight, it’s a different ballgame. I’d wear just a hoodie in the freezing snow and not really be bothered overly much but now it’s 50 degrees and I think I’m freezing if I’m not bundled up and I still have a lot to lose.
Hope you find a cheap way to warm up soon!
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15 October 2009, 6:08 AM
brrrr… Sounds like you’ll have to crank that heater up. Where I live we don’t have a choice (they have to physically disconnect the swamp cooler and hook up the heater in fall) and we’ve had two frosts already. Heat is good. If I had it, I’d turn it on!
I’m not sure if 25 lbs would do it, unless you don’t have much to lose. I’ve lost 140, and I really don’t feel the cold as much as I thought I would. I’d be more inclined to think it was a change in how the neighbors are heating their place.
That said, I also have to say that this year (which is colder than usual) I’m really enjoying my fluffy sweaters!
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15 October 2009, 7:48 AM
As I lost my 150 pounds one of the byproducts was being colder and colder! Do you have a down comforter? That has been my salvation!
Glad to have found your blog. Take care!
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15 October 2009, 9:57 AM
As I lost my 150 pounds one of the byproducts was being colder and colder! Do you have a down comforter? That has been my salvation!
Glad to have found your blog. Take care!
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