Change in heat resistance?

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ChilledOne

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I was wondering if all the people who have lost a fair bit of weight could comment on how different they can tolerate heat now they have lost weight?

I used too be 285lbs and hated the heat, and have yet to have hot weather after loosing 60lbs, come summer here in the UK ( June ) I'm hoping too have lost another 40lbs and I'm hoping I will for the first time 'enjoy' the heat and not revolve my day around when it's best too go out for the coolness. Also when I travel the States in 14months I want too see a fair bit of the country that 20oC+ without breaking a sweat!


So any experience and views would be greatly appreciated!
 
I don't have an exact answer for your question. I have always been cold. When I first started working out I was much warmer (a welcome change in the frigid Midwest US), but lately I've been really cold unless I'm active in some way. Thus, sitting at my desk I'm wearing a sweater, a fleece sweatshirt and a blanket over my legs. Brrr. The minute I start exercising, though, my temperature shoots through the roof. Sorry I'm not more help...good luck with the sweatiness. :)
 
I am *always* cold now - and I never used to be.
I don't know if it's the fact that I've lost weight (I stilly have plenty of insulation!) or the fact that I'm getting old!
 
I noticed a big difference. I don't get all clammy just watching tv anymore and being outside on those hot 98 degree days just doesn't seem as bad.
 
It's got a lot to do with thermal mass. To put it fairly basically, if you have two objects of the same density, with one being large and the other being small, the small one can change temperature faster, and has a higher surface area to volume.

So, an object twice the size has twice the surface area but four times the volume. While you're not losing half your mass, as you reduce volume you effectively increase the ratio of surface area to volume. Since you cool down because of your skin, your ability to dump extra heat is much increased.

I hope that makes sense! It's why a big 250 lb guy can go out in winter in a t-shirt and be comfortable, but his lanky 120 lb friend might need to go inside after a short while, while in summer the lanky guy wins out because he can cool more effectively. This is also why you need to be careful with babies, because their core body heat can change much more quickly than an adults.

I have been feeling more cool this summer, next summer it should be even better! Unfortunately you will feel the winter more, as I expect to do.
 
Don't know about all the scientific density stuff. All I know is that after weight loss, I'm always cold. My fingers and toes always seem like they're numb. Can't wait 'til summer gets here.

Hope someone can tell me that this will get better as my body adjusts to my new weight.

All in all though, I'll take the numb digits if the only other choice is gaining back my unwanted pounds.
 
the more hydrated I am - the better my temperature stays - cold weather or hot weather -it's the hydration that keeps my temperature even...
 
My experience is...in my formerly thinner life, I found summer much more tolerable. Not as much sweating, no rubbing thighs and totally comfortable in jeans or long pants. The trade off is that I did have a harder time staying warm in the winter. As said by others- I will take it over being fat and unhealthy any day.
 
anyone else that's usually hot blooded.... cold?

I'm normally a "burning furnace" as my kids used to call me...

Im on day 6, sticking between 1,300 and 1,500 cals per day (im 211)

and Im sooooooooooo collllddddddddddddddd.............. brrrrrrrrrr.

anyone else have this problem while they are reducing?
 
A drop in body temperature could mean you are overtraining/undereating and it's hurting your metabolism.

But if you're just drinking a lot more cold water than you usually do, that can definitely have an effect. I drink nearly 3 gallons of cold water a day now and sometimes it'll be 2-3 litres at a time, which'll give me the shivers for a bit.

But, it could mean any number of things, really, so just make sure your nutrition's in place (you're getting enough vitamins and minerals). If it persists (and/or you're not seeing much in the way of fat loss), try increasing your calories a bit.

A quick fix is to just drink some hot beverages once in a while. Maybe take a hot bath before bed, which is great for relaxing you for a good night's sleep, too. You know what's fun, is to take chocolate protein powder and put it into hot water for a "hot chocolate" treat that's actually doing yourself a favor, nutritionally. Maybe add some cinnamon. Mmm, mmm.

Also, re: the OP, there is hope, yes. From someone who has lost over 100 lbs, it makes a huge difference with the sweating/ability to handle heat. :)
 
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ok, thanks, I just had a cup of tea AND turned up the heat.. still chilly! Maybe ill pop in the shower, 1/2 hour til lunch.... Ill have to make something warm for lunch i'm thinking!!
 
maleficent said:
Seeing as it's about 4 degrees outside -I'm a little chilly -maybe I should put on a sweater :)
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I have my fleece sweatshirt on, and I usually cant stand it, but Im sooooooooo cooooooooooooooooooold!! LOL Im also wearing a hat!
 
M2M said:
I am *always* cold now - and I never used to be.
I don't know if it's the fact that I've lost weight (I stilly have plenty of insulation!) or the fact that I'm getting old!
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This is me exactly. It would seem that when I was substantially heavier, I was ALOT warmer than I am now. My mom blames it on the fact that I lack proper insulation, but I assure her there's still plenty there.

I've noticed also, since I've been dropping the lbs, that I CAN tolerate heat much better. Simply because I can wear cooler clothing without feeling EXTREMELY self-concious.
 
I know exactly what you mean. I generally get warm very easily and I'm hoping that once I lose weight, I'll actually be able to ENJOY living in Florida! Also, I'm sure Invariant is right and that it has a lot to do with not being able to wear tanks and shorts, etc.
 
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