I'm really happy with my weight loss through intermittent fasting. I'm a 6ft 37M and started at 235lbs in August of 2020. I'm now 172 and about to hit my goal weight (165). Once I hit about 185 I started to feel cold all the time. Whereas before I used to sweat if it was 80 degrees out or warmer, now I'm shivering even if its 70.
Is this normal? Is it just a function of having lost so much body fat? Is it a sign I need to be doing something different/more?
I don't have a workout/exercise regimen, but I do a lot of moving throughout the day, go on walks, look after a dog and two young kids, etc. All I can think of is that I need to work more intense exercise into my day. I'm nervous to do that because of a vestibular condition I have that is triggered by sharp heart rate increases.
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I think it might be due to low orexin levels - search it up. What I hate is not the cold itself but the fact that, when I do feel cold, my skin turns a darkened greyish purple. It’s a zombie-like look that greatly upsets me.
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Yes, it is pretty normal. Think of ocean mammals that carry a lot of fat, like sea lions. They are not doing that for fashion. They are keeping their organs warm. Since you’re not exercising, your internal furnace is being turned up to help offset that cold feeling. However, you will now look a lot better in formfitting sweaters!
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Yes. can confirm. am cold always. down 100lbs. It’s like the brain and the body haven’t figured out the new body thermodynamics set up yet.
Doing some basic exercises seems to bring extra blood flow to the muscles and help just a little bit.