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This may help explain why we get cold following WLS. I always used to run "hot". I always said it felt like my internal thermostat was turned up. Now, I really feel the cold and have to bundle up. Not good with the coming Minnesota winter!
"a fall in temperature is an important part of the adaptive response to energy deprivation (as in dieting)."
http://tinyurl.com/3oeblom
"a fall in temperature is an important part of the adaptive response to energy deprivation (as in dieting)."
http://tinyurl.com/3oeblom
5'5" Age 63 HW 212 SW 200 Currently 8 pounds below goal
Jacque 
Yup, being a freeze baby is really 'normal' after WLS! Even 4.5 years out, it takes some SERIOUS HEAT and exertion for me to actually SWEAT! 95+ and humid? Maybe. But I'll take it!
I remember when I was 'full size', I used to have a direct sales business for a company selling home accessories. I can't believe how nasty drippy sweaty I would get doing my demonstrations, I had to keep a small hand towel in case I actually dripped! Hauling everything in, setting it all up, the nerves doing the demo, taking orders, then disassembling the whole display and carrying it all back out.... crap, you'd think I'd have lost weight I sweated so much!
Oh well - it's easier to add layers and blankets when you're cold... you can only take so much off when you're hot!
I remember when I was 'full size', I used to have a direct sales business for a company selling home accessories. I can't believe how nasty drippy sweaty I would get doing my demonstrations, I had to keep a small hand towel in case I actually dripped! Hauling everything in, setting it all up, the nerves doing the demo, taking orders, then disassembling the whole display and carrying it all back out.... crap, you'd think I'd have lost weight I sweated so much!
Oh well - it's easier to add layers and blankets when you're cold... you can only take so much off when you're hot!
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Speaking of feeling cold all of the time...
Costco has an AWESOME electric throw blanket. It's about 5 feet square, and perfect for cuddling on the couch. I bought mine for something like $25 this week. They also have super cuddly sherpa throw blankets for under $20... I really want one of those too :)
Costco has an AWESOME electric throw blanket. It's about 5 feet square, and perfect for cuddling on the couch. I bought mine for something like $25 this week. They also have super cuddly sherpa throw blankets for under $20... I really want one of those too :)
CW: 130ish HW: 264 SW:254 Hgt: 5'2
Goals-Dr:159-MET Mine:140-MET!!! Final Goal: 135-MET!!!!!
W4:-22 W8:-11 W12:-10.5 W16:-12 W20:-11.5 W24:-9.5 W28:-8 W32:-7.5 W36:-8 W40:-7.5 W44:-5 W48: -4.5 1Yr/W52: -7
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