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Silver wrote:I am freezing all of the time. It is the kind of cold that adding sweaters or blankets doesn't help. I thought it was just me - that I was having the cold flashes that can be a part of menopause but my husband says he feels cold too. (Not as bad as me though.)
Does the body eventually adjust to the no-added-fat? (Never thought I'd be hoping for a hot flash )
JeffN wrote:pinkrose wrote:This is a common experience related to calorie restriction and a low fat vegan diet.
One of the known side effect of CR is the reported feeling of cold, especially int he extremities. Usually it is only reported in those who restrict their calories and lower their BMI's to extreme levels.
I have never seen it associated with a low fat vegan diet unless it also accompanied a severed drop in calories and/or weight.
Sometimes, it occurs during extreme restriction when weight is being lost but once weight is stable and calories are adequate to maintain a healthy weight, then it is no longer a problem.
I know I have much less body fat and often feel "colder" than those around me who have much more body fat.
However, while a certain amount of internal insulation is required, it is much healthier to wear any other insulation I may need externally rather than internally.
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