Aluzio
Posted: Sep. 22 2008, 11:25 ET

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this but I'm ususally always hot and people in the office make fun of me becasue of that. Well since I started the diet I have been extremely cold! I'm in my office with long sleeves and a sweater and I'm tempted to put my jacket on. I have not felt like this before at all. Does anyone else have this happen to them?

Michelle
Posted: Sep. 22 2008, 12:05 ET

This is a very normal part of being in ketosis  

Aluzio
Posted: Sep. 22 2008, 12:29 ET

Thanks Michelle. I thought I was coming down with something. It's such a wierd feeling to get cold and be able to warm up.

Winterjade
Posted: Sep. 22 2008, 12:36 ET

Yup, I have been nearly freezing for many months....I was reassured that once off plan and eating healthy choices the heat will come back! I just tell people that my internal thermostat is broken...lol

Ada
Posted: Sep. 22 2008, 13:31 ET

here is a good article on Why am I Freezing??  Apparently rapid weight loss is a contributor to feeling cold.

Diane262
Posted: Sep. 26 2008, 12:48 ET

According to the nurse at the clinic, this is not normal part of ketosis.  This is from a lack of potassium.  They put me on kcal 3 times a day, and it helped with the cold and light headedness.