How Do You Beat the Cold?

[Alex Brecher 10,515]

This year has seen record-setting freezes and winter storms throughout much of the country, and the cold weather will stick around for a few more weeks. Whether you are a New Yorker who has seen temps dip below 0 degree Fahrenheit or a Californian who shivers when it is below 50 degrees, what do you do to keep warm?

Select your answer and tell us more details by replying to the conversation below!

[Blondiee 278]

I'm a Californian! I turn up the heat, start a fire in the fireplace and add an extra blanket to the beds.

[Madam Reverie 2,958]

I wrap up in so many thermal layers, I look as if I've not lost any weight at all.

My 'fat' layer is now sponsored by The North Face

[Alex Brecher 10,515]

It's been miserably cold here in NYC. I started wearing my Hot Chillys thermal top and bottom which are normally reserved for my ski trips. I find they really help keep me warm when I'm outdoors in these cold temps. I also started wearing a wool beanie hat which I've never tried before. I like it so much I walk around with it indoors at times. It can get me odd stares from my kids. Also, when I'm indoors I wear really thick socks around the house so my toes stay warm and fuzzy

[macman 603]

I was a guy that was never cold, in fact I would secretly turn down the thermostat when the wife turned it up! Boy things have changed. Since being sleeved on December 23 I am COLD!! it has been cold in Massachusetts, most days I wear my thermal underwear as a first layer, which rotates between Cabela's sub zero winter woolies to Under Armour thermal gear. If I move around and keep the blood flowing, I am ok. But if I sit in a chair to watch TV, out comes the fleece throw and the shivers start. The other night I even wore a pair of gloves with a beanie hat I was so cold. I desperately need the weather to change or seriously think about a trip to Florida to visit my Brother in Law in the Keys.

[PdxMan 4,292]

In the Pacific Northwest, we have seen just the opposite. It has been the driest and warmest winter I have ever experienced here. And wouldn't you know it, I bought ski passes for my family and the snow depth is at record lows. Went skiing Saturday and it was spring-like skiing without a coat or gloves. Icy slopes and many closed runs.

COME ON COLD, RAINY WEATHER!!

(I can't believe I just wished for that ...)

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

I'll blame PdxMan when rainageddon starts in the PNW

Ive been cold since the day I arrived on earth. My normal wear is a tank top, t-shirt, sweatshirt, tights, over the calf socks, jeans and a down coat if I leave the house. Sometimes I leave the coat on if where I go is under 70. I even take a blanket with me. In the summer I wear sweatshirts.. But skip the t-shirt. LOL.. I'm a cold person and drive my family nuts.

[Sharpie 3,306]

Believe it or not, Florida is Cold.. I live in North Florida and we are expecting snow flurries tomorrow.. since losing weight I am colder than normal. I live in my silkies (thermal underwear) and sweats.. double socks for keeping feet warm. I never used to sleep in socks couldn't stand them however, I now wear them 24/7.. I have been making crock pot chili, homeade Soups and Beans and ham...

[dawalsh 919]

Believe it or not, Florida is Cold.. I live in North Florida and we are expecting snow flurries tomorrow.. since losing weight I am colder than normal. I live in my silkies (thermal underwear) and sweats.. double socks for keeping feet warm. I never used to sleep in socks couldn't stand them however, I now wear them 24/7.. I have been making crock pot chili, homeade Soups and Beans and ham...

I'm in FL too (East coast ) and I freeze too but not as bad as at the state line. Since I've lost weight I get cold fastet!

[Beach Lover 1,084]

Central Florida chimming in on the East Coast and believe me we do get cold! Not like the sub zero people but we just don't tolerate cold well at all. I have been wearing jeans, long sleeves, turning the heat on, turning on fireplace and wearing hoodies outside. Thank goodness for a nice cup of hot coffee with some Premier Protein shake in it!! Stay warm you northerners!!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

If I am freezing to death in North Florida I can only imagine what some of you are experiencing. Told my husband I would never complain of the heat again, and he snorted! I think WLS and losing some fat has changed me for sure. Love the posts!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

at work, they keep it cold, so i wear a heavy sweater to compensate and also a heating blanket......i was cold super morbid obese too so me losing weight has nothing to do with that being cold there.......at home, i use a blanket when i am on the couch....and if ole man aint looking, turn up the heat

Alex Brecher, on 28 Jan 2014 - 14:15, said:

This year has seen record-setting freezes and winter storms throughout much of the country, and the cold weather will stick around for a few more weeks. Whether you are a New Yorker who has seen temps dip below 0 degree Fahrenheit or a Californian who shivers when it is below 50 degrees, what do you do to keep warm?

Select your answer and tell us more details by replying to the conversation below!

[Mama Spike 144]

In Texas and freezing. I have the fire, heated blanket, my dogs, warm PJs, heavy socks and hot tea to keep me warm. Not working well today though.

[gmanbat 5,889]

Mid-Florida here, 2 years now. I still have Ohio fresh in my mind and so I don't consider it very cold here. However, I am 65 and hate the way cold hurts my bones. For the piddling cold I turn up the electric blanket at night and wear layers in the day.

[melmommy04 23]

In SW Indiana! -15 to -30 degree wind chills for us lately. Warm fuzzy snow boots, layers, layers, layers when outside. Blankets upon blankets plus layers at home. Trying to keep the furnace at a constant temperature so no one ends up sick.