I've been exercising (running and now walking more with age) for over 20
years. I've always been perplexed why I seem to gain about 10-15 lbs
during colder weather than warmer, but this year I think I'm beginning
to figure it out. I eat pretty much the same way all season long but I exercise outside and keep a colder house. I notice I don't sweat as
much obviously, and it takes more to attain the heart rate needed.
Based on this I'm going to say that it takes more exercise to burn the
same amount of calories during colder weather plus I don't sweat as much
and don't manage to lose as many "water pounds". Not sure if it makes
any sense, but this is what I have come up with. Right now, I'm about 7
lbs above where I was mid-Summer and this has been with exercising about
2x as much and I'm not really eating anything different. Thoughts?

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JBI <JBI@ez1.net> wrote:

I've been exercising (running and now walking more with age) for over 20 years. I've always been perplexed why I seem to gain about 10-15 lbs
during colder weather than warmer, but this year I think I'm beginning
to figure it out. I eat pretty much the same way all season long but I exercise outside and keep a colder house. I notice I don't sweat as
much obviously, and it takes more to attain the heart rate needed.
Based on this I'm going to say that it takes more exercise to burn the
same amount of calories during colder weather plus I don't sweat as much
and don't manage to lose as many "water pounds". Not sure if it makes
any sense, but this is what I have come up with. Right now, I'm about 7
lbs above where I was mid-Summer and this has been with exercising about
2x as much and I'm not really eating anything different. Thoughts?

Do you keep a food diary? Have to say I find the idea of putting on 10-15
lbs *without* a diet change and exercising more a bit unlikely. Are you
sure that you’re not “rewarding” yourself for the extra exercise with small
snacks that seem inconsequential but actually add up?

We’re all very good at lying to ourselves about our food and drink intake.

Tim

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On Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 9:46:54 AM UTC-5, JBI wrote:

I've been exercising (running and now walking more with age) for over 20 years. I've always been perplexed why I seem to gain about 10-15 lbs
during colder weather than warmer, but this year I think I'm beginning
to figure it out. I eat pretty much the same way all season long but I exercise outside and keep a colder house. I notice I don't sweat as
much obviously, and it takes more to attain the heart rate needed.
Based on this I'm going to say that it takes more exercise to burn the
same amount of calories during colder weather plus I don't sweat as much
and don't manage to lose as many "water pounds". Not sure if it makes
any sense, but this is what I have come up with. Right now, I'm about 7
lbs above where I was mid-Summer and this has been with exercising about
2x as much and I'm not really eating anything different. Thoughts?

I did not think to ask:
are you checking weight BEFORE or AFTER your runs?

I try to check my weight at about the same time in the morning
and before any exercise or food/drink.

Enjoy.
ed

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On Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 9:46:54 AM UTC-5, JBI wrote:

I've been exercising (running and now walking more with age) for over 20 years. I've always been perplexed why I seem to gain about 10-15 lbs
during colder weather than warmer, but this year I think I'm beginning
to figure it out. I eat pretty much the same way all season long but I exercise outside and keep a colder house. I notice I don't sweat as
much obviously, and it takes more to attain the heart rate needed.
Based on this I'm going to say that it takes more exercise to burn the
same amount of calories during colder weather plus I don't sweat as much
and don't manage to lose as many "water pounds". Not sure if it makes
any sense, but this is what I have come up with. Right now, I'm about 7
lbs above where I was mid-Summer and this has been with exercising about
2x as much and I'm not really eating anything different. Thoughts?

Interesting theory.

I know I also put some weight on in the winter.
But I know exactly how: I eat more. 8^(

I'm working on both running more this winter
and watching more of what I eat.

One thing I will say though is I run much better
in the cooler weather. If the temps are over 70F
or so, I am working hard in the run. But put the
temperature about 55F and I an fine and comfortable
with only shorts and tee shirt.

So maybe there is something to your theory. Runs are
harder in the higher temperatures. A way to test it
may be to over dress for runs this winter. bundle up
too warm. let me know if you try that. I may try it
as well.

Either way, enjoy the run.
Ed

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