Losing tolerance to winter cold

[shootingstar]

Overall, in over the decades, I'm losing my resistance to really cold weather. And it varies, each season.

Right now, I could have worn a fall cycling jacket and layered up since temp. above freezin'. But no, I felt best with a winter gortex below hip jacket that I go snowshoeing, but I cycled now whenever I do it during these winter months. I wasn't sorry either with today's wind in my face...even though I sweated slightly as soon as I stepped indoors at home.

I can't beat myself too much for being whimpier at nearly 53 yrs. At least, I feel warmer just so that I can cycle around and be comfortable outdoors.

Unbelievable that I used to walk around in a dress with a knee length winter coat, pantyhose and dress shoes over 30 yrs. ago for same just above freezin' temperatures and no snow.
Are you losing your winter cold resistance much as years roll by?

[Biciclista]

No, I don't think so. I can handle cold better than i could 20 years ago, before I got fit. I couldn't have my ears exposed to cold (below 55 degrees) without experiencing a lot of pain. THat just doesn't happen any more. and i'm 60 now.

[PamNY]

Same for me. My cold tolerance is greater now and I'm 60.

[Kiwi Stoker]

Remember as a kid you would spend hours in the pool. lake, beach etc and didn't feel cold at all? And now as an adult you have to be very hot and then after 5 mins in the water you run back to your towel?

[jessmarimba]

I lost my cold tolerance when I hit puberty, pretty much. I happily wear long sleeves if it's below 80. I don't swim unless other people think the water feels like bath water. I wish I could tolerate it better b/c I'd love to do a tri. Maybe I need a wool bathing suit...c'mon, Ibex? Icebreaker?

But on the other hand, I also overheat now very quickly when I'm working out. So while I looooove my down jacket and will wear it all day at the office if I walked in with it on, I can't run in more than a long-sleeved shirt unless it's below 20. I'll be freezing for a few minutes (and my feet and hands will be numb for 15-20) but I'll feel like I'm suffocating once I warm up.

[NbyNW]

I think my cold tolerance has increased due to my last two winters in Edmonton.

[tealtreak]

Overall, in over the decades, I'm losing my resistance to really cold weather. And it varies, each season.

Right now, I could have worn a fall cycling jacket and layered up since temp. above freezin'. But no, I felt best with a winter gortex below hip jacket that I go snowshoeing, but I cycled now whenever I do it during these winter months. I wasn't sorry either with today's wind in my face...even though I sweated slightly as soon as I stepped indoors at home.

I can't beat myself too much for being whimpier at nearly 53 yrs. At least, I feel warmer just so that I can cycle around and be comfortable outdoors.

Unbelievable that I used to walk around in a dress with a knee length winter coat, pantyhose and dress shoes over 30 yrs. ago for same just above freezin' temperatures and no snow.
Are you losing your winter cold resistance much as years roll by?

yeah menopause!!! My cold tolerance has greatly decreased because after a hot flash that leaves me drenched I then get chilled- hoping to age out of it!!!!!!!!!!! (: