Speaking of turning on the heat, body adjustment to temp change.

[ToomuchStuff]

The turning on the heat question made me wonder this. We have a lot of days in the 60's, currently and with the wind it feels chillier. However in early spring, people would not be wearing jackets in this as that feels warm. How long does it take you guys to adjust and any tricks you have learned to make adjustment quicker?

It seems once I get acclimated to the cold, 50 degrees is fine for me with long sleeves and a hat, but it seems to take a while to get to that point.

[Miss Cellane]

I know, I was just thinking, "I need my fleece vest," and it's 70 degrees here.

Really, I think there will always be a few days where you just feel too hot or too cold, until your body adjusts. The less you are in artificial heat or coolness, the better for a quick adjustment. But if you have to go to work, you are at the mercy of whoever controls the HVAC at your place of employment.

[Gardenarian]

This is on my mind, as I'm moving to a slightly more extreme climate. I'm very sensitive to temperature changes and need to get tougher about the cold and heat. I don't even remember how to dress appropriately for snowy days! I'll be walking to work, so I'll be bundled up - then I don't want to be overheated when I get there.

When I first moved to California I didn't even notice the seasons. Now I'll be saying "it's freezing!" when the temperature drops below 55. (Though it is exceptionally windy here, and that make a big difference.)

I think what Miss Cellane said: "The less you are in artificial heat or coolness, the better for a quick adjustment." is probably the best advice for me!

[Miss Cellane]

When I first moved to California I didn't even notice the seasons. Now I'll be saying "it's freezing!" when the temperature drops below 55. (Though it is exceptionally windy here, and that make a big difference.)



My mom's favorite cousin (he lived with her family after his parents died), moved from Boston to Los Angeles. I remember visiting his family one summer, and they got chilly one evening and they all put on jackets. We were standing there thinking, "It's July, man, and it's 65 degrees. This feels great!"

Gardenarian, think layers. Even for your hands. Layer thin gloves under mittens. That way, if you need to use your fingers, you still have gloves on, but have the thick mittens for warm.

If you wear lots of layers, you will stay warm on your walk, but can peel off as many layers as necessary to be comfortable at work. (Although I admit I've gone to the ladies' room to remove a silk cami a time or two.) Start with a silk camisole (not the fancy ones, but the ones sold as warm winter underwear), a shirt, a thin wool sweater, a blazer over that if necessary. Then a warm outer jacket/coat that is more or less windproof, i.e. not fleece. Most of my winter coats and jackets are a size too big to allow for layering underneath.

[Alan]

I think about this every year at this time. In the fall, I'm easily chilled, although I remember sitting out on the deck last winter in jeans & tee shirt on a sunny 35* day, just after a string of minus double digit days, thinking how comfortable it felt outside.

[RichLife]

I've found I adjust faster when I leave the house more and expose myself to the weather rather than bunkering up inside. Running has helped me there. I also assume it helps my circulation.

If I do get cold I prefer to put on more clothes rather than turn up the heating. A quick hot shower helps loads too. And I keep a fleece blanket near my computer to cover my legs with as they do get cold when I sit still. I'm not sure if that is due to cold coming from the floor or simply due to circulation, but the blanket fixes it and it is really cozy. Just need to remember to pack it up and not leave it on the chair when I get up, else my cat claims it.

[awakenedsoul]

I've been putting on my short sleeved alpaca/pima cotton and wool/silk sweaters. I made them last year to wear in the Spring. I also bring a sweater or shawl to wear in the air conditioning. They blast it on the bus. I think part of it is anticipation. The garden is starting to need less water. It's getting darker earlier. I've got a hand knit blanket covering me now. It's partly for warmth, and partly for comfort.

[Gardenarian]

I've been finding that a scarf works almost as well as bringing along a coat, and is a lot easier to stuff in a bag when I warm up.

[Tussiemussies]

We are also dealing with this. We have already turned on the heat for short to medium bursts since it is at night going down into the fourties and we had some very low temperature days. I just told DH before I picked up the pad that I need some sweatshirts to get me through the night since I like to sleep with the window cracked at least an inch or two. I feel healthier sleeping in the cold while I am warm under my pile of blankets...

[kib]

We are also dealing with this. We have already turned on the breasts for short to medium bursts since it is at night going down into the fourties and we had some very low temperature days. I just told DH before I picked up the pad that I need some sweatshirts to get me through the night since I like to sleep with the window cracked at least an inch or two. I feel healthier sleeping in the cold while I am warm under my pile of blankets...

You've turned on the what? :~)

I agree, love a chilly room and a goosedown quilt.

[Tussiemussies]

My kindle is ALWAys changing words on me...that was a good one...time to edit though! LOL!!

[RosieTR]

Ha ha ha. It's supposed to go from a predicted high of 70F today (though I have my doubts cause it's 56 right now, the warmest part of the day) to single digits in 2 days. No acclimating here, just a slap by Mother Nature to deal with the cold. Thankfully we have plenty of tea!

[frugal-one]

Ha ha ha. It's supposed to go from a predicted high of 70F today (though I have my doubts cause it's 56 right now, the warmest part of the day) to single digits in 2 days. No acclimating here, just a slap by Mother Nature to deal with the cold. Thankfully we have plenty of tea!

I'd be thrilled with 56 degrees!!!!!!!! Snow is predicted in a few days. Ugh!