text: do you find this an interesting phenomenon? i have noticed that in hot weather, especially during summer, i'm not as hungry and when i do eat i tend to eat lighter stuff like salad, bread, crackers and fruit. in cold, winter weather, on the other hand, i feel i need to eat warm, meaty dishes. the winter is the time of year i have to make an extra effort to keep my weight down. what are your thoughts on this? you eat heavier food because your body instinctively tells you that it's getting cold and you need more energy to produce heat