ELI5- how does weight impact sweat?

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What about being overweight causes the sweat glands to over produce?

Edit- thank you for the answers! Another question- what causes people to sweat more or less genetics wise? Like people who have hyperhidrosis so their weight isn’t really as relevant (thin people with hyperhidrosis still sweat excessively). So, what causes the overproduction in this case?

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When I lost weight, I became way more cold-natured. I hate the A/C now. Living with college roommates can be hell bc over half if them prefer it below 60 just bc “it’s summer”.

To answer your question, burning fat (not necessarily tied to a specific amount of weight loss) will mean you’ll sweat less in the same circumstances as before. Unless you have hot flashes or something like that (not female so it’s just about % of fat for me)

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