My husband, Charles, began doing cold plunges over a year ago. He would have me drive him to a nearby pond and, in full view of a busy roadway and the occasional disbelieving fisherman, strip down to a speedo and wade in. In January. In New England. I thought his fortitude and commitment was sexy, but I was in no way interested in joining him. Health benefits my warm butt.
Loved this. I have been doing daily cold showers for a while and it helps quite miraculously with depression. But now you're making me want to get one of those tubs - it sounds more pleasant (although maybe that's the wrong word, lol). Wild water is the best, but last time I was so cold it was hard to get my clothes back on, so I'm a little scared to try again.
This: "I am woman; watch me freeze" I am so freaking inspired by you and the other amazing women who are curious and participating in this cold plunging thing. It feels so masculine; I felt like it wasn't my realm to indulge in. But alas, I have been taking cold showers for a couple years now and I find it extremely healing. Every time I step into that blast of cold water my mantra has been, "I am the decider of this. I am choosing this." So empowering.
Loved this. I have been doing daily cold showers for a while and it helps quite miraculously with depression. But now you're making me want to get one of those tubs - it sounds more pleasant (although maybe that's the wrong word, lol). Wild water is the best, but last time I was so cold it was hard to get my clothes back on, so I'm a little scared to try again.
This: "I am woman; watch me freeze" I am so freaking inspired by you and the other amazing women who are curious and participating in this cold plunging thing. It feels so masculine; I felt like it wasn't my realm to indulge in. But alas, I have been taking cold showers for a couple years now and I find it extremely healing. Every time I step into that blast of cold water my mantra has been, "I am the decider of this. I am choosing this." So empowering.
Thanks for the reminder to get back to this practice!
Also, just curious Stella, how long you plunge for each day? thanks.