[stayed]

Just a reminder for all-- the 30 day challenge doesn't preclude additional warm showers too, right?

Your kidding me!  I have no problem with 2 or more showers in the summer, but goodness, never in my life in the WINTER... omg... WHY didn't I think of that??

I feel that I am participating in this challenge in my own way.  Stepping out my front door, clearing off and starting  my car,each and every morning, is the equivalent of a cold shower these days.

Definitely that counts MiMix!  Tell me, are you getting any EUPHORIA? 

Hugs Stayed

[MsT]

I could not bring myself to do cold water today, but I did have to take the dog out before I had the chance to dry my hair and it was so cold that my wet hair froze into icicles after about 2 minutes.

[stayed]

Oh man... that sucks!  Ouch!

Hugs Stayed

[elray]

Day 8 wasn't eventful enough to write about.  Got my shower, didn't like it.  Stepped out, and felt good immediately.  Feet don't stay cold so long anymore.  Rest of me warms up instantly when I step out.  Still hate the cold water on my back, but the rest of my body seems okay now.  Didn't have time this morning to reflect on my post -shower vibe.

Speaking of warm up, our weather is starting to thaw out too.  Maybe my cold water pipes will get warmer!  Here's hoping. 

[JD]

Any noticeable brown fat activation?
I hate cold showers. I tried it for a time, long before this challenge.That is I washed in warm water, and then would switch it to cold and try to endure it for a minute or two.  I quit that nonsense!
When I get cold, I stay cold a long, long time.

[Lost]

Congratulations for all that go through this challenge!

Lots of determination to be proud of!

For the euphoria, I know you will all achieve it soon: latest on day 31, when you are allowed your first warm shower

Good luck and keep up the challenge!

[elray]

I hope the lack of updates don't reflect a collapse in morale.  I hit day 11 today.  I literally glow red as soon as I step out.  JD -- did a little research, and brown fat activation might explain it.  Since researching that, I've been focused on standing directly under the shower with the water on my back and shoulders -- that's tough, but I try to hold it for close to a minute.

most of the literature says brown fat activation takes hours of exposure, and while cold baths are effective, a 5 minute cold shower likely will not be.

On another note, my boys have convinced me to take off Wednesday and go to the shore for a polar bear plunge -- they have off school, and we're aiming for a ski trip but the weather man is now forecasting poor ski conditions --55 and rainy -- so we have a new plan -- I hear the ocean temp is a balmy 33 degrees.  So now I'm looking at my 48degree shower as "conditioning".

[Savoir Faire]

Not loving the cold showers.

Have accepted them but am looking forward to warm water again.  long way to go.

[Dji76]

I have a fever and took warm showers yesterday and today. I'll be back at it as soon as the fever is gone. Not loving it mostly cause it's sooooo f'n cold outside here. Avg temp in February here was 14 with several days well below zero. That's no excuse... As soon as I'm not sick I'll be back in.

[Returned]

I am sorry to be a party pooper, but I really don't like the cold shower idea. I can't think of any conceivable benefit to it from a medical standpoint.