To cold to walk outside

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jchurchill01

I live in Southern Wisconsin--it can get pretty cold in the winter. But it's not the cold that does me in, it's the short days. I don't like walking in the dark, so I walk on my treadmill while I watch the nightly news in the winter.

MyaPapaya75

Walk Away The Pounds Videos ...upstate NY here I'm walking outside still until I cant anymore due to ice...Bundle UP! LOL

tjstickwood

yes, chilly. But as long as the sidewalk isn't too icy you'll be glad you make yourself get out there. Another Canadian here. I have to walk almost a km. just from the parking lot into the hospital where I work every day, and back again in the dark. Freaking cold this morning, but I felt invigorated once I made it. Last winter - I was coming in wearing my snow pants! In the evening I cut myself a break and if I want to do some walking I do it in the mall. I figure I've put in my time walking outside for the day.

blink1021

I just ordered leslie sansone videos for home. I usually have to take my kids with me when I walk and do not feel safe walking after dark with them in the cold and in snow ( I live in the country and bears are not uncommon) I have heard great things about these videos and a friend of mine lost 42lbs using them. I just got mine on amazon for $7.69.

rgrady33

maggiemay22467 wrote: »

I have lost around 60 pounds and my main exercise has been walking. Well with winter the temp is around 15 degrees and I just can not walk in that. When I started my weight loss I did not think about winter. My question is what can I do now to get the weight off and I can not afford to go to the gym. Ideas please please.

I feel your pain here in MN! One thing I do is head to the nearest mall. (Yes, I am now a Mall Walker from time to time.) Fortunately, my company has a treadmill so I can still get some steps in over lunch, but with the holidays coming up the mall should make for a nice change of scenery.

RGv2

rgrady33 wrote: »

maggiemay22467 wrote: »

I have lost around 60 pounds and my main exercise has been walking. Well with winter the temp is around 15 degrees and I just can not walk in that. When I started my weight loss I did not think about winter. My question is what can I do now to get the weight off and I can not afford to go to the gym. Ideas please please.

I feel your pain here in MN! One thing I do is head to the nearest mall. (Yes, I am now a Mall Walker from time to time.) Fortunately, my company has a treadmill so I can still get some steps in over lunch, but with the holidays coming up the mall should make for a nice change of scenery.

Watch out in Burnsville in the am. They have the steps laid out along the outside edge of the mall and if you step out of a store too early or without looking both ways......

dbmata

adowe wrote: »

dbmata wrote: »

What's funny is that when in negatives, I wouldn't take a horse or a dog out. However, I'd totally go camping for a day or two.

Winter camping = best camping

Less traffic and fewer pogues. Yes.

wamydia

knitapeace wrote: »

It's my understanding that Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds videos are available on YouTube. You could try those!

I agree with this. I'm in the same boat with being an outdoor walker in an area that gets quite cold and these are always my go-to for indoor walking during the winter. You could also look into joining a YMCA that has an indoor walking track. They charge based on your income.

noexcusesjustresults2014

maggiemay22467 wrote: »

I have lost around 60 pounds and my main exercise has been walking. Well with winter the temp is around 15 degrees and I just can not walk in that. When I started my weight loss I did not think about winter. My question is what can I do now to get the weight off and I can not afford to go to the gym. Ideas please please.

Congratulations on your weight loss. I disagree that 15 degrees is too cold to walk/run outside (just dress warm).

If you insist on staying inside I see many great ideas above.

willrun4bagels

Any stairs in your home/workplace? I'd walk/run up and down stairs if I was unable to walk/run outside, though I do have some under armour cold-gear for below freezing temps that really make it easier to go outside in those temps. I layer a baselayer top with a fleece jacket with a windbreaker over it, with gloves and a hat, and wear cold gear pants. It's really not that bad once you get moving and warm up.

DeannaLynnPerkins

I LOVE walking outside in the winter...but I'm a person who loves Fall and Winter and HATES Summer...with a passion. :-P Honestly, I'd say bundle up and walk outside, but try to do it in the afternoon (around lunch time) when it's at least a little warmer. I tend to have faster times and burn more calories during the winter because I'm trying to heat up and get my walk over with so I can go back into the warmth. :-) Either that or Leslie's walking workouts on YouTube. My husband and I love them and use them whenever the weather doesn't permit it...like it's pouring rain or there's a blizzard going on.

Also, AWESOME job on your weight loss! 60 lbs down is awesome!!

mereditheve

Walk in the cold anyway! That's what I do -- I probably live a lot farther north than you too! Just the other weekend, I walked 10 miles in the cold & rain. It was awesome. The greater the challenge, the greater the sense of accomplishment.

Wear a warm base layer, throw on a shirt over it, put on a warm coat with a hood & wear a scarf to shield your face from the wind. Then start walking!