Its cold!!!!!

I am really craving munchies and I am not motivated to work out. Here in Chicago it is 18 degrees and snowing. To those who are living in colder states, what do you do to stay motivated? What gets You up to go dig the car out of the snow and then make a very cautious 10 MPH drive on snow covered streets to the gym. Man, this weather has got me down. Shoveling snow is a great workout but its literally freezing outside!!!!
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  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,570 Member
    Cold burns a huge amount of calories. When I work in the cold I am STARVING!!!!!!!!!!!

    I've been eating less and sitting in front of the fire. I HAVE been walking. Cover your mouth so you breath moist air. Cover all skin. Walk fast!
  • holliebevineau
    holliebevineau Posts: 441 Member
    Thanks. I am going out now. I am also going to strap on a HRM just to see how many calories I can burn. If it goes well I will do my neighbors home too!!!!!
  • ngiosta
    ngiosta Posts: 1 Member
    It is cold! I'm also in IL-- I just saw online that the Governor of MN ordered all public schools in that state remain closed tomorrow! http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/school-closings/

    So glad we have a treadmill!

    Stay warm!
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    I work out at home. I have zero excuse not to, unless I'm sick.
  • surfrgrl1
    surfrgrl1 Posts: 1,464 Member
    I resort to putting a workout DVD in the player, or a find a workout on YouTube. It's blowing like crazy here in Kansas, not as much snow, but it's freaking cold out.
  • Iskreemman
    Iskreemman Posts: 16 Member
    It's 1 degree here in Omaha with a -22 wind chill. I'll be staying inside and doing a workout DVD today then a warm cup of tea :smile:
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    I just don't go... Not the best option but my option LOL
  • I hear you!! I hate winter and I hate cold weather. Actually, I can kind of deal with exercising in the cold, and i was going to go out today, but it just started icing and sleeting! How do you go out in ice? I have to come up with an alternative so I can do something inside during these next two months. Either a work out video, I keep hearing about 30 day shred, or maybe a stationary bike. Or maybe swimming indoors at our local recreation center. Still can't get to that in the ice though. I hate how bad weather messes up all your plans.
  • 1princesswarrior
    1princesswarrior Posts: 1,242 Member
    I wear 4-5 layers and cover everything. I have a horse so I have no choice but to go out, it sucks. I'm in Oh, wind chill will be -40 tomorrow and Tuesday but I haven't heard about IL or MN. Good luck to all.
  • ruby70
    ruby70 Posts: 459 Member
    I know how you feel I woke up to 10 below 0. My treadmill has been saving me & we bought a ice fishing shack to help get out in the fresh air. Keep moving we are one day closer to spring.
  • I live in MN, and have always enjoyed winter! What motivates me to shovel snow or plow the driveway? Well, I can't get out if I don't! ;)

    Summer is actually hardest for me. I enjoy snowshoeing and cross country skiing, and can't stand hot days. If the wind chill is too cold to safely do outdoor activities...oh wait, it never is!
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    I've grown up with it and am used to it.... I played in a pond hockey tournament for 7 hours on Saturday. By the time we got to our last game it was below zero.

    BTW, how much snow did you get to have to drive 10MPH, like 3 feet?
  • rainbow198
    rainbow198 Posts: 2,245 Member
    I was born and raised in this climate so I'm used to it. I wear a lot of layers/longjohns and be prepared. I ice skate outdoors several times per week and love it. Bring on the snow! I workout at home so the weather doesn't make a difference for me. :)
  • Stripeness
    Stripeness Posts: 511 Member
    I'm in New Hampshire, and I put on my hiking boots, little stretchy crampons if needed, and I go outside for a walk.

    Up to 6 months ago, I lived in CA for several years. So it's not some kind of native cold resistance. A few days ago, walking became snowshoeing in -18. Today it is 19, and I'll be taking my substantial bulk for another walk.

    Layers. And just do it.
  • Seajolly
    Seajolly Posts: 1,435 Member
    When it's this cold, I either work out indoors or I bundle up like crazy and go for a walk.
  • Fuzzipeg
    Fuzzipeg Posts: 2,301 Member
    Sorry, which temperature classification are you using, I'm in the UK. 18c would be bliss. I expect it is 18f a world of difference. Its very, very, very, wet outside here. Many on the west coast of Europe are in floods and its horrid. I don't fancy the rain we have had in the last three weeks falling as snow instead though. I vote for hibernation.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I'm in the same boat... I would totally have a walk in this weather but with the snow and ice all over, it's not happening. So it has to be the gym, but motivation is lacking today (and driving on ice to get there doesn't sound that fun either).

    Can't wait for Spring.

    PP - it's about -6c. Here we've been having -18 to -5.
  • holliebevineau
    holliebevineau Posts: 441 Member
    Same here! Tomorrow's high temp will be -11F..........California dreaming!!
  • wilsoje74
    wilsoje74 Posts: 1,720 Member
    If it's above zero I run outside. If not then exercise DVD usually.
  • Needachange84
    Needachange84 Posts: 310 Member
    I'm in SD. It's -6 with a windchill of -31 and supposed to drop as low as -50 tonight. Schools have already been cancelled for tomorrow. Risking hypothermia being out there. DVD workouts are great for days like this. You can also get some off of YouTube.
  • holliebevineau
    holliebevineau Posts: 441 Member
    I've grown up with it and am used to it.... I played in a pond hockey tournament for 7 hours on Saturday. By the time we got to our last game it was below zero.

    BTW, how much snow did you get to have to drive 10MPH, like 3 feet?
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    LOL! It's been snowing for hours and the roads are in bad shape. So I go really slow because I am afraid of ice patches. At least a Foot though.
  • RonnieLodge
    RonnieLodge Posts: 665 Member
    I am really craving munchies and I am not motivated to work out. Here in Chicago it is 18 degrees and snowing. To those who are living in colder states, what do you do to stay motivated? What gets You up to go dig the car out of the snow and then make a very cautious 10 MPH drive on snow covered streets to the gym. Man, this weather has got me down. Shoveling snow is a great workout but its literally freezing outside!!!!

    Hmm, where I am it is summer and 25 degrees but in winter I would:

    1) pack all my stuff the night before
    2) sleep in workout gear so that I literally just had to get out of bed, put shoes on and go to the gym

    And then I quit the gym in favour of working out at home with workout DVDs. Now I just have to get up and trundle to my living room.
  • mungowungo
    mungowungo Posts: 327 Member
    Sorry, which temperature classification are you using, I'm in the UK. 18c would be bliss. I expect it is 18f a world of difference. Its very, very, very, wet outside here. Many on the west coast of Europe are in floods and its horrid. I don't fancy the rain we have had in the last three weeks falling as snow instead though. I vote for hibernation.

    They're using Fahrenheit. Agreed 18C would be lovely. I would have gladly swapped some of the cold for the heat we had last week - we had 45C last Friday. I'd love some rain my vegetable patch is looking sick.

    Edit - I'm in Australia.
  • sigsby
    sigsby Posts: 220 Member
    Try skiing. I downhill once a week and cross country a couple of times a week.
    If I don't feel like going out in the cold to go to the gym I use my basement gym.

    There are other ideas too. Try sled riding. The walk back up the hill is a great workout. You could also go ice skating or snowshoeing.
  • umachanxo
    umachanxo Posts: 926 Member
    I live in the Maritime part of Canada. It's been like -35 C the last few days. I work out at home, though. But I also use the bus system because my car is in pieces right now. I wear like 3 scarves over my face, hat, mitts, winter coat with a sweater underneath, extra socks, and a spare pair of socks as well for walking.

    I'd suggest working out inside. xD
  • rfechter
    rfechter Posts: 109 Member
    I am fair weather outside exercise person. If it is cold or wet i stay inside. Luckily my employer has an on site fitness center so I can stay motivated in bad weather because i have to go to work any way and the gym is right there. It is tough though because I really hate the cold.
  • 1longroad
    1longroad Posts: 642 Member
    Oh my, last week our high was 30 with winds at 16 mph in central tx. I am a whimp and couldn't stand that! I really admire all of you!! Hopefully you don't have just as brutal a summers!!!
  • dlbredesen
    dlbredesen Posts: 122 Member
    Windchill advisory/warning here in Minnesota. Governor has canceled all schools tomorrow. In this dangerous cold, frostbite occurs in five minutes or less. Gonna assume this advisory includes me and hit the treadmill. Be safe and keep warm.
  • nikkylyn
    nikkylyn Posts: 325 Member
    Workout dvd. I have a few as backup when I cant get to the gym
  • herheighness
    herheighness Posts: 7 Member
    I'm in NE Indiana and I went to the gym on my way home from work and worked out! It was only 25 min, but at least it was something ;)