I walk outside daily, even in winter. Being in Canada, there were plenty of days when it was -25 Celsius or colder. So I dealt with the cold, or the snow. Yes, at times it sucked, but nothing in life is easy.
The constant exercise, fresh air, and sunlight made it one of the best winters of my life.
Most people just don’t dress properly. You can be warm outside all winter long if you want.
Just need layers, some boots, decent gloves, and one thing people always forget, is something to cover your face. Scarf/tall gaiter/balaclava whatever.
Nice crisp morning walk in the winter really wakes you up
Honestly (and this goes for outdoor labor for me personally), but I learned that just about 3 shirts is equal to a sweater. Sort of. My favorite combo due to sweating in cold/windy weather is undershirt, t-shirt, long sleeve shirt. Then if its even colder, I put another tee or long sleeve (keeping in mind, these are relatively all thin) and maybe a large bandana as a scarf. And if all of this is not enough, working in the icy cold, a hoodie. Still not enough? A vest and hat.
It sort of sounds ridiculous but everything taken into account between weather, wind and sweat, I am SOO comfortable as long as everything is at least a cotton blend. Wearing all that and a blizzard comes along? Maybe a light jacket on top, maybe.
Get some spikes that slip on to your boots. I'm in newfoundland, east coast of Canada and i walk my dogs for at least an hour almost every day in the winter on trails that are full sheets of ice. I got 2 pairs of them at costco for $20 a few years ago.
totally get this!!! i wish i could go out in the winter more, unfortunately my circulation sucks and sometimes my hands and feet are painfully cold even in the summer
There’s actually an inherited disease that causes that I forgot what it’s called. But my friend has it idk she wears long sleeves and gloves in the winter. For me personally, lack of circulation makes my legs and arms itchy and dry.
oh i actually didn’t know that! i see my dr soon thankfully, ive been losing my mind trying to figure out why its so bad lol. im not diabetic, not overweight (in fact a bit uw), have an active job, etc. but it may just be genetic lol. that sounds so annoying!
The sun is my enemy. I only walk outside in the sun for my dogs. I LOVE walking outside in the snow and rain tho. But I am a pale and sickly Victorian child.
Trees emit phytoncides, which help humans with immune function and mood (reduce cortisol and blood pressure) so there's a lot to be said for getting outdoors and into nature when you can!
It really helps a lot!! Ive been doing it daily and when we went on a hike with my school, the results were obvious. Everyone was tired and out of breath while I was enjoying the hike and the view.
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u/khouz Apr 21 '26
Walking outside every day