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The Untold Truth of Cold Showers
Months ago, my husband turned all Wim Hof on me. He complained so much about the cold showers I had to try them. I pride myself with having more willpower so it became a competition.
I’ve now been taking cold showers for nearly 2 months. I don’t plan on stopping. I started to see what my husband was complaining about but kept doing it because …I like it.
I never thought I’d say that. I’m freezing most of the time so liking cold showers is well outside my comfort zone.
These are the benefits I’ve personally noticed.
Cold showers increase energy.
Each morning, I brush my teeth, wash my face and head downstairs for a cup of freshly pressed coffee. After having a cup with my husband, I take a shower. At this time, I still feel tired. I’m not energetic, I’m just going through the motions.
Then I jump into a cold shower and I’m alive! No, that’s not how it happens.
I start the shower like I normally would. I enjoy hot showers. I take a hot shower and wash. Then at the end of my shower, I turn the water cold. I stand under the cold shower for around a minute and get out.
After I dry off, I feel increased energy.
Cold showers increase relaxation.
I wake up with a to do list swirling in my mind. When I first wake up, I fight the urge to look at my phone. During my morning coffee, I fight the urge to look at email. I write in the five minute journal. I set my expectations for the day. Then, I take a shower.
The to do list becomes more manageable. I don’t look at tasks as daunting anymore. I have a clear sense of accomplishing one thing at a time.
I come downstairs and greet my children happily.
Cold showers make food taste better.
You probably think I’m off my rocker with this one. I don’t blame you.
I’ve noticed that eating breakfast after a cold shower allows me to savor it. I actually taste the food.
