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Staying warm this winter
Posted on Dec 11th 2007 1:44PM by Martha EdwardsFiled Under: Fitness
Brrrr. Winter is in full force, at least where I live in Canada. We've been under a thick blanket of frost for the last week or so, and the cold shows no signs of letting up. Now I'm getting re-aquainted with all my old wool sweaters, heavy jackets, toques and mittens. Truth be told, I'm used to it, but I know a couple who just moved here from Louisiana and I'm a bit curious as to how they're going to adjust to our sub-zero temperatures. Staying inside is a good tip but sometimes even the indoors can be chilly.
Having grown up in Canada, I know a thing or two about staying warm. Here are some tips:
Keep your head warm. It will make a big difference. You might look silly wearing a wool hat to dinner but you'll be nice and toasty.
Your feet too! I wear wool socks to bed and sometimes I get too hot.
Wool is amazing. Seriously, I can't wear my favourite wool sweater unless the temperature is well below freezing
because it's just too warm. I have wool blankets on my bed too, and they work great. Plus wool is a wicking fiber -- it removed wetness from your skin so you don't get a chill. But wool's not waterproof or wind proof so get a good layer to go over it if you're going outside.
Don't wear wet clothes, especially scarves. So bring an extra outfit if you're bound to get into a snowball fight.
When all else fails, sip tea. You'd be surprised at how well a warm cup of herbal tea can warm your hands - and the rest of you too!
Want more tips? Click here.
Having grown up in Canada, I know a thing or two about staying warm. Here are some tips:
Keep your head warm. It will make a big difference. You might look silly wearing a wool hat to dinner but you'll be nice and toasty.
Your feet too! I wear wool socks to bed and sometimes I get too hot.
Wool is amazing. Seriously, I can't wear my favourite wool sweater unless the temperature is well below freezing
because it's just too warm. I have wool blankets on my bed too, and they work great. Plus wool is a wicking fiber -- it removed wetness from your skin so you don't get a chill. But wool's not waterproof or wind proof so get a good layer to go over it if you're going outside.
Don't wear wet clothes, especially scarves. So bring an extra outfit if you're bound to get into a snowball fight.
When all else fails, sip tea. You'd be surprised at how well a warm cup of herbal tea can warm your hands - and the rest of you too!
Want more tips? Click here.
