I've been paying for a gym membership but haven't made it there even once in the last two months. It's been so cold that I couldn't even think about swimming. When it's 40 below who wants to put a swimsuit on? My back is starting to hurt more lately so I really could use that warm water exercise. We're supposed to get another 10 inches of snow in the next day or two so this will be a challenge!

My goal is to get back into a healthier routine and start getting myself over to the (indoor) pool again at least twice per week. If I can accomplish that goal, I will then see if I can make it three times per week.

I don't blame you for not wanting to go swimming when it's so cold! It sounds like you are so motivated though and I am sure you will achieve your goal. Twice a week sounds like a good starting point

It is hard to think about swimming when it is cold, but if I had an indoor pool to head to, I would be all over it. I hope that you can get back into your healthy routine and that the weather doesn't hold you back for too much longer.

Even in the summer, I would get a little chilled coming out of the pool. It just seems like so much effort to make sure I dry my hair completely afterward or risk it freezing onto my head.

I had an appointment today and one yesterday and tonight we are expecting about ten inches of snow... so, I think my challenge may have to start next week.

It can be horrible when hair freezes in the cold air!


Wow that's a lot of snow. Good luck for your challenge next week

You could always take a warm pair of clothes with you and a hair dryer if they would allow it. I told my husband the next house that I want needs a few things, a pool would be amazing but I am not sure if it will make it onto the wish list. If it did I would spend most of my spare time in the pool doing laps.

Oh a pool at home would be fab!

Shame about the snow - wow how much though!

10 inches of snow?! Holy crap.

I don't even want to think about swimming when it is cold out either. Getting out of the warm water would be such a chore for me.

I made it to the pool yesterday! I feel so out of shape too. I couldn't manage to do very much but I did some stretches and was able to tread water for about 30 minutes.

I've been really weak and not feeling great lately and it's been so cold here. I was fine while I was in the water, but I froze when I got out. It wasn't pleasant.

It's a good thing I went yesterday because today I am snowed in. We had quite a bit during the night and they haven't come by to plow or shovel the walkways yet.

Well done on making it to the pool Getting out it so horrible, the cold really hits you!


Sorry you're snowed in!