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In today's cold plunge video, I drove about 1:30 to Charlestown Rhode Island on a beautiful overcast day with 12 mph winds and gusts of about 20 mphs. The air temperature was about 50 degrees, and the ocean water was a bone-chilling 32 degrees. Despite my initial worries about the cold water and managing the waves, I managed to stay in for 3 minutes, even though at one point, I took a tumble. However, I couldn't help but laugh at the experience. After exiting the water, my skin felt warm, and I decided to go for a quick run to dry off and reheat my core. It was a fantastic trip, and to cap it off, I enjoyed a delicious lunch at a new restaurant in town. If you're in the area, I highly recommend checking out https://eviesri.com/. Overall, today's cold plunge experience was invigorating and memorable, and I'm already looking forward to the next one.

Today I completed Day 5 of your 64-day cold plunge challenge! On this particular day, the air temperature was a chilly 39 degrees and the water temperature was an even colder 25 degrees. Despite the frigid temperatures, I was determined to stay in the tank for three minutes. However, upon getting in, I realized I had forgotten to set the timer, so I decided to count my breaths instead. As I focused on my breathing and counting, the intense cold began to take its toll. My fingers and toes became numb, a common sensation when exposed to cold temperatures for an extended period. Despite this discomfort, I persevered and continued to count my breaths. When I finally thought I had reached three minutes, I climbed out of the tank and checked the camera, only to discover that I had far exceeded my goal. I had lasted an impressive 5 minutes and 54 seconds in the icy water, setting a new record for myself. If you are still reading, please know completing a 64-day cold plunge challenge is no easy feat, and each day presents its own unique challenges. But by pushing through the discomfort and focusing on your breathing and mindset, you're building mental and physical resilience that will serve you well in all areas of your life. Keep up the great work!

This morning, the water was at 21 degrees, and the air temperature was 23 degrees. I managed to stay submerged up to my neck for 3 minutes. The first minute was tough, but I focused on my breathing, and before I knew it, the timer rang. Lol! Finger and toes went numb.

Rainy day in the northeast, air temperature is 50 degrees water temperature is 42 degrees.

Day 2 of 64 day challenge. This morning, the water was at 43 degrees, and the air temperature was 49 degrees. I managed to stay submerged up to my neck for 3 minutes.

Hey everyone, I'm a career firefighter with 20 years of experience. Over the last 10 years, I've been struggling with PTSD, chronic stress, adrenal fatigue, and insomnia. It's been a tough journey, but I'm here to share with you how I've been managing it. One day, I came across a book called "The Way of the Iceman" by Wim Hof. I decided to give it a try and incorporate the secrets of breath control and cold training into my life. At first, I started doing the Wim Hof guided breathing exercise twice a day and finishing my hot showers with a few seconds of cold water, gradually increasing the time. I started seeing slight improvements in my mood and sleep quality, so I decided to challenge myself to a 64-day challenge. In April of 2022, I transitioned to cold showers only and continued with the breathing exercise twice a day. After 15 days of cold showers, I started incorporating ice soaking of my feet, hands, and forearms, starting with just a few seconds and gradually increasing it to 3 minutes. After completing the 64 days of breathing exercises, cold showers, and hand and foot ice soaks, I noticed significant improvements in my sleep, mood, inflammation, and stress management. Though I still have bad days, they have become shorter and less frequent. I decided to take my journey further and try a 64-day cold water plunge. I looked at many systems, but they were all too expensive for my firefighter salary. Yesterday, while at Tractor Supply for chicken feed, I came across a 100-gallon water trough for $160. I figured it was worth a shot, worst case scenario, I'll turn it into a planter. I got it home, placed it on an old pallet, filled it up, and let the northeast weather take care of the rest overnight. This morning, the water was at 36 degrees, and the air temperature was 44 degrees. I managed to stay submerged up to my neck for 3 minutes. The first minute was tough, but I focused on my breathing, and before I knew it, the timer rang. I'm excited to see where this journey leads me and to continue sharing my experience with all of you. Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for more updates on my journey towards healing and wellness.