Reenergized by a chilly sunset walk in a t shirt. 👕 ☀️

New theory I’m working on is winter coats are bad for our health. Research shows cold exposure is important during winter months to make up for lack of sunlight ☀️. I’m trying to avoid taking cold plunges at all costs. So the compromise is short sleeves outside for 30-60 minute spurts. The point of cold exposure is to force the body to generate its own heat (cold thermogenesis, CG). When we put on a Patagonia jacket, we prevent CG. Today was in the high 40s so it wasn’t that bad. Still got cold after sunset but I’m sure we can improve our CG. #health #sunshine #sunsetstr

thinking the ultimate flex is to wear a T-shirt in freezing temps and be totally cool. 🆒 (gonna take work but I think it’s possible)