Four simple words. Numerous iterations of a classic. Maybe you’re a purist and love the Dean Martin version, maybe you’re more contemporary and dig the Jessica Simpson version — or maybe you ABSOLUTELY LIVE FOR the Will Ferrell-Zoey Deschanel version from Elf.
I’m not here to tell you which version is the best (it’s the Jimmy Buffett one, OBVIOUSLY). I AM here to present you with an alternative to this holiday classic. Suspend belief for five minutes, imagine I have a good singing voice, and listen to the NP version:
“Baby, it’s cold outside.”
You murmur it to your boyfriend/girlfriend/roommate/dog/self when your alarm goes off on a MWF morning. WHO CARES. We are #WEATHERPROOF! Put on a hat, some gloves, wool socks, and get out there!
For real, layering is key. Remember, it’s easier to take a layer off than it is to pray to the Clothing Gods to deliver you a hoodie (they rarely come through). Your base layer should serve to wick away moisture, because even in the cold, you still get sweaty. Body, you crazy!! For a base layer THINK: Those dope tights you’ve been dying to try out. The mid-layer should insulate, the best material for this is fleece. The final layer should be waterproof or water resistant and block you from the elements. Don’t forget to accessorize; waterproof gloves/mittens, a hat, a BUFF maybe?
“I really can’t stay”….. inside while all of my friends are counting on me to JUST SHOW UP. That’s the mantra, in the snow, hail, sleet and rain, always has been, always will be. Curl up with that blankie every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, but MWF, we NEED you.
“I simply must go”… to NP. That’s right. This is the time of year we typically see people dropping off, but what if we didn’t? That would be kind of dope, right? You keep showing up, going out into the world, telling people that working out in the cold is POSITIVELY INCREDIBLE. They get inspired by you, they show up, they tell a friend. The cycle continues.
“Mind if I move in closer?” a friend asks you during the Bounce. Let’s generate some body heat. Warm those extremities, warm your heart. Don’t forget to get thisclose when hugging; that’s the KEY to staying warm as temperatures drop.
“Think of my lifelong sorrow” …. if you start missing workouts. YA HEARD. If you can’t conjure up any reason to get your butt out of bed and just show up, think of me, devastated, most likely ugly-crying. If that doesn’t do the trick, I’m not sure what will.
“So lucky that you dropped in.” You’re GD right about that. We are SO lucky to have you. Thank you for being here. We are so, so glad that you are. PLEASE keep being here (see the above point about ugly-crying).
Friends, the temps are already dropping. So while we are weatherproof, it’s important we take the proper precautions. NP has never, never ever been canceled due to weather, and we don’t plan to break that streak any time soon. Be smart, layer up, and get after it.
**Some VERY helpful advice for this blog was provided by the experts of NP Canada, #justlayerup**
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Tell me, which one is colder, December or November? Though I am living in a tropical countries where there are only rainy and hot seasons, I can imagine how cold it will be living under the minus degree temperature. I even layer up at night when the rain seems endless.