Keep Your Core Warm!

Are you staying cold, especially your arms and legs, either outside or inside? The truth is, if your core (trunk) is not warm, your body will divert all resources from your limbs to protect your heart and lungs and keep you alive. Until recently, I never understood the value of those quilted vests. I thought, what is the point if you aren't keeping your arms warm??? Turns out, they are quite valuable, because they keep your core warm. I am wearing one as I sit here in my office writing this. (Notice I'm wearing it in the Santa picture posted today. This one I got on sale at Old Navy. I got another good one - Gap brand - at the Goodwill store.)

My husband tested this theory out on his motorcycle. He has a heated vest and gloves that he wears when riding on cold days. (I tease him -- "Get a car!") When he has the heated vest turned on, his arms and legs stay warm, even though they're not included in the warming process. When he turns off the heat on the vest, the first things to get cold are his limbs. So, try it at home and outside this winter -- you'll see how much it helps!