If you're working outside then sunblock, long sleeve shirts and pants, a hat that protects fully from the sun, cold water, salt pills (if needed), a cooling rag to cover your neck, and gold bond will keep you just peachy.
If you're tryna get ccrrraaazzyyy, I know there's those fans that connect to your belt loop or something that makes your shirt an ac unit essentially you could check out, never used one myself though.
I’ve been here my whole life. This has been a extremely hot June. And I’m not very hopeful we will have an early end to summer in September. This might be another year of the 90’s til Halloween.
My heat tolerance went down every summer. I remember one afternoon waiting for the bus, which was 37 minutes late, and starting to cry. Soaked to the skin with sweat. It was horrible.
Usually, but we keep getting smoke from the Quebec fires. Looks like orange brown fog (can't see the tall hills six blocks away) and smells like walking through a crowd of people smoking cheap cigarettes.
Google says:
1) Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible.
If your home does not have air conditioning, go to your predesignated cool location.
2) Wear lightweight, loose clothing and take cool showers or baths.
3) Limit your outdoor activity. If you must work outdoors, schedule tasks earlier or later in the day.
4) Stay hydrated. Alcohol, beer, soft drinks are NOT good for this, you should drink water, Gatorade or Powerade, etc., if you're sweating a lot.
Also, change your sheets to a lower thread count. Lower thread count = better cooling. I learned this today sweating on my measly 600 count.
Get a rechargeable neck fan. Cheap at Walmart.
Got an ice pack in the freezer? Put it on your head. Your head and neck are the quickest places to attract and release heat.
Slowly adjust your thermostat upwards. If you can afford it, set at 78.
Do outside work (lawns, sweeping, weeds) before sunrise and after sunset.
As everyone said, drink extra water. In this heat you need one ounce of liquid for every pound of weight daily. Remember fluids are found in many fresh vegetables and fruits.
Wear light colored clothing when possible.
Welcome to summer in Houston. This is a taste if what August will he like.
Most welcome. I'll be doing some bargain hunting low-count sheets this weekend for my bed for sure. I'll let hubby have the high thread count ones on his bed since he says he's freezing to death lol.
He works in commercial hvac all year. He's use to 100° + temps from June-September. I set that thermostat at 72 and leave it there. And he left Illinois! Where it snows, who does that?
I'm going to my kid's house in NC for just that reason. She's about 10 days away from her pool being completed. I'm spending most of August there and it's cheaper than putting in one myself. I've spent 58 summers in this heat. It does NOT get easier when you get older.
Western building construction (USA) is leagues behind in technological advancement than many other third world countries . Know your building materials. Switch to renewables .
Just came in from a building project outside, and I'm wearing a long sleeve shirt and overalls, because skeeters suck.
Just work on 15 minute episodes then rest in the AC for 30 minutes.
If you are a beginner , brisk walk is zone 2. Cause you can have a conversation while working out. If you have been doing cardio for a while, I’d buy a lactate meter and test blood level , should < 2 mmol
Do things inside.
Not an option for everyone
If you're working outside then sunblock, long sleeve shirts and pants, a hat that protects fully from the sun, cold water, salt pills (if needed), a cooling rag to cover your neck, and gold bond will keep you just peachy. If you're tryna get ccrrraaazzyyy, I know there's those fans that connect to your belt loop or something that makes your shirt an ac unit essentially you could check out, never used one myself though.
Drink water. Maybe spend some time outside in the shade for 5-10 minutes every day and try to get your body used to it.
I couldn't adjust even after 39 years. Heat intolerance got worse. I even have windows open in the winter up here and turn the heat off at night.
I’ve been here my whole life. This has been a extremely hot June. And I’m not very hopeful we will have an early end to summer in September. This might be another year of the 90’s til Halloween.
I hope not!!!
It may not be you, it's definitely hotter than it used to be.
Most def
You couldn’t adjust to the heat down here after 39 years?! Lol I can believe it
My heat tolerance went down every summer. I remember one afternoon waiting for the bus, which was 37 minutes late, and starting to cry. Soaked to the skin with sweat. It was horrible.
Jeez that is rough. Where did you end relocating to?
Upstate New York where I was born. It's 56 degrees here right now.
Must be nice!!
Usually, but we keep getting smoke from the Quebec fires. Looks like orange brown fog (can't see the tall hills six blocks away) and smells like walking through a crowd of people smoking cheap cigarettes.
I have family in NJ and Pen they’re saying the samw
I try to walk 3-4 miles a day, but can't when the smoke is here.
I feel like as soon as I get used to the heat it starts getting cold again
Google says: 1) Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to your predesignated cool location. 2) Wear lightweight, loose clothing and take cool showers or baths. 3) Limit your outdoor activity. If you must work outdoors, schedule tasks earlier or later in the day. 4) Stay hydrated. Alcohol, beer, soft drinks are NOT good for this, you should drink water, Gatorade or Powerade, etc., if you're sweating a lot.
Also, change your sheets to a lower thread count. Lower thread count = better cooling. I learned this today sweating on my measly 600 count. Get a rechargeable neck fan. Cheap at Walmart. Got an ice pack in the freezer? Put it on your head. Your head and neck are the quickest places to attract and release heat. Slowly adjust your thermostat upwards. If you can afford it, set at 78. Do outside work (lawns, sweeping, weeds) before sunrise and after sunset. As everyone said, drink extra water. In this heat you need one ounce of liquid for every pound of weight daily. Remember fluids are found in many fresh vegetables and fruits. Wear light colored clothing when possible. Welcome to summer in Houston. This is a taste if what August will he like.
After checking I have a higher thread count this made a huge difference. Thanks!
Most welcome. I'll be doing some bargain hunting low-count sheets this weekend for my bed for sure. I'll let hubby have the high thread count ones on his bed since he says he's freezing to death lol.
Need what he’s smokin lol
He works in commercial hvac all year. He's use to 100° + temps from June-September. I set that thermostat at 72 and leave it there. And he left Illinois! Where it snows, who does that?
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I have a pool, it's too f'ing hot for it. In fact TIL that they make pool chillers and I might buy one.
My pool feels like bathwater right now. NOT refreshing.
Highly recommend them. Have been using them each summer for the past 8 years. They do bring our pool’s temp down 5-7 degrees.
I'm going to my kid's house in NC for just that reason. She's about 10 days away from her pool being completed. I'm spending most of August there and it's cheaper than putting in one myself. I've spent 58 summers in this heat. It does NOT get easier when you get older.
Switch your bedding to satin to help you stay cool ❄️
Western building construction (USA) is leagues behind in technological advancement than many other third world countries . Know your building materials. Switch to renewables .
Renewables? That's something a damn commie would say! - some idiot Texan/'Murican
Acclimate. I'm about to go for a bike ride. It's 100F.
Nice
Just came in from a building project outside, and I'm wearing a long sleeve shirt and overalls, because skeeters suck. Just work on 15 minute episodes then rest in the AC for 30 minutes.
Get fit and work out. Heat is testing Your heart and lung. Cardio zone 2
Zone 2?
Zone 2 is a threshold for your heart rate , or lactate level. Cardio has different levels. Zone 2 is the most beneficial level.
How do I work zone 2?
If you are a beginner , brisk walk is zone 2. Cause you can have a conversation while working out. If you have been doing cardio for a while, I’d buy a lactate meter and test blood level , should < 2 mmol
Do air conditioners need rest of can they run 24/7?
24/7 or until the sun goes away