Hey @ndell I had a very similar experience. I've been doing cold showers since March. I started off the same way and haven't stopped. Sometimes I miss the hot showers but to tell you the truth, not that much. Cold showers are really effective because they essentially force your body to work really hard to bring blood to the extremities (hands, feet), thereby strengthening all those blood vessels far from the heart. Over time it supposedly really helps your cardiovascular system. I've read that many cultures with people who live long lives are well known for cold showers or "cold water immersion."