COVID-19 Anyone else worried about putting on weight during the lock down?

I was quite grotty with mild symptoms of c19 at the end of March, I self isolated for 3wks, I had little appetite, little food in the house to stretch out for the 3wks & little energy to cook it, so I've actually lost about a stone since the beginning of March.
I'm still overweight so it's done me no harm lol! X
 
Siikibam said:
I hope you’re feeling better now @GPTV
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Much better thank you :)
I'm back to work & the headache/whizzyness seems to have finally subsided too. :tu:
I do still need a few puffs a day on the inhaler though, never had (or needed) one before all this c19, but I'm not using it as much, so definitely an improvement :nod:
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I am using my daily exercise to walk to the Post Office every day to post my ebay stuff which is a 2 mile round trip instead of driving. At the same time, I top up with stuff like milk and veg and sometimes go shopping for my MIL. I'm walking so much more than I did so hopefully won't be putting on much weight.
 
I was initially worried becasue the kids are at home and baking up a storm. You can't move for the freshly baked carbs in this house.
But the kids being at home has also 'forced' me back out on my bike.
Being on the bike buys me an hour alone, in silence, and it is suddenly seeming more and more appealing!
 
I'm losing weight a bit now. Jeans keep falling down a bit, I'm eating much healthier, getting decent sleep pattern, decent hours of sleep, I feel less anxious. I definitely do not want to go back to the van driver lifestyle.
 
SkyPipDotBernie said:
I'm losing weight a bit now. Jeans keep falling down a bit, I'm eating much healthier, getting decent sleep pattern, decent hours of sleep, I feel less anxious. I definitely do not want to go back to the van driver lifestyle.
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It's interesting.
I think the whole situation is forcing people to think about their lifestyle.
I imagine there will be lots of us who make some pretty dramatic changes moving forwards.
Is there something else you envision yourself doing?
 
Swissgreys said:
It's interesting.
I think the whole situation is forcing people to think about their lifestyle.
I imagine there will be lots of us who make some pretty dramatic changes moving forwards.
Is there something else you envision yourself doing?
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Very true.. I didn't do well at school because I spent a lot of time skateboarding and bmx lol. But I want to try and get a job with my local council, I enjoy clearing stuff up and making the area look tidy, il do anything, lawn mowing and stuff. I'm not bothered about having high pay, I definitely want to get out of long distance van driving though, and stopping away in hotels.

I feel bad saying this, because I'm lucky I have a job that's paying me furlough. But it is opening my eyes to change my life a bit
 
I must admit lockdown it is interesting, one of my most exciting activities is cooking. Cooking, allows you to de-stress. I am very strict with myself, I have three meals a day for the most part they are healthy meals. Although my physical activity is less, I am still working out daily to make up for the decrease in walking and other hobbies. I am probably eating healthier so overall it's pretty good going, so far!

I have just made my ice coffee, and had a slice of banana cake with it. Super tasty, it's similar to going out for coffee and cake! Except for the £7+ I saved.😁
 
I’m going to make some custard creams then I’ll make myself an iced coffee and sit down to knit. Before I have to get dinner on (oben stuff).
 
I've increased the exercise and it seems that my traditionally slow metabolism hasn't shifted too much, I'm relatively stable now. I think that losing weight is important for a lot of reasons, just more topically for COVID-19, but at the same time - I think for the time being that quality of life is really important too, so eat whatever makes you happy, just not an entire shipping container full. :)
 
Carbs are my downfall, don't get me wrong I like sweet stuff too, but a plate of pasta or toast is my go to. I'm currently attempting a cinnamon and raisin sourdough. I'm still plodding along with couch 2 5k and my clothes don't feel much different (don't own a pair of scales) so I'm hoping I've got the balance right.
 
Tigermoth said:
So take something else! A tub of carrot sticks! Airpopped corn.

We have been having food provided so I’ve had carbs with a side of carbs 3 times this week. Fortunately the chocolates have gone because we can’t eat or drink with our masks on so they are in the staff room rather than just at the desk and easy to eat without thinking. Although we haven’t been given many, no visitors to bring us them 😂
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Update to this in terms of gifts. I saw my team clutching cans of drink the other day. I thought nothing of it until I cleared away and discovered what I assumed was pop turned out to be pink gin! I hope my night shift realised and didn’t drink it! I’ve decided not to investigate that one, let sleeping gin lie...
 
Lorcan said:
those kinder milk slices? I adored those as a wean, but they're bloody hard to find these days.
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I buy them in Lidl. But they should also be in the milk/yoghurt aisle in Tesco, near the kids yoghurt tubes. And possibly in the polish section (if you have one) in singles. I first came across them when I was working I. Germany.
 
Siikibam said:
I buy them in Lidl. But they should also be in the milk/yoghurt aisle in Tesco, near the kids yoghurt tubes. And possibly in the polish section (if you have one) in singles. I first came across them when I was working I. Germany.
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I've seen them in the Polish fridge section (yes, we have one of those) but it's only occasionally. I usually have more luck with Tesco online deliveries but even that's hit and miss.
 
I wanted to update this thread, I last weighed myself nearly 3 weeks ago and I was nearly 10 stone! I haven't weighed myself since and I've got my new job now so really hope over time I'll start to lose a bit of weight but that will be my new years resolution to cut down on crap foods. I'm starting to obsess about it like I did about 10 years ago when I had major issues about my face and ended up having to see a therapist and be put on antidepressants cos I was feeling suicidal. I know it's not a good thing but I can't help keep looking in every mirror especially at work and keep seeing all the weight I've put on. I really hope I can get to my previous weight sometime next year.
 
Hugs Gem789 I bet you lose the weight again now you are busier.

I've been meaning to update this thread with a confession for sometime now!
Once the garden was sorted for winter and the wet weather came and put me off my walk some days I've lost my hip bones! I need to get walking more again but it's hard to get motivated when the weather's so awful and the scenery is miles of 1930s council estate. It doesn't help that I no longer have a 4 mile round trip to the nearest supermarket - thanks Aldi your new shop is lovely and convenient but not good for my waistline.
 
piggieminder said:
Hugs Gem789 I bet you lose the weight again now you are busier.

I've been meaning to update this thread with a confession for sometime now!
Once the garden was sorted for winter and the wet weather came and put me off my walk some days I've lost my hip bones! I need to get walking more again but it's hard to get motivated when the weather's so awful and the scenery is miles of 1930s council estate. It doesn't help that I no longer have a 4 mile round trip to the nearest supermarket - thanks Aldi your new shop is lovely and convenient but not good for my waistline.
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Thanks, I really hope I do too. I've had no motivation to keep up with my exercise videos. I will have to be very strict in the new year to get back to my previous weight. It's easier to put it in than to lose it. I know what you mean, it's not nice to go for a walk in the cold wet weather. I hope you can get motivated too x
 
I’m there with you ladies as well :( I’ve put on weight this year, really want to get it off but can’t find the motivation to make any changes that actually last! I’m doing better by home cooking and diet drinks at least. I believe in you both x x
 
i have lost two stone without even trying to loose weight,eating far to much chocalate.gp changed my tablets,but nothing unusual.so I'm delighted to get into a size 12 to 14 depite having to size up,due to a large chest ! I'm sorry others are finding it difficult.Bravissimo are getting good custom from me!:D
 
I did really well in the first lockdown and managed to lose a bit.
Then restrictions eased, life started getting busy and I didn’t get out for a walk as much so on went a bit.
Pleased with myself for losing nearly 2lb now but it requires so much self discipline :bye:
 
I've put on more than half a stone over Lockdown. I am still at Slimming World for another 10 weeks (when my countdown runs out) but I have totally lost the motivation now. Cake and biscuits are my down fall not to mention the wine! In the New Year I hope to get my motivation back. I do a lot of walking so I'll keep up with that.
 
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