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zoeee369
zoeee369 Posts: 11 Member
edited December 24 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello! Having a hard time maintaining workouts and meaningful eating by being home all the time. Looking for accountability buds - ideally maybe even creating a group text?

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    Quarantine? As in, you are infected? Or are you just staying home because it's what we're supposed to do (social distancing?)
  • lemurcat2
    lemurcat2 Posts: 7,885 Member
    edited March 2020
    We have a "stay at home" order going into effect tonight at 5. We are still able to exercise outside (just supposed to stay 6 ft away from everyone). I'm hoping to exercise more than I have been lately as part of trying to maintain some semblance of normality. Happy to check in here as part of that.

    I'm going for a walk pretty soon, but was kind of hoping it would warm up some, as it's only 30.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I am continuing my normal routine of a home workout first thing in the morning. Trying to vary it a little since I can't go to the gym to lift. So, my goal is to do some sort of resistance training (dumbbells/bodyweight) each day plus extra cardio. I walk my dogs around my yard. I can't even go run because the city parks are closed.
    I'm also trying to keep to a normal eating routine. Light breakfast and lunch, afternoon coffee/snack, dinner with hubby.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    We're going on a lot more walks and I'm getting more rides in than I otherwise would if I was at the office. ; My oldest just turned 10 yesterday and we and other family pitched in on a trampoline that arrived last week just in time for this...so we're jumping in the afternoon as part of the kids' scheduled fresh air/exercise time. I'm actually getting in more exercise and activity than I otherwise would sitting in my office all day and having a 2 hour daily commute.
  • lemurcat2
    lemurcat2 Posts: 7,885 Member
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    We're going on a lot more walks and I'm getting more rides in than I otherwise would if I was at the office. ; My oldest just turned 10 yesterday and we and other family pitched in on a trampoline that arrived last week just in time for this...so we're jumping in the afternoon as part of the kids' scheduled fresh air/exercise time. I'm actually getting in more exercise and activity than I otherwise would sitting in my office all day and having a 2 hour daily commute.

    Yeah, I should have extra time in the morning and evening without the commute, but I also get a pretty nice walk to and from the L normally which I will have to replace.
  • lemurcat2
    lemurcat2 Posts: 7,885 Member
    I have a weight bench and bike on a trainer in my basement, but haven't really used weights down there (some of them are still in my garage) since I prefer the gym. I'll have to figure out what different weights I have (all dumbbells).
  • lkpducky
    lkpducky Posts: 17,747 Member
    edited March 2020
    I ran outside at around 9:15 am - didn't see anyone at the condo complex grounds except for a couple of people walking dogs, although later I saw a couple walking together and a man walking with a little boy (they all kept a distance from me). I ran a loop within a nearby community college and only saw 6 other people (on a wide road so I just ran on the other side). I did have to be careful coming and going because the sidewalk outside the condo complex is narrowed by streetlamps and trees, and dodging people would be difficult.

    I did wear a mask, goggles and gloves when leaving and entering my condo building because it has an indoor hallway and the ventilation isn't the greatest. I went to my car and put all of that away (sprayed it down) before going running though, then went back to the car for all of it after my run.
  • lemurcat2
    lemurcat2 Posts: 7,885 Member
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    lemurcat2 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    We're going on a lot more walks and I'm getting more rides in than I otherwise would if I was at the office. ; My oldest just turned 10 yesterday and we and other family pitched in on a trampoline that arrived last week just in time for this...so we're jumping in the afternoon as part of the kids' scheduled fresh air/exercise time. I'm actually getting in more exercise and activity than I otherwise would sitting in my office all day and having a 2 hour daily commute.

    Yeah, I should have extra time in the morning and evening without the commute, but I also get a pretty nice walk to and from the L normally which I will have to replace.

    Morning walk is how I get my kids started for their daily schedule. They usually start school at 8:45 so we're letting them just kind of chill out until around 9 before getting them into the daily routine.

    I've been starting work at around 6:30 and go until 9. Then we all take an hour long walk together. 10-11am is academic time for them...11-noon is creative time. 12-12:30 is lunch....12:30-1 is chore time (they've been wiping down door handles and such and keeping their rooms and playroom picked up). 1-2:30 is quiet time...they've either been reading or watching national geographic type of stuff on t.v. 2:30-4 is academic time again and 4-5 is another round of fresh air/exercise time. Depending on where I'm at with my work, I'll join them for a bit on the trampoline. Usually take out for a ride at 5.

    This is great. I think having a schedule is going to be very important.
  • lemurcat2
    lemurcat2 Posts: 7,885 Member
    lemurcat2 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    lemurcat2 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    We're going on a lot more walks and I'm getting more rides in than I otherwise would if I was at the office. ; My oldest just turned 10 yesterday and we and other family pitched in on a trampoline that arrived last week just in time for this...so we're jumping in the afternoon as part of the kids' scheduled fresh air/exercise time. I'm actually getting in more exercise and activity than I otherwise would sitting in my office all day and having a 2 hour daily commute.

    Yeah, I should have extra time in the morning and evening without the commute, but I also get a pretty nice walk to and from the L normally which I will have to replace.

    Morning walk is how I get my kids started for their daily schedule. They usually start school at 8:45 so we're letting them just kind of chill out until around 9 before getting them into the daily routine.

    I've been starting work at around 6:30 and go until 9. Then we all take an hour long walk together. 10-11am is academic time for them...11-noon is creative time. 12-12:30 is lunch....12:30-1 is chore time (they've been wiping down door handles and such and keeping their rooms and playroom picked up). 1-2:30 is quiet time...they've either been reading or watching national geographic type of stuff on t.v. 2:30-4 is academic time again and 4-5 is another round of fresh air/exercise time. Depending on where I'm at with my work, I'll join them for a bit on the trampoline. Usually take out for a ride at 5.

    This is great. I think having a schedule is going to be very important.

    And someone disagrees why? I'd love to actually discuss it.
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    edited March 2020
    Stay at home order in effect in CA/SF Bay Area too but that hasn't stopped me from going to the grocery/hardware store and PO.

    Am protecting myself my wearing disposable gloves, carrying 70% isopropyl alcohol in a small spray bottle 2 use when I think necessary and maintaining social disrance. Also have an N95 madk but think it's too extreme 2 use it unless I'm in a confined space w/others where social distancing can't be maintained, wc hasn't happened 2me yet

    Also just took a joy ride in one of my soorts cars just 4my own mental health. Bought some gas so technically was not in violation of the stay at home order doing so. ;)

  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    lemurcat2 wrote: »
    lemurcat2 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    lemurcat2 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    We're going on a lot more walks and I'm getting more rides in than I otherwise would if I was at the office. ; My oldest just turned 10 yesterday and we and other family pitched in on a trampoline that arrived last week just in time for this...so we're jumping in the afternoon as part of the kids' scheduled fresh air/exercise time. I'm actually getting in more exercise and activity than I otherwise would sitting in my office all day and having a 2 hour daily commute.

    Yeah, I should have extra time in the morning and evening without the commute, but I also get a pretty nice walk to and from the L normally which I will have to replace.

    Morning walk is how I get my kids started for their daily schedule. They usually start school at 8:45 so we're letting them just kind of chill out until around 9 before getting them into the daily routine.

    I've been starting work at around 6:30 and go until 9. Then we all take an hour long walk together. 10-11am is academic time for them...11-noon is creative time. 12-12:30 is lunch....12:30-1 is chore time (they've been wiping down door handles and such and keeping their rooms and playroom picked up). 1-2:30 is quiet time...they've either been reading or watching national geographic type of stuff on t.v. 2:30-4 is academic time again and 4-5 is another round of fresh air/exercise time. Depending on where I'm at with my work, I'll join them for a bit on the trampoline. Usually take out for a ride at 5.

    This is great. I think having a schedule is going to be very important.

    And someone disagrees why? I'd love to actually discuss it.

    I accidentally hit disagree when trying to scroll, so perhaps that is why??? I also find keeping a schedule helpful.
  • whmscll
    whmscll Posts: 2,255 Member
    sgt1372 wrote: »
    Stay at home order in effect in CA/SF Bay Area too but that hasn't stopped me from going to the grocery/hardware store and PO.

    Am protecting myself my wearing disposable gloves, carrying 70% isopropyl alcohol in a small spray bottle 2 use when I think necessary and maintaining social disrance. Also have an N95 madk but think it's too extreme 2 use it unless I'm in a confined space w/others where social distancing can't be maintained, wc hasn't happened 2me yet

    Also just took a joy ride in one of my soorts cars just 4my own mental health. Bought some gas so technically was not in violation of the stay at home order doing so. ;)

    It also hasn’t stopped people from driving 4 hours from the Bay Area to my small foothill community near Yosemite. Joke’s on them, though, Yosemite just closed. I get the whole exercise outaide thing, I have been hiking nearly every day. But do it in your own city/county!

  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,617 Member
    lemurcat2 wrote: »
    lemurcat2 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    lemurcat2 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    We're going on a lot more walks and I'm getting more rides in than I otherwise would if I was at the office. ; My oldest just turned 10 yesterday and we and other family pitched in on a trampoline that arrived last week just in time for this...so we're jumping in the afternoon as part of the kids' scheduled fresh air/exercise time. I'm actually getting in more exercise and activity than I otherwise would sitting in my office all day and having a 2 hour daily commute.

    Yeah, I should have extra time in the morning and evening without the commute, but I also get a pretty nice walk to and from the L normally which I will have to replace.

    Morning walk is how I get my kids started for their daily schedule. They usually start school at 8:45 so we're letting them just kind of chill out until around 9 before getting them into the daily routine.

    I've been starting work at around 6:30 and go until 9. Then we all take an hour long walk together. 10-11am is academic time for them...11-noon is creative time. 12-12:30 is lunch....12:30-1 is chore time (they've been wiping down door handles and such and keeping their rooms and playroom picked up). 1-2:30 is quiet time...they've either been reading or watching national geographic type of stuff on t.v. 2:30-4 is academic time again and 4-5 is another round of fresh air/exercise time. Depending on where I'm at with my work, I'll join them for a bit on the trampoline. Usually take out for a ride at 5.

    This is great. I think having a schedule is going to be very important.

    And someone disagrees why? I'd love to actually discuss it.

    I didn't click disagree, but mildly do, if we're talking not just about you, but about everyone.

    I think that a schedule will be a help to many, but a higher order thing IMO is knowing who we each, individually, are. (If not sure, I'd go with the schedule, frankly ;) . It's a higher probability bet.).

    I've been retired for a long time now (around 14 years), and pretty happy with mostly-unstructured life. I'm sure I'm not as objectively productive as I could be with more discipline (such as schedule/structure), but frankly don't feel obligated to maximum productivity, at this point. I'm confident that I can cover the minimally necessary bases, and that I will (i.e., pay my bills, eat OK-ish, work out a little, keep obligations to others, etc.) enough not to go completely off the rails. Clearly, the definition of "the basics" differs individually. In my case, no one depends on me. When they did, I covered that, too, certainly - I think not pathetically, though occasionally eccentrically.

    Some people, especially those with limited work obligation now, might actually enjoy or benefit from an experiment with less structure. Needful, I suspect, to make that work: The ability and will to cut minimal-structure short, if the basics are derailing, or the psychological side is blowing a fuse. (That could be hard - slippery slope.) Unstructured might not be the best idea, but it's not wrong for all, either, IMO. To a certain, very limited, extent, the current situation is giving people a bit of a hall pass to experiment.

    I think schedules are great . . . if a person lives better with one - for various definitions of "lives better". :flowerforyou:
  • SFJULES66
    SFJULES66 Posts: 168 Member
    I may sign-up for Beach Body on demand. I need to exercise but my gym closed forever last month. Now's the time for me to try something new.
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    edited March 2020
    whmscll wrote: »
    sgt1372 wrote: »
    Stay at home order in effect in CA/SF Bay Area too but that hasn't stopped me from going to the grocery/hardware store and PO.

    Am protecting myself my wearing disposable gloves, carrying 70% isopropyl alcohol in a small spray bottle 2 use when I think necessary and maintaining social disrance. Also have an N95 madk but think it's too extreme 2 use it unless I'm in a confined space w/others where social distancing can't be maintained, wc hasn't happened 2me yet

    Also just took a joy ride in one of my soorts cars just 4my own mental health. Bought some gas so technically was not in violation of the stay at home order doing so. ;)

    It also hasn’t stopped people from driving 4 hours from the Bay Area to my small foothill community near Yosemite. Joke’s on them, though, Yosemite just closed. I get the whole exercise outaide thing, I have been hiking nearly every day. But do it in your own city/county!

    As a local, I'm sure you know all kinds of ways 2 get into Yosemite NP other than using the main roadways.

    I certainly do and I dont think the NPS has the resoures 2 close/monitor all the fire/forest roads that can give u access to the park, although the snow levels may be too deep 2 use them w/o a 4x4, chains, winch and other gear but I bet it would be fun 2do done shoeshoeing or x-country skiing on them w/o risking infection.

    But no need 2 worry, I'm not driving up there. Just staying warm, snug and isolated at home ;)
  • lemurcat2
    lemurcat2 Posts: 7,885 Member
    edited March 2020
    DancingMoosie wrote: »
    lemurcat2 wrote: »
    lemurcat2 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    lemurcat2 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    We're going on a lot more walks and I'm getting more rides in than I otherwise would if I was at the office. ; My oldest just turned 10 yesterday and we and other family pitched in on a trampoline that arrived last week just in time for this...so we're jumping in the afternoon as part of the kids' scheduled fresh air/exercise time. I'm actually getting in more exercise and activity than I otherwise would sitting in my office all day and having a 2 hour daily commute.

    Yeah, I should have extra time in the morning and evening without the commute, but I also get a pretty nice walk to and from the L normally which I will have to replace.

    Morning walk is how I get my kids started for their daily schedule. They usually start school at 8:45 so we're letting them just kind of chill out until around 9 before getting them into the daily routine.

    I've been starting work at around 6:30 and go until 9. Then we all take an hour long walk together. 10-11am is academic time for them...11-noon is creative time. 12-12:30 is lunch....12:30-1 is chore time (they've been wiping down door handles and such and keeping their rooms and playroom picked up). 1-2:30 is quiet time...they've either been reading or watching national geographic type of stuff on t.v. 2:30-4 is academic time again and 4-5 is another round of fresh air/exercise time. Depending on where I'm at with my work, I'll join them for a bit on the trampoline. Usually take out for a ride at 5.

    This is great. I think having a schedule is going to be very important.

    And someone disagrees why? I'd love to actually discuss it.

    I accidentally hit disagree when trying to scroll, so perhaps that is why??? I also find keeping a schedule helpful.

    Probably. I should keep in mind how easy it is to do.
  • lemurcat2
    lemurcat2 Posts: 7,885 Member
    AnnPT77 wrote: »
    lemurcat2 wrote: »
    lemurcat2 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    lemurcat2 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    We're going on a lot more walks and I'm getting more rides in than I otherwise would if I was at the office. ; My oldest just turned 10 yesterday and we and other family pitched in on a trampoline that arrived last week just in time for this...so we're jumping in the afternoon as part of the kids' scheduled fresh air/exercise time. I'm actually getting in more exercise and activity than I otherwise would sitting in my office all day and having a 2 hour daily commute.

    Yeah, I should have extra time in the morning and evening without the commute, but I also get a pretty nice walk to and from the L normally which I will have to replace.

    Morning walk is how I get my kids started for their daily schedule. They usually start school at 8:45 so we're letting them just kind of chill out until around 9 before getting them into the daily routine.

    I've been starting work at around 6:30 and go until 9. Then we all take an hour long walk together. 10-11am is academic time for them...11-noon is creative time. 12-12:30 is lunch....12:30-1 is chore time (they've been wiping down door handles and such and keeping their rooms and playroom picked up). 1-2:30 is quiet time...they've either been reading or watching national geographic type of stuff on t.v. 2:30-4 is academic time again and 4-5 is another round of fresh air/exercise time. Depending on where I'm at with my work, I'll join them for a bit on the trampoline. Usually take out for a ride at 5.

    This is great. I think having a schedule is going to be very important.

    And someone disagrees why? I'd love to actually discuss it.

    I didn't click disagree, but mildly do, if we're talking not just about you, but about everyone.

    I think that a schedule will be a help to many, but a higher order thing IMO is knowing who we each, individually, are. (If not sure, I'd go with the schedule, frankly ;) . It's a higher probability bet.).

    I've been retired for a long time now (around 14 years), and pretty happy with mostly-unstructured life. I'm sure I'm not as objectively productive as I could be with more discipline (such as schedule/structure), but frankly don't feel obligated to maximum productivity, at this point. I'm confident that I can cover the minimally necessary bases, and that I will (i.e., pay my bills, eat OK-ish, work out a little, keep obligations to others, etc.) enough not to go completely off the rails. Clearly, the definition of "the basics" differs individually. In my case, no one depends on me. When they did, I covered that, too, certainly - I think not pathetically, though occasionally eccentrically.

    Some people, especially those with limited work obligation now, might actually enjoy or benefit from an experiment with less structure. Needful, I suspect, to make that work: The ability and will to cut minimal-structure short, if the basics are derailing, or the psychological side is blowing a fuse. (That could be hard - slippery slope.) Unstructured might not be the best idea, but it's not wrong for all, either, IMO. To a certain, very limited, extent, the current situation is giving people a bit of a hall pass to experiment.

    I think schedules are great . . . if a person lives better with one - for various definitions of "lives better". :flowerforyou:

    Yeah, I think people are individuals, but for me the schedule will help not get totally unmoored.

    It's weird I'm so worried about this as I will be working as much as usual and having regular contact with work people, among others.
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    My gym-pool in Italy has been closed for 2 weeks. I started jogwalking around the big piazza a block from us at 6 in the morning. It's about half a mile around and I do it 5 times--will be trying to better that. I'm 65 with AO and swimming was essential for me. However, as the Italians say: you dance to the music that's on, so that's what I'm doing. It raises my mood and gives me time to think and sort out my life. I thrive on structure, so I go everyday.
  • icemom011
    icemom011 Posts: 999 Member
    I went for my usual bike ride yesterday along the beach and it was insane with car traffic. All people who don't want to walk, run or bike, which we're still allowed to do outside, got into their cars and made for a very stressful and unsafe ride. I guess that's crowd that not used to cyclists on that road, the bike lanes are not everywhere and too many people have no clue how to safely pass a cyclist ( or just don't give a....). Lazy people. Although there's a big increase in my town with runners, walkers, and bike riders.
  • Safari_Gal_
    Safari_Gal_ Posts: 1,461 Member
    zoeee369 wrote: »
    I live in NYC so we are on lockdown! I am not infected but fully working from home and limiting outside exposure. All gyms, restaurants and public places have closed

    Hey @zoeee369 - same here. Also in NYC. I went from 3 soulcycles and gym times per week to nothing. I’m the type of person who loses weight and eats great on vacation - but being home is the worst for my waistline. So —- I’ve been doing yoga in the morning and more home weights. Focusing on lower cal foods. I have no snacks in house really. Drinking more water and practicing more food discipline. My vino stash not helping. 😇 Hope you are well!!
  • mkculs13
    mkculs13 Posts: 688 Member
    snowflake954 wrote: »
    My gym-pool in Italy has been closed for 2 weeks. I started jogwalking around the big piazza a block from us at 6 in the morning. It's about half a mile around and I do it 5 times--will be trying to better that. I'm 65 with AO and swimming was essential for me. However, as the Italians say: you dance to the music that's on, so that's what I'm doing. It raises my mood and gives me time to think and sort out my life. I thrive on structure, so I go everyday.

    So a poster from Northern Italy says they were asked *not* to continue to go out for exercise; that hasn't affected you? What region are you in?

    I find the outdoor time is just wonderful. And I have two dogs that will need walking no matter what, so I'll always be able to get a bit of fresh air if we get to the point the other Italian person has indicated.

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