Covid-19 (not virus, but #)

nowine4me

For those that are new to working from home, what are you doing to avoid gaining weight during this time? My desk and kitchen are one in the same, next to the pantry. Light schedule and boredom eating is setting in. I’m lucky to have nice walking trails and a gym in the garage, but still need to keep the wheels turning for work. Not to mention the drinking....

VioletRojo

I set my work station up in a guest bedroom because my husband is using the dining room table as his work station.

I live on acreage and there's always something to do, do I don't get a chance to get bored. Plus I have a gym in the basement. Since I'm not commuting, I'm getting more exercise time in.

MadisonMolly2017

2 story home here

All food downstairs
I spend almost all my time upstairs, by design

Might not be useful, but that’s one way I address it

I have seen discussion strands on this. Keeping foods that call to you out of home until stress is lower or if you have partner or roommates, some lock up the foods & the other person has the key

I know they sound drastic, but folks found it worked

sgt1372

Just counting cals as usual 2 maintain my wt.

SummerSkier

The only difference to my schedule is that instead of going home for lunch I now do my walking at lunch time. I do not snack a lot at work so I don't when I am working remotely either. My morning and evening routines are still exactly the same. And my home office is in my kitchen also. I do wish when my company was sending folks to do remote that have not done it before that they would have allowed them to take their peripherals with them. They would be much more productive imo and it's not like monitors and such are that expensive these days anyway. I only hope that they don't close down our businesses.

nowine4me

@SummerSkier I really could use my monitor too. I’m planning to grab it this week. Maybe move to the dining room table for a change of scenery.

Jackie9003

I'm starting next week, I can do flexi time so rather than only take 30 mins for lunch I'm planning on an hour (or a bit more) and going for a bike ride.
Food is ok as my husband is home and that will put me off raiding the fridge.

Talan79

I’m keeping active & still eat like I did before. Alcohol consumption is now a daily thing vs just special occasions. I have some basic weights at home so I’ve worked out my own routine based on what I can do.
I run daily. Sometimes even a walk in the afternoon. I’m averaging 14K steps. Yesterday I hit 24K. Actually down a pound after maintaining.
Stress and anxiety also decreases my appetite.

collectingblues

I bought a spin bike. When I’m stressed, I spin. Or I lift.

I do a lot of spinning now, it seems. And my deadlift is now up to a body weight deadlift.

bmeadows380

I'm still in losing mode myself, but I set my computer up in the spare bedroom in the back of the house on the opposite end from the kitchen, and I have an elliptical in there. If the weather is agreeable I'll walk, but since its supposed to rain most of this week, that elliptical is going to get a workout!

JetJaguar

SummerSkier wrote: »

I do wish when my company was sending folks to do remote that have not done it before that they would have allowed them to take their peripherals with them. They would be much more productive imo and it's not like monitors and such are that expensive these days anyway.

My workplace actually required people to take their peripherals home with them for IT security reasons. They don't want people plugging unknown USB devices into their computer, even things like a mouse and keyboard, because they may install device drivers from who knows where. I left my monitor behind, but having a full-sized keyboard is nice.

Anyway, I set up on the desk in the bedroom, and while I'm working I close and lock the door. Being isolated from the rest of the household this way helps put me in a "work" mindset and I've been able to stick to my plan without too much trouble so far.

gallicinvasion

Basically I used to get a ton of walking in during my commute into the city. Now I’ve replaced that commuting time with local walks in the morning and evening.

steveko89

So far I've been successful eating and tracking as usual. I'm fortunate to have a full home gym that I use under normal circumstances so that hasn't changed much. If anything my adherence has been better over the last two weeks or so.

JustSomeEm

I tend to take walk-breaks when I'm at work - and now that I'm at home I no longer have the long hallways to wander. Maybe a before-work run, a lunch-time walk, and an afterwork lifting session are in my working from home future. This last week has been total upheaval, and I really let go. I have no idea what the scale says, but I've been trending up lately anyway, and I'm sure last week didn't help. Maybe the extra exercise will help me feel in control. Reading this thread helped a bit with coming up with ideas, so thanks, y'all.

ataleforthetimebeing

I do jumping jacks when boredom starts to set in.

cwolfman13

I have a home office set up in a nook in the master bedroom. We set it up shortly after we moved in for those times the kids are sick or whatever and we needed to work from home. My kids are home with me, so I'm not nearly as productive as when I'm in the office, but that's ok...bigger fish to fry right now. We've been starting our mornings off with a nice long walk to get some fresh air, and since I now longer have a 2 hour daily commute I've had some more time to get my rides in. Also doing some bodyweight stuff and band work. I'm also not a stress eater...opposite, I lose my appetite when I'm anxious or stressed and typically have to force feed. I've been focusing more on calorie dense things like peanut butter sandwiches and whatnot since I don't have much of an appetite. I actually lost 1.5 Lbs last week...I'm trying to cut some winter weight anyway, but that's a bit fast for me.

JustSomeEm

cwolfman13 wrote: »

I have a home office set up in a nook in the master bedroom. We set it up shortly after we moved in for those times the kids are sick or whatever and we needed to work from home. My kids are home with me, so I'm not nearly as productive as when I'm in the office, but that's ok...bigger fish to fry right now. We've been starting our mornings off with a nice long walk to get some fresh air, and since I now longer have a 2 hour daily commute I've had some more time to get my rides in. Also doing some bodyweight stuff and band work. I'm also not a stress eater...opposite, I lose my appetite when I'm anxious or stressed and typically have to force feed. I've been focusing more on calorie dense things like peanut butter sandwiches and whatnot since I don't have much of an appetite. I actually lost 1.5 Lbs last week...I'm trying to cut some winter weight anyway, but that's a bit fast for me.

Your commute sounds a bit like mine... I was thinking this morning that I could use that time to exercise for an hour in the morning and another hour once I'm done with work.

Edited to add that I'm glad you're focusing on getting the calories you need.

nowine4me

Today was MUCH better for me. I woke up at my normal time, took my usual morning walk showered and dressed like a normal day. I worked until lunch, ate my regular meal-prepped lunch and will work until 5. Another walk during what would be my commute home time. Keeping a schedule is going to be mission critical for me

VioletRojo

nowine4me wrote: »

Today was MUCH better for me. I woke up at my normal time, took my usual morning walk showered and dressed like a normal day. I worked until lunch, ate my regular meal-prepped lunch and will work until 5. Another walk during what would be my commute home time. Keeping a schedule is going to be mission critical for me

It absolutely is for me.

NHDaisy2

Today was MUCH better for me. I woke up at my normal time, took my usual morning walk showered and dressed like a normal day. I worked until lunch, ate my regular meal-prepped lunch and will work until 5. Another walk during what would be my commute home time. Keeping a schedule is going to be mission critical for me

As someone who works from home all the time - all of what you described is exactly what will help you succeed. ROUTINE is the key. It's a different routine than when I was working in the office but, I do have a daily routine that I rarely stray from. And dressing in normal clothes is a must for me - no strethcy pants (occasionally), no pajamas...

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Glossberg

There is nothing really changing exercise wise for me luckily. I have been doing all of my strength training workouts 4-5 times per week from home as I always have. I also go for short runs outdoors a couple times a week.

My only concern is maintaining stock for protein consumption. I typically eat around 180-200g of protein per day through chicken, fish, lean ground turkey, etc. Unfortunately, it is getting more and more difficult to find those items in stores. I have some extra in the freezer (I didn’t hoard, it’s just extra I have always had) but it will be all gone in a few weeks if I can’t find anymore to restock.

FossilFusion

Luckily I have dumbells, a barbell and some kettle bells at home.

I have been lifting everyday at home except weekends. I also have been doing 2 HIITs a day, 5 Times a week. Some are light ones and some are tougher ones.

I have been snacking on quite a lot of junk food mainly chocolate and biscuits this past couple of weeks due to stress and anxiety thanks to the current predicament. But I know when it calms down in the future I can go back to my usual eating. So I probably will gain a lot of fat at the moment. Nevermind for now. Stay strong guys and Stay safe everyone ❤️

nowine4me

I feel like I’m turning a corner. Got the exercise back on track, and food. Yet there’s still a little problem with wine....just 2 glasses a night is about 250 cals and wipes out any deficit. I’m already up 5 pounds, so need to get my s*it together.

kcmcbee

nowine4me wrote: »

I feel like I’m turning a corner. Got the exercise back on track, and food. Yet there’s still a little problem with wine....just 2 glasses a night is about 250 cals and wipes out any deficit. I’m already up 5 pounds, so need to get my s*it together.

Well it’s either that or you’ll have to change your username. Ugh what a pain that would be! 😁

MelanieCN77

NHDaisy2 wrote: »

Today was MUCH better for me. I woke up at my normal time, took my usual morning walk showered and dressed like a normal day. I worked until lunch, ate my regular meal-prepped lunch and will work until 5. Another walk during what would be my commute home time. Keeping a schedule is going to be mission critical for me

As someone who works from home all the time - all of what you described is exactly what will help you succeed. ROUTINE is the key. It's a different routine than when I was working in the office but, I do have a daily routine that I rarely stray from. And dressing in normal clothes is a must for me - no strethcy pants (occasionally), no pajamas...

Routine - and even write it down if you want to, and include a food plan. I already work at home and am practiced at it, and got restless and off track even so. I would also say you gotta move your workstation somewhere dedicated to only that, if you can.

SummerSkier

So week 3 for WFH fulltime here. Week 1 was pretty good but I found myself backsliding a little on week 2. So determined this week to get back to good routines. For me that meant making sure that I got up at my normal time instead of snoozing another 15 minutes. It meant getting my run and morning shower etc all in BEFORE my first meeting instead of just taking the meeting in gym workout stuff. etc etc etc... To me it's the small things that start to add up to a slippery slope.

Bry_Fitness70

I went from working half the time at home to full time, so it wasn't a drastic change. I have done everything I possibly can to make this period "business as usual." I eat the same amount on roughly the same schedule as I did (actually healthier, I haven't eaten bar food or any other type of outside food in over two weeks and lost a few pounds) and I work out consistently (patched together some weights and use my treadmill, indoor cycling trainer, and punching bag). I get a few more hours of sleep per week without having to get up early to commute to the office.

Full disclosure, food is mostly just fuel to me. Food has never been my friend, a stress reliever, or a cure for boredom, so I'm probably more resilient to over-eating in these types of situations.

nowine4me

I’m reporting back after nearly a month of WFH. First the good news, hubs and I are both still employed and doing everything we can to set ourselves up in case that changes. We are both essential and required to go in periodically. I’ve figured out how to be practice from home and am actually very efficient and productive,

The health news is less good. As of today, I’m up 30# from my goal weigh and 10# over my scream weight. So sitting at 160#. I’m almost staying on track with exercise. I’m sleeping just okay. I’m eating 75% healthy, but tending to overeat. And way too many snacks between meals. And I’ve gone back to drinking a few glasses of wine each night.

It amazing how the little things add up and how quickly and I’m disappointed in myself for allowing many of the habits I worked so hard on to fall to the wayside.

I hope everyone is hanging in there and that we collectively can get back to some kind of normal soon.

Chieflrg

I'm retired and don't have a goal to lose weight.

I recommend those who are working at home to follow the same routine they do at work. Meals, breaks, etc...& if you can set up work station outside of easily reached foods e.g.,enclosed porch, basebent, garage, etc... it might help. Consistency and black coffee is your friend.