Covid-19 (not virus, but #)
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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.2 -
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 ❤️6 -
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.15
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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! 😁5 -
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.2 -
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.5
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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.2 -
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.18 -
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.7 -
Well they say recognizing there is a problem and what the details are is one of the first steps towards coming up with a solution.... At least you are still here and reporting in. I know some folks just disappear when they start to fall in a crevice. Best of luck with re instating some of those good habits!7
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OMG, can we be friends??? Over the past 2 years I've lost 30 pounds through Nutrisystem at first and then by tracking my calories and exercise through this app. In addition to working from home with my day job in finance, I'm also a Spinning (R) instructor at 3 different gyms and I lift weights. I have a solid elliptical machine at home and I was fortunate to be able to buy a spin bike when this whole covid-19 first heated up, so I have what I need to maintain my cardiovascular health. I also know what I need to do to maintain my weight. However......I'm going through the same thing. I've been eating junk, exceeding my normal calorie intake, and most days my motivation to workout is low. So the pounds are coming back on and I can see the difference and feel it in my clothes. Now I'm worried that by the time I do go back to the office, my work clothes won't fit. I'm so glad we have this post going because I need all the help I can get.5
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I work from home all the time and have for 5 years. Yet, I'm having the same issues. I think we are all under more stress and worry than we realize on a deeper level. Worry for those we love and those we don't know. Worry for our neighbors, our kids, missed events. I've decided each day starting yesterday to spend a few minutes with something musical, a few minutes studying a language and some exercise every day. Each can be only 15 mins if need be, but the focus of doing each is feeding my soul. It's a start.9
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However......I'm going through the same thing. I've been eating junk, exceeding my normal calorie intake, and most days my motivation to workout is low. So the pounds are coming back on and I can see the difference and feel it in my clothes. Now I'm worried that by the time I do go back to the office, my work clothes won't fit. I'm so glad we have this post going because I need all the help I can get.
@tamiloew and a few others who have mentioned that food / snacks / beverages (of varying vintages) are becoming an issue .... perhaps stocking THIS in the fridge (and a second in the snack cupboard) will help ...
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I still bike my 10 miles a day on lunch break and keep my calorie intake under 2500. My weight is still sorta below my target of 165; the Chinese weight scale is always wonky.
My home gym is collecting dust because....I'm depressed by the governments' actions.
I'm older than the most here, so it takes a lot to get me distracted, but the governor has succeeded: locked down until May 4 and a 50% unemployment rate makes me want to not succeed.
Call it boredom, distraction, or food addiction, but it is depression. Insidious as all git.
I think it's time we took our lives back. Do not eat. Do work. Do exercise. Live.3 -
lol i havent been able to i went from 140 to 145.. I dont mind the extra weight0
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Doing beachbody on demand. Country Heat as of right now. Probably will do Barre blend when it comes or do zumba. I have 2 weeks left of country heat calendar1
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I still bike my 10 miles a day on lunch break and keep my calorie intake under 2500. My weight is still sorta below my target of 165; the Chinese weight scale is always wonky.
My home gym is collecting dust because....I'm depressed by the governments' actions.
I'm older than the most here, so it takes a lot to get me distracted, but the governor has succeeded: locked down until May 4 and a 50% unemployment rate makes me want to not succeed.
Call it boredom, distraction, or food addiction, but it is depression. Insidious as all git.
I think it's time we took our lives back. Do not eat. Do work. Do exercise. Live.
Our "Governor" extended our lock down until... MAY 26! WTF? There is a huge growing sentiment in the population that enough is enough.
But, that being said, the shut down has actually given me more time to focus on my goals and health. It's easier to find time every day for exercise, I have time to prepare my meals out and not be in such a rush that I have to go grab something (fast food). I can be more purposeful and thoughtful about what I'm dong each day and I have time to prepare it all.6 -
Our "Governor" extended our lock down until... MAY 26! WTF? There is a huge growing sentiment in the population that enough is enough.
I bet at least 50% of Americans don't have enough savings to last until May 26 to pay the bills and eat. Even with deferred payments on most things, it still costs money to survive in the 21st century.
The companies who are offering deferred debt payments have bills to pay, too. What a mess.
Brazil has the right idea: Social Unrest coming to a town near you!
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@pjwrt we’re reopening on a slow roll-out starting tomorrow and the Governor expects to be fully up and running by Memorial Day. I go back to my office May 1. I’m hopeful that those who are really in poor health or elderly protect themselves. But we have to crank the economy back up0
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