COVID - 19 ... Our New Reality

GoalGal50 · April 2020

As we are all now affected by COVID-19, how does this sabotage your progress or does it?

A. What are you doing maintain your calorie count?

B. How are you compensating for your normal excercise routine?

C. How many pounds (gained) are you willing to allow yourself in this pandemic?

cwolfman13 · April 2020

This has zero impact on my diet or exercise. I'm eating the same way I've been eating for the past seven years...if anything, my wife and I have been doing some more experimenting with recipes and whatnot since we have more time being home. My normal exercise consists largely of road cycling, mountain biking, and hiking and I continue to do those things...actually I'm doing more than normal since I no longer have a two hour commute and more time in my day.

ETA: if anything, this pandemic is making losing my winter fluff easier than it usually is...I'm not chained to a desk all day...and spring is just gorgeous here and being outside is wonderful. That said, I live in a rural village just outside of Albuquerque with plenty of space and not too many people around in general...I don't know how I would handle being in a large and crowded city. Albuquerque isn't even all that big, but I'm happy as hell I don't live in the city proper. I do have to cross city lines to get my grocery shopping done, but that's it...other than that I'm hunkered down on my property and riding bikes a lot.

janejellyroll · April 2020

1. Nothing has changed with calorie counting. I'm still pre-logging what I plan to eat the day before and sticking to that. Some foods may be less available, but I can make changes to recipes and still hit my planned calorie count.
2. My normal exercise routine hasn't changed either. I run outside and do body weight resistance and there have been no changes to those activities. The only difference is that I used to run on my apartment gym treadmill when it was raining and now I'm learning to embrace the rain.
3. I'm not planning on gaining any weight. I figure if I can maintain through everything else life has thrown at me for the past five years, I can maintain through this.

bmeadows380 · April 2020

A ) the same as I have been for the last several months - nothing changed whatsoever about my deficit; this situation has not affected me.

B ) I'm making sure to get an elliptical session in of a morning, using the time slot I would have been commuting to work in. If its pretty outside, I take a long walk; if its not, then I do a 25-30 minute low impact aerobic video on YouTube. I'm also trying to establish a body weigh program for myself.

C ) absolutely 0. I'm still losing as planned because I have been able to stay within deficit.

gothchiq · April 2020

I'm trying to create a routine that's good enough. I don't have machines at home and can't afford them. So you could call this experimental for me right now. hand weights, calisthenics, walking, the usual watching what I eat.... I am not willing to gain any weight back at all. I still have 9 more lb to lose.

spiriteagle99 · April 2020

I'm retired, so the virus hasn't really changed my life all that much. I was a hermit before, and I'm still a hermit. Biggest issues are: 1) my spring marathon was cancelled and I don't have a lot of hope that any fall races will happen, so although I am still running 5 days a week, it has gotten harder to feel motivated to do long or hard workouts. 2) With restaurants closed, we aren't eating out much, which reduces my weekly calories. We never did eat out much, due to calories and cost, so it is just a slight reduction. 3) I doubt our annual long road/camping trip will happen this year, which is depressing. The good side of that is I tend to gain weight when traveling, because it is harder to eat well when on the move and exercise is more erratic. The bad side is that when depressed, I either stop eating or eat more junk.

A - I've been maintaining for several years and am still more or less maintaining.
B - still running 35-40 mpw and walking 15-20.
C - I've lost a couple of pounds so far this past month that I didn't intend or need to lose.

cupcakesandproteinshakes · April 2020

I work from home anyway so that hasn’t changed. My family is at home too, but I’m enjoying the company.

Gyms closed so I’ve bought some power blocks so I can carry on training at home . I’m probably doing more exercise than normal. I don’t intend to put on a single pound and will aim to lose a few pounds if I can.

Cordy1228 · April 2020

Well, I'll be the lone dissenter so far and say that it has most definitely affected my habits/routine and I do expect to undo some of the progress I'd made before.

I'm trying to stay within my goals, but I'll be honest and say that lately I've been giving in to the urges for comfort food/drink. I have not gained yet, but I know that I probably will. If I can keep it to five pounds, I'll call it a success (I'm very short so 5 pounds either way is significant).

I am keeping up with my previous exercise routine. I'm a walker/occasional runner. That hasn't changed, except that I'm walking a bit more because I do my own solo walk in the morning and then try to get back out later for a more leisurely walk with the kids.

PumpJockeyy · April 2020

Beer and take out seems to be the bulk of the diet. I did do some push ups and pull ups today though

Chef_Barbell · April 2020

GoalGal50 wrote: »

As we are all now affected by COVID-19, how does this sabotage your progress or does it?

A. What are you doing maintain your calorie count?

B. How are you compensating for your normal excercise routine?

C. How many pounds (gained) are you willing to allow yourself in this pandemic?

I live in the epicenter in NYC and everything here has changed for me. My hubby just got over CV and it took the full 14 days.

Everyone is home in our small co-op and there is very little space with so many people.

I plan on counting calories again once I can actually catch my breath and workout again. I ordered some dumbbells and a bench but it's on backorder.

I'm actually maintaining in weight. When I'm stressed I have little to no appetite. But drinking makes up for that haha

janejellyroll · April 2020

I hope nothing in my past came across as judgmental of those who have decided to relax their usual habits right now. It wasn't in my mind, but rereading my post I realize that it may be what I was actually communicating. I'm sorry for that.

We all have different ways to deal with stress. Just because I find it comforting and useful to stay on plan right now doesn't mean that everyone will react like me.

And I can think of some scenarios where my usual routine would be the last thing on my mind. If my husband had CV, would I be going for runs and pre-logging my food like it was just a regular day? No, no way. I'd probably be living on bourbon and peanut butter until he got better.

SnifterPug · April 2020

A) I'm counting calories as before. It's important to me to keep up with my routine and stay healthy. Turning into a wobbling heap on the sofa is not an option.

I managed to get hold of a suspension trainer, pull up bar and even a barbell that converts to dumbbells. It won't go that heavy but enough to be meaningful. Already had a kettlebell and resistance bands a-plenty. Our gym has provided lots of workout videos. Mostly they do nothing for me but trying Pilates has been interesting. I have to work out to deal with stress, so I am doing it every day and it is helping me a lot. I intend to come out of this fit and slim
C) I have no intention of gaining weight. I am on the slide into maintenance (want to lose maximum 12 pounds but will see how I look as I go along.

COGypsy · April 2020

I'm more worried about GETTING a calorie count. Stress kills my appetite and half of what I do eat makes me sick. I'm down almost 10 pounds since we got booted from our offices two weeks ago. I'm just getting curbside for whatever is open and sounds good to eat now. I am drinking considerably more, so hopefully I'll quit dropping quite so quickly. I have some workouts I can do with resistance bands and stuff, but mostly I just try to sleep as much as I can. The more hours I can kill being unconscious, the less I have to spend stuck bored and lonely in my apartment. Weight gain is not the slightest concern at this point.

estherdragonbat · April 2020

Fewer walks, more time on the glider.

Also, with fitness stores shutting down right now, I'm a little concerned about what to do when I'm ready for heavier dumbbells. The shipping on 80lbs of iron (a pair of 40s) is going to be high. For now, though, I'm ok with the 35s and hopefully by the time it becomes an issue, things will be settled down enough for the stores to reopen.

nighthawk584 · April 2020

Financially I took a hit, but my health is the best it has ever been. I have always had a home gym, so that is not an issue. I'm also not a social person and have no problem with self isolating. Been practicing that for 20 plus years! I just hope this virus peaks soon and deaths aren't in the 100's of thousands or millions like some predictions out there!

RelCanonical · April 2020

cwolfman13 wrote: »

This has zero impact on my diet or exercise. I'm eating the same way I've been eating for the past seven years...if anything, my wife and I have been doing some more experimenting with recipes and whatnot since we have more time being home. My normal exercise consists largely of road cycling, mountain biking, and hiking and I continue to do those things...actually I'm doing more than normal since I no longer have a two hour commute and more time in my day.

ETA: if anything, this pandemic is making losing my winter fluff easier than it usually is...I'm not chained to a desk all day...and spring is just gorgeous here and being outside is wonderful. That said, I live in a rural village just outside of Albuquerque with plenty of space and not too many people around in general...I don't know how I would handle being in a large and crowded city. Albuquerque isn't even all that big, but I'm happy as hell I don't live in the city proper. I do have to cross city lines to get my grocery shopping done, but that's it...other than that I'm hunkered down on my property and riding bikes a lot.

Me too! I would say my only struggle with COVID-19 is finding things to do so I don't boredom eat. I love thrift shopping and can't right now, so I have to find other things to do to fill that time. I've also been getting some more exercise as well because of extra time, and it gets me out of the house to hop on my bike and explore town a little. The lighter traffic has made it easier to do so.

SezxyStef · April 2020

no change for me...

A. What are you doing maintain your calorie count?
~~~same thing I've always done...use a food scale and logging.

B. How are you compensating for your normal excercise routine?
~~~no change...I use a home gym and do what I can anyway.

C. How many pounds (gained) are you willing to allow yourself in this pandemic?
~~none..I expect to lose weight.

I have to say I've often said that people need to get used to the idea that exercise is not ideal for weight loss...you need to learn how to lose weight with just CI...because there could be a time when you can't exercise...and look here...

And don't get me wrong it's not because we can't exercise but people aren't keen on changes...*shrugs* my summer bod will be ready.

pink_mint · April 2020

I'm sure it's different for everyone depending on their normal routine and their situation.

I actually already do a home bodyweight workout as part of my normal routine. That and the fact that we're a longtime homeschool family and happen to do home haircuts too (I do a good job, we don't look weird) a lot of this is actually not a huge change for us.

The only thing that throws me off in terms of weight loss stuff is not being able to run to the store whenever I want to, for example, grab salad greens. Or items not even being available when I do get to the store. Having to be flexible with what food is available and practical at the time. Still counting calories.

But overall I see this time as motivating in a way. I'd like to come out the other side of this lockdown healthy, God willing, and not in the obese range anymore.

sardelsa · April 2020

I am not doing a great job of keeping up with my calorie count at the moment (I am actually losing but should be maintaining) but hopefully with some meal replacement shakes and adding oil/butters to food that will change.

Exercise routine hasn't changed itself since I've always worked out at home but I am really busy with the kids being home and homeschooling now so it's hard to get a full workout in.

I don't mind if I actually gain. If I lose is a different story, I am allowing up to 10lbs lost. Hopefully it won't come to that.

ruqayyahsmum · April 2020

Im in the UK, my daughter is in the sheilding group thanks to having one working lung thats damaged and structural issues in her airway

Eating wise weve always had our shopping delivered. From next week theyve said i cant have our slot and weve had to just accept what has arrived of our order
Im still cooking and trying to be sensible but i do sometimes stress eat

Both my kids have autism, my sons also suspected ADHD (too young to diagnose here) hes violent, impulsive and barely sleeps so getting in exercise is very hard

Ive a 5lb range i try not to go over

steveko89 · April 2020

It's certainly not sabotaging anything, at worst I'm maintaining, at best I'm in a better spot. Working from home I get an hour of my day back so working out (which always occurs at home) is a little easier. I'm eating basically the same as I normally would, minus impulse buys at the office vending machine or eating out. I'm down almost 4 lbs in the last 5 weeks so if anything this situation is making things easier for me.

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