COVID lockdown success
ellyseb1
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After 10+ weeks of working (and working out) at home with no access to a gym, I managed to lose 2 pounds! I've been back in the office now for 3 weeks and started a new habit of packing my lunch everyday - much healthier than the options in the cafeteria.
It's a small victory, but when the lockdown started, I was really worried about how I would cope. Anyone else have a silver lining in this terrible time?
It's a small victory, but when the lockdown started, I was really worried about how I would cope. Anyone else have a silver lining in this terrible time?
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After 10+ weeks of working (and working out) at home with no access to a gym, I managed to lose 2 pounds! I've been back in the office now for 3 weeks and started a new habit of packing my lunch everyday - much healthier than the options in the cafeteria.
It's a small victory, but when the lockdown started, I was really worried about how I would cope. Anyone else have a silver lining in this terrible time?
It is not really a small victory though. It is a fairly substantial victory. You have learned that you are not easy to stop. It is not perfection that is needed it only requires that you don't stop. Once you believe you will continue the obstacles, the adjustments, the mistakes, the detours, and the delays are just noise you have to pass through.
I think one of the worst diet myths out there is that weight loss is fragile and that it can take very little to derail you. That is only true if you allow it. It took me a long time to finally realize this myself.13 -
Way to go! Packing your lunch everyday is a great lesson to learn.
Thanks to the lockdown, HaHaHa, I have found that cooking meals at home is my key to staying on track. I can stay at my calorie count going out (take out), but it isn’t easy and I can’t always get the dish I want. I am happier and less stressed with choices at home rather than restaurant food. I’ll save that for special occasions. Too much of my social life revolved around going out to eat.
I’ve also started having bring your own lunch or dinner with friends. We go to someone’s home, bring our own chair, sit apart in the front or back yard, and get a chance to socialize.9 -
Never underplay the success of losing weight no matter how small, also you've changed your eating habits also, thats absolutely amazing! well done.9
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I cannot lie, this pandemic spurned my desire to get healthy like nothing else. When I began reading about all of the underlying issues that were causing severe Covid reactions I got my bum in gear the minute quarantine was announced. I started C25k and a few weeks ago completed the program and am now waking up at 5:00 am to beat the Texas sun to run. I have lost a little over 20 pounds (I have a great deal more to lose) and am working on my sleep. I honestly do not know that I would have been so dedicated to my health if this pandemic did not scare the crap out of me.36
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My weight loss slowed but didn't stop, and I never had any major gains. I'm still working from home because I'm in a hot spot state and so I'm glad I haven't gained much. I haven't had as much access to walks but have found other things to do.6
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Well done!
I'm still at home, and since I decided to stop stuffing my face and sort myself out, being under lockdown has been good for me. I can make lunch using a kitchen - so can heat up home made soup, scramble some eggs or weigh out some cereal and milk. In the office, I used to grab a store bought sandwich each day for around 600 calories, so I've been able to make some really easy calorie savings there. I also just wouldn't have felt comfortable weighing anything out at work.
Like @wholebygrace, it was the Covid risk that has finally made me take losing weight seriously. This isn't about trying to look thinner or prettier, it's literally about saving my life. I can't control the virus, but I can get my weight down and give myself a much better shot at beating the virus if I do eventually catch it. I think this is the first time in my life I've tried to address my weight for a non-petty reason, and I'm hopeful this is what will make me stick at it. The motivation is finally good.13 -
Good post and well done to the successes! DH decided in Feb to get on the bandwagon, motivated by 2 colleagues who had lost 40+ lbs. Since lockdown, he has dropped 20lbs. Me...I'm stuck. But, in April I had a terrible family tragedy in a country far, far from here, we sit patiently and grieve in our little corners of the world and wait for travel to open. Walking every morning on the trails with DH helps to keep my mind calmer, a quiet time to reflect and prepare for what's ahead. We're both even starting to run a little more, hopefully my body will start to co-operate eventually, but for now, just glad I'm keeping my weight stable, while I attempt to allow myself a break.
Stay well everyone, our State is not doing very well and lots of out-of-staters coming for the holiday weekend, we are baby sitting another dog - 4 in total this weekend, will just stay home, away from the madding crowd.11 -
Lockdown has been good for me. I've lost six pounds, got two PRs in lifting, and can almost do middle splits (just three inches to go)! We're still in lockdown, so I hope the trend continues!7
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That's great OP! Congrats!
The lockdown has thankfully been so good to me. I've maintained my weight and lost a little too without trying because I'm so active, but I've since gained most of it back. I've also discovered so many great workouts and trainers online and I've made some new online fitness friends too.
I don't go out in public much and I miss my long walks, but I have everything I need in my home gym. Plus I've found ways to keep myself sane.
I've been able to work more on my hobbies and interests. My garden looks fantastic and I'm loving growing some of my own food. I have a nice outdoor space to get my workouts in now. I've been trying and tweaking new recipes. I see my family and friends more now then ever before on Zoom chats.
My area was very slow to move to stage 2 but we did recently. I just hope the numbers remain low in the coming weeks. I see a lot of groups and people not wearing masks so I guess we'll see.
What a crazy year this has been! Stay safe, well and healthy everyone!8 -
Thanks for the feedback everyone. Nice to hear some good stories too.
Stay safe!!6 -
I didn’t do well in lockdown initially, but this last month I’ve began to get things under control. This is the first time I’ve committed properly to calorie counting which is so much easier when I can track and measure exactly what I’m eating, rather than just give up when I’m eating out or other people offer me food. In some ways that’s a little sad, but I think it’s what I need right now, and I’m enjoying finding new ways to socialise which don’t revolve around eating! Before the pandemic, my default socialising was often meeting up for coffee and cake, but now it’s a local walk - that’s a definite win!
Congratulations to everyone else finding success right now, great to do something so positive to help not get ill from Covid (or anything else).6 -
fairy_daisy wrote: »This is the first time I’ve committed properly to calorie counting which is so much easier when I can track and measure exactly what I’m eating, rather than just give up when I’m eating out or other people offer me food. In some ways that’s a little sad, but I think it’s what I need right now, and I’m enjoying finding new ways to socialise which don’t revolve around eating! Before the pandemic, my default socialising was often meeting up for coffee and cake, but now it’s a local walk - that’s a definite win!
I relate to this. I'm doing well now, but my greatest challenge is going to be how I 'reintegrate into food society.'
Future problem!4 -
Lock down has been a miniature lose-gain-lose cycle for me. When we first went into lockdown, before Easter (when I was off chocolate and alcohol for Lent) I was back down to 81kg, which puts me at the very top of my normal bmi range. Then I completely binged on Easter chocolate and my weight shot up to over 88kg which is about as high as it has ever been (195lb). Then I bought a ballet barre and a rowing machine and started to lose again. I was doing really well and then was allowed to travel to be back with my husband. Weight loss has slowed down (it's harder to keep the exercise up and the alcohol calories down when I am with my wine-connoisseur husband). At present, I am back down to just above 84kg and aiming to make it to 83.5kg in the next week.2
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Congrats on your success, not only on losing during lockdown, but also getting some healthier habits.
My weightloss has slowed during lockdown, but I've managed to lose 14lb since mid-March (on top of 18lb I'd lost since the New Year). I've had to completely overhaul my diet and exercise regime, but I'm getting there.5 -
Yep both me and my husband lost weight during lock down - not that I was trying to with being in maintenance for years but we did so many projects around the house it was a nice side effect. And hubby lost 20lbs although since he's been back at work now 4 weeks he's already gained back 5...1
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Lockdown has been pretty good to me. Weight loss stalled for a bit but I’m now down 9 kg from 1 March (from 107kg to 98kg).
More importantly I have worked on my fitness.
- I started C25K in April and now regularly run up to 7km three times per week.
- I managed to more strongly commit to daily yoga during WFH
- I have found more time to play padel tennis due to furlough and averaged 3h per week
I’m a little bit concerned about how to balance my days once they start filling up with work again 😊4 -
Well, food became less appealing when I lost my taste so I dropped 13lbs pretty quickly Didn't think I'd ever be in the situation of trying to keep my weight up!
On a less dramatic note, I got into an even better walking routine while I was off work. At least 3 miles a day for the past 14 weeks, usually more.6 -
Lost 14 lbs since Jan 1st. Goal weight achieved and now building muscle physique. Leaned out to sub 10% BF and really happy with my progress.7
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The first month I was in shock and gained, however got my butt in gear. Still working from home...40 lbs lost, day 74 of exercising daily I feel less stressed, have more energy and getting stronger with the exercising! Great to hear all of your stories! Thank you!6
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Lockdown wasn't too bad, in terms of weight. I didn't lose, but I also didn't gain. Not bad, considering that for two months I wasn't able to do my daily walks (we had a stay-at-home policy where I live).
And the silver lining? When we were allowed out again, I was so antsy that not only I resumed my walks, but I also actually started C25K. Yessir, I'm running for the first time in my life.7
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