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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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So here goes, I didn't want to admit a few extra pounds when going up clothing sizes, but just tried on a watch which used to be slack, it's now tight, how much toll has the lock down had on people? |
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"About half a stone and a waist size up
It's pretty much all gone on my belly
Same here but probably put on a stone unfortunately"
Same, was doing ok til golf closed. 2 or 3 rounds a week was helping but feeling it now without it. Needing better weather to get out again and also get cycling again. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It's all good and well wearing masks and staying 10ft apart but all this weight gain will eventually put more strain on the NHS...just because you're locked down doesn't mean you can't exercise at home and watch what you eat. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Both have lost about 150lbs each since the first lockdown thanks to better eating, no booze and taking up running ... we’ve gone in to 2021 feeling amazing .."
WOW 
Amazing!!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"64lbs down 
(sorry)
38lns down sorry not sorry "
I'm lucky enough to have been working through both lockdowns and being in a routine and also still training, but I've been eating more than I need to. Ramped up the training recently and seeing some good results. |
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Down a stone thanks to getting Covid and in hospital but survived it so I'm more than happy 
Those that have gained a little don't worry it will come off again and those that have lost well done.
John |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Mentally a massive toll. I was doing so well before the lockdown, walking 20,000 steps a day and eating well and will power was strong.
Now I'm probably a stone heavier and increasing. Its a kind of whats the point? Don't feel there is much to look forward to and can't see an end in sight  |
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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago
trouble most likely, or creating it :) |
"So here goes, I didn't want to admit a few extra pounds when going up clothing sizes, but just tried on a watch which used to be slack, it's now tight, how much toll has the lock down had on people?"
I went up from 14stone to nearly 20stone.. started to lose it again now but still having bad days x
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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago
Birmingham |
"Mentally a massive toll. I was doing so well before the lockdown, walking 20,000 steps a day and eating well and will power was strong.
Now I'm probably a stone heavier and increasing. Its a kind of whats the point? Don't feel there is much to look forward to and can't see an end in sight "
Personally the point is staying in shape to better fight any illness, or infection, that this will be over & I want to be able to take advantage as soon as it is, also the routine gives shape to a day, a week, a month & it seems soon to be a year of less routine although still working, not always at work, that routine in itself ensures that I eat well & fuel the routine, it also ensures I do get out of the house come rain or shine as I have goals to achieve. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Mentally a massive toll. I was doing so well before the lockdown, walking 20,000 steps a day and eating well and will power was strong.
Now I'm probably a stone heavier and increasing. Its a kind of whats the point? Don't feel there is much to look forward to and can't see an end in sight
Personally the point is staying in shape to better fight any illness, or infection, that this will be over & I want to be able to take advantage as soon as it is, also the routine gives shape to a day, a week, a month & it seems soon to be a year of less routine although still working, not always at work, that routine in itself ensures that I eat well & fuel the routine, it also ensures I do get out of the house come rain or shine as I have goals to achieve."
All I do is work, I have worked since all this started without a break and I work 14 hour shifts. I think you have a good point about fighting any illness or infection but I haven't even had so much as a cough or a cold for a couple of years? My immunity is really good. Mentally though I just don't have the inspiration that I did before lockdown. |
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I have actually lost about a stone since this time last year, no pub trips, no meals out, no popping into town for shopping and having coffee and cake, no coffee meets (again with cake) - no takeaways to speak of.
so nothing that normally puts my weight on, plus i have been working extra hours and that can be strenuous work, so by the end of lockdown i may be thin and sexy (NOT) |
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"I have actually lost about a stone since this time last year, no pub trips, no meals out, no popping into town for shopping and having coffee and cake, no coffee meets (again with cake) - no takeaways to speak of.
so nothing that normally puts my weight on, plus i have been working extra hours and that can be strenuous work, so by the end of lockdown i may be thin and sexy (NOT) "
Same more work less drink lost a stone |
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I'm not taking an obsessive focus on it, as I'd prefer to care about my wellbeing overall. My weight is within 1/4 stone but I'm not exercising as much as I used to, which I take most interest in. Holistic health gains and balance are more important than just what some scales show.
Enjoy some comfortable clothes with me for a while, that have a little wiggle room. |
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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago
trouble most likely, or creating it :) |
"About a stone...
But will get it off..just need some mojo and clubs to open.
Pjs and cake on a sat night currently
Same, honey comb cheese cake "
ohhh see now I'm craving cheesecake and all I have is grapes x  |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
What people should use this variable time is too exercise because this helps the body to build up a strong immune system and good circulation which is very important now yes easy for me to say this it's getting the motivation I struggle with this too but once you start no stopping so fix a date on the calendar and begin it's nice to have a fast metabolism so you can eat anything without showing the pounds and important understand what you are eating learn more the benefits it provides..... we are humans on planet which is earth people have learned loads so learn about you how your body functions around you your lifestyle remember everyone is different and it takes time to gain
I wrote this to hopefully helps because genetically no body is the same but how much does anyone know about the ability of a person because each person never knows reach out and try helping another..... I've not put on weight but mentally draining because training was my release and covid19 has added to my important things to do so lost weight but ate correct  sorry op |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
"About a stone...
But will get it off..just need some mojo and clubs to open.
Pjs and cake on a sat night currently
Same, honey comb cheese cake ohhh see now I'm craving cheesecake and all I have is grapes x "
Cheesecake is one of my wonders of the world but long time since I had one you have made my mouth watering |
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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago
trouble most likely, or creating it :) |
"What people should use this variable time is too exercise because this helps the body to build up a strong immune system and good circulation which is very important now yes easy for me to say this it's getting the motivation I struggle with this too but once you start no stopping so fix a date on the calendar and begin it's nice to have a fast metabolism so you can eat anything without showing the pounds and important understand what you are eating learn more the benefits it provides..... we are humans on planet which is earth people have learned loads so learn about you how your body functions around you your lifestyle remember everyone is different and it takes time to gain
I wrote this to hopefully helps because genetically no body is the same but how much does anyone know about the ability of a person because each person never knows reach out and try helping another..... I've not put on weight but mentally draining because training was my release and covid19 has added to my important things to do so lost weight but ate correct sorry op"
I know all this but I think about exercising, then end up sitting watching something and eating instead. While the weather was nice I would walk a bit but I've gone from obese to morbidly obese since march last year... and finding it hard work to find the motivation to bring it back down.
I'm spending more time sat down than ever before just due to changes in what I'm doing. I am doing about 400 extra miles a week in my car due to volunteering and 2 to 3 hundred extra miles going between my house and my partners ( we are bubbled up so can and due to his work and my kids cant live at one place or the other)
I did buy myself an exercise bike 2 weeks ago. And have been slowly increasing my use.... can use it while I'm doing my volunteering phone calls.. I have lost 1st 10lb since new year so it is going down but this week I've out on 4lb |
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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago
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"Lockdown poundage not good, but eating & drinking in one of the few joys at the moment "
That's how I feel as well.
I make it food and drink choices until around 4 or 5 p.m.
Then not quite as good
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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20lbs on. Totally deserved though! I was popping Ferrero Roche like grapes.
Back on Slimming World for 4 weeks now and 9lb off. Just under a stone left to shift |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
"I see the irony in staying home so I don't catch a virus that affects obese people more than others, and putting on weight.
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It can do but it's having the motivation which everyone suffers with so letting the mind think cross a date so the mind is prepared then yes it's about the person the ability to want to but having a focus it's possible nothing ever is as a human body it those who have control over it how it functions I never ever judge anyone but have learned through my own body training it took me years before my body decided to act everyone controls their own bodies it's understanding and knowledge and pushing focusing |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
"What people should use this variable time is too exercise because this helps the body to build up a strong immune system and good circulation which is very important now yes easy for me to say this it's getting the motivation I struggle with this too but once you start no stopping so fix a date on the calendar and begin it's nice to have a fast metabolism so you can eat anything without showing the pounds and important understand what you are eating learn more the benefits it provides..... we are humans on planet which is earth people have learned loads so learn about you how your body functions around you your lifestyle remember everyone is different and it takes time to gain
I wrote this to hopefully helps because genetically no body is the same but how much does anyone know about the ability of a person because each person never knows reach out and try helping another..... I've not put on weight but mentally draining because training was my release and covid19 has added to my important things to do so lost weight but ate correct sorry opI know all this but I think about exercising, then end up sitting watching something and eating instead. While the weather was nice I would walk a bit but I've gone from obese to morbidly obese since march last year... and finding it hard work to find the motivation to bring it back down.
I'm spending more time sat down than ever before just due to changes in what I'm doing. I am doing about 400 extra miles a week in my car due to volunteering and 2 to 3 hundred extra miles going between my house and my partners ( we are bubbled up so can and due to his work and my kids cant live at one place or the other)
I did buy myself an exercise bike 2 weeks ago. And have been slowly increasing my use.... can use it while I'm doing my volunteering phone calls.. I have lost 1st 10lb since new year so it is going down but this week I've out on 4lb"
Firstly I'd like to complement you on having motivation to do this as that is or can be the main struggling part seems like you are doing what you feel your body needs to be done did you know as you stated sitting down a lot are some very good stretch exercises because people might think oh sitting even as a occupation easy the body takes the stress it's easy and not time consuming I believe each and everyone should do it when out of bed or after long-day at work sitting in a chair because is about posture which is very important to the circulation
Ps sure you'll do ok darling as you found motivation the struggle I struggle too but I'm not over weight but less then I prefer for my age |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've put on about 6 kilos, working from home and no football. Picture I have up is from about 3 weeks ago. Need to sort that out! I got a second hand rowing machine. It's just been used as a clothes horse. Just ordered an exercise bike. It will probably have the same fate! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I eat healthily enough but I've put on a bit of tummy weight. I'm putting that down to not getting out for enough walks due dizziness that I've recently had, as the last time I went out I had a dizzy turn and collapsed. Need to rest and steady myself before going out again x |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
"I've put on about 6 kilos, working from home and no football. Picture I have up is from about 3 weeks ago. Need to sort that out! I got a second hand rowing machine. It's just been used as a clothes horse. Just ordered an exercise bike. It will probably have the same fate! "
You don't need machine use your own body most people who lift weights can't lift own body weight it's be technique just like lifting weights trust me I wouldn't say is I haven't myself tried x good luck |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
"I eat healthily enough but I've put on a bit of tummy weight. I'm putting that down to not getting out for enough walks due dizziness that I've recently had, as the last time I went out I had a dizzy turn and collapsed. Need to rest and steady myself before going out again x "
firstly sorry
But try meditation so your body is able to relax people forget the body and mind the mind most important reminder each other learns if you're focus more about you you have better ability |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I eat healthily enough but I've put on a bit of tummy weight. I'm putting that down to not getting out for enough walks due dizziness that I've recently had, as the last time I went out I had a dizzy turn and collapsed. Need to rest and steady myself before going out again x firstly sorry
But try meditation so your body is able to relax people forget the body and mind the mind most important reminder each other learns if you're focus more about you you have better ability "
Thank you but I don't think that's really going to help my labyrinthitis as I have to take medication for it. However meditation might take my mind off the stress right now. Thanks x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'd just like to explain you might think it's easy life never is learn from you your health and fitness not having a pop at at anyone but I need to get back to training"
I'm trying to take care of my mind now and open to any suggestions x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've put on about 6 kilos, working from home and no football. Picture I have up is from about 3 weeks ago. Need to sort that out! I got a second hand rowing machine. It's just been used as a clothes horse. Just ordered an exercise bike. It will probably have the same fate!
You don't need machine use your own body most people who lift weights can't lift own body weight it's be technique just like lifting weights trust me I wouldn't say is I haven't myself tried x good luck"
I started a burpee / plank challenge. And bribed myself with treats for doing 60 days. I did maybe 3! Motovation is hard to come by. But I do love bikes so maybe if I enjoy it more I'll stick at it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It's all good and well wearing masks and staying 10ft apart but all this weight gain will eventually put more strain on the NHS...just because you're locked down doesn't mean you can't exercise at home and watch what you eat."
No but it seems people are less likely to |
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By *essie.Woman
over a year ago
Serendipity |
I had stayed the same weight the whole way through, then in early January I was put on a new medication. This is to help work towards surgery I need. The nurse said I would probably gain weight and I’ve put on 7lbs. I’m hoping that it won’t go up any more and I’m trying to be more careful with my eating habits.
I’m missing swimming so much, as can’t go currently anyway and I haven’t felt safe to go even when it’s open. It was my way to exercise without making my arthritis flare up. I’m hoping further into 2021 I will finally feel able to go again. |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
"I'd just like to explain you might think it's easy life never is learn from you your health and fitness not having a pop at at anyone but I need to get back to training
I'm trying to take care of my mind now and open to any suggestions x"
Ever thought about taking up an unusual hobby which you never thought you would enjoy but see a lovely outcome from this the world is full of ideas x |
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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago
Birmingham |
"Mentally a massive toll. I was doing so well before the lockdown, walking 20,000 steps a day and eating well and will power was strong.
Now I'm probably a stone heavier and increasing. Its a kind of whats the point? Don't feel there is much to look forward to and can't see an end in sight
Personally the point is staying in shape to better fight any illness, or infection, that this will be over & I want to be able to take advantage as soon as it is, also the routine gives shape to a day, a week, a month & it seems soon to be a year of less routine although still working, not always at work, that routine in itself ensures that I eat well & fuel the routine, it also ensures I do get out of the house come rain or shine as I have goals to achieve.
All I do is work, I have worked since all this started without a break and I work 14 hour shifts. I think you have a good point about fighting any illness or infection but I haven't even had so much as a cough or a cold for a couple of years? My immunity is really good. Mentally though I just don't have the inspiration that I did before lockdown."
Sorry to hear that, difficult to find your mojo sometimes, but I find that one thing leads to another. I have set a long term goal of 2021km running in 2021, so I have to keep chipping away & all the rest follows. Find your goal & see how that shapes the rest of your life. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'd just like to explain you might think it's easy life never is learn from you your health and fitness not having a pop at at anyone but I need to get back to training
I'm trying to take care of my mind now and open to any suggestions x
Ever thought about taking up an unusual hobby which you never thought you would enjoy but see a lovely outcome from this the world is full of ideas x"
I know if would be great to have a bit of variety in my life lol x |
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