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Ready set ... sedentary mode

6 years ago

We're going to have to rename the pandemic.

COVID-15

Stands for all the weight we gained whilst in sedentary mode ...

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foodonastump

6 years ago

Depends on what you’re doing.

Me, I’m getting out for walks and biking more, more gardening, eating healthier because we’re not getting so much junk take-out, and eating a little less because I’m trying to stretch food a bit more. I quickly lost at least 15 and have been holding steady.

My wife, unaccustomed to working from home, seems to feel the need for a little snack or meal every time she steps away from her desk. She’s gained 10 and I’m trying to help keep it at just that without getting smacked.

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plllog
6 years ago
I've lost five pounds. :)
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ediej1209 AL Zn 7
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My caloric intake seems to swing wildly between too little and too much. Hopefully between the 2, I won't have put on much. I just ordered 4 pairs of new pants a size smaller than I'd been wearing and I refuse to outgrow them!
seagrass_gw Cape Cod
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I have no energy and no appetite. I eat a once a day. Haven't been out of the house for a month. My DH does grocery runs, does't always come back with what we were looking for so meals are unpredictable. Some of our restaurants are beginning to re-open for curbside carry-out (we live in a seasonal community where they normally do close for the off-season). So maybe we'll foray into some takeout...
nancyjane_gardener
6 years ago
Well, here's a place where a little mild OCD comes in handy! I do these things called meals and a snack or 2.

Unfortunately, our water aerobics has been canceled, but we recently got a pup who requires 2 squirrel hunts per day, so we're still getting an hour a day of activity.

I am, however VERY bored with being in the house and cooking the same meals day after day!

Had to go in for a shot in my shoulder (due to no water aerobics!) and I had only gained 2#! They said that was great! :)
Islay Corbel
6 years ago
My weight has been creeping up for a while so last week I got a fitbit and joined ww online......1.3kg off in 5 days so all good. The fitbit is fun.
party_music50
6 years ago
My weight is going down too -- no fish fries, french fries, etc., that I'd end up with from a restaurant or in take-out. Can't wait until we have better weather so I can get out and do something!
Islay Corbel
6 years ago
On YouTube, there are some great walking exercises that you do at home, great for when the weather's bad. I can't stand listening to her, but you don't need to in order to follow the exercises. I watch something else on TV while I do it. https://youtu.be/enYITYwvPAQ
bbstx
6 years ago
No need to change the name for me. I’m good with COVID-19. ☹️

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