I have 10 pounds to go but now instead of losing I'm watching my weight stall and slowly creep up even. I don't feel that it's safe to go to the gym as my gym is crowded. I'm staying home, working from home and not doing my usual running around. I am much more sedentary now. There is much less access to fresh foods, store shelves are empty and we had to stock up on pasta, rice and canned food as a backup. Not to mention I seem to be eating my feelings more and more.

Im really scared that my weight will continue to creep up! I know what everyone will say, do yoga on YouTube and stop stress eating. OK, easier said than done! This is a really scary time and I'm already so prone to anxiety but it's just been out of control. Being isolated is depressing and when you get depressed it's really hard to be disciplined and make a lot of effort. Is anyone in the same boat?

Someone over at Obesity Help posted this video from Abbey Sharp. I think it's worth a watch and want to share the video.

Emotional Eating During Social Isolation for COVID-19

Edited April 3, 20206 yr by summerset

On 3/31/2020 at 11:28 AM, interstellar said:

Hi and yes I completely feel you! I have been grazing and my weight is climbing by the day! I am going to try online discussion groups for my anxiety tied to the uncertainty at this time rather than self soothe with food. As an emotional eater I seem to try to feel
Better with food and end up feeling worse.

I am with you! I completely understand how you feel. I am also an emotional eater. I apprec6the encouraging words. I have made some bad choices this week and I am concerned that I didn't lose weight this week (I weigh on Mondays).