Coming out of lockdown fatter not thinner

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And pissed off with myself. Anyone else?

Plus I'm supposed to be meeting friends in a garden on Wednesday and I don't want to to be honest. I don't have anything to say. I've gone without them this long, I find myself wondering what's the point. That's stupid isn't it? Is it just lockdown fucking with my head? Or is it just because I'm too fat?

Maybe not but having lost a lot of friends during my divorce I'd go.

I dunno, I think lockdown is a good chance to evaluate what you actually need in your life. If these friends don't improve it - don't waste your time on them. It doesn't mean they're bad people or anything.

I think a lot of us are a lot fatter than we were, which is a shame really considering we should all have lost weight to be less at risk from covid (myself included). But at least it means when we all meet up we can be equally embarrassed.

Everyone's fatter OP, I don't know of anyone who's coming out of lockdown thinner.

Do you not want to go because of the friends or just because of having to do something social or worries about the virus?

They're the best! Can't fault them.

It's just me feeling fed up and struggling to get going again I think.

Yup fatter here too, have put on about ten pounds. So annoyed with myself!!

Me too. About a stone heavier. Really fucking annoying. Especially as I’d previously lost it all at SW. What a waste of money that was.

Interestingly, I’m still in nearly daily touch with some friends and some I haven’t spoken to in a year. Speaks for itself.

Op, I feel exactly the same, I look & feel hideous, I’m supposed to be meeting friends on Friday and I really don’t want the hassle, I’m hoping the weather will change and prevent it happening.

I think you will feel better once you have actually seen them. It will just be an adjustment for you to get used to seeing people again, then in turn you will feel better about yourself.

Lockdown has been hard on most people and I think a lot of people either turn to comfort eating or the opposite and not eating enough because of anxiety or stress.

Take a cosy blanket to hide behind, you'll be in the garden anyway.

All my fitness has gone and I'm at least a stone heavier (scared to get on the scales) it will be awkward for everyone, so I reckon go and see what happens

Chances are they'll all have put on weight too, they'll all feel socially awkward a little bit too OP. Maybe just be honest with them. I bet it'll turn out better than you think.

I’m fatter. I’ve already cycled nearly 700 miles in 2021 - but I’m still fatter

I hear you - I’m a stone heavier than my usual weight (though I’m currently 14 weeks pregnant) and most of that stone came from an earlier pregnancy, late miscarriage and a lot of comfort eating. I feel grim, shabby and sluggish. I’ve never felt this crap, I’m normally in good shape and feel reasonably well put together. I’ve just totally lost it in recent months.

As a result of feeling so shite, and wanting to avoid sharing news of pregnancy, I am just continuing to be a miserable old hermit for a bit longer.

I've put on about a stone but to be honest I'm not that pissed off with myself as lockdown has been really stressful for me. All of my usual exercise has been taken away, I've been stuck at home surrounded by food and my only pleasure in life has been a glass of wine and a take away. It's a miracle I didn't put on more!

I also find it hard to go back to socialising but I think you should push yourself to do it as it might take practice to get used to it again, especially if you are introverted. You could always make a list of discussion topics beforehand!

I’m so desperate to see people again, I don’t care if my friends have doubled their weight. I miss them.

Yep fatter here too and I was already overweight to start with 😥 Started SW in November, lost 10lbs then Christmas came and I put some back on and then Lockdown came along with homeschooling and it all went out the window and I'm heavier than I was pre- SW. I'm desperate to get back on track, it's so hard. Looking forward to having friends in our garden though

Fatter here Aswell and still
Shovelling crap in my gob

Bak to work in a very busy environment with no local shop nearby soon so am
Hoping that will get some of it off.

In the first lockdown I lost 10 lb (I gained a stone the year previously thanks hormones )and felt great
I lost some more and hit the stone mark and then went into a month long lockdown in November and then winter hit and I just ate crap again and here I am still
Doing the same

I've bought an an excerciser thingy, a wii fit with all the fitness games and board etc,turned my spare room into a gym and yet I've used none of it so far.

So annoyed with myself and determined to get at least a stone off before the nice weather hits in may.

I understand op and am also feeling fat and hideous but go! You will enjoy it when you are there!

Coachee best of luck with your pregnancy

This springs to mind.

I've had Covid which was no more than a flu (like for the majority) and yet I'm over a stone heavier and on anti depressants due to lockdowns.

Funny old world ey?

Yep. I posted this on another thread.

Im assuming the feeling dehumanized, being uncomfortable in a mask , being gaslighted and psychologically abused by the Government , the goalpost moving , the feeling like a scruffy tramp, and knowing that others arent facing the same restrictions because #oneruleforthem is the perfect atmosphere and motivation for eating healthily and weight loss. Wow who knew

It’s not just extra weight I think but hair, clothes (so used to sweats and not sure I could put an outfit together), make up (the thought of it is just eugh!), pretty shoes etc. I think everyone’s lost their mojo and the thought of putting on a face or mask no longer appeals... but I think once you’re in it it will be fine and you will find your mojo again (I really hope!)

Yep first lockdown I lost some weight but that's gone back on plus a bit, im now a stone heavier.

The majority are in the same situation.

Have a drink beforehand if needed and you might find you really enjoy it. They're probably feeling anxious too. It might just be what you all need x

Yep, I'm half a stone heavier and thinking "shit" at the prospect of 'getting out there" again especially with the forthcoming heatwave predicted but I know some friends who've put on several stones, so I think we're all in the same boat really to a greater or lesser degree.

I have a friend who's gone up two sizes so doesn't want to go out or meet up because she's embarrassed. I must admit, I'm hurt, as I'd love to see her but I understand.

And i remember saying on here that whatever sacrifices we make during lockdown it will never be enough and lo and behold.....

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Im more likely to lose weight when im not miserable and not made to feel like a scruffy tramp.

Whitty has brains but IF this is true then common sense is lacking.
I did start to lose weight after starting to go back to the hairdressers regularly last September. Its bad enough not feeling like a woman but being made to not even feel human but like a walking bio hazard hasnt helped either.
Itll be lose weight to save the NHS next.