It's an unusual month as some of us can at least start taking an assessment of what it's meant to be in lockdown. Not that we're out of it! (some cities/countries/areas are just going back in, to deal a new blow to the pandemic) But able to take stock of how we've been affected, what we couldn't change, what we want to change.
Thought of weight lately?
Is that a dirty word? "The Quarantine 19" has become a sort of dark joke linking the name/date of the virus to how many pounds those in lockdown might have gained. A previous, casual estimate was that 1.5 pounds gain per truly locked-down month would be an average for an adult, due to changed activity, changed social interaction and a different dependence upon food and drink.
But a week ago, the Journal of the American Medical Association, JAMA, published a study that sets a more scientifically calculated estimate of 2 pounds per month.
This makes "the 19" into much less of an April fools' joke than a new challenge for what may be a majority of people, who will face weight loss in a new way. Joined by many (many) others, and able to understand the reason for their challenge, the study authors hope people will give attention to their weight in healthy, self-affirming ways, with no finger-pointing at themselves or others.Actually, we here really don't care how many pounds each of us is frowning at lately, upon glancing scale, mirror or tight clothes. BUT we are fascinated by each other's wisdom on the subject and good ideas! What do you think?
Glad your bp has relaaaxxxxed.... .. back into the real you.