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By Anonymous | Published on December 18, 2024
Good morning,
I can discern that you are experiencing distress. You are attempting to regulate your weight and are particularly anxious about how your physique may evolve following the lifting of the lockdown. However, with regard to food, you appear to lack control and are entirely vulnerable.
What are the primary causes of this situation and how can it be rectified?
The primary reason for this is:
It is not uncommon for individuals to experience increased focus on and time spent on eating during periods of containment, due to the limited range of activities available at home. This can lead to feelings of anxiety about eating too much, which in turn can cause individuals to eat more, creating a vicious cycle.
The solution is to accept this phenomenon as a common occurrence during the risk control period. Accepting this behavior is the first step in effecting change.
During the period of lockdown, many uncertain events will occur, such as the end date and the impact on work and life after the lockdown. When these anxieties are not acknowledged or there is no outlet for discussion, they may manifest as eating habits.
? Solution: Engage in open communication with friends, even hotlines or groups where you can talk, and provide assistance to one another. You can offer help to others, and others can offer help to you. This process not only addresses your own issues, but also helps you recognize your own value during the lockdown.
During the lockdown, while we are constrained in our external environment, we are actually the most free. We are not free from the outside world, but at the same time, we are not restricted in our own space, free from the constraints of the outside world. Perhaps our inner self has been set free, and we can enjoy the freedom to make our own choices regarding food, while being under the pressure of our external self.
? Solution: When you feel the urge to eat, take a moment to pause and become aware of your current state of mind. Observe the sensation of hunger and acknowledge the underlying desire to eat. In doing so, you may find that your appetite is not as strong as it initially seemed.
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I totally get how you feel. During the lockdown, my eating habits changed too. It's hard when you're stuck inside all day with nothing but food to think about. Worrying about weight gain just adds to the stress. I tried to find small ways to stay active indoors, like yoga or online workout videos, which helped me manage both my appetite and anxiety.
The situation sounds tough. The uncertainty of not knowing why your appetite increased must have been frustrating. I can imagine it was a delicate balance between listening to your body's hunger and controlling what you ate out of concern for your weight. Maybe reaching out to a nutritionist could offer some guidance on managing this new relationship with food.
It's really challenging when your usual routine gets turned upside down. The lack of physical activity definitely impacts how our bodies process food. I empathize with your hesitation to eat more despite feeling hungry. Sometimes, establishing a new routine with structured meal times and finding healthy snacks can help navigate through such phases.
Feeling constantly hungry while worrying about gaining weight is such a catch22. It's good that you're mindful of what you consume. Perhaps exploring mindfulness practices or talking to a counselor could also provide support. They might help you cope with the emotional aspect of overeating and find peace with your changing body during these unusual times.