The world is going through another lockdown due to the Corona pandemic, and during this the daily routine gets disrupted for many people, and this happens worldwide, not just in the Arab world, and it negatively affects mental, psychological, and physical health. One negative effect on girls is weight gain.
In this article, we will learn about the reasons why we gain weight and also solutions to this problem which will help us get back to our normal life and your workout routine after quarantine ends.
Reasons for weight gain during quarantine:
There are many reasons that vary from person to person, but we'll mention the most common ones spread among most girls, and they are:
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Stress
Money problems, life pressures, and constant fear of illness raise stress levels. This affects hormones like cortisol in our bodies. We feel hungrier, which leads to big weight gain. And if you keep strict with your diet, your weight might suddenly stay the same.
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Mental health factors
Mental issues like depression, anxiety, and loneliness can mess with your workout and diet routines. Depression often causes long-term eating disorders like bulimia. So see a doctor if you have these symptoms for a long time.
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Lifestyle changes
Many girls had to work from home recently. This stopped some sports activities they used to do because gyms and parks closed. Staying home a lot and working at home means more cooking and eating, which can cause a big weight gain.
Tips for losing weight during quarantine:
Here are some tips to help you avoid gaining or to lose weight during quarantine:
1- Drink water
Often the body doesn't tell the difference between feeling thirsty or hungry, and most girls eat food instead of drinking water, and some do drink but it's many soft drinks and sports drinks with lots of sodium and sugar, so you should start with water before soft drinks and eating.
2- Do some physical activities
You can do physical activities at home like Zumba dancing, or follow some fitness exercises online, There are exercises like yoga and aerobics you can do at home, but for the best results and to make good use of the quarantine period you can Sign up for a Fitness Garage package To get exercises that fit your goal and lifestyle plus a calorie-counted diet, you can ask via the Facebook page.
3- Store healthy foods
You can steer yourself towards healthy food by filling your fridge with veggies and fruits and foods that have healthy and useful nutrients, unlike keeping canned food, chips, cakes, and cookies, which makes you overeat a lot and weakens your immune system continually. It also raises your body's insulin level a lot.
4- Cook at home
Cooking is a good way to have fun and also reduce stress and improve your relationship with food, and it helps you try many new and strange flavors, and this will help you control the nutrients in your plate, plus add some elements that boost your immune system, and many nutritionists have advised eating healthy and beneficial foods.
5- Stick to a specific protein for you
You should create a routine suitable for this period made up of exercising, a good and healthy diet, sticking to your daily tasks, try to enjoy yourself a bit and avoid going out as much as possible. This will help reduce stress and eliminate all causes of weight gain. You can also use your free time to read about nutrition and try new workouts through Fitness Garage blog.
Don't be hard on yourself during this time and try to enjoy the activities that are always available, and try to discover new and enjoyable lifestyles, and don't try to follow a harsh diet because it will have many negative effects like weak immunity and increased stress.
