COVID-19 lockdown: Mistakes that are making you gain weight during the quarantine phase

whole country is currently practising social distancing in attempt to slow down spre of COVID-19. From being around family by staying home to simply indulging in some self-care, people are opting for various ways to look after mselves. However, too much relaxation can easily break our daily routine and make us lose motivation to reach our goals. Currently, various memes are circulating on social media that depict current work from home life, particularly before and after lockdown memes. se memes remind us of lifestyle we started having once our daily routines stopped. As many of us tend to find comfort in food, weight gain during quarantine is also quite likely. Take a look at some of mistakes that are making you gain extra weight during lockdown period. 

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Oversnacking

One of important factors to prevent COVID-19 infection is to have a strong immune system. Many health experts are regularly vising people to eat only home-cooked food during lockdown. However, when we are stuck at home for days, it is likely to indulge in many unhealthy eating habits. It is also observed that one might also snack more while relaxing, leing to weight gain.

Irregular eating patterns

It is t always about what you eat, but when you eat it comes in your weight gain process. This is because  body clock, metabolism and digestion interact in complex ways. As we have fewer things to do during this lockdown period, we might have meals at random times, without checking one's portions. Researchers have also shown that irregular eating patterns can contribute to weight gain.

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Poor Sleep

Many of us are experiencing fear, anxiety, stress as well as boredom, which can le to sleepless nights during this uncertain time. But when your sleep time becomes irregular, your weight goes up. According to various researches, poor sleep can affect hormones that regulate hunger and appetite. It is also ted that sleep deprivation reduces leptin which is hormone that suppresses appetite and encours body to expend energy.

How to lose weight during quarantine?

Wher your goal is to gain weight or lose weight, re are certain things which can be practised to man weight in this lockdown period. Some of tips include staying busy or keeping oneself occupied. Moreover, it is also important to be physically active to keep body healthy. It has been said that exercising for a minimum of 30 minutes daily should be a standard routine for people.

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