Author Topic: Losing your health / fitness during lockdown  (Read 8339 times)

Offline Xtro

I think it's hard to discern gradual weight loss or change in body composition by looking in a mirror.......

Good point GB   :thumbsup:

I was just worried Chorley would crack his lens if if took a selfie!   :sarcastic:   ;)   :P


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Good point GB   :thumbsup:

I was just worried Chorley would crack his lens if if took a selfie!   :sarcastic:   ;)   :P
Oi! Cheeky git!!  :D :P

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If you're over 50 you must remember this...... Ad was in every paper, comic and magazine you picked up. Did his "dynamic tension" thing actually work though???? As far as I can tell it just involved staring at a muscle and flexing it like billy-ho for 5 minutes - sort of mind/muscle connection but with no weights involved. Now they've shut my gym I might try it for a few weeks. Wonder if works on cocks?????
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That is a blast from the past GB, I doubt it works on cocks though!!
I don't remember the ad although it is a reminder of how the whole ambience of gyms has  changed (largely for the better I suppose).

It does remind me of a retort by a sensuous scam artist I had met in those days: "All muscle and no cock."

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"The Charles Atlas course with dynamic tension will turn you into a beast of a man"

You need to listen to The Who Sell Out to hear it properly...


Offline Blackpool Rock

Just renewed my gym membership for another year, I held off doing it for a week as it looked sure that Lancashire would lock down but thank fuck the gyms are still open here  :yahoo:

I'm still trying to get my full fitness back from them being closed for 18 weeks and I was targeting full fitness by the end of the year

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Anyone else feeling really lethargic,  crapoy and unmotivated?
I'm still managing to excercise, but bloody hell it feells like walking through treacle and I feel like shit after :(
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Anyone else feeling really lethargic,  crapoy and unmotivated?
I'm still managing to excercise, but bloody hell it feells like walking through treacle and I feel like shit after :(

When I got the opportunity, I got back to going to the gym, as regular as I can, so now go four times per week

At first the exercise was difficult, and my pace on the treadmill wasn't that great, and around 17 min/per mile. Six weeks later I now average around 15 min/per mile, so definitely see an improvement, even enjoy and look forward to going

But as with all good things, at sometime they might come to halt, like this week, wasn't feeling well this week, so now a break from the gym, and hopefully come next week, will be well enough to go back

Offline Blackpool Rock

Anyone else feeling really lethargic,  crapoy and unmotivated?
I'm still managing to excercise, but bloody hell it feells like walking through treacle and I feel like shit after :(
Not yet but I do often get a dip in my energy levels around this time of year and get really tired, i've always put it down to the change in the weather getting colder and the reduction in sunlight etc, it's like your body starts going into semi hibernation mode

Offline Xtro

Anyone else feeling really lethargic,  crapoy and unmotivated?
I'm still managing to excercise, but bloody hell it feells like walking through treacle and I feel like shit after :(

How often do you change your routine Chorley?
Leave the weights alone for a week, let the body reset, maybe even have a week off if you've been at it continuously.
Or do a week of breathing exercises or find some kung fu stuff online to follow. This ain't easy btw.....
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Anyone else feeling really lethargic,  crapoy and unmotivated?
I'm still managing to excercise, but bloody hell it feells like walking through treacle and I feel like shit after :(

Have you been dieting to lose weight?

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Have you been dieting to lose weight?
No, just eating regularly. Lots of chicken, veggies, salad. I've started using creatine. No idea if that makes any difference.  :unknown:
Work is a bit of a mare at the moment so I guess that doesn't help?  :unknown:

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No, just eating regularly. Lots of chicken, veggies, salad. I've started using creatine. No idea if that makes any difference.  :unknown:
Work is a bit of a mare at the moment so I guess that doesn't help?  :unknown:

What about carbohydrate?

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I see my mayor has got HM Government to let our local gyms re-open. That's good, I was beginning to feel a bit sluggish.... I need the pick-me-up that watching honed ladies in lycra getting a sweat on gives you. It's a mental health thing. It's acceptable. It's NOT creepy.

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What about carbohydrate?
Yes, forgot that.  :D The usual rice, couscous, sweet potato.

Offline Blackpool Rock

I see my mayor has got HM Government to let our local gyms re-open. That's good, I was beginning to feel a bit sluggish.... I need the pick-me-up that watching honed ladies in lycra getting a sweat on gives you. It's a mental health thing. It's acceptable. It's NOT creepy.
I'm thinking that these days all sorts of obscure things now have some sort of "Label" attached to them so that wider society doesn't discriminate against those individuals, sounds to me that you have some sort of "Special needs" like most of us on this site  ;)

Perhaps we should be given some sort of benefit to help us pay for therapy like say perhaps a private 30 minute "Consultation" once a week  :unknown:  :rolleyes:

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Yes, forgot that.  :D The usual rice, couscous, sweet potato.

Beans.... Barley...... Oats.......  You must at least get your oats!   ;)

Offline Chorley

Anyone struggling with motivation at the moment? I'm feeling totally wiped out, with periods of anxiety which meant I bought some of those Kalms things from Boots as I was getting chest pains and feeling like I was going to puke.  :thumbsdown:
I haven't done any excercise for a few days as a result as I'd felt too "wired" but also exhausted. Very confusing and fustrating.   :(

Offline sir wanksalot

Anyone struggling with motivation at the moment? I'm feeling totally wiped out, with periods of anxiety which meant I bought some of those Kalms things from Boots as I was getting chest pains and feeling like I was going to puke.  :thumbsdown:
I haven't done any excercise for a few days as a result as I'd felt too "wired" but also exhausted. Very confusing and fustrating.   :(

Anxiety about the pandemic?

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Anxiety about the pandemic?
Possibly? Although work has been stressful for months, which I doubt has helped?  :unknown: Possibly also the shitty weather and dark night/mornings. Almost a perfect storm perhaps?  :unknown:

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Looking forward to a punt can be tremendously motivating. Maybe shagging with masks should be encouraged.

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I think one way of improving health, mental health perhaps, is avoiding news at the moment, be it online, printed or on tv and the radio.
There just seems to be so much diverse and conflicting coverage at the moment, and I get the impression the more grim and apocalyptic the news reported is, the happier many media organizations appear to be.

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Anyone struggling with motivation at the moment? I'm feeling totally wiped out, with periods of anxiety which meant I bought some of those Kalms things from Boots as I was getting chest pains and feeling like I was going to puke.  :thumbsdown:
I haven't done any excercise for a few days as a result as I'd felt too "wired" but also exhausted. Very confusing and fustrating.   :(

Might be worth you looking at a food diary to see if there is anything that triggers. I had some occasional heart fluttering and tracked it down to a reaction to "sugar free" foods.

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Anyone struggling with motivation at the moment? I'm feeling totally wiped out, with periods of anxiety which meant I bought some of those Kalms things from Boots as I was getting chest pains and feeling like I was going to puke.  :thumbsdown:
I haven't done any excercise for a few days as a result as I'd felt too "wired" but also exhausted. Very confusing and fustrating.   :(

I found last week very difficult, and very odd.

I am wondering if the constant, long term Covid concerns including rules and perceived concerns about the economy, future etc create a sort of fatigue.

Did anyone else here participate in the UCL study which started shortly into lockdown, I found it an interesting reflective tool. The results I believe are available to read.

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I found last week very difficult, and very odd.

I am wondering if the constant, long term Covid concerns including rules and perceived concerns about the economy, future etc create a sort of fatigue.

Did anyone else here participate in the UCL study which started shortly into lockdown, I found it an interesting reflective tool. The results I believe are available to read.

I think its just general 'situation fatigue' as most people are restricted one way or another as to what you can do, leading to general fed upness and CBA syndrome.

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I think one way of improving health, mental health perhaps, is avoiding news at the moment, be it online, printed or on tv and the radio.
There just seems to be so much diverse and conflicting coverage at the moment, and I get the impression the more grim and apocalyptic the news reported is, the happier many media organizations appear to be.

I agree completely. I haven't stopped watching the news entirely but I don't pay attention to it very much any more. I used to soak it up eagerly but I suspected it was making me depressed, angry, irritated etc. Since I limited my news intake life has improved immensely. Of course, life is much the same - it's my attitude that has changed and I'm convinced it's because I no longer get wrapped up in the contentious , alarmist topics that a) mostly don't affect me and b) I can't do much about anyway.

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My kettlebell arri es tomorrow. Its only a, 12kg one but you've got to start somewhere and I think the change in workout might pep me up?   :unknown:
Lets hope so?  :thumbsup:

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I found last week very difficult, and very odd.

I am wondering if the constant, long term Covid concerns including rules and perceived concerns about the economy, future etc create a sort of fatigue.

Did anyone else here participate in the UCL study which started shortly into lockdown, I found it an interesting reflective tool. The results I believe are available to read.

No, I didn’t participate or hear about it. Could you maybe summarise?

As others have said, the news is tiring and depressing, almost all of it designed to get an emotional reaction, usually shock-horror, occasionally smoothed over with some unrealistic reassurance... An emotionally draining product persuading you to watch at your expense.

I find it far more useful to take an apocalyptic view. Imagine the world is on the brink, food chains and Internet liable to disruption, half the population going to die or have horrible, possibly lasting symptoms. Then ask yourself, do you have the will to survive?

It takes responsibility away from governments, who will make decisions we can’t control. It takes responsibility away from the herd mentality, the unthinking lowest common denominator, who are quite unlikely to be arriving at the best answers.
(Helping others is fine: but as the say, put your own mask & lifejacket on first...!)

Once a person has sensibly ‘locked down” their own will-power, mind, and emotions, prepared to face the worst, he or she can actively plan. The reality probably won’t be as bad as the ‘apocalyptic’ scenario, which is a positive for a start. A sense of determined optimism then strengthens the immune system. You are the only one in control.

I’ve recommended the (very well researched) movie Contagion to anyone who hasn’t seen it. People think that sounds morbid, but it’s not. Watch it, and tomorrow you will be able to picture yourself in a sci-fi adventure scenario, and find your inner hero.


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Yes I filled in the survey every week until it reduced frequency to monthly.

The questions were similar each week, but some developed and changed along with the situation. Useful to compare and discuss with household, also helped me reflect on how I was and am affected. Also identified a few really important experiences, challenges and strengths which were there but not recognised pre-Covid19.

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Yes I filled in the survey every week until it reduced frequency to monthly.

The questions were similar each week, but some developed and changed along with the situation. Useful to compare and discuss with household, also helped me reflect on how I was and am affected. Also identified a few really important experiences, challenges and strengths which were there but not recognised pre-Covid19.

So what were the questions about? (I’ve deliberately not clicked the link. More interested in how you’d describe it yourself).

Offline Yankee21

Make it a habit. Don't get bent out of shape if you miss a day or so with a workout or nutrition regime.
Just get back on the plan asap.
Don't rely on will power which is finite.
Establish habitual routines.

Think long term rather than day to day.
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Make it a habit. Don't get bent out of shape if you miss a day or so with a workout or nutrition regime.
Just get back on the plan asap.
Don't rely on will power which is finite.
Establish habitual routines.

Think long term rather than day to day.
Was back on it tonight. Really didn't want to do it but glad I did. Onwards and upwards  :thumbsup:

Offline willie loman

a few years back, i lived in a hot country, in an appartment without a fridge,, so i decided not to bother buying dairy products,plus the kitchen was tiny, with miniscule pots, after 5 months, i could effortlessly do 50 pressups, i reckon fridges are a cause of much obesity

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Good man, Willie. And they contribute to waste (I throw out more food now than when I didn't have a fridge). Refrigeration should be a boon to under privileged people worldwide but it's also used to transport food to wealthier places that don't really need it. We'd eat a lot more local, seasonal food if it wasn't for refrigeration. Do people in England really need to be eating South American strawberries at Christmas? Oysters from another continent? Etc.
Actually I love strawberries. And oysters , but you get my point!

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So what were the questions about? (I’ve deliberately not clicked the link. More interested in how you’d describe it yourself).

Where do I start?

The title of the home page announces "Understanding the psychological and social impact of the pandemic"

Ok there were questions in groups covering lifestyle, exercise, smoking, alcohol intake - compared to pre-lockdown (now comparing to different time periods during lockdown). Nothing specific just are you smoking, drinking more or less, or the same or do not smoke, drink for example.

Questions about do you have someone to talk to face-to-face, can you get outside eg garden, balcony, walks, do you speak to anyone on the phone, video calls, read bookings, hobbies. How many days per week can you do this. Have you been out for shopping, exercise, errands. Do you have someone to talk to, do you feel supported, can you rely on family/friends/neighbours, are you engaging in self-care, obtaining any support?Do you read, are you providing childcare.

Questions about confidence in the government, NHS, worries, major worries, has this affected your ability to work.

Mental health.

Are you concerned about availability of food, medicines, access to the internet.

Do you have someone to turn to, do you feel lonely.

Different scales and frequencies.

Are you worried about the future, getting Covid19, being seriously ill with Covid19, have you lost work/job/housing.

Of course have you had covid19, is anyone you know or are close to in hospital with it.

The research brief claims to intend to use the answers to inform future responses, look for trends. I would guess looking at the different factors, what people do.

There were questions about adherence to lockdown rules.

If you look at the UCL website, they are involved in a lot of Covid-19 research. This was/is a social study of over 70 000 people. I found it useful to stop and think, also helped me be aware of how I reacted how my attitudes changed.

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