Challenging for Many of Us

One aspect of this Covid-19 situation that I think is difficult for MANY of us is with so much more at-home time, the option and ability to mindlessly eat is much greater.  And, with many places having limited/alternative options in the grocery stores, many people are finding the foods they are eating are changing as well. 

I am finding myself *wanting* to often nibble on food frequently because the kitchen is only a few steps away.  But, I guess this is one time where my being a "formerly" very hefty person has a little bit of benefit.  In my transition about a dozen years ago to a normal BMI (23.1) person who weighs ~170 lb from when I previously weighed almost 300 lb and had a BMI of ~39.... I had to learn in my transition to a normal BMI to not "rummage and graze" all the time.  I had to learn to not eat out of boredom.  I had to learn to recognize real need to consume food versus emotional desire to consume food.   

So, I do understand all the folks who talk about how they have gained weight while being more at home due to Covid-19.  I am fortunate to have developed a skill set to better handle what I collectively refer to as "stress eating". 

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