The pandemic is not the only cause of health and weight issues. There are many other factors that contribute to these problems, such as unhealthy lifestyles, lack of sleep and stress. It has been such an upheaval in our lives, it’s no surprise that it’s had an effect and that there are a range of post pandemic health issues.
Obesity is a major problem in the US with more than one-third of adults being obese. This is a result of sedentary lifestyle coupled with unhealthy food choices. It’s far from confined to the US either, the problems exist through most of western society. It is important to keep track of our weight, especially when it starts to increase rapidly or if we have family members who are obese or overweight.
NERVOUS ABOUT SEX, UNABLE TO SHIFT EXCESS WEIGHT, ANXIOUS TO GET ON A PLANE AND FREAKED OUT ABOUT FACE-TO-FACE WORK PRESENTATIONS – NEW RESEARCH REVEALS THE EXTENT TO WHICH BRITS HAVE LOST THEIR MOJO
As restrictions are set to lift in the coming days, researchers surveyed British adults about the long-term effects of the past few years, with almost HALF (43 percent) claiming they have lost their edge and are struggling to get it back.
As many as 22 percent admit their sex life has been negatively affected, due to a lack of confidence, while 38 percent STILL feel nervous about going out and socialising.
As many as 41 percent do not feel as comfortable with their body as they did pre-pandemic.
According to the study, the average Brit is now 20lbs heavier than they would like to be, with 31 percent struggling to make the right food choices to shift their lockdown weight and 44 percent insisting they simply do not know how to start getting back into shape.
Twenty-nine percent find introducing themselves to someone new more challenging, while boarding a plane (28 percent), dancing at a club or party (28 percent) and doing a big work presentation (27 percent) are other situations Brits used to find a breeze, but now struggle with.
As many as 27 percent worry, they have lost their fashion sense because they stopped following trends and had less opportunities to dress up.
And the study by new plant-based superfood blend HUX, found 60 percent admit they are currently not working to their full potential.
Harley Street Psychologist Dr Becky Spelman comments on the research: “It’s normal to feel anxious about re-joining the social whirl or travelling after almost two years of extremely reduced contact with others. Soft skills like knowing how to make small talk can get a little rusty without use. However, it is important to remember that we are all in the same boat.
“Given that many of us have gained weight and lost some fitness during lockdown, it is also understandable that we might feel self-conscious about getting into a swimsuit or our sports gear in the gym, but again, most people are in the same situation. My advice is that we all go a little easy on ourselves, and others, as we ease back into the new normal of post-pandemic life.”
HUX Health Founder, Damien Byrne, commented: “It’s clear from the research we’re not reaching our full potential as a nation, and our confidence and motivation has suffered in the last two years. Our bodies are complex organs, it’s important to give them the nutrients they deserve, and it doesn’t have to be hard work.”
The study also found that Brits are also worried about meeting up with old friends (24 percent), chatting someone up at a bar (23 percent) and stripping off in the gym changing rooms (22 percent).
But despite everything, a third of those polled admit they are enjoying going out and socialising again, and are starting to feel more like themselves again. It’s time to move forward and put those post pandemic health issues behind us.
On a personal note it took me about a year to regain the ground I lost (fitness, weight loss, etc.) during the lockdowns and from the shoulder injury I picked up towards the end of restrictions. The injury added an extra couple of months of downtime. If I was in a similar situation again, I would aim to be more determined about keeping fit during the lockdowns or during an injury.
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