By Alex Mac
Feb 18, 2021
Similar to the “freshman 15,” many Americans are concerned about weight gained during the pandemic, aka the “COVID 15.” According to a study by Gelesis, at least 71 million Americans gained weight during the pandemic. Here are four tips from experts on how to deal with any weight-related stress you might be experiencing.
1. Therapist Jessica Sprengle says its important to show yourself some self-compassion during these “trying times.” We are all living through collective trauma, every day, and coping with that in all of the most adaptive ways can be incredibly difficult, Jessica Sprengle, to Huffpost.
2. Registered dietitian Emmaline Rasmussen recommends erasing the words “bad” and “good” from your food vocabulary. Guilting ourselves about our food choices doesn’t usually change our behaviors, and it robs us of the enjoyment of the indulgent experience, which can lead to further unhealthful food choices, Emmaline Rasmussen, to
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5 Things To Do When You re Stressing Over The COVID 15
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