We all may remember the dreaded Freshman 15, well unfortunately self-isolation can pose similar challenges of weight gain that we have to try and combat.
In these uncertain times we may be choosing to do more at home baking to pass the time or consuming more comfort foods to lift spirits. Our normal routines and sleep patterns have been disrupted and we may be either sleeping too much or not enough. Many of us may no longer be able to join our friends in walking groups, have had to stop going to the gym or pools or visiting public parks and recreation facilities therefore reducing our activity levels. Some of us may be consuming more alcohol in order to cope with these new restrictions and uncertainties during this time.
Now is the time, more than ever, that we need to focus on our own general health and well-being. We need to stay in control of the things we can control …ourselves.
There are many great resources for staying active at any level of mobility. Some of those include:
Of course, we always love Canada’s Food Guide as a great resource for eating healthy year round.
As we all work together to combat the COVID-19 virus and its spread- remember to take care of our hearts, minds and body at the same time.
Stay well, stay strong and stay healthy!
Melissa Deamude, RN BScN CCRC has worked as a rheumatology clinical nurse specialist for over 23 years with a commitment to rheumatology and her patients in improving quality of life and optimizing disease outcomes.
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