What a rollercoaster this pandemic has been. Just as we adjust to a "new normal" everything gets shut down again. We've had to move back to a 100% outdoor and online schedule (hopefully for just another two weeks).
We agree that the numbers need to go down and as we head into winter we're all going to be even more cautious - which is the right thing to do.
What's not getting discussed enough is the side effects, or as we like to call it, the collateral damage of restrictions, shutdowns and lockdowns.
💣 87% of people with eating disorders say their symptoms are worse during COVID (link).
💣 The #1 killer of men is not an increase in visits from their mother-in-law. It's not going to their doctor enough (also known as stubborn bugger syndrome). With restrictions in appointments and routine diagnostic work being delayed, this will surely rise (link).
💣 Big chains like McDonald's & Domino's are booming while neighbourhood businesses are sinking (link). And if they are booming, then so are our stomachs.
We could go on but the point is clear; there is a difference between being kept safe and keeping healthy.
The government may keep the virus away by forcing us to stay home, but nobody is coming to save your health - only YOU can take it back.
Your training and food choices don't have to be much, and they certainly don't have to look pretty.
💪🏽 If you have a 10ft x 6ft den, that's plenty of room to do a workout in.
💪🏽 Can't get your hands on any weights? Boulders from your yard or a Costco-size laundry detergent will do.
💪🏽 If you only have 20-30 minutes to spare, that's enough time to do a moderate-to-high intensity online or park workout.
💪🏽 Don't have time to shop in 5 local stores to get all your groceries? Choose one and shop there for 4 weeks, then spread the love to another store.
We're likely in an open-close-open-close loop for the near future so there's always going to be some excuse to hit pause on your health - "I'll get to that later."
But with no clue of when later will be, you have to do something. It doesn't have to be pretty but you have to move your feet. And now is the ugly, imperfect time to start.
Have a great week!
Kevin & Victoria
P.S. Maybe now is the imperfect time to check out our brand new Nutrition Challenge that begins on Monday, November 9th and comes with a delicious 5-day meal plan. Yum!
