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Title: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 08:50:45
Considering I have been more physically active than usual during the lockdown I have managed to put on a bit of weight. A few more beers than usual and some "treat" foods haven't helped. So the start of this week I have decided to do something about it, no more treats, no bread and no beer. Lost a kilo already. Started having porridge with blueberries for breakfast too. Lovely.
Anyone else battling the gut during the lockdown?


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: pauld on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 09:04:25
Considering I have been more physically active than usual during the lockdown I have managed to put on a bit of weight. A few more beers than usual and some "treat" foods haven't helped. So the start of this week I have decided to do something about it, no more treats, no bread and no beer. Lost a kilo already. Started having porridge with blueberries for breakfast too. Lovely.
Anyone else battling the gut during the lockdown?
Bear in mind that muscle weighs more than fat, weight by itself might not be the best measure. I have to keep telling myself this. And that bulge around my midriff is all waist muscles I have put on recently!


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Sippo on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 09:36:57
Yep, but I don't give a shit. When the weather is nice, and can anyone resist a nice cool beverage. Too much to worry about at the moment. Just enjoying life and feel lucky to be here.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 09:40:48
I've been in the same boat as you 4D. My usual Monday-Friday commute/gym means I'm doing circa 15k steps (including a daily walk up 10 flights of steps to my desk) and usually eat healthily during the week, allowing myself 'treats' at the weekend.

However the exercise has dipped, I try and get out for a walk daily, circa 8k steps a day and try and do sit ups, push ups and press ups to keep up my strength. I'm drinking a lot more alcohol and my bread intake has gone through the roof and the waist muscles are certainly getting more prominent.

When the jeans start to get tight again I'll have to properly make an effort to shift some weight but at the moment I am 'enjoying' the diet, basically fucking the hard work I went through to lose the weight I had put on coming back from Oz in Christmas 2018.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: suttonred on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 09:41:35
I'm far less active. Instead of 4 hours commuting 8 in the office with around 2-5 miles walked on a normal day, I'm sat in front of a screen for 12+ hours.

I cant work out how most people are doing stuff unless furloughed, bar they have a quiet job or just skiving. I'd be worried on both those last items if it was me.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 09:50:18
I've managed to lose a stone by eating smaller dinners. Now that I've managed that, I wouldn't mind losing another 0.5-1 stone but that will involve exercise and cutting down on drinking which has definitely ramped up to very unhealthy levels since lockdown.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 10:06:22
I've put on a couple of kgs in the past two months; drinking too much and eating too much crap.
I usually play football 2-3 times a week, so at the moment trying to do more running. Did 50 miles in April and aiming for 100 miles this month. I'm now trying to only drink at weekends and cut the crap/treats down.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: StfcRusty on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 10:07:59
I've lost half a stone despite seemingly eating more treat foods than normal.  But my steps count has increased as have made sure I get out every day for a long walk or a run.  I'd normally be in the gym lifting weights 3 times a week so some muscle wastage might have also contributed to the loss.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Flashheart on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 10:10:34
I've stayed about the same.

Not much has changed for me, other than not being able to go out at weekends ocassionaly.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: mystical_goat on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 12:03:18
Only eating on average twice a day now - nearly always have a couple of poached eggs for breakfast, when hungry at about midday/1, then follow that up with a good dinner in the evening. Or something like halloumi salad and a smaller other meal. I just don't buy unhealthy snacks, except the occasional bar of chocolate.

Been cycling every 2/3 days, building up my distance and currently at about 30 miles. I don't have scales so no idea what my weight is doing. Only usually drink on quiz tonight (tonight), and stopped smoking just over a week ago.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Berniman on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 12:08:16
I've put on a couple of kgs in the past two months; drinking too much and eating too much crap.
I usually play football 2-3 times a week, so at the moment trying to do more running. Did 50 miles in April and aiming for 100 miles this month. I'm now trying to only drink at weekends and cut the crap/treats down.

So you will be on water tonight?


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Ginginho on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 13:07:15
As it's a special occasion, I might have a couple of beers :)


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Saxondale on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 16:58:57
I started with all good intentions.  I was planning on 10k a day and healthy eating which lasted for about a week.

Then the children got bored.  Every day baking something new that I had to taste.

Then the wife started getting a few drinks in.  So I had to join in with that.

Then I started working.  Basically every day in an office.  Food provided.  Sandwiches crisps and cake every day.

And bettys cafe do a bloody lovely breakfast roll.

And on the way back on the M4, membury services are open.  And Waitrose has nice things.

And then more drink.

Basically I am now a fat fuck again and need to pull myself together and do some sort exercise.  But its really not easy leaving at 5am and getting home after 5 for 6 days a week to exercise on my one day off.

Still.  Im sure this will only last for a few months and then I can get back to it.

Im off to the fridge.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 18:30:36
I put on 6kg on a four week holiday at the turn of the year, and I still haven't shifted all of that yet. Normally I would at this time of year but my booze intake has gone up during the lockdown. I've been intermittent fasting to lose a couple of kilos, then smashing it all back on again at the weekend.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 19:51:52
Just had a salmon red thai fillet with roasted Mediterranean vegetables, and a glass or 3 of rioja. Heaven.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Valid Pint on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 06:53:33
I've managed to lose a stone by eating smaller dinners. Now that I've managed that, I wouldn't mind losing another 0.5-1 stone but that will involve exercise and cutting down on drinking which has definitely ramped up to very unhealthy levels since lockdown.
Sex is a good burner of calories. How are all your sex lives doing over the last few weeks?


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 08:52:15
Just had a salmon red thai fillet with roasted Mediterranean vegetables, and a glass or 3 of rioja. Heaven.

oooh reminds me we have Salmon fillets in the freezer which I think we'll have this weekend. Got a delivery of 18 bottles from Majestic so will have to tuck into these over the long weekend also :)


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 09:55:25
My Mrs has been baking loads which means I'm eating cakes and other sweet treats daily,so my belt has gone out a notch.
I'm getting pretty good at making curries lately too.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 10:49:44
My Mrs has been baking loads which means I'm eating cakes and other sweet treats daily,so my belt has gone out a notch.
I'm getting pretty good at making curries lately too.
My missus is an ex chef so shes been experimenting a lot too, not great for the waistline more like a waste line :D

She has one of the best recipes for curry I have ever tasted, it takes a while to make but its as good as any take away curry I have tried, she does it in the slow cooker and adds lentils which basically thicken the sauce but disappear as a shape, its amazingly good.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 11:31:27
My missus is an ex chef so shes been experimenting a lot too, not great for the waistline more like a waste line :D

She has one of the best recipes for curry I have ever tasted, it takes a while to make but its as good as any take away curry I have tried, she does it in the slow cooker and adds lentils which basically thicken the sauce but disappear as a shape, its amazingly good.


My Mrs is a cook so just does this thing. I can't resist eating it all. Share that curry recipe please if your Mrs doesn't mind. I'm always looking to improve my curries.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 11:48:05
My Mrs is a cook so just does this thing. I can't resist eating it all. Share that curry recipe please if your Mrs doesn't mind. I'm always looking to improve my curries.
Not a worry mate its just an amended version of this, she uses this recipe as the base and adds extra garlic, a little more chilli as we prefer it spicey and she cooks it in the pressure cooker for best result.

It is truly brilliant.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Xq1LKRyK/95753039-261646864884701-8135841349199986688-n.jpg)


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Arriba on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:21:13
Thank you very much 👍


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:23:39
Any time.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: 4D on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:40:25
Cheers PV, will give that a go.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:43:56
Most welcome, happy to share, we actually have this for tea today! 3rd time in 2 weeks!


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: StfcRusty on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:44:02
Not a worry mate its just an amended version of this, she uses this recipe as the base and adds extra garlic, a little more chilli as we prefer it spicey and she cooks it in the pressure cooker for best result.

It is truly brilliant.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Xq1LKRyK/95753039-261646864884701-8135841349199986688-n.jpg)

Do you put it in the pressure cooker after step 2?  How long do you cook for?  I have all those ingredients so am going to give it a go


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Valid Pint on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:59:56
I just went to Queen's Drive drive-through Burger King


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 13:17:58
Do you put it in the pressure cooker after step 2?  How long do you cook for?  I have all those ingredients so am going to give it a go
Yes mate, after step 2 then she uses an "instpot pressure cooker" (chicken button) which is for about 20 to 30 mins.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: StfcRusty on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 16:09:31
Yes mate, after step 2 then she uses an "instpot pressure cooker" (chicken button) which is for about 20 to 30 mins.

Nice one, thanks very much!


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Sippo on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 16:33:44
When you can buy 24 cans of Zyweic for £30 it doesn't help matters.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: swindonmaniac on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 16:50:56
When you can buy 24 cans of Zyweic for £30 it doesn't help matters.
Passing Lilleys cider  shop so popped in,  came out with 4 different 5L boxes, bloody amazing stuff and only just over £50 !!.
Going to be a good weekend !!.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Peter Venkman on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 17:50:11
Passing Lilleys cider  shop so popped in,  came out with 4 different 5L boxes, bloody amazing stuff and only just over £50 !!.
Going to be a good weekend !!.
I go to Lilleys shop every couple of months as its not too far from me, usually get a few boxes of Gladiator...nice stuff.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Richie Wellen-Dowd on Thursday, May 7, 2020, 18:34:36
Passing Lilleys cider  shop so popped in,  came out with 4 different 5L boxes, bloody amazing stuff and only just over £50 !!.
Going to be a good weekend !!.

Fookin' hell, that place looks alright! I pass by that way from time to time, will have to pop in.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: 4D on Friday, May 8, 2020, 17:36:08
Got a chicken crown, just prepared the veg for Mediterranean vegetables. Red pointed pepper, tomatoes, onion, a shed load of garlic, courgette, mushrooms and a bit of spud. Lovely. Fridge pack of Stella.  :)


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, May 8, 2020, 17:59:30
Got a chicken crown, just prepared the veg for Mediterranean vegetables. Red pointed pepper, tomatoes, onion, a shed load of garlic, courgette, mushrooms and a bit of spud. Lovely. Fridge pack of Stella.  :)

Glad to hear you have your head gear sorted!!


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: 4D on Friday, May 8, 2020, 18:01:31
The Stella or the chicken crown?  :sherlock:


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, May 8, 2020, 19:39:36
The Stella or the chicken crown?  :sherlock:

Haha!! I was referring to the crown but both work. Enjoy 4D!


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: 4D on Friday, May 8, 2020, 19:42:51
Ta. The chicken crown had a sage and onion filling, it overpowered the veg a bit, live and learn. On Stella number 4  :)


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: JBZ on Friday, May 8, 2020, 21:04:18
I go to Lilleys shop every couple of months as its not too far from me, usually get a few boxes of Gladiator...nice stuff.

A bit far to go for those living up country but Sheppeys is worth a visit for those who enjoy their cider.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Peter Venkman on Saturday, May 9, 2020, 08:46:03
A bit far to go for those living up country but Sheppeys is worth a visit for those who enjoy their cider.
Sheppeys is shit for me, too cowy tasting, the wife works occassionally in Wincanton and Shepton so we pop in while there.

I like strong cider and Sheppys just doesnt hit the spot, Gladiator at 8.4% though is perfect.

Normally I go to Perrys but there are so many to choose from down here, Bridge Farm or Perrys are the best rough scrumpies and cheap but sometimes I want more refined like Lilleys.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 17:33:54
Steak and kidney pie tonight, with Mediterranean veg.  :nod:
Diced potato, pointed pepper, tomatoes, onion, courgette, garlic, mushroom, carrot and parsnip (honey on these two).
Fantastic.


Title: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 17:48:48
who was it who mentioned the stay pufft porter?

Any good?


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: donkey on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 06:34:03
who was it who mentioned the stay pufft porter?

Any good?

It is, lovely stuff.  They do a strong one, too, but I can't remember the name.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: swindonmaniac on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 06:43:03
Fookin' hell, that place looks alright! I pass by that way from time to time, will have to pop in.
Just noticed your reply,   not sure if you know but they have moved now,  check their website for new address,  no longer in Frome itself.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: swindonmaniac on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 06:55:28
Sheppeys is shit for me, too cowy tasting, the wife works occassionally in Wincanton and Shepton so we pop in while there.

I like strong cider and Sheppys just doesnt hit the spot, Gladiator at 8.4% though is perfect.

Normally I go to Perrys but there are so many to choose from down here, Bridge Farm or Perrys are the best rough scrumpies and cheap but sometimes I want more refined like Lilleys.
Same here,  not so keen on Sheppeys,  do like to pay a visit to Riches, usually make the excuse of taking the wife to Clarks village, then casually drop into the conversation,  shall we go to Riches for some dinner ?.    (Devious Bastard).     Lovely restaurant,  excellent food.  Cider straight from the barrel into your container,   like a sweet cider and their sweet is superb.  Obviously,  haven't been able to get there since the lock down,  don't even know if it's open.    Anyone know if they still have the two gorgeous golden retrievers at the house just inside the gate ?, always ready for a stroke !!.  Anyway,  back to Lillies, love the Gladiator,  slightly prefer the DarkCider at 7.4%,   also like the Tropical at a lightweight 4%,  goes down too easy but ok for a session drink.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 08:01:08
It is, lovely stuff.  They do a strong one, too, but I can't remember the name.

Cheers.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: michael on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 08:23:35
It is, lovely stuff.  They do a strong one, too, but I can't remember the name.
Tiny Rebel do loads of variations on the Stay Puft theme, in the last year or so there have been the normal marshmallow one, chocolate, irish cream, imperial (the strong one) and, of course, salted caramel.

I have to be honest they have all tasted the same to me!!


Title: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 08:42:23
Well I ordered some at a pricely sum... :) I'll blame Donkey and Ghostbusters -  '80's movie Saturday' if I don't like it. The other movie was Weird Science, and you can't order 80s Kelly LeBrock online.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: BambooToTheFuture on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 14:22:54
https://www.bullhousebeer.co.uk/store

Check out my cousins brewery. Can recommend Small Axe if you like citrus, tangy pales. But there is a varying selection.


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: donkey on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 16:07:01
Well I ordered some at a pricely sum... :) I'll blame Donkey and Ghostbusters -  '80's movie Saturday' if I don't like it. The other movie was Weird Science, and you can't order 80s Kelly LeBrock online.

I'll take it off your hands if you don't like it. :-)


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: Batch on Saturday, May 30, 2020, 18:01:40
I declare the stay pufft marshmallow porter nice!


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: donkey on Saturday, May 30, 2020, 19:32:51
I declare the stay pufft marshmallow porter nice!

 :beers:


Title: Re: Lockdown diet habits
Post by: 4D on Saturday, June 27, 2020, 18:43:50
Got some med veg and two huge pork chops on the hob, about 3/4 of an inch thick  :I'm a complete mofleakin Deak