As someone with an eating disorder its crazy how much a situation like this can really challenge your recovery. Temporarily losing all of the aspects of your life that keep it balanced and purposeful (university, work, social events and travel) really makes it feel like you have all the time in the world to fixate on food, exercise and restriction or binge eating. To all those who are struggling right now, who feel trapped in their house surrounded by food and temptation to give in to the eating disorder voice- we are all with you xx
I feel really guilty for eating. I feel that l am killing my family because l eat more than usual. Normally, l only eat a portion of their dinner because l have school. Now that l am 24/7 home, l feel l am killing them because l am eating more of the food home and my mom needs to do grocery more often that she usually does and everytime she goes to the grocery store, there is a chance she might get sick and die.
@@alice_in_wonderland9997Have you tried talking to your mum about it? Perhaps you could ask her how she is protecting herself when she is out shopping (glasses, mask, rubber gloves, sanitiser, hand washing)? It might seem over kill for her to do some of these things as she might feel silly or over the top, but if you explain the grief the worrying is causing you maybe she wont mind looking a bit sillier and popping on some glasses for example to make you feel better. Maybe just hearing her procedure will help you stay calm. Or perhaps you could offer to do the shopping. Maybe having the control to know you did it yourself in a safe way will help you feel less worried. Could you swap to having food delivered? Also totally feel your pain, even going for a shop in the country makes me worry about my mum .
chloe tickner She has those N95 mask sent from our relatives in Korea and she would do the groceries in full protection (gloves, mask, hat,)and spray all her belongings in alcohol before and after. She also soak her shoes in bleach and when she is back, she directly go for a shower. Why l had that anxiety was because she complain how much l eat now that l eat all 3 meals with her and l only eat the good stuff and l am expensive. She is Korean and she will never acknowledge any mental illness and she enable me a lot for y own eating disorder. It is out subject but she always wanted to be a fashion designer, but my grandpa forced her to study in civil engineering and she is happy to have a daughter so she can still be a “designer” and dress me up so if l am not a perfect size 00 or l have anything bad, she would rant on me and make me correct. For example, l am pear shaped like her but she thinks all women should be X shape and if you are not, it mean you are a big fat ugly and lazy women. She still thinks my hips are too wide Nd it is my fault because l sit too much. I am not going to recover, l don’t want to recover and l never will. I am more worried that if l restrict, l might have a big binge later on so l am trying to maintain my weight during this pandemic and then keep losing weight after all this is over.
I'm using this time to try and learn intuitive eating, it's really scary, because I need to lose weight. And yes, I use the word "need" because I am overweight, and my body doesn't *feel* good.. I'm hoping that by respecting my body's hunger cues and working through my food guilt, I'll eventually stop with the constant need for sweets, and also stop overeating, and that again will hopefully lead to a natural weight loss, without starving myself.
@@MadelineClaire Thank you! :) It definitely won't be easy, especially having a history with an ED, but I'm going to use this as an opportunity to get rid of any unhealthy habits that's still lingering.
I have not lost any weight but i feel MUCH better by intuitive eating. Im struggling a lot with binging and restricting but im trying hard to listen closely.
I suffer from anorexia and while I am considering returning to inpatient treatment, I'm using the time in isolation to basically replicate inpatient treatment. I can't exercise as normal, my support person (hubby) is here all the time to help me with my meals etc. I'm using all my old books from previous admissions to help me cope. If you turn the mind to try and find the possibilities for healing in this time I think there is no better time.
Ive been in a difficult relationship with food for many years. I've been able to get to a different place with some therapy and work on various parts of my life. It may take awhile, but please know you are not alone. Dont be too hard on yourself if that mindset helps!! All the best✨🌟✨
So I’ve noticed youtube is limiting who can talk about covid-19 to those with medical backgrounds.... great! Can they do the same with nutrition advice when this is all over?!!??
Abbey Sharp I’ve just seen drama channels and even Sarah’s day state that UA-cam is not allowing them to speak on covid-19 at all. They can’t use the word in their titles or even say it in their videos. However I’ve seen you as well as dr. Mike and mama dr. Jones mention it. So I’m assuming they’re only allowing certain channels to discuss it.
I have NEEDED to hear this!! I don't have any serious mental health struggles, but I was brought to tears today. All routine has gone out the window and my body is freaking out. I've gained weight and my sleep is disturbed. Thank you for the tips to take back control. Perfect timing :)
Amy Kellough literally sending you so much support! I’ve been here and can only imagine how triggering I would have found all of this during recovery! I make lots of videos exercise intuitively during this period if that’s of any help
As a fellow dietitian, I appreciate you putting this content out there - I think it helps people feel less alone in having these feelings. And up until now, I haven't seen any discussion of this yet. Kudos!
I've made massive strides just asking myself every single time "is this what my body needs or is this what my emotions want?". If I can't make good decisions for my body and health in a damn once in a century global pandemic - I never will. BUT. What you consume is MORE than just the food you eat. Having perfect meals everyday will little for your health if you are indulging in stressful social media habits and stimming on unrelenting fear-based media all day - you're not caring for what you consume SENSORIALLY. Stay on top of everything you consume, including negativity, fear, social media attention seeking and those that feed your negative habits. Unfollow, unfollow and switch off.
I feel a bit guilty because I am an introvert and I love staying home and cooking. I mostly feel great. But I can get stressed by too much news. I just keep busy and check the news twice a day.
I bought nearly all healthy food, but seeing pics of everyone's quarantine/stress bakes and junk food is making me want it 😭 But by the time I actually get to go out and shop, I won't feel up to actually making any of the stuff I saw 😂
@@valeriemcdonald440 I feel the same way..at times I feel weird for not feeling desperate. Nevertheless, I just concentrate on being me and don't panic with the news . Lucky me that I've always been more of an introvert. Good luck !!
I relapsed into binge eating disorder and I feel trapped in it even when I try to escape it each time I wake up and all my unhealthy thoughts about my body are back again and I feel like o took a big 180
Katrina McGuire I am bingeing as I type☹️ I know how you feel. I can feel that I have gained weight in the last week or so. I really notice it in my face.
It’s normal to be scared of your body changing. Focus if you can on using this time to get better in touch with your body and hunger cues and also to allow yourself the foods you enjoy, this can be a great learning tool you can take with you post covid
Katrina McGuire literally sending you so much support! I’ve been here and can only imagine how triggering I would have found all of this during recovery! I make lots of videos exercise intuitively during this period if that’s of any help
literally me. i've been trying to be healthier and everyday i wake up and binge eat. i feel so terrible about myself and my family members cooking crap at each meals which they never did before is even more annoying and tempting me to overreat
I’m a hurricane of emotions at the moment so I appreciate seeing a good mix of informative relevant covid content and your usual what I eat in a day reviews. It’s very grounding to see that my favorite youtubers are still posting content at their normal times when just about nothing else in my life looks normal. So thank you! I appreciate you! ❤️
I really needed to hear this today. I usually like my variety and volume when it comes to food but today It was a whole another level, my meals were all over the place nd It felt very unproductive. It's just relieveing to hear even professionals go through the same.
I need to learn some new coping mechanisms cause after coming home from the hospital each day I keep grabbing all the junk food when I used to grab veggies, thanks for talking about this
I've even noticed this behavior in myself as someone who hasn't had an eating disorder. Quarantine puts a lot of pressure on us. Love this video, so educational! I'll be sure to keep an eye out on my friends :)
I've been (self) quarantined for a month now. For me, the first week I ate whatever I wanted, mostly because of boredom. But then I found more and more things to keep myself occupied and now my eating is healthy again. So hang in there, you'll find your new routine!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sometimes you don't really believe (or feel) the things you already "know" until someone else, someone who gives you confidence, says so. So... a big big thank you, from Chile (the thin and long country at the very end of the continent, where it's getting pretty cold by the way, which for me is a factor in what i binge)
This video was very comforting and reassuring for me! I think another issue that I've been facing is that some people have also been using this time to really advertise this Toxic Hustle Culture ("use your time wiselyy" "start your side hustleee" etc etc) , and some of us that are struggling with mental illness and such can really start feeling guilty and sad and like our feelings are not important or silly, that we should be doing more because we're spending so much time at home... And I'm not against learning new things and using this time to do things we've been meaning to do for a while... but the reality is that some of us might not have the luxury to do that, some of us are struggling and it's ok to take this time to really care for ourselves and perhaps have the extra rest we didn't get to have before. Thank you so much, Abby! Great content as always!
You know how many times I wanted to Google this exact topic in the past week and I was internally like 'thats insane, no one has advice for this super specific thing' and then out of nowhere here's your video. Thank you! Not only have my disorderd thoughts been through the roof but it's happening so profoundly this is the worst my mental health has been in some time. I needed this information.
I loved loved loved this video. As someone who has struggled with and ED for a long time it is refreshing to see someone who is not shaming people for emotionally eating and letting ppl know that it is actually OK sometimes. Amazing video as usual. Thank you for what you do!
Thank you SO much for making this video! I've been recovering from disorderly eating behaviors for about two and a half years, and have become much happier on my journey towards establishing a healthier attitude towards food. This whole circumstance has been challenging and triggering, and I didn't have the words to really describe why I was feeling the way I was feeling. I totally was fearing the media projection of scarcity and have felt mentally occupied by having a lot more food in my apartment than I normally would. This gives me a lot of clarity! So, so helpful!
I am a recovered anorexic and although I'm not feeling anxious about food right now, I am definitely feeling more 'boredom' hunger and I do miss going to the gym
After hearing this I don't feel so bad about myself. I am recovering from few types of disorders and I have listened to a few of your videos and have slowly started to realize I need to forgive myself 1st and from there I can get better at eating and exercising properly! Thank you Abbey!
thank you so much for making this. I just found this video today and I’m really glad I did. this quarantine has been horrible in terms of always ALWAYS obsessing over food and body image. I really needed to watch this 💜
Thank you so much, I really needed to watch this today. I'm still working, which is a blessing, but my job is with one of the larger supermarkets here in Australia, taking care of people who are newly joining our online system so they can access priority assistance. I am working double the hours and my time is almost exclusively dedicated to hearing some of the most heartbreaking stories that are emerging from this pandemic. I've never had an eating disorder, but I have found myself feeling extremely guilty at every meal, which kills the appetite and had started to lead to what is probably restrictive behaviour. Thank you for the reminder to be kinder and gentler with myself in my relationship with food, it's one I didn't know I needed but it's definitely helped me feel a bit more relaxed. Sorry for the long story, I hope everyone is safe and well!
I relate to this SO MUCH and its like you reached into my brain and made a video on just what I needed at this time. Coming from a past of anorexia (and being in recovery for 6 years) what I'm struggling with right now is emotional eating. I had been struggling with emotional eating caused through the uncertainty of health issue (NOT COVID). Now that I've finally been able to "pin point" the reason behind my emotional eating I'm trying to put steps in place to combat it even if in the beginning its just to diminish the episodes and work towards stopping engaging in them completely. But the whole quarantine definitely isn't helping with like you put in this video also trying to deal with food scarcity. Also I totally am one of the people that feel triggered with the social isolation and it brings back a lot of memories from my days when I was actively in anorexia. Once again thank you SO MUCH for this video. It's helped me so much
Definitely needed this! I've been really struggling. I'm a former bulimic who now really struggles with binge eating. I've been trying to lose weight because I'm clinically obese and diabetic and I started off strong and lost a good amount of weight before the quarantine hit. But now, I find myself constantly thinking about food and cycling between wanting to binge and wanting to restrict 😔 I'm trying really hard to stay happy and healthy but it's been really difficult. It makes me feel a lot more supported knowing others are experiencing the same things. We all got this ❤
Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s really normal to be scared of your body changing. Focus if you can on using this time to get better in touch with your body and hunger cues and also to allow yourself the foods you enjoy, this can be a great learning tool you can take with you post covid
Thank you so much for this, Abbey. I have been feeling stressed from the perception of food insecurity. Most of the foods I normally eat were on the hoarders' shopping lists so I'm afraid there won't be food I can eat when I need to go shopping again. It was really helpful to hear some real professional advice, especially their emphasis on kindness towards oneself.
I saw produce looking sad and old last time I went to the farmers market. I can't wait for this to be over and have some Brussels sprouts again and just good fresh produce
@@niamhybeagable I got what I could, but I don't go out without my husband besides work because I'm immunocompromised and I know he'll make sure people keep their distance around me
I wanted to thank you for making this video. It helped me identify where my discomfort was coming from and how I can rationally answer to these catastrophic thoughts. I was going to start seeking therapy right before the shelter at home order and of course, that didn't happen. So just to say that your words brought me a lot of answers and comfort and I think that's pretty amazing given the fact that you do not know me at all. You said exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Thank you so much for this video. I grew up in poverty and I've struggled with disordered eating since I was young. The fear of scarcity is real even after doing years of work with my therapist. I feel like I'm doing okay -- so far -- but it still helped so much to hear some reassurance around this topic.
I’ve been struggling so much with binging and restricting. Before everything started I was doing good overall and now I’m like spiraling out of control again. I’m still fighting though
Thank you for this video, I really needed it. I have a long history of disordered eating (cycles of binge eating and restriction). I am in grad school, and as soon as school closings were announced, my first thought was "Oh no I'm going to gain weight during this isolation". Ever since then I have been struggling, either being extra careful around food and forcing myself to move around all day, or the opposite, binging all day while lying on the couch. It felt good to be reminded that these are tough times for everybody and that self compassion is more important than ever right now.
It’s really normal to be scared of your body changing. Focus if you can on using this time to get better in touch with your body and hunger cues and also to allow yourself the foods you enjoy, this can be a great learning tool you can take with you post covid
Madame L. literally sending you so much support! I’ve been here and can only imagine how triggering I would have found all of this during recovery! I make lots of videos exercise intuitively during this period if that’s of any help
This was incredibly helpful for me. I'm a teacher and am now going to officially be at home until August. I lost 35lbs about 2 years ago (155-120 and I'm 5'2") and maintained my weight around 123-125 ish since then. It's killing me being out of routine and I've found myself having thoughts of restricting calories. I have a NordicTrack bike at home so my exercising has been normal, if not better because I'm bored. But man, this eating thing has been difficult. This was a great video. Thank you, Abbey!!! Btw, I ordered your cookbook after watching this! :)
Andersen similar to me. April 2017 I started eating better and by August 2017 had went from 145-120 (I’m also 5’0). I got down to my goal of 110 but then PA school happened and I went up max 127. I’m at 120 currently and trying to lose a bit more, but it’s hard. I’m aiming for 1lb a week but even .5lb is still progress. But I literally want to eat all the food. I’m still meal prepping. Just trying to stay away from the snacks 😂 especially the safe and fair birthday cake granola I just got from Costco. It’s so freaking good.
Andersen literally sending you so much support! I’ve been here and can only imagine how triggering I would have found all of this during recovery! I make lots of videos exercise intuitively during this period if that’s of any help
I’m just now seeing this video but I appreciate it. I’ve been self-isolating for 3 months now and don’t see the end in sight. I’ve been gaining weight and struggling with eating too many snacks and not knowing how to exercise without the gym. I recently noticed I weigh more than I ever have before when my doctor recommended that I lose weight. I’ve been working on some things to do to change and this was really helpful in getting a plan for myself. Thank you!
Just FYI, if you’re trying to monetize your videos, I’ve heard from UA-camrs that they tend to get demonitized or don’t get as many views when they include “COVID-19” in the title. Just wanted to let you know if you noticed anything unusual about your analytics on this one
I just want to take a moment from the seriousness to mention how stunning you look pregnant you are positively glowing which, is impressive considering how stressful this must be for expectant mothers! P.S. Love the pretty floral top!
I started some sourdough starter. I figure now is the time. Plus it gives me something to do that’s nourishing. I even made some fun whole-wheat sourdough crackers yesterday and plan to make a nice crusty loaf of bread tomorrow. A lot of this food-wise isn’t super new to me. I used to live 35 minutes from a grocery store way out in the woods so meal plans are my friend. It’s more just the emotional toll. And I’ve found that’s better for me when I eat normal, balanced meals at regular intervals. If all I eat is cookies or chips I feel sad and crummy once the sugar gives way but if I eat something a little more nutritionally balanced with some fat and protein like peanut butter toast and a banana, that doesn’t happen so much. Beyond food, my biggest mood booster has been setting up a bird feeder outside my kitchen window. So I can sit and eat my meals and watch the birds eat too. It’s a nice break and a reminder that life continues in the outside world.
Thank you for making this video! I struggled with an eating disorder all throughout high school, but since going to college a few years ago, I have been able to eat better. Now that I'm living at my parent's house again, though, it has triggered my disordered eating habits again. Not only does the physical environment trigger my disordered eating, though, my anxiety and depression have worsened with social distancing, which only make my eating habits worse. So, I definitely relate to this video, and appreciate you addressing this topic!
Try to tune into your body’s hunger cues and if you can’t, you may need to make a point to eat every few hours to stay nourished. Eating enough is key for immune health!
Maggie Green literally sending you so much support! I’ve been here and can only imagine how triggering I would have found all of this during recovery! I make lots of videos exercise intuitively during this period if that’s of any help
So I work from home and always struggle with eating out of boredom or procrastination. I thought this was just a 'me' thing -- some deep issue I'd need therapy to unpack and address -- until everyone started self isolating, and suddenly everyone I know is struggling with the same thing. Can you talk about how eating habits change when we work from home and what we can do to eat more like we would if we were in a normal office environment?
I’ve found getting out and taking a walk Really important for my days. It makes me feel less cooped up, it gives me my daily exercise and it makes me feel closer to my husband.
Early ate half a bag of tortilla chips today and my boyfriend stopped and asked me "are you emotionally eating" and I looked at him and said "I don't think so.. but probably..." Thank you so much for posting this!
This was really helpful. I was struggling emotionally the first couple of weeks because it felt too much like when I was unemployed for several months back in 2018. Back then, I binged everyday on junk food and gained 30 lbs in only 4 months. I had those same spiraling, anxious thoughts in the first days of my social isolation, and I was afraid of losing progress on my weight loss journey. I'm doing better now, and taking time to journal a bit each day and getting off of social media when it feels like too much. These were good reminders; thank you again 💙
I'm vegan and so I eat alot of canned legumes and with everyone panic buying canned foods I've been concerned with getting enough protein. My diet is half fresh produce and half race, pasta and canned food. Which is what everyone has been stock piling. So even though veganism isn't necessarily a high maintenance lifestyle, it has caused me some extra stress.
Melissa Petzer i get the beans thing - as a family of 3 vegans, being restricted to four cans of beans for the week is never fun.. luckily there are other options for protein (though they cant be stockpiled) such as tofu or other soy alternatives. i do reccommend visiting the freezer section of your local store if possible though and grabbing some fake meat or soy based products to make sure you have enough protein. wishing you the best 💓
Oh gosh, I hear you. Back when my country had its first reported case (back at the end of Feb, or a year ago, feels like), the response was for people to go out and hit the supermarket shelves and buy all the "shelf stable" stuff (and also toilet paper, yes). I went in to do my regular groceries the next day, and there was just no soy milk, no tins of beans, and also barely any rice or tinned tomatoes left except the last couple of the most expensive brands ... fortunately no one was buying up the vegan proteins in the freezer section so I was able to get those, but it put a real spanner in the works for a good chunk of my normal grocery list.
See if there are dried versions you can cook yourself. It takes more than just opening a can, but they end up staring better, and generally people don’t know what to do with them.
You can buy dried beans and cook them at home :) I have been cooking chickpeas and white beans in bulk and then freezing them..also tastes much better 🙌
I struggle with emotional eating during the best of times, so this video really hit home. I'm trying to shift my eating habits so that I'm primarily eating when physically hungry, not emotionally hungry. And if I absolutely feel the need to eat through emotions, I try to make homemade food instead of eating something "easy and premade" that is not as emotionally satisfying. I've noticed that in the past, I got the most comfort from grandma's cooking, and I really do enjoy making mouthwatering food for myself and others. I just wish I could share some of my creations with others right now without the fear of spreading potential germs.
As someone with an eating disorder this is a very helpful video. Weirdly enough while I have been emotional eating and boredom eating more I have actually been having less symptoms of my eating disorder , in terms of bingeing. I’m finding that since I’m home all day I am actually eating meals with my family which I never do. This is helping. It’s showing me that indeed eating regular balanced meals can help with my symptoms. I hope to keep this up. That’s just my experience though :)
this was so helpful.. as an adult woman in her 30s who does not have the best of examples to follow in their family, and currently is not able to go see their therapist, this reminder is very good. Thanks Abbey!!
THANK YOU. I had only just discovered intuitive eating a couple of weeks before my state's shelter-in-place order, and this has completely derailed me. I was already trying my best to be kind to myself, but my weight gain was starting to trigger some dieting thoughts. This was really helpful.
Thanks for sharing this and all the work that went into this post. I'm sure you've helped many of us out there in crazy-land. Keep sane and can hardly wait til you can team up with Marilyn on her show.
Abbey, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate everything you do. I enjoy watching your videos and reflecting on my own life. You make it so easy to listen to and understand, you are like my voice of rationality and sanity 😀
I can attest that stretching everyday and good quality sleep have done wonders for me. I feel the best I have in a very long time and I’m enjoying being home a whole lot. Another positive change came from the fact that I haven’t opened my social media (FB, Insta) in months, and I don’t watch the news. Only a few clips here on UA-cam. So if you’re having a hard time, maybe try cutting social media off/stretch daily/sleep better and it may help! Best wishes everyone 💕
Thank you so much for sharing that 🖤 i love your videos in general but usually I'm not that active writing comments on UA-cam. since I have a lot of spare time now I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for putting out that information . Your content has helped me through pretty tough times and I'm still learning from it nowadays. So thanks again and lots of love for you and your family🖤
Thank you so much this has been extremely helpful!! I have never gone to therapy for binge eating but I sometimes find myself in that situation and this quarentine has been specially hard. This video made me a lot more minful of how my feelings relate to food and how I can try to listen to myself a lot more. I am from Mexico so we have a lot of snacks and junk food in our markets but I feel also very lucky to have so much biodiversity to try very delicious, natural and healthy foods like a huge variety of fruits and vegetables. Ever since I found your channel I have become a lot more mindful about food and how it relates to health and mental health, I have learned to forgive myself and love myself through nourishing my body. Thank you :)
You are so amazing abbey! I’m sure these videos take a lot of effort and energy to produce, and it’s really kind of you to create such informative content during these difficult times. You probably have a lot going on in your own life, and i want you to know that it is much appreciated :-) I think I speak for a lot of people when I say - THANK YOU! ♥️
With so much food waiting in the pantry, I just munch all day. I used to eat a lot healthier, but boredom and anxiety while staying inside the house = pantry raid. 😰 Thank you so much for this video, really appreciate it especially at this time.
Abbey, you always create such relevant content! Finally, someone is talking about the ‘scarcity’ and ‘abundance’ mindset. Thank you!!!! Sorry if I’m coming across as a little intense, I just feel that this is so important. There was a Buzzfeed ED COVID19 article published recently and while I appreciate the attention it gave to the Eating Disorder community, there was a heavy focus on the ‘control’ rhetoric. I’m not trying to invalidate the experience of anyone here; I just strongly believe that the illness is rooted in our innate survival instincts. Your video just adds credence to my beliefs. The act of dieting that often triggers an ED is where I believe the ‘control’ aspect truly lies. We’ve all been fed that narrative for so long that it’s difficult to distance ourself from it. Have you read this article? I suspect that you already have given that you’re such a smart queen: Adapted to Flee Famine: Adding an Evolutionary Perspective on Anorexia Nervosa www.adaptedtofamine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/guisinger-an-pr-2003.pdf When I began looking at my illness within a scientific context, recovery became so much more attainable. Going to be sharing this relentlessly online. ❤️
Hi Abby! I would say I'm recovering from discorded eating and I find I'm doing better right now, than in my regularly scheduled life! I'm actually quite confused about that...Seems like the without the stresses of work, rushing places all the time and not wearing my regular clothes I don't obsess about my body ALL DAY LONG. This is throwing me for a loop.
Thanks for the video! I also think that people underestimate how much binging is related to restriction. I thought I used to be an emotional eater, but it was just because I was restricting. Now that I nourish my body, and eat without ANY (like not even a little) restriction, I don’t feel the need to eat for emotional or boredom reasons anymore.
I've unfortunately gone the opposite way , I've been reverse dieting for months to build up my calorie intake and speed up my metabolism. In the last 2 weeks of lockdown my appetite has disappeared as I've been less active , I still make proper meals for my son but I just can't manage them myself. I thought i was doing ok until i started feeling cold again and realized I've lost 5lb in the last 3 days .
Try to tune into your body’s hunger cues and if you can’t, you may need to make a point to eat every few hours to stay nourished. Eating enough is key for immune health!
I’d love to get away from COVID for a while, and I love the science of your videos. Im personally interested in how food breaks down in the body and how it is both utilized and stored throughout. Hope you and your family are well. Happy Spring!
Honestly, this is the best time to look within, spot those emotional and dependant attitudes that plague us. They can seem to be unseen when things are going well. Just some food for thought. I lost my work as soon as this crap hit the fan, my alcohol consumption quadrupled, simply out of boredom and factors that hadn't been sorted over the prior two years of hell I endured. Something I had under control, apparently?
Thank you Abby. I’m a french suscriber, and France should get out of lockdown next week, but I’ve been back to the office yesterday like many governement employees, to prepare for the rest of the country. I was ok during the lockdown, because I practiced social media distanciation as well, but at the office yesterday, everybody’s conversation topic was weight gain, food, alcohol, workout routine, and the « summer body » thing adds up to all of this. I’m still struggling with binge eating and restriction and we french people love our food talk, but it is getting worse. I had a little binging episode yesterday, I should have watched your video before :-/
Thank you sooooo so much for this video. I have been feeling stressed about my use of all-purpose flour over whole wheat flour simply because of what is available in stores. And then I feel guilty that I'm even feeling bad about this privilege I have to even have the choice of food. I don't know... I'm trying to remember that this is a temporary time and that I'm not held down to a specific way of eating for the rest of my life just because of this time.
I changed my food lifestyle nearly 3 years ago. I was 280 plus pounds, eating fatty junk food as a staple. My gallbladder had the last word, I ended up in the ER with a scheduled visit to gastro and a promise to myself to change my diet. I didn't need emergency gallbladder removal, but did end up having it removed 6 months later. It was a catalyst to my current way of eating. I didn't want a relapse so I cut out all high fat foods including meat, dairy, cheese. I started my journey that ended in a complete change to whole foods, plant based. I have worked hard to get to a much healthier weight, I crave fruits, veggies, grains, legumes and have gotten to the point where I no longer eat refined sugar or oils. I am calmer, handle stress much better and over two weeks in to self quarantine am handling my chosen way of eating well. I am fortunate that so far the local food coop can deliver most of what I need.I do experience stress, I helped my father transition to hospice this week and that same day my stepfather fell and banged his head badly. My mother went thru a lumpectomy for a malignant breast tumor a month ago. All this while I am working full time and transitioned to working from home for the first time. We can rise up, we can overcome and we can be fulfilled. I wish everyone could experience the positive benefits I have been enjoying.
This video is speaking to me... I've been binging on food... Especially those rich fatty foods and sweet... It is so hard since I have struggled with EDs and I thought I was in a better place mentally...
Great video, I watched all. I have PCOS and it doesn't help me much right now. But accepting that what I eat isn't quite healthy is really important for me.
I have been on a successful, slow and healthy weight loss journey since January. This whole situation has totally thrown me off. I’ve been emotional eating a ton and off track and feeling a lot of anxiety and dread. Thanks for this video. Working on getting back on track today being kind to my body but trying not to over-eat emotionally to the point that it’s uncomfortable or unhealthy.
Yes, once again I'm late to the video. However, the information is still relevant and reminded me of how fortunate I am in that my children both lived close enough, and I had room enough for them to move in with me immediately upon notice of the "shutdown". My oldest is a cook and lost his job, both my children grew up"helping" to cook and brought their "pantries" with them. Our experience is sadly not as fortunate as others.
My therapist helped me cut myself some slack, it's totally normal in a high stress situation like a pandemic something we've never experienced before and the (unknown is the scariest thing!) to binge eat to make it through a time when you don't know where your next meal will come from. And affirm what the therapists on this video said, fall back on the healthy coping skills they taught us.
This is a great video I love it. I would love to see you experimenting in the kitchen naturally with the new foods you said you wanted to cook! It would be so interesting to see your creative process for coming up with new recipes or even learning new ones from others. I also really like the you-tuber reviews. I would love to see one on Fairly Local Family. Also I am recovered from ED and I have found growing microgreens in a window has helped more than I could imagine. Just knowing I have that one really healthy thing there growing is just it does something for me.
I have been eating at or below my BMR bc I am classifying my activity level as “less than sedentary” even though I am going for walks. I can’t shake the idea that I don’t need to eat if I am not moving as much as normal
Try to tune into your body’s hunger cues and if you can’t, you may need to make a point to eat every few hours to stay nourished. Eating enough is key for immune health!
I am already about 3 weeks in self isolation. Two more weeks are up to come. The first week I ate a lot of food because of my emotions etc.. Now I try to improve my damaged relationship with food through learning how to eat intuitively. It works. We are all just humans, experiencing a strange situation right now . Everybody deals differently with this topic but it is okay. Just stay healthy 💜
I am a former bulimic and this quarentine has me fucked up. Not been restricting or bingeing but all these negative thoughts are coming back again, feeling fat, scared that I will gain weight, this need to over excercise. I want this all to end.
Hi Abby! Love your channel 💕 This video was really refreshing and wonderful, so good to know I’m not alone in these times with how I’m coping with stress, isolation, and eating. My favorite videos of yours are your dietician reviews of what I eat in a days! Have you done Sophia Esperanza? Anyway, would love to distract myself with more of those. Thank you! Stay safe and well ✨
Hey Abbey, you should totally review Jess Beauticians what I eat in a day. She comes up with really creative vegan recipes and she seems like she has a healthy relationship with food.
I made an online groceries order and on the day 3/4 of the things in my basket were not available. So then I made another order and put a bunch more in the basket than I need, thinking if half of that arrives I'll be fine. Welp. ALL of it arrived. I have so much food in the house it's ridiculous...
I have a different problem, I've fallen even more into my restricting habits, as it it seems like the last thing I can control. I am feeling so rewarded by limiting my food intake, it makes me feel in control. I am already underweight and I was so afraid of not being able to move as much I am used to.. It is bad, I even keep a journal to make sure I do not eat any food other than protein/veggies... Then it's Friday and it's my sacred wine tradition, so I would say my weekly caloric intake is 90% alcohol and 10% veggies.
It's really normal to be scared of your body changing. Focus if you can on using this time to get better in touch with your body and hunger cues and also to allow yourself the foods you enjoy, this can be a great learning tool you can take with you post covid
Back here at 2022 because we're in another lockdown here. Another year of holiday gatherings canceled, spending my birthday alone in January, but then I have to teach at school next week with all the extra hygiene protocols because the hospitals are still full.
As someone with an eating disorder its crazy how much a situation like this can really challenge your recovery. Temporarily losing all of the aspects of your life that keep it balanced and purposeful (university, work, social events and travel) really makes it feel like you have all the time in the world to fixate on food, exercise and restriction or binge eating. To all those who are struggling right now, who feel trapped in their house surrounded by food and temptation to give in to the eating disorder voice- we are all with you xx
Thank you for sharing your experience
I feel really guilty for eating. I feel that l am killing my family because l eat more than usual. Normally, l only eat a portion of their dinner because l have school. Now that l am 24/7 home, l feel l am killing them because l am eating more of the food home and my mom needs to do grocery more often that she usually does and everytime she goes to the grocery store, there is a chance she might get sick and die.
@@alice_in_wonderland9997Have you tried talking to your mum about it? Perhaps you could ask her how she is protecting herself when she is out shopping (glasses, mask, rubber gloves, sanitiser, hand washing)? It might seem over kill for her to do some of these things as she might feel silly or over the top, but if you explain the grief the worrying is causing you maybe she wont mind looking a bit sillier and popping on some glasses for example to make you feel better. Maybe just hearing her procedure will help you stay calm. Or perhaps you could offer to do the shopping. Maybe having the control to know you did it yourself in a safe way will help you feel less worried. Could you swap to having food delivered? Also totally feel your pain, even going for a shop in the country makes me worry about my mum .
chloe tickner She has those N95 mask sent from our relatives in Korea and she would do the groceries in full protection (gloves, mask, hat,)and spray all her belongings in alcohol before and after. She also soak her shoes in bleach and when she is back, she directly go for a shower. Why l had that anxiety was because she complain how much l eat now that l eat all 3 meals with her and l only eat the good stuff and l am expensive. She is Korean and she will never acknowledge any mental illness and she enable me a lot for y own eating disorder. It is out subject but she always wanted to be a fashion designer, but my grandpa forced her to study in civil engineering and she is happy to have a daughter so she can still be a “designer” and dress me up so if l am not a perfect size 00 or l have anything bad, she would rant on me and make me correct. For example, l am pear shaped like her but she thinks all women should be X shape and if you are not, it mean you are a big fat ugly and lazy women. She still thinks my hips are too wide Nd it is my fault because l sit too much. I am not going to recover, l don’t want to recover and l never will. I am more worried that if l restrict, l might have a big binge later on so l am trying to maintain my weight during this pandemic and then keep losing weight after all this is over.
Thanks for this.
I'm using this time to try and learn intuitive eating, it's really scary, because I need to lose weight. And yes, I use the word "need" because I am overweight, and my body doesn't *feel* good.. I'm hoping that by respecting my body's hunger cues and working through my food guilt, I'll eventually stop with the constant need for sweets, and also stop overeating, and that again will hopefully lead to a natural weight loss, without starving myself.
@@MadelineClaire Thank you! :) It definitely won't be easy, especially having a history with an ED, but I'm going to use this as an opportunity to get rid of any unhealthy habits that's still lingering.
ON THE SAME BOAT LUCK TO US
I have not lost any weight but i feel MUCH better by intuitive eating. Im struggling a lot with binging and restricting but im trying hard to listen closely.
a2l4y7 so glad it is working for you! Keep going!
Same boat as you - we got this💙
I suffer from anorexia and while I am considering returning to inpatient treatment, I'm using the time in isolation to basically replicate inpatient treatment. I can't exercise as normal, my support person (hubby) is here all the time to help me with my meals etc. I'm using all my old books from previous admissions to help me cope. If you turn the mind to try and find the possibilities for healing in this time I think there is no better time.
Thanks for sharing your experience
Wow you’re so strong, you can do this!
@@Mwriggles Thank you!
Great job!! I've Struggled with food relationship b4, proud you are using your experience to support yourself in this tough time!! Take care
That’s such an amazing thing to hear. Well done!
thank you!! my eating disorder has been so bad since going into quarantine and all the stress just doesn’t help
Thanks for sharing your experience. Glad it could be helpful
I feel you, it’s like now that I am at home doing nothing all I can focus on is food.
Ive been in a difficult relationship with food for many years. I've been able to get to a different place with some therapy and work on various parts of my life. It may take awhile, but please know you are not alone. Dont be too hard on yourself if that mindset helps!! All the best✨🌟✨
cass stephens that’s so sweet thank you!!
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So I’ve noticed youtube is limiting who can talk about covid-19 to those with medical backgrounds.... great! Can they do the same with nutrition advice when this is all over?!!??
Honest Health Life for real!!!
Oh interesting- how so?
Honest Health Life PREACH!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Abbey Sharp I’ve just seen drama channels and even Sarah’s day state that UA-cam is not allowing them to speak on covid-19 at all. They can’t use the word in their titles or even say it in their videos. However I’ve seen you as well as dr. Mike and mama dr. Jones mention it. So I’m assuming they’re only allowing certain channels to discuss it.
Right?!
I have NEEDED to hear this!! I don't have any serious mental health struggles, but I was brought to tears today. All routine has gone out the window and my body is freaking out. I've gained weight and my sleep is disturbed. Thank you for the tips to take back control. Perfect timing :)
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Amy Kellough literally sending you so much support! I’ve been here and can only imagine how triggering I would have found all of this during recovery! I make lots of videos exercise intuitively during this period if that’s of any help
As a fellow dietitian, I appreciate you putting this content out there - I think it helps people feel less alone in having these feelings. And up until now, I haven't seen any discussion of this yet. Kudos!
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I've made massive strides just asking myself every single time "is this what my body needs or is this what my emotions want?". If I can't make good decisions for my body and health in a damn once in a century global pandemic - I never will.
BUT. What you consume is MORE than just the food you eat. Having perfect meals everyday will little for your health if you are indulging in stressful social media habits and stimming on unrelenting fear-based media all day - you're not caring for what you consume SENSORIALLY. Stay on top of everything you consume, including negativity, fear, social media attention seeking and those that feed your negative habits. Unfollow, unfollow and switch off.
Glad that's working for you!
Im the opposite with this querentine im sticking with healthy food because im not tempted anymore cuz i dont go out often
Glad that's working for you!
I'm eating mostly healthy food just lots of it all the time...
I feel a bit guilty because I am an introvert and I love staying home and cooking. I mostly feel great. But I can get stressed by too much news. I just keep busy and check the news twice a day.
I bought nearly all healthy food, but seeing pics of everyone's quarantine/stress bakes and junk food is making me want it 😭 But by the time I actually get to go out and shop, I won't feel up to actually making any of the stuff I saw 😂
@@valeriemcdonald440 I feel the same way..at times I feel weird for not feeling desperate. Nevertheless, I just concentrate on being me and don't panic with the news . Lucky me that I've always been more of an introvert. Good luck !!
I relapsed into binge eating disorder and I feel trapped in it even when I try to escape it each time I wake up and all my unhealthy thoughts about my body are back again and I feel like o took a big 180
Katrina McGuire I am bingeing as I type☹️ I know how you feel. I can feel that I have gained weight in the last week or so. I really notice it in my face.
It’s normal to be scared of your body changing. Focus if you can on using this time to get better in touch with your body and hunger cues and also to allow yourself the foods you enjoy, this can be a great learning tool you can take with you post covid
Katrina McGuire literally sending you so much support! I’ve been here and can only imagine how triggering I would have found all of this during recovery! I make lots of videos exercise intuitively during this period if that’s of any help
literally me. i've been trying to be healthier and everyday i wake up and binge eat. i feel so terrible about myself and my family members cooking crap at each meals which they never did before is even more annoying and tempting me to overreat
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I’m a hurricane of emotions at the moment so I appreciate seeing a good mix of informative relevant covid content and your usual what I eat in a day reviews. It’s very grounding to see that my favorite youtubers are still posting content at their normal times when just about nothing else in my life looks normal. So thank you! I appreciate you! ❤️
I really needed to hear this today. I usually like my variety and volume when it comes to food but today It was a whole another level, my meals were all over the place nd It felt very unproductive. It's just relieveing to hear even professionals go through the same.
Glad it is helpful!
I need to learn some new coping mechanisms cause after coming home from the hospital each day I keep grabbing all the junk food when I used to grab veggies, thanks for talking about this
Glad it is helpful!
You must be so stressed! Thank you for fighting this. It feels like wartime from my home, so i cant imagine what your days have become. All the best💌
Dont buy junk food
@@XpetraXpazlX Thanks Captain obvious!
Thank you for your work battling this disease. I hope you know how much you are appreciated.
I've even noticed this behavior in myself as someone who hasn't had an eating disorder. Quarantine puts a lot of pressure on us. Love this video, so educational! I'll be sure to keep an eye out on my friends :)
So glad it is helpful!
I've been (self) quarantined for a month now.
For me, the first week I ate whatever I wanted, mostly because of boredom. But then I found more and more things to keep myself occupied and now my eating is healthy again.
So hang in there, you'll find your new routine!
Hailey Briggs couldn’t agree more! I’ve noticed myself slipping back into some old negative habits as well!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sometimes you don't really believe (or feel) the things you already "know" until someone else, someone who gives you confidence, says so. So... a big big thank you, from Chile (the thin and long country at the very end of the continent, where it's getting pretty cold by the way, which for me is a factor in what i binge)
This video was very comforting and reassuring for me! I think another issue that I've been facing is that some people have also been using this time to really advertise this Toxic Hustle Culture ("use your time wiselyy" "start your side hustleee" etc etc) , and some of us that are struggling with mental illness and such can really start feeling guilty and sad and like our feelings are not important or silly, that we should be doing more because we're spending so much time at home... And I'm not against learning new things and using this time to do things we've been meaning to do for a while... but the reality is that some of us might not have the luxury to do that, some of us are struggling and it's ok to take this time to really care for ourselves and perhaps have the extra rest we didn't get to have before.
Thank you so much, Abby! Great content as always!
Glad it was helpful ❤️
You know how many times I wanted to Google this exact topic in the past week and I was internally like 'thats insane, no one has advice for this super specific thing' and then out of nowhere here's your video. Thank you! Not only have my disorderd thoughts been through the roof but it's happening so profoundly this is the worst my mental health has been in some time. I needed this information.
So glad it was helpful!
I loved loved loved this video. As someone who has struggled with and ED for a long time it is refreshing to see someone who is not shaming people for emotionally eating and letting ppl know that it is actually OK sometimes. Amazing video as usual. Thank you for what you do!
Thank you for sharing your experience. Glad it was helpful!
Thank you SO much for making this video! I've been recovering from disorderly eating behaviors for about two and a half years, and have become much happier on my journey towards establishing a healthier attitude towards food. This whole circumstance has been challenging and triggering, and I didn't have the words to really describe why I was feeling the way I was feeling. I totally was fearing the media projection of scarcity and have felt mentally occupied by having a lot more food in my apartment than I normally would. This gives me a lot of clarity! So, so helpful!
Thanks for sharing your experience. Glad it was helpful!
I am a recovered anorexic and although I'm not feeling anxious about food right now, I am definitely feeling more 'boredom' hunger and I do miss going to the gym
Athina Crilley I hear you
After hearing this I don't feel so bad about myself. I am recovering from few types of disorders and I have listened to a few of your videos and have slowly started to realize I need to forgive myself 1st and from there I can get better at eating and exercising properly! Thank you Abbey!
You look so beautiful! Thanks for keeping us company during this crazy time!
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thank you so much for making this. I just found this video today and I’m really glad I did. this quarantine has been horrible in terms of always ALWAYS obsessing over food and body image. I really needed to watch this 💜
Thank you so much, I really needed to watch this today.
I'm still working, which is a blessing, but my job is with one of the larger supermarkets here in Australia, taking care of people who are newly joining our online system so they can access priority assistance. I am working double the hours and my time is almost exclusively dedicated to hearing some of the most heartbreaking stories that are emerging from this pandemic.
I've never had an eating disorder, but I have found myself feeling extremely guilty at every meal, which kills the appetite and had started to lead to what is probably restrictive behaviour. Thank you for the reminder to be kinder and gentler with myself in my relationship with food, it's one I didn't know I needed but it's definitely helped me feel a bit more relaxed.
Sorry for the long story, I hope everyone is safe and well!
Lottie Mac it all is very normal
I relate to this SO MUCH and its like you reached into my brain and made a video on just what I needed at this time.
Coming from a past of anorexia (and being in recovery for 6 years) what I'm struggling with right now is emotional eating. I had been struggling with emotional eating caused through the uncertainty of health issue (NOT COVID). Now that I've finally been able to "pin point" the reason behind my emotional eating I'm trying to put steps in place to combat it even if in the beginning its just to diminish the episodes and work towards stopping engaging in them completely. But the whole quarantine definitely isn't helping with like you put in this video also trying to deal with food scarcity.
Also I totally am one of the people that feel triggered with the social isolation and it brings back a lot of memories from my days when I was actively in anorexia.
Once again thank you SO MUCH for this video. It's helped me so much
Thanks for sharing your experience. So glad it was helpful
Definitely needed this! I've been really struggling. I'm a former bulimic who now really struggles with binge eating. I've been trying to lose weight because I'm clinically obese and diabetic and I started off strong and lost a good amount of weight before the quarantine hit. But now, I find myself constantly thinking about food and cycling between wanting to binge and wanting to restrict 😔 I'm trying really hard to stay happy and healthy but it's been really difficult. It makes me feel a lot more supported knowing others are experiencing the same things. We all got this ❤
Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s really normal to be scared of your body changing. Focus if you can on using this time to get better in touch with your body and hunger cues and also to allow yourself the foods you enjoy, this can be a great learning tool you can take with you post covid
Thank you so much for this, Abbey. I have been feeling stressed from the perception of food insecurity. Most of the foods I normally eat were on the hoarders' shopping lists so I'm afraid there won't be food I can eat when I need to go shopping again. It was really helpful to hear some real professional advice, especially their emphasis on kindness towards oneself.
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I saw produce looking sad and old last time I went to the farmers market. I can't wait for this to be over and have some Brussels sprouts again and just good fresh produce
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If that's the only option at the moment, they're still usable! Anything can be soup, and most veg tastes nice roasted!
@@niamhybeagable I got what I could, but I don't go out without my husband besides work because I'm immunocompromised and I know he'll make sure people keep their distance around me
I wanted to thank you for making this video. It helped me identify where my discomfort was coming from and how I can rationally answer to these catastrophic thoughts. I was going to start seeking therapy right before the shelter at home order and of course, that didn't happen. So just to say that your words brought me a lot of answers and comfort and I think that's pretty amazing given the fact that you do not know me at all. You said exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Thank you so much for this video. I grew up in poverty and I've struggled with disordered eating since I was young. The fear of scarcity is real even after doing years of work with my therapist. I feel like I'm doing okay -- so far -- but it still helped so much to hear some reassurance around this topic.
Thanks for sharing your experience. So glad it was helpful
I couldnt agree more
I’ve been struggling so much with binging and restricting. Before everything started I was doing good overall and now I’m like spiraling out of control again. I’m still fighting though
Portgas D. Rouge we got you!!
Thank you for this video, I really needed it. I have a long history of disordered eating (cycles of binge eating and restriction). I am in grad school, and as soon as school closings were announced, my first thought was "Oh no I'm going to gain weight during this isolation". Ever since then I have been struggling, either being extra careful around food and forcing myself to move around all day, or the opposite, binging all day while lying on the couch. It felt good to be reminded that these are tough times for everybody and that self compassion is more important than ever right now.
It’s really normal to be scared of your body changing. Focus if you can on using this time to get better in touch with your body and hunger cues and also to allow yourself the foods you enjoy, this can be a great learning tool you can take with you post covid
@@AbbeysKitchen Thank you :) I'll do my best!
Madame L. literally sending you so much support! I’ve been here and can only imagine how triggering I would have found all of this during recovery! I make lots of videos exercise intuitively during this period if that’s of any help
This was incredibly helpful for me. I'm a teacher and am now going to officially be at home until August. I lost 35lbs about 2 years ago (155-120 and I'm 5'2") and maintained my weight around 123-125 ish since then. It's killing me being out of routine and I've found myself having thoughts of restricting calories. I have a NordicTrack bike at home so my exercising has been normal, if not better because I'm bored. But man, this eating thing has been difficult. This was a great video. Thank you, Abbey!!! Btw, I ordered your cookbook after watching this! :)
Andersen similar to me. April 2017 I started eating better and by August 2017 had went from 145-120 (I’m also 5’0). I got down to my goal of 110 but then PA school happened and I went up max 127. I’m at 120 currently and trying to lose a bit more, but it’s hard. I’m aiming for 1lb a week but even .5lb is still progress. But I literally want to eat all the food. I’m still meal prepping. Just trying to stay away from the snacks 😂 especially the safe and fair birthday cake granola I just got from Costco. It’s so freaking good.
Thanks for sharing your experience. So glad it was helpful!
Andersen literally sending you so much support! I’ve been here and can only imagine how triggering I would have found all of this during recovery! I make lots of videos exercise intuitively during this period if that’s of any help
Abbey, you look adorable 🥰! Thank you so much for introducing me to HAES. It has helped me SO MUCH during these hard times.
So glad it is helpful!
honestly I've been experimenting with different recipes and having a good time on the food front. the alcohol front on the other hand....
Thank you for the video though! super informative! 🥰
@@koujilover24 Glad it was helpful!
Same! Did you know you can make a bunch of your own yogurt with some milk and a couple tbs of your favorite plain yogurt? Blew my mind
I’m just now seeing this video but I appreciate it. I’ve been self-isolating for 3 months now and don’t see the end in sight. I’ve been gaining weight and struggling with eating too many snacks and not knowing how to exercise without the gym. I recently noticed I weigh more than I ever have before when my doctor recommended that I lose weight. I’ve been working on some things to do to change and this was really helpful in getting a plan for myself. Thank you!
Just FYI, if you’re trying to monetize your videos, I’ve heard from UA-camrs that they tend to get demonitized or don’t get as many views when they include “COVID-19” in the title.
Just wanted to let you know if you noticed anything unusual about your analytics on this one
That would be a pity, as it is a great video that deserves a lot of views!
Thank you!!
I just want to take a moment from the seriousness to mention how stunning you look pregnant you are positively glowing which, is impressive considering how stressful this must be for expectant mothers! P.S. Love the pretty floral top!
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I started some sourdough starter. I figure now is the time. Plus it gives me something to do that’s nourishing. I even made some fun whole-wheat sourdough crackers yesterday and plan to make a nice crusty loaf of bread tomorrow. A lot of this food-wise isn’t super new to me. I used to live 35 minutes from a grocery store way out in the woods so meal plans are my friend. It’s more just the emotional toll. And I’ve found that’s better for me when I eat normal, balanced meals at regular intervals. If all I eat is cookies or chips I feel sad and crummy once the sugar gives way but if I eat something a little more nutritionally balanced with some fat and protein like peanut butter toast and a banana, that doesn’t happen so much. Beyond food, my biggest mood booster has been setting up a bird feeder outside my kitchen window. So I can sit and eat my meals and watch the birds eat too. It’s a nice break and a reminder that life continues in the outside world.
Sounds great!
oh my god that sounds like a dream lol
Thank you for making this video! I struggled with an eating disorder all throughout high school, but since going to college a few years ago, I have been able to eat better. Now that I'm living at my parent's house again, though, it has triggered my disordered eating habits again. Not only does the physical environment trigger my disordered eating, though, my anxiety and depression have worsened with social distancing, which only make my eating habits worse. So, I definitely relate to this video, and appreciate you addressing this topic!
Try to tune into your body’s hunger cues and if you can’t, you may need to make a point to eat every few hours to stay nourished. Eating enough is key for immune health!
Maggie Green literally sending you so much support! I’ve been here and can only imagine how triggering I would have found all of this during recovery! I make lots of videos exercise intuitively during this period if that’s of any help
So I work from home and always struggle with eating out of boredom or procrastination. I thought this was just a 'me' thing -- some deep issue I'd need therapy to unpack and address -- until everyone started self isolating, and suddenly everyone I know is struggling with the same thing. Can you talk about how eating habits change when we work from home and what we can do to eat more like we would if we were in a normal office environment?
I’ve found getting out and taking a walk Really important for my days. It makes me feel less cooped up, it gives me my daily exercise and it makes me feel closer to my husband.
Glad that's working for you!
Early ate half a bag of tortilla chips today and my boyfriend stopped and asked me "are you emotionally eating" and I looked at him and said "I don't think so..
but probably..."
Thank you so much for posting this!
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing to bring other dieticians/therapists to the show!! Please do more of these!
Alexandra Sarafoglou will do!!!
This was really helpful. I was struggling emotionally the first couple of weeks because it felt too much like when I was unemployed for several months back in 2018. Back then, I binged everyday on junk food and gained 30 lbs in only 4 months. I had those same spiraling, anxious thoughts in the first days of my social isolation, and I was afraid of losing progress on my weight loss journey. I'm doing better now, and taking time to journal a bit each day and getting off of social media when it feels like too much. These were good reminders; thank you again 💙
Kimberlee Green so glad it helped
I'm vegan and so I eat alot of canned legumes and with everyone panic buying canned foods I've been concerned with getting enough protein. My diet is half fresh produce and half race, pasta and canned food. Which is what everyone has been stock piling. So even though veganism isn't necessarily a high maintenance lifestyle, it has caused me some extra stress.
Melissa Petzer i get the beans thing - as a family of 3 vegans, being restricted to four cans of beans for the week is never fun.. luckily there are other options for protein (though they cant be stockpiled) such as tofu or other soy alternatives. i do reccommend visiting the freezer section of your local store if possible though and grabbing some fake meat or soy based products to make sure you have enough protein. wishing you the best 💓
Oh gosh, I hear you. Back when my country had its first reported case (back at the end of Feb, or a year ago, feels like), the response was for people to go out and hit the supermarket shelves and buy all the "shelf stable" stuff (and also toilet paper, yes). I went in to do my regular groceries the next day, and there was just no soy milk, no tins of beans, and also barely any rice or tinned tomatoes left except the last couple of the most expensive brands ... fortunately no one was buying up the vegan proteins in the freezer section so I was able to get those, but it put a real spanner in the works for a good chunk of my normal grocery list.
See if there are dried versions you can cook yourself. It takes more than just opening a can, but they end up staring better, and generally people don’t know what to do with them.
*tasting better
You can buy dried beans and cook them at home :) I have been cooking chickpeas and white beans in bulk and then freezing them..also tastes much better 🙌
I struggle with emotional eating during the best of times, so this video really hit home. I'm trying to shift my eating habits so that I'm primarily eating when physically hungry, not emotionally hungry. And if I absolutely feel the need to eat through emotions, I try to make homemade food instead of eating something "easy and premade" that is not as emotionally satisfying. I've noticed that in the past, I got the most comfort from grandma's cooking, and I really do enjoy making mouthwatering food for myself and others. I just wish I could share some of my creations with others right now without the fear of spreading potential germs.
Thank you for posting this. It helped a lot. I really appreciate to hear “give yourself grace” ♥️
Glad it was helpful!
As someone with an eating disorder this is a very helpful video. Weirdly enough while I have been emotional eating and boredom eating more I have actually been having less symptoms of my eating disorder , in terms of bingeing. I’m finding that since I’m home all day I am actually eating meals with my family which I never do. This is helping. It’s showing me that indeed eating regular balanced meals can help with my symptoms. I hope to keep this up. That’s just my experience though :)
Glad that's working for you!
I'm literally emotionally eating right now... I needed this video, thank you 😩
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I'm emotional eating right now too☹️
this was so helpful.. as an adult woman in her 30s who does not have the best of examples to follow in their family, and currently is not able to go see their therapist, this reminder is very good. Thanks Abbey!!
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THANK YOU. I had only just discovered intuitive eating a couple of weeks before my state's shelter-in-place order, and this has completely derailed me. I was already trying my best to be kind to myself, but my weight gain was starting to trigger some dieting thoughts. This was really helpful.
So glad it was helpful!
So much love to you Abbey!! Home is so easily triggering, but all this info is so helpful! Thankyou! ❤️
Thanks for sharing this and all the work that went into this post. I'm sure you've helped many of us out there in crazy-land. Keep sane and can hardly wait til you can team up with Marilyn on her show.
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Abbey, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate everything you do. I enjoy watching your videos and reflecting on my own life. You make it so easy to listen to and understand, you are like my voice of rationality and sanity 😀
So glad it is helpful! ❤️
I can attest that stretching everyday and good quality sleep have done wonders for me. I feel the best I have in a very long time and I’m enjoying being home a whole lot.
Another positive change came from the fact that I haven’t opened my social media (FB, Insta) in months, and I don’t watch the news. Only a few clips here on UA-cam.
So if you’re having a hard time, maybe try cutting social media off/stretch daily/sleep better and it may help! Best wishes everyone 💕
Glad that works for you!
More videos like this! I’m personally really struggling to not stress-eat. Working from home is exacerbating this long standing issue of mine.
Thank you so much for sharing that 🖤 i love your videos in general but usually I'm not that active writing comments on UA-cam. since I have a lot of spare time now I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for putting out that information . Your content has helped me through pretty tough times and I'm still learning from it nowadays. So thanks again and lots of love for you and your family🖤
So glad it is helpful!
Thank you so much this has been extremely helpful!! I have never gone to therapy for binge eating but I sometimes find myself in that situation and this quarentine has been specially hard. This video made me a lot more minful of how my feelings relate to food and how I can try to listen to myself a lot more. I am from Mexico so we have a lot of snacks and junk food in our markets but I feel also very lucky to have so much biodiversity to try very delicious, natural and healthy foods like a huge variety of fruits and vegetables. Ever since I found your channel I have become a lot more mindful about food and how it relates to health and mental health, I have learned to forgive myself and love myself through nourishing my body. Thank you :)
You are so amazing abbey! I’m sure these videos take a lot of effort and energy to produce, and it’s really kind of you to create such informative content during these difficult times. You probably have a lot going on in your own life, and i want you to know that it is much appreciated :-)
I think I speak for a lot of people when I say - THANK YOU! ♥️
I'm so glad it is helpful!
With so much food waiting in the pantry, I just munch all day. I used to eat a lot healthier, but boredom and anxiety while staying inside the house = pantry raid. 😰 Thank you so much for this video, really appreciate it especially at this time.
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Exactly this.
Abbey, you always create such relevant content! Finally, someone is talking about the ‘scarcity’ and ‘abundance’ mindset. Thank you!!!! Sorry if I’m coming across as a little intense, I just feel that this is so important.
There was a Buzzfeed ED COVID19 article published recently and while I appreciate the attention it gave to the Eating Disorder community, there was a heavy focus on the ‘control’ rhetoric. I’m not trying to invalidate the experience of anyone here; I just strongly believe that the illness is rooted in our innate survival instincts. Your video just adds credence to my beliefs. The act of dieting that often triggers an ED is where I believe the ‘control’ aspect truly lies. We’ve all been fed that narrative for so long that it’s difficult to distance ourself from it. Have you read this article? I suspect that you already have given that you’re such a smart queen:
Adapted to Flee Famine: Adding an Evolutionary Perspective on Anorexia Nervosa
www.adaptedtofamine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/guisinger-an-pr-2003.pdf
When I began looking at my illness within a scientific context, recovery became so much more attainable. Going to be sharing this relentlessly online. ❤️
Recovery In Retrospect I’m so glad that framing it in science helps
This is a great video. Thank you for sharing this important information.
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This time can be so difficult with an unhealthy relationship around food.
Hi Abby! I would say I'm recovering from discorded eating and I find I'm doing better right now, than in my regularly scheduled life! I'm actually quite confused about that...Seems like the without the stresses of work, rushing places all the time and not wearing my regular clothes I don't obsess about my body ALL DAY LONG. This is throwing me for a loop.
Glad that's working for you!
Thanks for the video! I also think that people underestimate how much binging is related to restriction. I thought I used to be an emotional eater, but it was just because I was restricting. Now that I nourish my body, and eat without ANY (like not even a little) restriction, I don’t feel the need to eat for emotional or boredom reasons anymore.
Thanks for sharing your experience
I've unfortunately gone the opposite way , I've been reverse dieting for months to build up my calorie intake and speed up my metabolism. In the last 2 weeks of lockdown my appetite has disappeared as I've been less active , I still make proper meals for my son but I just can't manage them myself. I thought i was doing ok until i started feeling cold again and realized I've lost 5lb in the last 3 days .
dude YES i am freezing too, and it makes me not want to get out of bed, but i know i need to eat. it sucks
Try to tune into your body’s hunger cues and if you can’t, you may need to make a point to eat every few hours to stay nourished. Eating enough is key for immune health!
You are putting out some really good videos for the pandemic that I am just not seeing a lot of in my feed. Thank you this really helped me.
Glad it is helpful!
I’d love to get away from COVID for a while, and I love the science of your videos. Im personally interested in how food breaks down in the body and how it is both utilized and stored throughout. Hope you and your family are well. Happy Spring!
Glad it was helpful!
I can hand you over my biochemistry notes lol 😂😂 currently learning all that in class right now and its super complicated but interesting (:
Thanks for making this video and sharing some truly valuable content. It is much needed.
Glad it was helpful!
Honestly, this is the best time to look within, spot those emotional and dependant attitudes that plague us.
They can seem to be unseen when things are going well.
Just some food for thought.
I lost my work as soon as this crap hit the fan, my alcohol consumption quadrupled, simply out of boredom and factors that hadn't been sorted over the prior two years of hell I endured.
Something I had under control, apparently?
Yet again another very informative and thoughtful video. Thanks 💕
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Lots of info in this! Great compilation of learning takeaways for folks. Well done!
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Thank you Abby. I’m a french suscriber, and France should get out of lockdown next week, but I’ve been back to the office yesterday like many governement employees, to prepare for the rest of the country.
I was ok during the lockdown, because I practiced social media distanciation as well, but at the office yesterday, everybody’s conversation topic was weight gain, food, alcohol, workout routine, and the « summer body » thing adds up to all of this. I’m still struggling with binge eating and restriction and we french people love our food talk, but it is getting worse. I had a little binging episode yesterday, I should have watched your video before :-/
Thank you sooooo so much for this video. I have been feeling stressed about my use of all-purpose flour over whole wheat flour simply because of what is available in stores. And then I feel guilty that I'm even feeling bad about this privilege I have to even have the choice of food.
I don't know... I'm trying to remember that this is a temporary time and that I'm not held down to a specific way of eating for the rest of my life just because of this time.
Thank for this. It was insightful, and the cooping strategies touched on will be helpful in many areas, as well as food and meals,
Glad it was helpful!
I changed my food lifestyle nearly 3 years ago. I was 280 plus pounds, eating fatty junk food as a staple. My gallbladder had the last word, I ended up in the ER with a scheduled visit to gastro and a promise to myself to change my diet. I didn't need emergency gallbladder removal, but did end up having it removed 6 months later. It was a catalyst to my current way of eating. I didn't want a relapse so I cut out all high fat foods including meat, dairy, cheese. I started my journey that ended in a complete change to whole foods, plant based. I have worked hard to get to a much healthier weight, I crave fruits, veggies, grains, legumes and have gotten to the point where I no longer eat refined sugar or oils. I am calmer, handle stress much better and over two weeks in to self quarantine am handling my chosen way of eating well. I am fortunate that so far the local food coop can deliver most of what I need.I do experience stress, I helped my father transition to hospice this week and that same day my stepfather fell and banged his head badly. My mother went thru a lumpectomy for a malignant breast tumor a month ago. All this while I am working full time and transitioned to working from home for the first time. We can rise up, we can overcome and we can be fulfilled. I wish everyone could experience the positive benefits I have been enjoying.
Glad that works for you!
Molly Moerdyk thanks for sharing your story!
This video is speaking to me... I've been binging on food... Especially those rich fatty foods and sweet... It is so hard since I have struggled with EDs and I thought I was in a better place mentally...
Sunshine SS it’s very normal right now
✨ The proximity to food all the time is so real right now Abbey! I feel this so much ❤️👌thank you for this video ✨
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I just read the chapter on this yesterday!!! SO goood!
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Great video, I watched all. I have PCOS and it doesn't help me much right now. But accepting that what I eat isn't quite healthy is really important for me.
Glad it was helpful
I have been on a successful, slow and healthy weight loss journey since January. This whole situation has totally thrown me off. I’ve been emotional eating a ton and off track and feeling a lot of anxiety and dread. Thanks for this video. Working on getting back on track today being kind to my body but trying not to over-eat emotionally to the point that it’s uncomfortable or unhealthy.
Glad it was helpful!
Yes, once again I'm late to the video. However, the information is still relevant and reminded me of how fortunate I am in that my children both lived close enough, and I had room enough for them to move in with me immediately upon notice of the "shutdown". My oldest is a cook and lost his job, both my children grew up"helping" to cook and brought their "pantries" with them. Our experience is sadly not as fortunate as others.
I was just telling my therapist how I’ve been eating myself out of house and home today.
Ashtin Paulet very common
My therapist helped me cut myself some slack, it's totally normal in a high stress situation like a pandemic something we've never experienced before and the (unknown is the scariest thing!) to binge eat to make it through a time when you don't know where your next meal will come from.
And affirm what the therapists on this video said, fall back on the healthy coping skills they taught us.
My friend passed away recently, and not being able to socialize has really made it hard😔
I'm sorry for your loss
@@lisenormann4102 thank you. I'm trying to call a friend right now. Plus, it's my dad's birthday, so we're having a mini celebration.
My condolences 💙
@@theshunnedBandersnatch thank you, it means a lot
I’m so sorry to hear that Sarah. I can’t imagine what you’re going through. I’m praying for you and your friend. Hang in there😞
I'm so glad to have found your channel. Thank you! 💕
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This is a great video I love it. I would love to see you experimenting in the kitchen naturally with the new foods you said you wanted to cook! It would be so interesting to see your creative process for coming up with new recipes or even learning new ones from others. I also really like the you-tuber reviews. I would love to see one on Fairly Local Family. Also I am recovered from ED and I have found growing microgreens in a window has helped more than I could imagine. Just knowing I have that one really healthy thing there growing is just it does something for me.
Eden I have a pantry staple video coming next week with the stuff I have
On the list!
Yet another great video from you! Stay well and safe, with much love from Montreal!
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I have been eating at or below my BMR bc I am classifying my activity level as “less than sedentary” even though I am going for walks. I can’t shake the idea that I don’t need to eat if I am not moving as much as normal
Try to tune into your body’s hunger cues and if you can’t, you may need to make a point to eat every few hours to stay nourished. Eating enough is key for immune health!
Abbey 👏 how 👏 do 👏 you 👏 know 👏 what 👏 content 👏 I want??? Love your stuff. Love your message.
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Thank you, very supportive advice 😊🙌
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I really enjoyed this video, especially the interviews! I like the mindfulness content.
Glad it was helpful!
I am already about 3 weeks in self isolation. Two more weeks are up to come. The first week I ate a lot of food because of my emotions etc.. Now I try to improve my damaged relationship with food through learning how to eat intuitively. It works. We are all just humans, experiencing a strange situation right now . Everybody deals differently with this topic but it is okay. Just stay healthy 💜
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I am SO glad this came up on my recommended. I needed it! Thank you
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I am a former bulimic and this quarentine has me fucked up. Not been restricting or bingeing but all these negative thoughts are coming back again, feeling fat, scared that I will gain weight, this need to over excercise. I want this all to end.
Hi Abby! Love your channel 💕 This video was really refreshing and wonderful, so good to know I’m not alone in these times with how I’m coping with stress, isolation, and eating. My favorite videos of yours are your dietician reviews of what I eat in a days! Have you done Sophia Esperanza? Anyway, would love to distract myself with more of those. Thank you! Stay safe and well ✨
I'll have a look! Glad it was helpful.
Hey Abbey, you should totally review Jess Beauticians what I eat in a day. She comes up with really creative vegan recipes and she seems like she has a healthy relationship with food.
On the list!
I made an online groceries order and on the day 3/4 of the things in my basket were not available. So then I made another order and put a bunch more in the basket than I need, thinking if half of that arrives I'll be fine. Welp. ALL of it arrived. I have so much food in the house it's ridiculous...
Glad you are staying safe!
I have a different problem, I've fallen even more into my restricting habits, as it it seems like the last thing I can control. I am feeling so rewarded by limiting my food intake, it makes me feel in control. I am already underweight and I was so afraid of not being able to move as much I am used to.. It is bad, I even keep a journal to make sure I do not eat any food other than protein/veggies... Then it's Friday and it's my sacred wine tradition, so I would say my weekly caloric intake is 90% alcohol and 10% veggies.
It's really normal to be scared of your body changing. Focus if you can on using this time to get better in touch with your body and hunger cues and also to allow yourself the foods you enjoy, this can be a great learning tool you can take with you post covid
Back here at 2022 because we're in another lockdown here. Another year of holiday gatherings canceled, spending my birthday alone in January, but then I have to teach at school next week with all the extra hygiene protocols because the hospitals are still full.