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“#This is how much weight most Americans have gained in quarantine<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

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July 6, 2020 |<\/span> 1:51pm <\/p>\n

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\n Americans have lost all hope of getting a summer body this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research.<\/p>\n

The survey of 2,000 Americans found 63 percent are now focusing their efforts on achieving a post-quarantine body instead.<\/p>\n

Results found these long days in lockdown may have been a wake-up call for respondents, as 64 percent said they\u2019ve felt an increased desire to eat healthier.<\/p>\n

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Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Nutrisystem, the survey revealed 63 percent of those polled said they\u2019ve now placed more of a priority on improving their diet.<\/p>\n

As the days start to blur together during lockdown, 75 percent of respondents were in agreement that they\u2019re starting to feel like they\u2019re living the same day over and over again.<\/p>\n

And as each day starts to feel like the last, 46 percent of those polled shared they\u2019ve only been wearing sweatpants or yoga pants during quarantine \u2013 and a further 28 percent can\u2019t even remember the last time they wore pants.<\/p>\n

Seventy-four percent of respondents were also in agreement that when their daily routines are thrown off, it\u2019s a source of stress and anxiety for them.<\/p>\n

Inconsistent daily routines aren\u2019t the only thing causing respondents stress, however; 76 percent of those surveyed have experienced increased stress because they\u2019re snacking more.<\/p>\n

In fact, four in 10 respondents shared their eating schedules have become increasingly inconsistent and six in 10 shared their diets were derailed upon entering self-isolation.<\/p>\n

Seventy-six percent of respondents shared they\u2019ve gained up to 16lbs during their time in self-isolation.<\/p>\n

These poor eating habits might be all connected to boredom while stuck inside, as 69 percent of those polled said they tend to start snacking because they have nothing else to do.<\/p>\n

With sixty-five percent of respondents sharing they\u2019ve been primarily eating comfort foods while sheltering in place, it\u2019s no wonder a further 33 percent of those surveyed said their top struggle during lockdown has been eating healthy.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo many people think that eating healthier means giving up your favorite comfort foods and that is completely untrue,\u201d said Courtney McCormick, corporate dietitian at Nutrisystem.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s why programs like Nutrisystem exist, so you can achieve your weight loss goals without sacrificing favorites like burgers or mac and cheese. It\u2019s also key to have healthy snacks like fruit and veggies on hand for when a snack craving strikes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Forty-two percent of respondents said one of their top struggles during lockdown is maintaining a consistent eating schedule.<\/p>\n

Aside from the common struggles of inconsistent sleep schedules and a lack of physical activity, 41 percent of respondents also shared they\u2019ve been struggling to maintain a positive attitude during their time in quarantine.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s no surprise then, that the top priority for respondents was improving their outlook on life by focusing on the positive in their lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaintaining a positive mindset is so important when you\u2019re trying to live a healthier lifestyle,\u201d said McCormick. \u201cThat means making positive thinking and mindfulness a habit as you work towards your goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

Top priorities during self-isolation<\/strong><\/p>\n