From the COVID-19 situation The epidemic since the beginning of the year 2020 has caused most people around the world to change their lifestyle. Travel and go out less Spend more time at home This is not just a lifestyle only, the “weight” of many people may also change because of the new lifestyle (New Normal).
The problem of “weight gain due to COVID-19” or in Japanese is called “Korona Futori” (コ ロ ナ 太 り) is a condition that occurs during detention at home. สล็อต Fewer people travel and go out Resulting in lack of exercise and finally weight gain by kufura website from Japan 397 Japanese women in their 20-40s were surveyed in the topic “Has your weight changed? After facing the effects of the COVID-19 situation, “the survey results are as follows:
1st place, unchanged weight … 203 people (51.1%)
No. 2 extra weight 1-3 kg “Corona Futori” … 121 people (30.5%)
3rd place, lost 1-3 kg weight, “Corona Yase” … 32 people (8.1%)
4th place: 4-6 kg extra weight, “Corona Futori” … 29 people (7.3%)
No. 5: 4-6 kg weight loss, “Corona Yase” … 7 people (1.8%)
No. 6, lost more than 7 kg. “Corona Yase” … 3 people (0.8%)
No. 7, more than 7 kg weight gain, “Corona Futori” … 2 people (0.5%)
Although the number of Japanese women “Body weight has not changed at all” during the detention period is the most at 51.1%. More than 38% of young women surveyed, or one in three women, were affected by “Corona Futori”, or weight gain from a quarantine during COVID-19. And in the meantime About 11% of Japanese women, or about 1 in 10, have “lost their weight due to COVID-19” or in Japanese as “Korona Yase” (コ ロ ナ 痩 せ).
The cause of “Corona Futori” (コ ロ ナ 太 り)
The main reason for weight gain during the quarantine may be “Not leaving the house” when we have to adjust to a new lifestyle Going out for less Spending more time at home It can cause stress and cause the body to lose exercise.
From the survey about “The number of Japanese walks in 1 day” by link & communication company Japan found
In January 2020
14% of the Japanese walk less than 3,000 steps per day.
52% of the Japanese walk more than 3,000-8,000 steps per day.
34% of the Japanese walk more than 8,000 steps per day.
While the survey results from April to May found that
Japanese people who walk less than 3,000 steps per day account for 28%.
51% of the Japanese walk more than 3,000-8,000 steps per day.
Japanese people who walk more than 8,000 steps per day are 21%.
It can be seen that during April to May, the Japanese have to detain and change their way of life. Working at home or doing online video work makes the Japanese walk less likely. Sitting in the same position in front of the computer for a long time will result in a lack of exercise. Reduced muscle mass And may cause pain in feet, hips and joints later on.
At the same time, some people who have to work or study at home have changed eating habits, such as eating snacks while working / studying, having more time to eat snacks because of longer breaks than working outside.
Some Japanese housewives gained weight as their children stopped studying during COVID-19. From spending free time practicing baking or cooking with the kids, or at home, enjoy ordering delicious food from the restaurant to be delivered home because of the monotony.
How to solve the “Corona Futori” problem
What may be able to solve the “Corona Futori” problem right now is. “Easy exercise at home” can be light exercise, such as stretching. Or a muscle training exercise Whether to buy equipment for exercise at home Or exercise according to various video clips on Youtube as long as you have more effort and time to exercise. That's it, you definitely don't have to worry about weight problems or extra fat.
They also need to control their eating habits. Taking into account the nutritional balance and adequate needs of the body. For anyone who thinks eating healthy foods, especially fruits and vegetables, is far away. Maybe try to practice making some simple healthy food by yourself. Try decorating the menu beautifully to take pictures on social media before eating. This may help you feel proud and encouraged to control healthy behaviors and to eat. Just pay attention to the little details in eating, you will definitely get great benefits back to your body!
