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Exercising and eating right are still the best ways to lose weight. (Getty Images)
LOSING THE COVID "15"
QUARANTINE LEAVES LONG ISLANDERS BATTLING WEIGHT GAIN
BY MICHELLE GABRIELLE CENTAMORE
Three months of inactivity and isolation can wreak havoc on your health. If quarantine from
COVID-19 has left you feeling sluggish, out of shape, and battling extra pounds — aka the
COVID “15” — now’s as good a time as any to kick your health and fitness regime into full
gear.
Experts say the ideal way to create change is to choose attainable goals with the
understanding that achieving optimal health takes effort and won’t happen overnight.
“Be mindful that it took time to get where you are today," says registered dietician Lori
D'Amato of Food and Wellness in Huntington. “So, it will take time to create healthy choices
and new habits. Start by deciding what your long-term goals look like and then break it up
into smaller, more achievable goals.”
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