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Has the economic downturn had any impact on your weight?

Candy and snack sales are up over the last several months.  We started to wonder if this increase in sales is hitting our waist lines?!  Since the recession began, have you noticed a difference in your eating habits and weight?

Some of us tend to eat more when we’re stressed while others do the opposite and eat less!  Have you noticed a difference in your weight?  We want to know!

I've gained more than 10lbs...I'm going to need a new wardrobe! (18.0%)

I've gained 5-10lbs...I snack a lot for comfort when I'm stressed (26.5%)

I've gained less than 5lbs...just a few comfort-food pounds that I hope to take off soon (10.4%)

I've lost weight...I can't eat when I'm stressed (12.5%)

Nope, no change (32.5%)

Has the economic downturn had any impact on your weight?
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  • gadjur1 By gadjur1
    on Apr 14, 2009  

    My problem is junk food is generally cheaper than nutritious food, you can even use coupons for junk food. When is the last time you saw a sale on carrots, or a coupon for broccoli?!!

  • prairiedawn31 By prairiedawn31
    on Apr 14, 2009  

    I have lost weight, I have been dieting and exercising on my treadmill and have cut out buying lots of junk food due to the cost of everything. It also helps walking off the stress.

  • plainjain By plainjain
    on Apr 15, 2009  

    When I'm depressed, I'm inactive and lay around gaining weight.

  • nishawayne By nishawayne
    on Apr 15, 2009  

    EXCELLENT point gadjur1! Junk food is the enemy!!!

  • NancyEliz By NancyEliz
    on Apr 15, 2009  

    No, but sleepless nights and sense of anxiety have appeared. I worry about our country.

  • mrshonduras By mrshonduras
    on Apr 16, 2009  

    I have gain. My hubby is not working and I have to pick up extra hours at work and i work nights and have to stay awake. I would like to lose but right now it seem so hard. I am 48 and going through menopause.

  • raintree2 By raintree2
    on Apr 16, 2009  

    i put on about 13 lbs and i have lost 3 lbs in the last two weeks i need to lose alot more then that but it is a start

  • GuessWho By GuessWho
    on Apr 16, 2009  

    I think I gained a lot of weight by eating comfort foods like cakes and cookies. I have gained about 20 pounds and sometimes it can get depressing. I am going to walk a couple of miles a day when the weather gets warmer. I don't just blame the economy for my weight gain, it is also the medication that I'm taking. That just means that I must take control of my weight gain before it takes control of me. Prayer has helped me regain focus on what I need to do as far as getting me back into shape and eating a more healthier diet. Farmers markets have healthy foods cheaper than the local grocery stores. The dollar stores also have some healthy foods. We just need to do our homework and remember the choices we make today will have an impact on our tomorrow.

  • roxygirlie1021 By roxygirlie1021
    on Apr 16, 2009  

    It's sad to say, but healthier foods tend to be a lot more expensive than the not so healthy ones. While I don't pig out on junk food or anything, I have noticed that I have been buying cheaper foods (pasta, bread, sale items, etc.) in order to save money right now. My waist has definitely noticed it! :(

  • WorkingMom67 By WorkingMom67
    on Apr 16, 2009  

    We aren't going out to eat as much anymore, so we are cooking at home more...which helps with portions and healthier foods!! I'm snacking more but trying to snack on healthier (& cheaper) stuff. I don't keep the expensive snacks in the house anymore.