Day 32 of Isolation – Food Anxiety

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April 15, 2020

For some reason, I have increased anxiety about food. I’m not sure if it is related to hearing of continued shortages in stores, the closure of a meat processing plant in the news, or that we are running out of things we would normally have. I’m WAY more worried about wasting food than ever.

We’ve also been making a little more than usual since Kiddo #2 went back to her place so we are having leftovers – they are sure making yummy lunches!

I don’t believe it has to do with weight loss and tracking my food intake.

Anyone else experiencing this??

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chattykerry

April 17, 2020

I think I have had a little food anxiety when I look at empty shelves in the store but then I put it in perspective – what would life be like in any third world country right now? Part of the problem in the US is that a great deal of processed food goes to restaurants and it will just take some time to alter production (for smaller tins). It is a great time to try vegetarian food??

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1. declutteringthestuff
  
  April 18, 2020
  
  Maybe it is the empty shelves. I know Kiddo #2 said it made her anxious and caused her to buy things she wouldn’t normally get.
  
  We have definitely cut back on our meat consumption even before this. Now one chicken breast is enough for both of us when we BBQ. Since I’ve been diligently trying to lose weight, we are eating more veggies and beans. Good for weight loss and our health!
  
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  1. chattykerry
    
    April 20, 2020
    
    Today, I saw a big change in the store. Most of the shelves were completely stocked. I have lost my appetite so I am losing weight too!
    
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    1. declutteringthestuff
      
      April 20, 2020
      
      I wish I were losing unintentionally! John went to Walmart this morning and said shelves were looking more normal. Maybe people are finally over hoarding food. He did say there were no paper towels.
      
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Gail’s Snapshotsincursive

April 17, 2020

There’s a point when the difference is clear. Either you plan ahead or you’re a hoarder. 😜

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1. declutteringthestuff
  
  April 18, 2020
  
  yep, I guess I’m not a hoarder and probably could use a little more planning ahead!
  
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purpleslob

April 16, 2020

Yeah, food anxiety has been a part of my life forever. Several years ago, my Mom told me why. I hate it!

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Nicole

April 15, 2020

I was actually thinking a little about this, so many people hoarded food at the beginning but I think it was because we didn’t know if stores would stay open or how long they’d stay open. Now that they seem to be open all the time, I think people have relaxed a little. Although stores seem to be out of certain specific items, they still seem to always have something similar available.

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1. declutteringthestuff
  
  April 16, 2020
  
  true. We went shopping today (yep, both of us did a divide and conquer approach) and the shelves are looking a little better. Still no lysol, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, etc.
  
  One thing we ran out of was sesame oil and that wasn’t available. It isn’t something we expected to be out.
  
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