Edxl:
I'm only a small-fat, but a few things:
- when doing much walking, wearing bike-short style boxer-briefs to reduce thigh chafing
- loosening my belt a notch or two when sitting down for any length of time
- leaving my shoes on when I come inside if they are reasonably clean and I'll be going back out later, so that I don't have to take them off and put them back on. Or wearing flip-flops for quick trips into the yard.
- before I sit down (to read, play on the computer, watch TV, etc) I make sure I have everything I may want for the next while (water, phone, maybe a mug of tea or whatever)
- I'm better at heading out for the bus earlier, or waiting for the next one if the time is tight, rather than risking having to run for the bus (not that I've had to take the bus to work for months, I'm not sure I could run for more than a short block even if I tried now)
- Occasionally stepping aside on a sidewalk to let faster walkers pass me (especially now with Covid distancing)
- sometimes resting my belly on the counter while washing dishes, to reduce back fatigue
- When getting up from seated, I pretty much always swivel to be facing the direction I'll be standing up (like twisting sideways in the car seat, or turning my chair away from my desk). (Getting my gut centered over my feet can be a bit chancy if I'm getting up in weird ways)
I'm only a small-fat, but a few things:
- when doing much walking, wearing bike-short style boxer-briefs to reduce thigh chafing
- loosening my belt a notch or two when sitting down for any length of time
- leaving my shoes on when I come inside if they are reasonably clean and I'll be going back out later, so that I don't have to take them off and put them back on. Or wearing flip-flops for quick trips into the yard.
- before I sit down (to read, play on the computer, watch TV, etc) I make sure I have everything I may want for the next while (water, phone, maybe a mug of tea or whatever)
- I'm better at heading out for the bus earlier, or waiting for the next one if the time is tight, rather than risking having to run for the bus (not that I've had to take the bus to work for months, I'm not sure I could run for more than a short block even if I tried now)
- Occasionally stepping aside on a sidewalk to let faster walkers pass me (especially now with Covid distancing)
- sometimes resting my belly on the counter while washing dishes, to reduce back fatigue
- When getting up from seated, I pretty much always swivel to be facing the direction I'll be standing up (like twisting sideways in the car seat, or turning my chair away from my desk). (Getting my gut centered over my feet can be a bit chancy if I'm getting up in weird ways)
Edxl you're awesome!
I have noticed many of the same similar changes in myself after reading your list.
When I'm at a table or desk I now have to slide the chair back and twist it due to my belly rests against things.
I ask my wife to park closer to stores and she's very accommodating especially after meals. The opening of the car door is very true!
I haven't experienced any size related issues with booths due to the quarantine but I am looking forward to see if its going to be an issue.
I have to sit in a chair I now when putting shoes on. Bending over to tie them just doesn't work out anymore.
Shopping for belts that have small buckles is a must due to my belly overhang especially when seated.
There is no way I can do sit-ups anymore. Doing one just to get out of bed must be funny to watch and I more roll out of bed.
I dread having to wash the inside of the front window of my car and now prefer car washes.
4 years
