“COVID-19 changed how we eat, what we eat and how we spend our day,” said Dr. Peter Jian, weight managementspecialist and an assistant professor of family and community medicine at Baylor.

“Use this time as an opportunity to focus on the things that we can do in order to improve our health,” Jian said.

Grocery shop in a safe way that leads to weight loss

Since it is still essential to prioritize social distancing, Jian recommends taking advantage of purchasing nutritious foods through curbside pickup and delivery options from grocery stores.

When it comes to losing weight, Jian advises to start out small by gradually introducing new eating and exercise habits.

“It’s a very challenging time but I think the best we can do is focus on the positives and focus on the things that we can control and the things that we can do positively influence our own health,” Jian said.