STAY POSITIVE DURING THE LOCK DOWN Life under lockdown is bizarre. Since the beginning of self-isolation, 7 weeks ago, my days have been an emotional roller coaster. All sorts of feelings and thoughts are going through my mind and venting the tension on food is a common pass-time. Putting on weight feels not that important when you know you are going to spend your days at home wearing comfy clothes. I need to get back on track and regain control over my life. I'm not sure how, but here are a few things I have started to do and hopefully will keep me positive and busy during this strange time. Gardening. To take my mind off food I've taken up gardening. The goal is to spend more time in the garden than in the kitchen. I would love to grow my own salads, they taste so much better when home-grown (here I am, always thinking about food!). Writing. It doesn't really matter what, as long as I practice. Exercising. Getting my dose of mood-boosting hormones from exercise rather than a whole chocolate cake. Taking care of myself. I'm done taking the self-isolation as an excuse to neglect my appearance. This one is not only for the purpose of looking good, but mainly because I've come to realise that when I look good I also feel good. I'd be curious to know whether you are experiencing similar feelings and if so, what are you doing to keep balanced and positive?