Weight gain among US adults during the COVID‐19 pandemic through May 2021 - PMC.
An American Psychological Association press release [3] in March 2021 also indicated that among the 42% of adults who reported that they had gained weight during the pandemic, the mean weight increase was 29 lb (13 kg).
“Compared with the pre‐pandemic weight trend, there was a small increase (0.1 kg) in weight in the first year of the pandemic (March 2020 through March 2021).”
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Some gained substantial weight. Others lost substantial weight. Some were in the middle. Most had plus or minus major weight shifts. The average is not representative of much.
I lost 50 pounds with a diet plan.
Good for you - I lost 30