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Survey reveals how Brits are piling on the calories under Covid-19 lockdown

23rd Apr 2020 - 10:58
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Researchers have taken an in-depth look at all aspects of life for self-isolating Brits and found that on average we are enjoying an additional 333 calories a day (2331 per week), while confined to our houses.

According to the data, the most popular lockdown snack is cheese on toast (22%), followed by crisps (21%), bacon sandwiches and chocolate cake (both on 19%) and cheese and crackers (18%).

The data also suggests on average we are enjoying more sleep, getting out of bed at 8:40am, almost an hour later than before lockdown began.  

The survey reveals that during a typical day in lockdown, Brits watch an average of 4.5 hours of TV, and spend five hours sitting on the sofa with time spent online is an average of 5 hours a day.

And it seems our good intentions when it comes to booze have gone out the window, as the average Brit is consuming three alcoholic drinks a day currently, plus an average of three cups each of tea and coffee.

In an average week, we will put on four loads of washing, clean the bathroom three times and vacuum four times.

When it comes to arguments in each household, nearly a quarter of us (24%) admitted to arguing over silly things we wouldn’t usually disagree on, someone slacking off on cleaning or chores around the house (20%) and what to watch on TV (18%).

However, three-quarters of us (76%) admit that they are grateful to be self-isolating with others, with 27% confessing to finding it challenging at times.

Unsurprisingly, almost half of the nation (48%) says that the thing they miss most about life before lockdown is being able to see friends and family.

35% cannot wait for a holiday, 38% want to hit the shops and 35% miss going for coffee or drinks with loved ones.

We’re also pining for more structure in the working week, with 23% missing both differentiating the week from the weekend and getting that ‘Friday’ feeling – 14% are even missing their commute to work.

Kevin Mountford, co-founder for cash savings service, Raisin.co.uk, which commissioned the study said: “It's safe to say that it's been a turbulent few weeks for the nation, with more testing times ahead. And while time in lockdown has seen some negatives, it’s extremely encouraging to see the positive aspects people are doing with their extra time.”

Written by
David Foad