Weight gain at work can creep up on you. Just when you think you've got the swing of your job, you find out it's packing on the pounds! So, how do you stay active if you're chained to a cubicle? And, eating smart is virtually impossible in an office environment, isn't it? Maybe not! These resources will help you learn how to prevent weight gain at work.
Breakfast Advice for "Skippers"
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Even if you are guilty of being a breakfast-skipper your entire life, it's time to get into the habit. Breakfast will help you concentrate on your work and perform tasks more quickly. It can also raise your morning energy level, not to mention assist you in your weight-management efforts by curbing overeating.
How to Prevent First-Job Weight
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If you're ready to start your first regular office job or you're returning to the work force after a long absence, there are a few "ground rules" that can help keep those extra pounds at bay. Making a few small changes at the early part of your career will be much easier than trying to undo bad habits down the road.
Stop At-Work Weight-Gain
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As many other skills related to weight loss are, preventing at-work weight-gain is all about making new habits and sticking to them. From making a better beverage choice (hitting the water cooler) to nixing emotional eating (dealing with draining workdays with downtime, not doughnuts), the changes you make on a daily basis will make all the difference.
Let's do Lunch
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Many office workers dine at their keyboards when lunchtime rolls around. This habit could be detrimental to your diet in several ways: The distraction of still being "at work" during lunch may cause you to pay little attention to your portions or your sense of fullness, leading to overeating. It may also leave you feeling dissatisfied -- as if you haven't really eaten at all --leading you to the vending machine a few hours later.
Takeout Quick Guides
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No matter where you work, you will hear these words on a regular basis: "We're getting takeout! Do you want something?". If you're trying to whittle your waist, the offer could spell diet-disaster. Simply print out our ethnic food quick guides and you'll have smart choices at your fingertips.
The Stress Connection
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There is a definite connection between stress and weight: One theory is that cortisol, a stress hormone, may help induce belly fat accumulation; stress is also related to weight for emotional eaters, who typically give in to binges to quell tension. Learning to cope with stress without turning to food is a key skill for defeating extra job-induced pounds.
