It seems like everytime I turn around at my job we are celebrating something. "Congratulations on finishing such and such project ahead of shcedule, have a piece of cake" or "It so and so's birthday let's have a potluck spread." Then everyone brings to most unhealthy and fattening dish they can imagine and the buffet sits in the breakroom for hours while we make the multipule trips to replinish our plates. After all it's impolite not to try a little bit of everything. And this plays out over and over again for every accomplishement, birthday, job realted anniversary etc.
Stop the madness! Here are some easy tips to help us stave off the workplace weightgain:
Indulge without guilt.Let’s face it, sometimes dessert is just too hard to pass up. The key is everything in moderation. Have one piece of birthday cake. When finished, throw out the fork and plate and just walk away.
Brown-bag it.Packing your lunch will not only help you to control your nutrition and portions – it’ll also fatten your wallet, instead of your tummy.
Drink and be merry.We all get a little stir-crazy at work and sometimes we turn to food for distraction. In fact, 69 percent of workers snack at least once per day, 37 percent say they snack at least twice per day, and 12 percent snack at least three times per day. Instead of munching on snacks to ease your boredom (or stress), try drinking some water. Not only will it curb your appetite, it will save you many an unwanted calorie.
Stock the shelves.Of those workers who snack during the workday, more than one-third (38 percent) say they eat more unhealthy snacks in the office than at home. An additional 20 percent say fruits or vegetables aren’t included in their snacks during the workweek. Pack your office drawers with healthy, filling snacks, so it will be easier to elude comfort food temptations on chilly days.
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2 comments:
That's funny, my husband was complaining today that there was some sort of celebration at work, but not one healthy food choice on the table.
I can recall a time or two at a past job when we had two celebrations in one day. We were experts at finding an excuse to eat cake and doughnuts.
We are planning a baby shower for next week. I am going to make doubly sure I bring my healthy lunch and eat it before I go to the shower.
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