Maybe it was a remark from a friend you haven’t seen in a while, or that fact that your favorite jeans are now too snug for your liking. These are only some of the ways your workplace weight gain slaps you in the face.
With your crazy busy schedule, however, a regular exercise routine is next to impossible. What to do when the odds are against you in the fight against fat?
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Bounce away – Substitute an exercise ball for your swivel chair. It forces you to maintain flawless posture while holding your abs in line
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Screw technology – Phones and email, though convenient, may hinder your fitness. Deliver the message to your co-worker in person instead; done promptly, this keeps you active while preventing errors due to miscommunication
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Hydrate – Keep a 2-liter bottle of water handy, hopping to the cooler for refills. Almost always, we think we’re hungry when we’re really just thirsty
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Keep moving – Always choose the stairs; save the elevator for absolute emergencies. Stairs take too much time? Use your lunch and coffee breaks
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Walk – Hold informal walking meetings, outdoors if you will. Walking de-stresses and stimulates creativity, leading to quality brainstorming output
