Lose Weight At Work
#14 Get A Good Night Sleep
We know, it isn't always easy to get a decent night's sleep. But getting enough ZZ's will help you stay clear-headed for the next day, and will help you keep to your weight loss goals!
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Eat Breakfast
Starting the day off with food in your system starts your metabolism. Stick to a high protein pick, which will energize you without the "carb crash."Martha Stewart Living says that even something small, like a banana, is a better step towards losing weight at work than skipping this meal all together.
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Get A Good Night Sleep
We know, it isn't always easy to get a decent night's sleep. But getting enough ZZ's will help you stay clear-headed for the next day, and will help you keep to your weight loss goals!
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Drink Water
Staying hydrated is always important. But water also helps you feel more full, and can be your go-to when you get that unbearable salty snack craving around mid-afternoon.
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Switch From Coffee To Tea
Let's face it, some of us aren't going to make it through the day without our morning coffee. But once you're at the office, consider switching to a green tea for a caffeine boost without the extra jitters or added sweeteners.
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Take The Stairs
Are you tired of hearing people preach this to you? Then you should get to it! (You can even pack sneakers for those flights of steps if you have to wear heels at the office.)
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Get Up And Out Of Your Chair
It's small, but it'll help keep your weight down and boost your energy. Get up to hold the door for someone, or walk a file to the cabinet instead of rolling there on your chair.
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Offer To Run Errands
This isn't meant to be an excuse to get out of doing your work. But if you are able to run an errand or two for your boss, go ahead and offer. You can get a bit of cardio in, even if it's just a walk around the corner.
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Stretch At Your Desk
While rolling out the yoga mat next to your computer probably isn't allowed at your office, stretching while at you're desk will keep your muscles from getting sore and help keep your metabolism up. Neck stretches and little side bends every hour should do the trick.
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Strengthen Your Core
Cosmopolitan magazine suggests adjusting your work chair so you have perfect, up-right posture. Not only will having better posture help you feel more alert and in control, but it will help strengthen your core and ab muscles as well.
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Under-the-desk Leg Lifts
Should your desk have a guard so nobody can see your feet, try this mini leg workout from Cosmopolitan magazine: Sitting up with your feet shoulder-width apart, lift one leg so it's parallel and let it slowly drop to the floor, then lift back up to parallel. Do a couple reps with both legs.
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Keep A Bit of Equipment Nearby
This won't fly in many offices. BUT IF YOU CAN SWING IT, sit on an exercise ball instead of a typical office chair, or keep a resistance band in your desk to bust out when you have a lull in your work schedule.
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Stand
Men's Health Magazine suggests taking conference calls standing, if possible. Any chance to be on your feet is a good thing.
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Take Meetings Outside
If your job calls for frequent staff or client meetings, see if you can make them for a close-but-remote location. You'll get fresh air and a bit of walking in.
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Use The Buddy System
Sometimes, it helps to not go-it alone. Employ a coworker to either join in your at-work weight loss goals or to at least help YOU stay on track. It'll be like having a personal trainer without the gym.
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Eat Right At Work!!
The biggest key to losing weight at work: eat better!! Pack your own lunch or scope out a spot nearby that has healthy-ish take-out. Pack healthy snacks for yourself, and--do your best to--resist fattening or sugary treats that other coworkers bring in.
