Do You Gain Weight At Work

Do you spend your working day sitting at a desk? If you do, I'll bet you are slowly gaining weight Then there are the office lunches. Isn't it funny how it always seems to be a colleague's birthday or anniversary? Where I work, that means he or she treats his or her colleagues to sticky cakes and maybe even alcoholic drinks. There are alternatives to these dietary distractions!!

Drink lots of water. This will help to make you feel full, keeping those cravings at bay. We often mistake thirst for hunger thereby eating when in reality we should be drinking water. Drinking water helps to suppress appetite, so is particularly good for you when you are dieting.

Eating snacks that are rated at 100 calories or less can help to boost your metabolism, but remember, these should only be healthy snacks!! Keep some low fat snacks or fresh fruit or raw vegetables, such as carrot sticks in your desk, and pick at these instead of chocolate bars.

Spend a few minutes making yourself a healthy packed lunch. Make sure that you get away from your desk at lunch time. A walk outside in the fresh air will increase your energy level, and invigorating your mind too.

Anticipating your evening meal is almost as much fun as actually eating it, especially if you have planned it yourself. You will be less tempted to spoil your appetite if you are involved in the planning of the meal, but remember, try to avoid using the deep fat fryer, as baking, grilling or micro-waving your food is so better, as less fat is used in the process.

Good quality sleep is important, so make sue you get sufficient sleep for the day ahead.