1. Stress
Stress is a serious health problem and contributes to several health ailments. When people are stressed out, they tend to eat unhealthy foods. These foods are sometimes referred to as "comfort foods." The pleasure associated with eating these foods, creates an illusion that these foods are solving the problem (which they do not). Comfort foods do nothing more than momentarily distract your attention from the stressful situation.
Remedy
• Get a new job, I know that this is easier said than done. However, for many people this may be the most viable option, especially when you health depends on it.
• If getting a new job is not an immediate option, then you must learn how to manage the stress. First you have to refuse to allow the job to dictate the circumstances of your life. You have to set the tone. Leave work at work, do not bring it or the stress home. Identify that root cause of the stress and possible solutions. Make a decision to do your best and let the rest go. While your job may be important to your financial well being, it is not as important as your health or personal well being.
2. Eating Out
Eating out is one of the biggest contributors to the obesity epidemic. The food tastes good, is fast and convenient. These foods are even more appealing when you have a limited amount of time to eat, like a lunch break. There may also be times when you leave work tired and the last thing you feel like doing is going home to cook. While fast foods are convenient, these foods are full of calories, fat and sodium. There is nothing wrong with eating out. However, eating out should be an occasional treat, not a regular occurrence.
Remedy
• Start bringing your meals to work. In doing so, you have greater control over what you eat. This allows you to plan out well balanced meals and save money at the same time. Take the time to prepare healthy meals on a regular basis. Do not allow your work schedule dictate what you choose to eat. You have to make your health a priority and if that means cutting back on your hours at the office, do it!
• Another option is to identify the healthy eating establishments in your area. If you do decide to treat yourself to lunch, go to one of these places. You will get the satisfaction of eating something different, but not with all the guilt.
3. Potlucks and Company Sponsored Meals
Potlucks and Company Sponsored Meals tend to be fun and are intended to boost moral. While this is fine, they can also be a great source of temptation. You will find an assortment of fried and sugary foods on display. You may feel like you have not other choice but to indulge, but that is not true.
Remedy
• If there is a potluck going on, bring a healthy dish and encourage others to do the same. However, there are times when you may not have any say in what is on the menu. In those cases, you have to go in with a game plan. Avoid the high carb/high fat side dishes like macaroni and cheese and potato salad. Instead opt for vegetables. Skip the punch and get water or a diet drink instead. Finally, skip the dessert table.
Workplace weight gain is a serious issue. Surely it is not intentional, but it is easy to get trapped in an unhealthy routine. Be mindful of these traps and take the necessary steps to avoid them. Your health depends on it.
Shimeka Williams is a child of God, a wife, a dog owner and the owner of Fit Fruitz Born and raised in Norfolk, VA, Shimeka earned a BS in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University. In 2009, she was called to help people live healthier lives. In 2011, she established Fit Fruitz which focuses on healthy living for Christian woman. For more information about Shimeka Williams and Fit Fruitz, please visit http://www.fitfruitz.com.
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