Eating in the Workplace
Do you find yourself gaining weight because you can’t control what you eat when you’re out or when you’re at work? This is true specially if you have co-workers who really love to eat, and you tend to eat with them so as not to be branded as uncooperative or unfriendly. You can still belong in the crowd if you follow these suggestions:
Have a big and healthy breakfast, especially eat foods that are rich in fiber. Being full in the morning will make sure you last until lunch. You’ll also get less chance of craving for something sweet and carbs-loaded during mid-morning.
Bring snacks to work that are healthy and has less calories. Nuts, fruit slices, low-calorie bars and fresh fruit smoothies will help ease the hunger pangs before you eat your main meal.
Have less coffee. Better yet, try tea! Bring a spill-proof mug and a box or pack of tea to store in your desk drawer. Instead of loading yourself with sugary, vending machine coffee, you can sip on something that wouldn’t give you added pounds.
Stick to white meat and leaner cuts if you do have to buy lunch. Choose brown rice or wheat bread instead of the white ones. You’re not exactly cutting in your food, but you are choosing the healthier alternatives.
Choose a day where you can give in once a week (Friday is always a good day). Just be mindful of how much you take in. It’s not bad to eat chocolate, as long as you don’t eat the whole bag. It’s cool to eat pizza, as long as you stick to a slice.
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