I have a "Desk Job" anyone else?

country88girl

I have a job where I spend most of my day at my desk. I am starting my weight loss journey at the most busy time of the year possible. Anyone else out there find a way to make it work for them? I am looking to lost 50 pounds by this summer before my 5 year class reunion. & If I do lose it I will be smaller then when I graduated

Feel free to add me & hopefully make it through the journey!

trixiepinkie

I have a desk job and it's possible to lose that by summer! Good luck!

Yanicka1

I do have a desk job....and I am a single mom. I workout at lunch time and take walks at breaks

FrankiesSaysRelax

I also have a desk job and was able to lose all the weight I wanted to. Your diet is going to be most important here. Make sure you're staying within your calorie limits and you should see the weight come off. I have a hard time not snacking at my desk, but I try to bring some healthy snacks from home and drink tea or chew gum when I'm feeling hungry. I plan all my meals in advance and pack them the night before. You can do it!!

Sjenny5891

I did. Keep with the goal MFP gave you. Try to walk 10,000 steps a day ( approx 5 miles)
Look into exercises you can do at your desk.

NormInv

See if you can do your work standing up for stretches of time. I have done this and it was great for overall health. You can also request that your employer provide a standing-up work station, if that is possible. those are available in the market.

melissazimmerle

I work as an EMT, but spend 12 hour shifts in the office...I leave to go on calls, but in between I sit at my computer...I have been doing my fitness pal for 12 days...I am keeping my calories under 1200 per day and am using the treadmill 4 times a week for 30 minutes...I am down 6 lbs so far...I think 50 lbs is a reasonable goal and can be achieved....Good luck! You can do it

donnat238

I have a desk job and take 10-15 minute walks 3X a day (breaks and lunch) Not only does it help with the weight loss, but it's a mental stress break also. You can do this!

scottkjar

I have a desk job. I try to walk a mile 3 times per day. It takes me about 14 minutes (I cruise right along), so that's a little less than 45 minutes total. I never go out to eat or take a lunch break, and I just eat at my desk while I work, so I make up the time that way.

I also stand a lot at my desk. If I am talking on the phone, I am likely to stand rather than sit. I figure that anything that gets me up out of the chair is good.

vagabondgoddess

I do but I am front desk. So I don't really get "breaks". I can't go out and take a walk or anything. Since I'm by myself I have to stay at the desk. I do walk around the desk area though. lol last night I had some slow time so I walked/jogged in the back area. Not enough to break a sweat though (I am working after all).

changing4life

See if you can do your work standing up for stretches of time. I have done this and it was great for overall health. You can also request that your employer provide a standing-up work station, if that is possible. those are available in the market.

one of the women I work with has a treadmill desk. it is the coolest thing. her computer and phone are on a large tray (where the treadmill's monitors usually are) and there are rails she can hold onto. She walks all day long on this thing while she is working. Albeit not very fast but she is moving all day. It really is one of the coolest things I have ever seen...

SailerSiren13

Desk job here, with a 45 min commute. I take my food and workout before and after work thanks to a very supportive family!

Feel free to add me!

TJOmotayo

At my job I work twelve hour shifts. I pack at least six healthy snacks and I walk the first part of my lunch. I make it a point to walk to different areas instead of emailing or calling. Another thing I found is helpful is support; two of my co-workers are on MFP and we encourage each other. Good Luck!

gramarye

I work a desk job at home, which isn't so bad; I'm in control of my environment at all times, even if I'm sitting/stuck at home alllll the time.

12skipafew99100

I also have a desk job and was able to lose all the weight I wanted to. Your diet is going to be most important here. Make sure you're staying within your calorie limits and you should see the weight come off. I have a hard time not snacking at my desk, but I try to bring some healthy snacks from home and drink tea or chew gum when I'm feeling hungry. I plan all my meals in advance and pack them the night before. You can do it!!

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For snacks I hit the salad bar in the cafeteria and bring back sliced mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. I skip the fried food there. Its EVIL.

Also, get up often. Do booty squeezes in your chair and stand up for no reason. Walk on breaks and lunches. Stretch often.

country88girl

Everyone has me sooo positive now that I will be able to do this! I always make sure I print to the farthest printer just so I can get in a few extra steps every time lol & eventually they will all add up! Thanks everyone for the tips & advise!

handyrunner

yes the desk job is hard..I try to move at least every hour..more frequent if I can..I read somewhere that they are starting to think it's worse than smoking

kekeleeks

I have a desk job and have been successful at losing weight because I have made it a top priority. I park further than most which helps to get extra steps in during the day. I will eat my lunch while I work and use my lunch break to walk around. I will also use one of my breaks (if necessary) to walk as well. My work also offers a 30 minute express cardio/strength class so I have used my lunch to do that as well. I then do serious cardio after work and on the weekends.

I also plan really simplistic meals that are easy to heat up and bring to work. My partner will bake some chicken and I will take a bag of steamfresh veggies. Makes for a filling and healthy lunch. It can definitely be done and you are not alone.

KatiSims

I have worked at a desk job for 6 1/2 years. What I do is when I have a quick minute I stand up, stretch and do some squats. Sometimes I would even do some side leg lifts.

wrenegade64

All you need is a plan of action and consistancy and you will be successful. I have had desk jobs every since 1994. Prior to that I spent time as a firefighter/EMT, a paramedic, and a police officer. That all came to a skreeching halt when I was struck by a car in the line of duty and lost my left leg. I have yo-yoed with my weight since then, but I have made a commitment to knock it out of the park and have 100 lbs gone this year and 50 more next year.

LETS DO THIS!!!

meshashesha2012

desk job here. the main thing i find help is keeping a bag in the work fridge with my breakfast and lunches for the week. i usually go work grocery shopping on monday's at lunch and will buy enough for the week. since i'm most likely to eat breakfast there i also keep my breakfast items there

typical groceries consist of eggs (i boil at home), spinach, carrots, other veggies and dressing for salad, greek yogurt and reduced sugar jam, avocadoes, bread, havarti cheese, smoked salmon, bar chocolate for any sweet tooth cravings, fresh berries and other fruit.

i like leaving the bag in the fridge so i dont have to worry about remembering the morning of, especially if i'm in a hurry

wrenegade64

BTW...as if that wasn't bad enough, I have "2" desk jobs. One at the hospital in emergency communications and the other at a 911 facility in the next county east of where I live. ON A LIGHTER NOTE, the 911 facility is looking into getting a treadmil that dispatchers can put at their dispatch consoles while they are dispatching. I think I would be safer at the gym where I have rails for safety since one of my legs is fake ;-)

CherokeeBabe

Deskjob here. Mostly. I work from my computer desk at home or in my bed with my laptop. I write articles, occassionally build websites, recently started SE Analyzing for a big company, have another job that I also do from home, and am writing a book as well for publishing online. Getting away from a computer takes an effort now.

I workout 6-8 hours a week. Cardio is walking/jogging and backpacking (30-60lbs in the pack depending on the day). I also have lifted weights lightly/moderately, but I've been slacking on the weights lately and need to pick it back up.

Lost 20lbs in the past year. Sometimes it came off fast, other times it was a snails pace. Hardest part is just getting up and doing it, it gets much easier once I have my sneakers on and am moving. I enjoy it once I get myself ready, but I seem to have selective memory when it comes to that. I forget that I'll enjoy it, then am surprised all over again when it was the highlight of my day. :laugh:

I eat pretty normal food, but lean more towards lean meats, eggs, vegetables, etc than I used to. My favorite breakfast is bacon, home fries w/ onions and eggs, usually hard boiled. Lunch is often soup & salad or high protein (think chicken breast with a yummy marinade and spinach salad on the side with some cheese on top) since I workout closer to noon most days and don't want anything really heavy. I still enjoy desserts and treats regularly, almost everyday sometimes. :happy:

lorelei68

I have a park my fanny at a desk job too. Its part of why my weight started to creep back up. That, coworkers that LOVED to eat (always bringing in the sweetsie stuff), slid back into the fast food circuit... woof!

I work out in the early morning before work as I have too much going on most evenings, I drink a lot of water and tea (oh yes and the evil Diet Coke that I can't seem to give up!;), pack my breakfast/lunches and am baby stepping the coworkers to do the same. You can do this!

Add me if you like... :flowerforyou:

bnm1979

Desk job! School secretary
Y'all add me ????
Mom of two beautiful girls, 6 & 2
I have lost 60# in 8 months and maintained for 3 months
Now looking to lose 20+ more and tone up!

I ❤️ my ACE!
30 day shred
Zumba

bekkimaher

Big thanks for posting this question, I have the same problem too seems like I a fighting a losing battle. Glad to see so many different ideas from all of the people that have sucessfully lost weight and still hold a desk job. Thanks for all the great ideas everyone:happy:

TrekkerLauren

I have a desk job too and work for a food company - its really hard as i have to organise taste panels but it can be done
i find drinking water helps curb my appetite and stops me overeating - also just getting up every hour and having a quick walk helps!

xvprimetimevx

Desk job here too. I make sure I get up every 30 minutes or so and walk around.

hrowell0636

I have a desk job. I technically get a 30 minute lunch, but our office is so small, I rarely get to leave my desk. Someone has to get the phone.

Diet plays a huge role, but there are ways to get a little extra movement in your day. Try to do 5-10 squats every time you go to the bathroom. Do a few wall push-ups through out the day when you have some privacy. Stand up and stretch, or even jog in place, for a couple of minutes every hour to keep your heart rate up.

If you are able to get away from your desk for lunch or breaks, then take that time to go up and down a flight of stairs a few times or walk around your building or down the street and back. Getting some fresh air and sunlight makes a big difference, but can be difficult depending on the area and weather.

votkuhr

I have a desk job too! Plus work requires/allows me to drink (a lot) and eat for business meetings. I let myself go and gained about 30 lbs ever since. I've lost about 22 lbs, and am gunning to lose another 10 more.

Some examples of what it took:
1. Eating in moderation. Learning to stop and knowing when to say "no".
2. Consistency in exercise. From not doing ANY form of exercise, I've jumped to running about 3 times a week - and enjoying it!
3. Doing little things that burn calories:

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I take the stairs up and down floors instead of using the lift.

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Walking to a lunch spot that's a little further out than usual.
4. Lots of fitspiration in my head.

You can do it too! You want it so bad that you'll work on it and get it in the end!

TravelinChiGal

I am a desk jockey as well! And work for a company where my job is to develop new bakeware & taste test recipes on packaging... Challenging? Yes. Have I been able to lose weight? Yep! I just stick with it, make sure I have a balanced diet, and get my workout done in the AM before leaving for work. I try to get up to walk around as much as possible, but some days it just doesn't happen. Keep at it, and the weight will come off! Feel free to add me for support - I can always use it, too!