Job affecting your weight loss?

mojo501976

I used to work at an office. So I was very sedentary. I don't work in an office anymore, but now I work in a retail establishment. Not clothing, not toys, not electronics...but chocolate. And not the cheap kind either! The good kind made from real ingredients. I limit myself to 1-2 treats a shift.

The issue is, is that I have not lost weight. Or at least the 2 scales we have at home say otherwise!

I have been recording for 40 days straight now and have mostly kept under my calorie goal. I have been exercising good cardio at least 3 times a week, but have gained no progress. I am being honest with my entries. Any of you have this problem?

Booda101

If you haven't gained anything, then you are at maintenance. Are you weighing everything with a food scale. Weigh solids and measure liquids.

Branstin

Did you lose weight when you worked in an office?

zodan1976

I am a cake decorator / baker. Lots of goodies around me all day but......I don't eat any of it!! I use to eat it every day thinking to myself.....one or two wont hurt...... But once I took a step back and said no more.....I have lost 30lbs. Don't get me wrong.....Once in a while (and I mean maybe, (a big MAYBE) once a month?) I might have a small bite of something new that comes thru........Good Luck in your journey.....

mojo501976

Thank you all, I appreciate your hints and kind words!

willrun4bagels

Having a small piece of chocolate once a day at work shouldn't affect your progress so long as you are measuring how much of it you're eating, and logging it accurately. As another poster mentioned, a food scale can help you with accuracy for your general intake throughout the day. Good luck!

whyyesitsneke

Having a small piece of chocolate once a day at work shouldn't affect your progress so long as you are measuring how much of it you're eating, and logging it accurately. As another poster mentioned, a food scale can help you with accuracy for your general intake throughout the day. Good luck!

This.

Rewards and treats do not have to be an 'only once a month' thing. Just make sure to track them, and keep in mind is it worth it as you eat them. That helps me to restrict mine!

seltzermint555

I once lost weight working at a snack cake company, and yes I was daily hands-on with the products and got anything I wanted for free.

It's possible.