Struggling to Stay Fit with Desk Job! Anyone else?

Yup! I have had the same desk job for 12 years, not to mention I'm 53...it is amazing how the weight crept on and how HARD it is to get it off. I try and set up and walk around a bit during the day and when the weather is bearable again I will take a half hour walk at lunch. That is NO WHERE near enough but every step counts!

You're not alone. I just started a new job and have gained about 8 pounds...... on top of the 30 that I am already overweight. WE can do it thought, I know we can. Just takes some cooking creativity and a lot of will power!

I'm also in the same sittuation, I'm in front of my computer all day and can't seem to find any energy to work out after work. I'm hoping that I can get some motivation to get up and move. If anyone has any kind of tips or favorite excerises that has worked for you please let me know it would be greatly appreciated.

i work an overnight desk job. Its tougher to get good/regular exercise in just because sleep is such a big hassle!

while at work i walk at my desk. a minimum of once an hour i get up and walk around the building. I do have the availability to take a mobile phone with me in case work comes across so that helps.

I use reams of paper as weights to do some strength exercises. GET CREATIVE WITH IT! I do tri cep dips on the filing cabinets. I can't really get down on the ground to do sit ups or planks or anything ( i work in an OR and the stuff on the floor you don't even what to think about! )

USE your IMAGINATION!!!! Make it FUN!

I have a sedentary job in a call centre , I cycle to my job and back , 10 miles per day.
I've lost 40lb since March with exercise and diet.

I'm in a desk job too - gained 5kg in my 1st year!!!
It's not rocket science but I managed to lose those kilos by:
a) joining a gym right near work (it saves so much time since it's walkable distance and i go straight from work!);
b) going for a 20min brisk walk at lunchtimes (bring a pair of flats to swap into!);
c) walking over to peoples' desk instead of emailing them;
d) bringing lunch and snacks from home at least 3 times a week;
e) walking around/standing when asnwering phone calls (esp. the 1 hour conference calls);
f) using MFP to log everything!!

Now that i have lost all that desk-job weight... I am working on losing all the excess weight i had BEFORE my desk job:)

Happy Shedding!

I don't haves desk job, but not really an active job either. I lost good weight by just staying under calorie goal. That's about it. Log everything and measure! Eat when u are hungry.

I have a desk job....and this quote is taped on my computer: "If it's important to me, I will find a way. If not, I will find an excuse."
That has helped me to start thinking outside the box when it comes to eating healthy and exercise. I'm in a cubicle in a big open room, so I can't do all the desk exercises that people often recommend. But...I can find ways to do SOMETHING. Like, raise my legs straight up while sitting in my chair, or "crunch" my stomach muscles, like a sitting crunch. No one knows I"m doing it, but it's giving me a little boost while I sit here. I also use my lunch hour to walk or go to the gym (we have an on-site gym).
As for meals, I have to be extra careful to keep my calories under the daily allowance. Then, I give myself a good, swift kick in the behind and make myself get some extra exercise in the evenings.
You can do it. You just have to decide if it's important enough to you. If it is....find a way. :glasses:

Is anyone aware of the the application they can get on their computer that makes their screen go blank every 30 minutes? I read about it once and can't remember it... anyone use it?

I end up with another problem - the more I exercise, the harder it is to SIT at my desk, my legs and butt get so ancy- I have to get up otherwise I feel like I am going crazy - -it is such a fine line, either fall asleep or can't sit still!

I work a desk job and find it difficult to get up and move around, especially since it's a call center and our breaks and such are regulated. I saw a few comments on being too tired to excercise, and that used to be me. The thing is that exercising is what gives you the energy, or at least it's a huge help. When I started, I never felt like I had the energy, I just made myself go anyway. Having my husband go with me helped keep me accountable.

Now (about two months in) I start feeling fidgety if I don't go to the gym. I've got more energy in everything, and find myself moving around more at work as well.

I am new to MFP and I too work at a desk job where I have been for almost 6 years. As I sit here at my desk, I am reading all the comments and feedbacks from fellow " cubicle buddies" and they are very insightful. Thanks for all the insightful point of views and words of encouragement. :happy:

I come to work about 40 minutes early, put my tennis shoes on, go for a brisk walk w/ music. Doesn't matter what happens the rest of day, I've got my work out in. Starts the day off right. If I am able I will walk another bit in afternoon. When weather is bad, there is a building across the street I can walk the halls. Hope you are able to fit some in. It also helps that my office mates are on MFP also.

I also brought a mini-fridge from home to keep healthy snacks and my lunch in.

I work as an advisor for the educational department of apple. On my desk for al ing time. Play around with your calories and even them out to make sure they fit to your activities. IF you don't do cardio or anything then you are gonna have to scale them back somehow so you are not too low but not eating too much to maintain.

I dont necessarily have a desk job but I am a truck driver. I work out pretty consistantly but my eating discipline is horrible. I love food and it is this love affair that is beating me down.