People with sit-down jobs

Hi,
To begin with I wish you all the best with your weightloss journey! It is great that you are actually working hard for it despite your job demands! Congrats!
Now, one thing that can be accommodated in any formal setting is 'smart food choices'. Personally, I have been exercising regularly for a while, but if I do not make healthy food choices, I do not lose weight. Exercise can only do so much. On the other hand, veggies can do a lot. (+I also try staying away from food with weird unknown ingredients.)
All the best for your journey once again!
Gargi

your body probably just got used to walking, go for a run

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifehack/29-exercises-you-can-do-at-or-near-your-desk.html

you could try one of these

http://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Health-Fitness-Mini-Cycle/dp/B0016BQFV0

just google mini desk bike

I am in cube city at my job; however, I do some exercises. When I'm on the phone and don't need to type, I do squats or calf raises. I also do some lunges on the way to the copier - it looks a little weird, but I really don't care. You can do kegel type clenches for the abdominal muscles while sitting. and lots of arm stretches to keep the blood flowing. Get creative.

Exercise doesn't cause you to lose weight, eating at a caloric deficit does

If you're not losing weight, I'd look at your diet before your exercise habits

I never thought of sitting on a ball...i think I would fall off! I saw an add for a treadmill for your desk the other day on the internet...sure wish companies would spring for those!!!

Get yourself a MagneTrainer. Google it and read the reviews.

There are cheaper systems but I prefer this one because of its quality and manufacturer support. It is really working for me and I wish I had it years ago. I was in a lot of pain a couple of months ago but I've gained so much strength along with more weight loss.

Exercise doesn't cause you to lose weight, eating at a caloric deficit does

If you're not losing weight, I'd look at your diet before your exercise habits

true that

Taking the stairs can burn some cals.

My job doesn't allow for "free" exercise. The last three months I've been walking before work and during my lunch. I started out losing like crazy but it has slowed down quite a bit. What are some other ideas besides sitting on a ball. It's a professional setting so that wouldn't look good.

Yeah, I tried to get my boss to approve me using a stability ball instead of a chair and he said NO!!!

I have a desk job, too. All day long...9 hours a day. I drink a lot of water, so I need pretty frequent bathroom breaks. I use the bathroom on the floor upstairs, or I'll even walk over to another one of our buildings to go. I'll do the stairs a couple of extra times in that trip. It really only takes a couple of minutes longer - I don't think anybody really notices how long I'm gone. While I'm in the bathroom, I sometimes do jumping jacks or squats or wall-sits (well, after I'm done with my business of course!). I don't use the courrier anymore...I walk my own inter-office envelopes to the other departments. I park two blocks away from work. I walk on my lunch break - even to the post office and grocery store. I make myself take the 15-minutes breaks we're entitled to, and I do the stairs and walk. It takes effort and determination and commitment, but I lost the first 10 pounds by only making those changes, THEN I changed my diet and added real exercise.

Sometimes, when I go to the bathroom, I use the handicapped stall and do pushups and squats and stuff. You could sit on a balance ball. I knew a guy who did that. My boss keeps weights in her office, so I occasionally go in there and do a few bicep curls or something.

I mainly sit but I have to walk down the hall to the printer/copier and to the washroom and lunch room and to be honest, I make sure I get up and walk somewhere once an hour. I also have a height adjustable desk so I raise it and try to stand for a half hour every now and then. When I'm in a conference call and no one can see me, I usually pace back and forth while others ramble on. Sometimes when my computer makes me want to punch it, I lock my door and do a little yoga, it's safer for everyone. Most companies have a wellness policy, find out what yours is

Just keep yourself within your daily calories goal and do the lunch hour walk. I am also doing that. On top of that in the evenings if you can do some exercise 2-3 times a week minimum you will again start losing weight. Other than that you do not need to do anything fancy. I am also working at my office desk and losing weight at the same time with routine I mentioned above.