8-5 hour job need motivation

I work 8 to 5.

I do not like to exercise first thing in the morning so I go to the gym or go jogging right after work.

I take breakfast lunch and a snack to work with me every day and I do not go out for fast food like everyone else. I do not eat treats that others bring in, I stick to what I bring with me. If I start my day right, it is easier to stay on track later in the day.

I joined a gym that has classes that start at 530. I go to Zumba a couple of times a week. I pack my gym bag every morning after I pack my food.

I often put dinner in the crock pot or have a definite plan for dinner when I get home. On days when I don't do this it is easy to go overboard because I'm hungry when I get home.

On days when I have to cart kids around to activities, I plan ahead to eat out and carefully choose the resturant so that I know there are good choices for me.

Week days are much easier for me than weekends because of the regular routine.

I try to pre log my food as often as possible.

How do you find time to sleep?

Just exercise during the other 16 hours of the day. Before work. After work. On weekends.

I reached the lowest weight I've been this century while working 8-6 with an hour commute on either end. My OH did the shopping and cooking and there was a lot of lean protein and veggies and a dearth of empty calories. I walked a little at lunch, swam on the weekends, and did yoga here and there. At that job, there was no temptation.

Unfortunately, at my next two jobs, there was a lot of temptation, which I did little to resist. And since I no longer had the long hours, I cooked more, and it was higher calorie.

I hit the gym a few nights per week after work. I usually ride at lunch.

I work 7-4, office job as well.
I'm lucky and have a gym at work that I can use on my lunch break. The downside is that I can only workout for 30 minutes max, and don't have time to shower right after. So I do a half hour of cardio on my lunch break everyday. The rest of my workouts are in the evenings after my kids go to bed, and on the weekends.
I get up as often as I can and walk a bit. I'll take the scenic route to the bathroom, I'll make multiple trips to do things even if I could do it all in one. I park far away and take the stairs.
I do the best I can. But I'm still stuck to that desk for most of the day.

I try to get up at least once every hour, whether it's re-filling my water or going to the restroom. On top of that, I try to get in short little walks at least once a day (just a quick lap around the inside of my building, nothing crazy).

Invested in a cross trainer, used to come home and watch tv till bedtime now just stick my iPad on the cross trainer and watch tv that way!!

I work more or less the same. Fortunately I am close enough to walk to work (which I tend to do as long as it's not belting down rain), and then after work on some evenings I go to the rink, or I do an exercise DVD at home.

The key thing is to tell yourself to do it anyway. It's remarkable how tired we can think we are after doing nothing but sitting for eight hours...

I work way more than 8.5 hours a week. I get up early and workout before I go in 3x per week. On the other days, I will do 20-30 mins of elliptical at the office, before I get in my car to go home (or it won't happen). Also, I walk at lunch whenever the weather permits. Its a good mental health break

I didn't exercise. I changed a few things, like taking the stairs at work instead of the elevator, parking a little further away, stuff like that. But I lost weight just by adjusting my calories in. I've been trying add walking in as it's good for my asthma, but not for losing weight.

For my lunches, I researched restaurants nearby and found meals that I would like for under about 450 calories. That's what I 'budgeted' for my lunches. Sure, means eating a lot of salads, but at least I'm getting some greens that way. It helps a lot to know what you're going to order before you eat out, no matter when you do. Makes things easier in the restaurant, and you won't feel guilty ordering something on impulse.

Yes, like others have said NO VENDING MACHINE snacks... i'm sure your not right? Those calories will sink you fast, trust me I know. lol My 8-5 job is the same boat. But I pack a healthy lunch of ham and cheese sandwich, some nuts usually almonds and pistachios, and lots of fruit for snack times. And water I try to get 6-8 cups a day - Guarantee!

Maybe do some sit-up or push-up or walk around the office really fast at lunch on sunny days if you can.

Do you have a dog? I have lab/beagle that keeps me on my toes - left and right. She is a good trainer... that in my spouse. She is there for me during the rough patches where I don't lose a single ounce.

strong_curves wrote: »

DavPul wrote: »

You work 8 whole hours? 5 days a week?

Right?!! A whole 8 hours, 5 days a week like the majority of people here.

OP I work 8 hours a day 5 days a week in an office sitting on my butt the majority of the day. I get up at 5 am to work out for about an hour. I eat breakfast at home and bring my lunch to work. I've managed to lose weight working the same amount of hours/days.

My sister from another mister!!!

I quit smoking and started working out all at the same time. Instead of taking "smoke breaks", I now take "walking breaks" where I walk around our building. Depending on the size of the office/building you work in, your walk might consist of back and forth in front, or around multiple times - but for me, I can get .3 miles don in 6 minutes by walking around the outside - and since I used to take 4-6 minute breaks frequently, going by boss doesn't mind me taking a walk 2-3 times a day. Then I take my dogs on a walk after work. I am also starting to try to go to the gym before work, as it gives me more energy for the day.