Sedentary Job

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  • willworkoutforwine
    willworkoutforwine Posts: 64 Member
    Maybe try to organize a group of like-minded co-workers to do a fitness/healthy eating challenge, or talk to management about allowing longer breaks to get some walking in, even if it's just inside the building. I think it would be hard for them to say no from an employee health standpoint but who knows. My company offers health & fitness challenges and even though I'm the only one in my branch doing them, I still participate.

    I've also thought about getting a balance ball chair or under desk exercise bike. I think those are good options!
  • HumanoidTowers
    HumanoidTowers Posts: 11 Member
    I just started in an office job and while my weight was creeping up over the past year regardless, sitting 8/9 hours a day certainly doesn't help things. I've started doing Yoga in the evenings to help my body out from all the sitting, and I begin walking on my lunch hour this week (that doesn't help when you don't have a lunch, sorry). I think if you can get the little things in, they will add up. Also, try to have an active and engaged body when you're sitting. I try to sit on the edge of my chair so I can be conscious of my posture and core. Not saying this will do much but all the little things add up. I think the motivation has to come from outside work hours, but I am finding my mentality around evening meals changing now I'm doing yoga in the evenings (at home) after work. Why not trying to do squats while you brush your teeth etc.? What about an evening run if that's what you are already used to/enjoy? Good luck!!!! I know it's tough.
  • laur357
    laur357 Posts: 896 Member
    Do you happen to be in a building where you have access to multiple floors? I work on floor 3, but often use the restrooms a few floors above and run up and down the stairs when I go. If you drink a lot of water and coffee each day, those flights can definitely add up.
    Set a few recurring calendar reminders to pop up and encourage you to stand or take a lap around the office
    Look up a few exercises you can do in your chair or in a small space. I'm lucky to have a door on my office, so I like to throw a few push-ups or planks in throughout the day. But I've seen lots of articles for desk/cubicle fitness. I also tend to be more alert and able to concentrate after I take a few minutes to move around.
  • the_new_mark_2017
    the_new_mark_2017 Posts: 149 Member
    Packerjohn wrote: »

    You have to make the choice if you want the office snacks or the belly flab.

    THIS IS MY LIGHTBULB MOMENT! Simple. Make...the.... choice.
  • jaeemtea
    jaeemtea Posts: 33 Member
    Yes it's difficult to avoid office snacks. It took several years for me to finally stop eating them for the most part. I might break down once a month or longer. I also stopped participating in the monthly potluck (part of the reason is because I can't eat most of what people bring anyway). I do have a standing desk but I have disabilities that can prevent me from standing. You should probably experiment and find what will work for you and stick with it. Snacking once in a while shouldn't be a bad thing. If you do then just compensate for those calories another way. Good luck to you.
  • Equus5374
    Equus5374 Posts: 462 Member
    Thanks for all the advice and suggestions, I sincerely appreciate it. After some consideration, I'm going to look for a different type of job. I like what I do, but it's not a career. I've just ended a 20-year career in EMS so I'm in limbo right now and not adhered to any particular type of work. I might even get a landscaping job!

    The office I work in is in a very small, one story building with no stairs. The room we're in is so small, that dang snack table is right behind me and within arm's reach. I did alright last night...avoided the rum cake, macaroons, and chocolate coconut cookies. I only had a few sweet potato tortilla chips.

    I think one of my weapons will be to bank my calories for my shift (I work 3-11). If I can pack a crunchy salad and veggies to snack on and leave a few extra calories, I think I might do alright. But I'm still going to search for another type of work. I just think it will suit me better.
  • BettyEtte
    BettyEtte Posts: 39 Member
    Another vote for the standing desk. I made mine out of things I had lying around. (And I'm low-skilled in the carpentry department.)
  • 2011rocket3touring
    2011rocket3touring Posts: 1,346 Member
    hurleycutie142 wrote: »
    ... i know its kinda rude to compare myself to others but it has helped me not eat the junk around the office...

    It's only rude if you tell them. :D

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