Desk job + long commute to work = fat *kitten*

Part of the reason for my former obesity was that I too work in a cube. Really what worked for me:

1) watch waht you eat. Office jobs are killer. Between the donuts and everything else people bring in... keep your calories watched at all times.

2) drink plenty of water.

3) If you can, go for a 10-15 minute walk once a day.

4) Get yourself outside or to a gym after work and do at least 30 minutes a day of some strenuous activity.

5) Don't take an elevator

small dumbbell set for at your desk...

My stepdad has bike peddles that you could put under your desk. That would be a good way of getting in some cardio at your desk

If you have enough room...
Jumping Jacks
Pushups

Drink a ton of water. Walking to and from the bathroom should burn lots of calories.

I am in the same situation. Wake up early in the AM and get a good workout in before you start your day. That will keep your metabolism working all day.

I am in the same boat as you. I drive 45-50 minutes to work every day and I sit at a desk all day. Are you at a job where you would be allowed to sit on those giant exercise balls? That helps to strengthen your core. Running is great exercise, using an elliptical, etc. If you don't have much time they say that doing weights is better than cardio because you burn more calories lifting weights vs. cardio. Hope that helps!

Does anyone have any ideas, or exercises for me. I have a desk job and a 45 minute commute to work and home each day. Besides going for a walk on my lunch and after supper...does anyone have any other exercises I could do? THanks!

I too work a desk job...try to get your boss to get you a standing desk or a kangaroo (it is a platform that allows you to raise your monitor and keyboard). Standing will help burn more calories than sitting, and prevents the "secretary spread"

I know how hard it is, i work in front of a computer all day, have to drive kids to school as would not make it to work in time if did walk
my lunch break i use to pick up the kids from school and take them home then working till 5, then feed kids, homework, clubs, make packed lunches etc.. (all the boring things) knackered so hard to fit exercise in.

i have some under the desk pedals..love them..theyre not as good as the real bike but they work out pretty well..i too work behind a desk for 12 hours..

I have a desk job and the same commute. I typically do about 15 minutes of calisthenics/body weight exercises a couple mornings a week, and then a yoga class, weight lifting, and/or a run after work. Same thing on the weekends. A desk job doesn't have to doom you to a lifetime of fat arseness.

I have a (mostly) desk job + 45-60 minute commute each way, so I go to the gym immediately before or after work (stop by on my way, no going home first!) and try to get in a lunchtime walk.

You have to make exercise a priority and schedule it into your day, or you'll keep putting it off. Try some short 20-minute exercises before/after work until you make it a routine. Exercise videos are great for doing at home, and some, like 30 Day Shred, are full-body workouts in only 20 minutes and have great results if you keep at it.

I found this list to be helpful. Good luck!!! http://www.ondd.org/20-simple-at-your-desk-exercises-for-web-workers/

I am in the exact same scenario. I work a desk job 9-10 hours per day and commute 40 mins to work. What I have done to keep myself on track is to force myself to do workouts in the mornings before work. I found a gym in the same city that I work and go there every morning at 6am to get a 40-45 min workout in and then shower at the gym and get to work by 730AM everyday. Main reason for this (as I am sure you know) is because I cannot motivate myself to do a workout after work with the long workday and thinking about the 40 min drive home everyday. Also, you get your workout done in the morning and can depend on that through the day and then on days you feel motivated enough to do things during the day or after work are all bonus. (I know not a lot of people are morning people and this can be difficult, but it really only takes the first two weeks of forcing yourself before you begin to acclimate your body).

Today, I started looking for things I could do at work. SO far, I have walked the floor and done laps. I am eyeing the empty office and thinking of going in for a few quick sit ups.

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Use the bathroom breaks to do squats or wall pushups. I even brought a lighter weight and did over head tricep extensions. Once I did swimmers presses too. Take the stairs whenever possible and remember walk as much as possible (ie go talk to a coworker instead of emailing)

Does anyone have any ideas, or exercises for me. I have a desk job and a 45 minute commute to work and home each day. Besides going for a walk on my lunch and after supper...does anyone have any other exercises I could do? THanks!

Im in the same boat.
You need to work out a routine that maximizes your use of time. To me, that means big compound movements that work the largest muscles in your body. Without knowing ANYTHING about you all I can recommend is what i do.. a basic progressive 5x5 routine.. a well explained but wordy example can be found here stronglifts.com if you're curious.. or just lookup 5x5 workout on google.

Besides that, use your deskjob to your advantage the best you can. Diet wise, its awesome.. because if i dont bring food, i wont eat food. conversely if you want to eat specific food or whatever, just bring it.. and that will be exactly what you eat.
Because you're choosing your food ahead of time with a clear head... you wont be hungry and persuaded to go eat something your shouldnt... and this routine eventually leads to habit. a good habit of eating better.

while im a believer of every little bit counts.. silly things like pedals under your desk, wont burn as many calories as not eating one piece of candy will save. plus people wont know your "dieting"... because you're not.. you're just making smarter food choices.

as for silly things i DO use at my desk.. i mess with Captains of Crush grippers. they're like the little grip things you get everywhere... except they're actually difficult to use, so there's a point to it. i got the trainer down, and im working on #1... cant crush #2 yet, but I will..... its just something to squeeze when im on the phone, and it really helps your grip strength.

oh, and for the ladys.... a 17yo male with testosterone pulsing around their body can only gain 2lbs of lean mass in a MONTH. you cant do that... dont worry about "getting bulky" from doing effective weight training. not only does it work... but its time effective... you lift, you're done.. and you feel awesome for the rest of the day.... no hour long cardio session needed.