Office Eating Habits To Keep You Fit
Since 8 to 10 hours of their time five days a week is spent at the workplace in a sedentary state, healthy eating habits in the office can go a long way to ensure that fitness and health are prioritizedFor those workers who are desk-bound for most of the day, a healthy diet is essential to keep levels of interest and productivity optimal.
Since 8 to 10 hours of their time five days a week is spent at the workplace in a sedentary state, healthy eating habits in the office can go a long way to ensure that fitness and health are prioritized.
Do’s and Don’ts To Develop Healthy Eating Habits At The Office
Do:
- Drink Plenty of Water
It is well-known that we should drink about 2 liters of water a day (half a gallon), in addition to other fluids. Bring a half liter bottle to work and fill it with water. Aim to have drunk four bottles full by the end of the day.
Use the time spent filling the bottle to take some exercise, stretch your muscles and clear your mind.
- Plan Your Meals Ahead of Time
A weekly meal plan can help you stick to a budget. It also gives you the opportunity to include a variety of healthy foods (such as fruits and vegetables) in your diet. You can then buy such items ahead of time. Look for interesting, healthy meal ideas online. If you pack your meals the night before, you’ll save valuable time in the morning.
- Keep Healthy Snacks In Your Desk Drawer
Have a supply of snacks such as nuts, trail mix and protein bars in your desk drawer to avoid succumbing to temptation when a hunger pang strikes. Discipline yourself to stick to a certain number of snacks a day (one in the morning and one in the afternoon). Healthy snacks can give you a healthy energy boost, helping you through the day.
Don’t:
- Skip Breakfast
Skipping breakfast may seem like a good idea, but it has a negative impact on your productivity and your health. A healthy breakfast will kick-start your day and eliminate hunger pangs that strike soon after the workday begins. Skipping breakfast can impede your memory and concentration levels. It can cause irritability and increased stress levels. The short-term payoff of skipping breakfast will be countered by the long-term disadvantages.
- Eat Lunch At Your Desk
Take your lunch, go for a walk and find somewhere (preferably outside) to eat. This helps to take your mind off the pressures of the office. It is also a chance to socialize. You might run into a co-worker with similar plans, and you can support each other. Walking to and from your lunch destination gets the heart pumping which can speed up metabolism rates.
- Hesitate to Say ‘No’
In an office environment, the temptation is everywhere. Whether it’s a birthday party with a delicious-looking cake or a co-worker who is looking for an accomplice for their unhealthy eating habits, learn to recognize temptation for what it is and deal with it accordingly. Use a firm, polite ‘No thank you’ as your standard response most of the time, although it’s okay to treat yourself occasionally.
