How to Lose Weight for People With Desk Jobs

Overview

Maintaining your weight doesn't get any easier as you age, and one of the most common complaints is that desk jobs create a stagnant routine that keeps individuals busy and makes it hard for them to lead active lives. This is particularly for those who eat out frequently as a part of their job. But having a desk job doesn't mean you can't adopt healthy habits to maintain and even lose weight. What's most important is that you take advantage of little opportunities throughout the day.

Step 1

Eat a balanced breakfast every morning. This will get your metabolism going and help you avoid gorging at lunch because you're starving.

Step 2

Eat meals away from your desk. Multi-tasking distracts you from eating and your body's indications of fullness or satiety.

Step 3

Pack your own lunch for work. Include fruit for dessert and lean proteins such as chicken or turkey.

Step 4

Use breaks at work to go on a walk, rather than sitting in a break room or around a water cooler.

Step 5

Grab lunch at a local grocery store's salad bar instead of fast food.

Step 6

Keep backup meals such as healthy frozen dinners or granola bars at the office for days when your first option for a meal fails you.

Step 7

Eat lighter dinners loaded with roughage foods such as fruits and vegetables.