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How Your Job Is Making You Fat

How Your Job Is Making You Fat

If your job demands that you work overtime--that is, more than 40 hours a week--or you feel totally worn out and exhausted at the end of the work day, go weigh yourself. If that number on the scale is higher than you think it should be, you can probably blame your job for making you fat.
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Fat Making Job How

Job fatigue is certainly prevalent in the United States... maybe that's why some 80-90% of Americans are overweight! I don't think the job puts the candybar from the snack machine in your mouth, you do. I think this was a poorly organized experiment and the author doesn't even give tips to suggest what you can do to minimize job fatigue.

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Unfortunately, the link is no longer accessible but I will proceed to answer the question with the above information. I have worked in some sedentary jobs which were partially responsible for my weight gain (poor diet was also a contributing factor to my weight gain). However, by doing extensive research and talking to others, I understand that there is a way to combat exhaustion and weight gain in sedentary jobs. Here are a few suggestions:

1) Rise early in the morning, exercise (it could be power walking, jogging, pilates) and eat a sensible breakfast. The exercise in the morning helps the body to wake up and you will be surprised how much energy you will have during the day.

2) Try to eat sensible foods throughout the day. For breakfast, you may have a fruit salad, a sandwich (using whole wheat bread) or oatmeal. For lunch, ensure you have a balanced diet: for instance, you should have a protein (fish, chicken, beef) with a carbohydrate or starch (for example rice) and vegetables. If you wish, you may consume meat and vegetables but eat a healthy dessert like a granola bar or fruit. If you must work late, try not to eat a heavy dinner. Have a sandwich, soup, a salad (with grilled chicken or just vegetables and a hint of shredded cheese) or fruit salad, no later than 6 pm. If you eat later, this is where the problem will begin with your weight gain.

3) Do not remain chained to your desk! If you feel tired or sleepy, take a short break. A brisk walk around the office or a change of scenery will assist you in remaining alert. You may also try some simple exercises like stretching, squatting or jumping jacks. By doing this, it will chase away some of the fatigue and give you more energy to do work.

4) If you are feeling too tired to function, do not force yourself to work. If you choose to eat more food as a way of staying awake, this will contribute to your weight gain and also, fatigue (heavy meals tend to make you feel sleepy). Go home and get some sleep. Rise early in the morning, repeat step 1 and go to work to complete last night's task. Your body will thank you for this.

Edited: Geenie on 15th Jun, 2007 - 8:33pm

Fat Making Job How

My chiropractor said recently that a walk outside for 10 minutes every couple of hours does wonders for a person with a desk job. The sunshine and fresh air do as much as the exercise.

Fat Making Job How

I do not agree with number 4 that food is not the solution to work fatigue as I think it is a major contributor. It is the type of fuel you ingest that matter and when you eat it. We have two ladies who come to our work site and talk about this. Hydration is a big one as well as eating the slow burning carbs that do have proteins, such as hemp seeds.

I do agree a walk at noon helps revitalise us physically and mentally. But you both to keep alert. So eat up those fruits and veggies and avoid those heavy meat and high white carbohydrate lunches.