Originally published September 18 2005
Tips for staying slim when you have an office job
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Tips for maintaining a healthy weight when you have an office job that requires you to sit for long periods of time include: Eating breakfast, eating a varied and well-balanced diet rich in fiber and low in fat, drinking enough water and getting physical exercise outside of work.
1. Eat a balanced, varied diet Monotonous diets invariably lead to imbalances and deficiencies.
3. Eat a low-fat, high-fibre diet to lose weight Choose a sensible, balanced diet that uses low-fat, high-fibre foods to reduce your energy intake without leading to deficiencies and endless cravings.
Visit the Health24 website, click on 'Diet' and 'Weight loss' and 'Slimming Diet' for an example of such a diet.
4. Avoid fad diets and slimming pills Human beings love quick fixes and are eternally seeking a 'magic potion' to lose weight.
Fad diets, which are either lacking in one or more macronutrients (e.g. carbohydrates) or food groups, or are so low in energy that they make you feel weak and wobbly, should be avoided.
Research has shown that slimmers who exercise, stick to their diets more easily, and lose more weight, than those who use weight reduction diets alone.
6. Drink plenty of water, but not too much Drink about four glasses of water (1 litre) during work hours in addition to all the other liquids you ingest (tea, coffee, cold drinks, fruit juice).
7. Healthy snacks Take healthy food and drinks to work instead of loading up on fatty, greasy food and sweetened cold drinks from the canteen or trolley.
Ask the boss to provide you with a fridge for each suite of offices so that you can take perishable foods such as fat-free yoghurt, cottage cheese, lean meat and fish, fruit and salads to work.
8. Never skip breakfast Research has repeatedly shown that people who eat breakfast perform better at work, get less tired during a long working day and have more energy than those who only snatch a cup of coffee while they sprint for the bus.
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