Living a healthy lifestyle while working in an office can sometimes be challenging – but it doesn’t have to be! Here are a few tips on how to maintain healthy habits at the office:

Cost Effective Meals

Mindless eating is one of the biggest threats to maintaining a healthy diet, but prepping your meals and snacks ahead of time can control overeating. Doing this at the beginning of the work week will eliminate the need to run out to buy lunch, stop at the vending machine for a quick snack, or even run to a local convenience store for a bag of chips.

Packing properly portioned healthy snacks, such as fruits or vegetables, will keep you from eating an entire bag of chips or candy just because it is at your reach. Not to mention, meal prepping will help keep money in your pocket.

Exercise

After an 8, 9, or sometimes even 10-hour day at the office, going to the gym may be the last thing on your mind. But if it can be worked into your schedule and done at least 3-5 days a week, even if it is only 30 minutes on the bike or treadmill, a healthy lifestyle can still be maintained.

Most companies now have in-house gyms that employees should take full advantage of. Whether it is before work, on your lunch break, or after work – there are no excuses if the gym is in your actual office!

For those who do not have office gyms, look for a gym that is located by your office. This will give you the motivation you need to go right to the gym after work. Sometimes you can even find gyms that have multiple locations, making it close to work and home. If you are the type of person who is unsure of what to do at the gym, sign up for a class! You will get the guidance needed and have the opportunity to ask questions if you feel like you are not doing an exercise properly. Classes may even be a better fit for your schedule.

Don’t Be a Desk Dweller

Sitting at a desk all day can take a toll on your entire body, so it’s important you remain active throughout the workday. In fact, sitting for extended periods of time slows down your metabolism, making it harder to maintain a healthy weight or lose weight if you are trying to do so. A great way to stay active is to finish a task, then reward yourself with a lap around your office. Even walking to the bathroom just to get the blood flowing and your eyes away from the computer screen can help.

Working in the office all day long doesn’t mean that a healthy lifestyle is impossible to maintain. By prepping and proportioning your meals, making exercise a part of your daily schedule, and staying active throughout your workday, anyone can stay on track with their goals.

About the Author

Michele Kowalski is an outgoing, driven individual, as well as a fitness fanatic, who loves going on runs and working out. She enjoys spending time at the beach with her husband, family and friends!