Jobs and Weight Gain? Tips on How to Battle it Out!

I came across this article on yahoo news where they labeled jobs that can potentially lead to weight gain. I found it very interesting and one that I would like to share. Ironically, healthcare workers have an overall obesity rate of 32.2% which is astounding to me. It is understandable that doctors, nurses, dietitians and other healthcare professionals work under a fastpaced stressful environment which can in turn lead to over consumption of energy dense food, especially fast food. Healthcare workers should realize that they are not only responsible for their patients health but also their own health.

http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/top-best-most/gaining-weight--maybe-it-s-your-job-172121651.html

Here are some simple ways for someone with a busy schedule to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Calories in > Calories out = weight gain, so simply balance it out with exercise and a balanced diet with wise choices. 

1. Cook Up a Storm on the Weekends

Cook in bulk saves time and money. You can portion them out into boxes and put them in the freezer. This way you can just grab a box in the morning have a lunch ready for you in no time. Here are some lunch ideas:

- Vegetable Chili

- Chicken Cacciatore

- Soups

- Stews

- Stir-frys

In fact, many items could be frozen and it's nutrient quality would not deminish 

Below is a link for storage times for refrigerator and freezer.

http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/storagetimes.html

2. Walk a Tad Bit More

Walking counts as part of your daily physical activity. If you usually take the bus, stop a station early and walk home. Take the bike in the summer around the city. Take a few flights of stair. If you live on the 5th floor, walk from the 1st floor. If you live on the 35th floor, take the stairs from the 30th floor. Little walks add up and count towards the amount of calories you burn everyday. 

3. Take Charge of YOUR Life and Make the Right Choices

You've probably heard this multiple times, instead of fries, have a salad. Instead of soda, have some juice. I understand it could be hard to make the right choices sometimes but never become the victim of your own stress! There are many ways relieve stress and eating your feelings or emotions would not help. Try exercising, or talking to a friend or joining an art club. Having a regular schedule with meal times set aside can help with portion control. You will feel more satisfied when you concentrate on your food rather than having meals in front of the television.

Hopefully these three simple tips can get you far in your journey towards a healthy lifestyle.

Remember, being healthy is a lifestyle!

Catch you next time :)