How To Avoid Overeating On The Job

Are You Eating Too Much At Work?

How many hours do you spend each week sitting at your desk? If you’re like most people, even accounting for lunch breaks, appointments, and just getting up to use the restroom, you’re probably in your chair about six hours a day. That’s a lot of time—and it’s a lot of time that you can mindlessly snack or eat meals.

Of course, there are other factors at work for why people overeat on the job. Stress is one; so is being tired. Both of those can cause anyone to visit a vending machine or reach for a snack when we aren’t really hungry. But skipping meals or eating at work isn’t healthy either—and probably causes us to overeat, too.

So how then can you be more mindful about what you’re eating at work? A few simple strategies can help; check out the details in this graphic to learn more.