So many of us have become apart of the group coined "nine to fivers". Well, my fiance and I have become apart of our own special group, AKA the "seven to fivers".
You see, we only work ten minutes apart. For weeks, we drove literally one car behind the other to go to work. Talk about a waste! The only problem is, he works 7-3:30, and I work 8-5.
So we started carpooling. We leave our house at 6:20, and don't get back until about 5:45. It's a good thing we don't have kids instead of cats!
So what do you do when you're stuck in an office all day? Working out when you get home seems like a total nightmare, albeit not QUITE as bad as... *gasp* Getting up earlier.
1. If your office has water fountains, go a little further to fill up your bottle. Go to one that's a couple hallways over, instead of right next to your desk.
2. Wear light ankle weights. This will help strengthen your legs a little bit, and you don't even have to do a workout. This is especially great if you're a fidgeter and always crossing your legs!
3. Ask a coworker to go on a walking meeting. Instead of just lingering in the conference room, Go up and down hallways or outside if you're within a city.
4. If you take the bus to work, get off a stop or two earlier. You won't add much time to your commute, but you'll burn a couple calories!
5. If you don't take the bus or already walk to work, give the stairs a shot. Don't worry about taking the entire flight, just get off the elevator a floor or two early.
6. Instead of calling a coworker who's down the hall, walk over and deliver the message in person.
7. Microwavable veggies are your friend! Even if you don't have a freezer at work. Bring your veggies in a cooler with an ice pack. Better yet, don't get plain veggies. Get the lightly sauced ones! They're delicious and you can eat as much as you want.
8. This is more of an "anytime" tip, but if you absolutely HAVE to have a soda with lunch/dinner, get a glass of water. I know when I drink soda at a meal, I practically inhale it as soon as I get thirsty. Gulp your water instead of the soda, you'll save calories by not needing constant refills.
9. I'm not going to tell you to go for a run during your lunch break. You probably only get 30 minutes of mind-recuperating time, I'm not taking that from you. But instead, don't work through your lunch. Enjoy your meal, check out some deals online, close your eyes. It's a BREAK!
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