Do you work in an office setting? The office can be a disaster for your nutrition. You probably pass at least 6 candy jars on the way to your desk (if you don’t have one on your desk already:0) And then there’s the staff birthdays, celebrations, and “I baked cookies and had extra so I brought them in for you”. It’s a setup for failure.

Here at the studio we don’t have those temptations. But we do have, “I baked this new cookie recipe with no fat, no carbs, tons of protein, and no taste. It’s practically air! Wanna try?” Kidding of course:-). But it IS a supportive environment. (That’s a secret in itself.)

So how do you fight the office temptation?

How do you stay focused on your goals and avoid the brownies, cake, and cookies? And the all too evil vending machine?

The answer is simple. The answer is YOU. It’s self-control. It’s self-discipline. It’s self-motivation. You see, it is you. If you’re not committed to improving your health, fitness, and weight loss goals, then consider yourself committed to trying out your coworker’s new triple chocolate chip cookie recipe.

***The Secret***

I just finished up a nutrition consultation with one of our new clients. Nina is more focused than ever. She knows she has to forgo the candy jars, office treats, and vending machine. She now knows she has to keep her carbs in check, get more protein, and control her serving sizes.

And she even revealed the secret. Whether she knew it or not.

“I know if I’m hungry I’ll eat it. If I’m following your plan and eating my balanced meals throughout the day then I’ll be able to say no.”

That’s the secret! If you’re famished ready to eat your arm off, then you can bet your bottom dollar you’ll eat the office birthday cake. You must stay nourished throughout the day. On a scale of 1 to 10, your appetite should always be at a 5. You’re never starving. And you’re never stuffed. You’re nourished. And YOU are in control.

Try to keep this rule of thumb in mind:
Don’t eat because you’re hungry. Eat so you don’t get hungry.

A small change in mindset, but a major shift in your health, fitness, and weight loss.

Ok, hope that helps. I’d love to hear your thoughts about this. Do you work in an office setting with temptation galore? How do you fight it? Post your comment below. Maybe we can start a list of tips and tricks for the office…
Now go eat something healthy,

Tim

P.S. If you’re not a client and would like to set up a consultation and find out more about our fitness and nutrition programs click here. If you are a client and need a nutritional ‘kick in the butt’ just call or email and we’ll set up a time to do so. You’re on this list Jan!

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