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Between starting a full-time job, having a baby, turning
30 and going through menopause, it may seem like life is
designed to make you gain weight.
"Don't give into thinking you're doomed to pile on
pounds," says Devin Vicknair, PhD, a behavioral health
specialist with GMC's Center for Weight Management.
"There are simple ways to tackle life's major milestones
all while avoiding extra weight."
You're a worker bee.
Whether you're settling into your first desk job, or just
recently got promoted, those 8+ hours spent at the
office often translate into weight gain. "People often
think it's just the long hours spent at a desk that leads
to added pounds, but it isn't," says Dr. Vicknair. Other
culprits include:
* Unhealthy office snacks (e.g., birthday treats, holiday
favorites, etc.)
* Social eating (we eat up to 30 percent more with others)
* A lack of natural light (less natural light may
increase appetite)
* Increased stress (higher levels of stress hormones)
* Mindlessly eating (eating while focused on
other things)
The simple solution: While you may not be able to
change the length of your work day, or the layout of
your office, there are a few tricks to keep up your sleeve.
These include:
Avoid high-calorie office options by packing your
own lunch and snacks.
Take frequent standing breaks throughout the day
and head outside for some sunshine.
Find a stress-relief technique that works for you
(e.g., meditation breaks, listening to music, etc.).
Designate an eating area rather than eating at
your desk.
He put a ring on it.
"As you settle into married life, you'll enjoy sharing many
things with one another-your living space, your finances,
your time and your eating habits," explains Dr. Vicknair.
"This is known as dietary convergence, which means that
you begin taking on each other's eating habits, usually
the unhealthy ones." It may not come as a surprise, but
exercise levels typically drop during this newlywed bliss,
too. So, what can you do to feel the love in other ways
than eating?
The simple solution:
Plan meals together. Finding a few healthy favorites
will minimize how often you eat out.
Make exercising a date. Because you and your beau
may be inseparable, enjoy staying active together.
Lead by example. Stay committed to your exercise
routine-the benefits are powerful motivators.
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