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15 years ago 0 1148 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0

Hello Faryal,

This study hits home with me.  After quitting my weight steadily increased because I made few other changes along with quitting.  To regain the balance and just maintain my weight I had to make other changes.  I found the second bullet impacted this weight gain trend the most.  I reduced my carb intake and the weight started falling off me.  I found there's no benefit to carbs if your not active enough to burn them off.


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/15/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 720
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 14,400
Amount Saved: $3,780.00
Life Gained:
Days: 117 Hrs: 11 Mins: 46 Seconds: 29

15 years ago 0 823 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Members,
Research has indicated that sedentary office jobs have contributed to the dramatic rise in obesity and weight gain seen in the past 20 years. Unless your working on a construction scene, in a day care, hosptial or similar environment, you’re most likely pretty sedentary during the day.  Here are a few tips to help keep you moving and avoid additional weight gain :
 
  • Eat at regular intervals – in the busy rush or emails, phone calls, projects and other tasks, don’t forget to eat your lunch and snack throughout the day.
  • Choose your foods wisely – the vending machine may be calling your name everyday at 3 :30 but you’re not going to find the nutrients you need there to keep you going. Try to replace this with a fruit , vegetable snack or yogurt.
  • Move! – Whether you want to get to work a few minutes early to take a walk before sitting down all day, extend your lunch hour and get to the gym or join a recreation group after work, make sure your compensating for all of your down time and getting active.

    Faryal - Health Educator


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