How not to overeat whilst working from home
- Pack your lunch - if you normally take a packed lunch with you to work then keep doing this. Having your lunch prepared and ready to go will help you stay in your normal routine.
- Have set break times - Schedule in time for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea and make sure you stick to them.
- Water - you may find that you’re no longer drinking as much water as you used to. Keep a bottle with you on your desk. Sometimes we can think we are hungry when in fact we are dehydrated, so keep up your fluids.
- Mindfulness - a lot of the time we can eat for reasons other than true hunger. For example, out of boredom, stress or coping with unpleasant emotions. Taking a moment to check in with yourself before eating to gauge if you truly are hungry is a great habit to get in. This can help stop you from mindlessly grazing all day.
- Separation - if you find that you're constantly ending up in front of the fridge, then getting outside for a quick walk or some sunshine is a great way to remove yourself from the situation. If you are not truly hungry then you won’t feel the need to eat once you are back inside.
- Being prepared can be the key to helping you stay on track, our dietitians can provide you with a personalised meal guide, just give us a call to make an appointment 94943790.