Research shows weight loss linked to workload

Research undertaken down under suggests that workers who have to sit in their seats for more than 6 hours per day are more likely to become obese than those who sit less. The Australian research showed that individuals who sat down more at work were 68% more likely to suffer weight problems!

Interestingly, the same research also showed that a body-mass index (BMI) of 25 was more likely in men than women who had desk jobs. The likely reason for this is that women sat for 20 minutes less per day than men. Perhaps this was because they sought to communicate face to face rather than by phone or e-mail which are the preferred communication tools for males.

So what can men do to ensure that they don’t sit down for too long each day:

• 1. Set a timer to go off every three hours and then take a quick walk to get a drink of water. Not only will his help you lose weight it will also make sure you keep up the recommended fluid intake. 
• 2. Don’t take your lunch at your desk, why not go for a quick walk to help mind and body.
• 3. Rather than email or phone why not actually go and see the person face to face? As well as helping you break free from your desk it will also help you improve your interpersonal skills.
• 4. Sometimes it’s not always possible to  get away from our desks, so why not try a diet supplement like Zotrim to help you lose weight. Go to our News section for more details