How to Avoid Unhealthy Snacking at Work

How to Avoid Unhealthy Snacking at Work

Workplace snacking may seem innocent, but we are seeing this as a significant barrier to PreventScripts RPM patients meeting their health goals!  Here are a few tips to help you get through your work day healthy! 

Avoid Temptation:  If there is a particular room where all of the unhealthy treats are, try to avoid it as much as possible. 

Pack Your Lunch:  Knowing your healthy lunch is close by will help you stay on track.  

Be MINDFUL:  Mindful eating is an important part of office mealtimes.  Take a break, slow down, chew your food, Enjoy it! 

Bring Healthy Snacks:  A veggie tray can go a long way when you have a craving. Bring carrots, snap peas with Hummus. 

Enlist a Buddy:  Research shows that enlisting a buddy can help you stay on track.  Your "work buddy" can go on a "walking meeting"  with you or share in a "healthy lunch" together.  

Create Healthy Office Competition:  

Consider other Health Factors?    Are you getting enough sleep? Are you drinking enough water? How are your stress levels? Maintaining your hydration and sleeping at night will take you a long way in avoiding cravings during the day while you are working.