Top 10 Ways to Work Vitaliciously

We all know we sometimes spend more time at work than not at work, so we put together the Top 10 Ways to Work Vitaliciously. Check it out and let us know on Twitter or Facebook what tips you swear by at work!

1. Take a real break for lunch – Eating your lunch quickly in front of your computer or in your car on the way to a meeting may lead to you eat more than you would if you took your time. Make sure you make time for yourself; you’ll be more productive and healthier.


2. Stash safe snacks – When cravings hit mid-afternoon, make sure you have healthy snacks handy so you aren’t tempted by whatever you can find. Have many filling, high-fiber, low-calorie snacks available (VitaTop anyone?).


3. BYOB—Bring Your Own Breakfast – Skipping breakfast can make you overdo it at lunch. Starting the day off with a healthy breakfast keeps you energized. If mornings are too hectic, keep your breakfast at work so you never forget it.


4. Leave something in your car – If you leave a part of your lunch in your car, you have to take a little walk to go get it. It forces you to take a break and get out of the office, even if only for a few minutes.


5. Take the stairs instead of the elevator – This is an oldie but a goodie. Become a stair master!


6. Stay hydrated—with water! – Often when we think we are hungry, we are actually just dehydrated. Hit up the water cooler frequently; it’s the best low-calorie way to keep thirst at bay.


7. Recruit a snacking buddy – Find a kindred snacking colleague that can help motivate you and steer you away from the vending machine. Sharing recipes with a friend at work or talking about the snacks you are having during the day, can help you both stick to your plans.


8. Embrace the 100-calorie baggie – 100-calorie VitaTops or VitaMuffins are easy to fit into a healthy day – so adopt the 100-calorie strategy and portion out other foods to enjoy during the day in 100-calorie servings: nuts, fruit, cereal, popcorn etc.


9. Stress less – Sometimes a stressful day can turn on the cravings. Experiment with yoga breathing or have a stress ball on hand so the first thing you reach for isn’t candy.


10. Eat small meals throughout the day – You don’t have to eat everything at once. Snacking healthfully and in small portions throughout the day can actually improve your energy and help you avoid an afternoon slump.