Conquering Diet Pitfalls
in the Workplace

Caldwell Memorial Hospital has started a campaign to help our employees make healthier food choices and get more physical activity. We invite you and your family to join us on the path to a healthier Caldwell County. To learn more, visit www.myeatsmartmovemore.com.

The office can be pure diet sabotage. One survey found that 30 percent of employees head to the vending machines for snacks and 20 percent roam office hallways seeking catering leftovers. Here are helpful solutions to common job-related eating woes:

The problem: The vending machine stocks only candy bars and potato chips.

The solution: Stash healthy snacks in your desk drawer. Precut fruits and veggies are a fast, easy option. Or try dried fruits, nuts, high-fiber cereal, or unsalted pretzels.

The problem: Boredom and stress drive you straight to your coworker’s candy dish.

The solution: Ask yourself if you are hungry. Write down how you feel and what you eat in a daily food log. Identify your eating triggers and healthy alternatives, such as taking a wal