Three Tips to Avoid Halloween Horror at Work
"Research has confirmed what many of us know all too well: When food is available and in sight, we eat it," says AICR Registered Dietitian Alice Bender. "That candy in the break room and on coworkers' desks before and after Halloween means extra calories and weight gain for many Americans."The scary truth is that being overweight or obese increases risk for several common cancers and other diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
Although "fun-size" candies seem innocent enough by themselves, eating just two of those candies per day over two months can lead to a two-pound weight gain, coming just before our major eating holidays.
Bender says there are ways to reduce temptation and minimize the resulting calorie damage from constant exposure to candy. Start by limiting trick-or-treat candy in your home, then take steps to help create a healthier work environment for yourself and others.
Tips to Avoid Halloween Horror at Work
- Lose Your Candy at the Door. This is one time your colleagues are better off if you don't share. Best idea – be honest with yourself and purchase only the amount of candy you'll need. If you do have leftovers, throw them out – does anyone else really need it?
- Hide the Candy. Donate a non-see-through, covered candy dish or container for common spaces where candy is shared. Studies show that keeping treats out of sight helps keep them out-of-mind, out-of-mouth, and off-the-waistline.
- Take Detours. If possible, find alternate routes to meetings that avoid passing by the treats. As a side benefit you may get a bit more physical activity. Not possible? Make sure your hands are full when passing the candy dish, so you can't just grab a treat on the way.
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