When I worked in an office and did a lot of client entertaining and business travel, it would have been very easy to gain a lot of weight - I didn't - but that was only because it was counter-balanced with long hours of stress with no time to eat :)

But I do believe there are plenty of work situations which may lead you to overeating - some of them social (birthday cakes, lunch with the girls, drinks after work etc) and some of them in the line of duty (travel, entertaining etc)

If you're trying to lose weight, don't blame your job for getting in the way - work out some strategies to cope with the situations you find yourself in instead. You will know what these situations are likely to be more than anyone.

Maybe you receive presents of chocolates if you're a nurse or a teacher. You know they will come. What will you do with them? Think about it before they arrive!

If you entertain clients, work out your strategy for that too. If possible choose the restaurant were you know they have a good selection of healthy dishes you like. In any case, you are always in control of what you order and what you eat or drink from what actually arrives in front of you.

If you travel, you will have a good idea of what you can eat from the usual airport, plane or roadside cafe. If all else fails take your own. Don't use travel as an excuse to eat too much.

And as for the birthday cakes and lunches - join in if you like but go easy on the portions...

It easy to find things in your life to blame for being overweight, but that doesn't get you any nearer the size you want to be.

Remember whatever situation you find yourself in at home, at work or at play, you are always in control of what you put in your mouth. Make sure that you exercise that control!

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