Is Trying to Fit In Ruining Your Chance of Success?

[SparkPeople.com::The Weekly Spark]( [Birthday Cake in the Break Room!]( Your co-workers mean well, they really do, but if your office culture centers around food, it could be sabotaging your health goals. From donuts in the kitchen to take the edge off Monday to celebratory pizza at the end of the quarter and happy hours with the team, trying to fit in and network with your co-workers often means putting aside your health goals--but that doesn't have to be the case. Discover how you can flip the script and make your career goals fit with your health ambitions. Win-w [+ Read More]( [From the desk of: Alicia Capetillo, Editor-in-Chief SparkPeople]( Remember those assemblies on the dangers of peer pressure from way back in middle school? They'd throw around trite statements ("You wouldn't jump off a bridge just because all your friends were doing it, would you?") and encourage people to do what they wanted and not just what they thought was cool. And all along, it felt like this was something that was an issue only between the ages of eight and 18. And yet, offices around the country have their own degree of peer pressure. Whether it's a networking happy hour or constant birthday cake celebrations, it can be difficult to fit in if you're working toward healthier habits. Saying no to food events might feel uncomfortable, but it's important to remember why you're working hard toward your goals. Learning how to talk openly about your goals, sticking to promises made to yourself and participating in work culture without food will lead to a healthier, happier you--ignore that peer pressure and focus on you! [Goodbye, Desk Lunch]( Deadlines and meetings have a funny way of interfering with your dedicated lunch hour, don't they? If you're squeezing in lunch at your desk or on-the-go, there's a good chance that you're consuming more calories than you realize or adding unnecessary stress to your day. Learning to how eat mindfully--even in stressful situations--will not only help you reach your health goals, but it will also add a moment of peace to your busy day! [+ Read More]( [The End of Mindless Munching]( It's snack time--what are you grabbing to eat? If you're someone who starts off with good intentions but ends snacktime several hundred calories later, your over-snacking habit could be ruining your progress. While the right snacks can help you curb hunger between meals, indulging in ''mini meals'' throughout the day is detrimental to your overall diet. Discover seven ways experts say you can put an end to over-snacking--your waistline will thank you! [+ Read More]( [Avoid the 4 P.M. Slump]( If you tend to find yourself falling asleep at your desk right around 4 p.m. every day, your lunch could be to blame. A lunch full of the wrong ingredients can leave you feeling lethargic, unproductive and unfocused. Pack a lunch with the right nutrients, though, and you'll find yourself full of energy and a happy belly! Discover the ingredients experts recommend you include in your mid-day meal, and transform lunch hour for good. [+ Read More]( [Steal Tips From Those Who Know]( [Pasta Lovers, Rejoice!]( [Pasta + Egg = Amazing!]( GET OUR BEST: [Like on Facebook]([Pin on Pinterest]([Follow on Instagram]( SparkPeople Apps]( your Food]( [Redeem Your SparkPoints]( [Unsubscribe]( © 2019 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. [Terms]( | [Privacy]( | [Manage Emails]( 310 Culvert St., Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202