Work Your Way Thin

by Valerie Nahmad — September 15, 2007

Tragic news--the adult version of the freshman fifteen is the office eleven. Turns out sitting behind a desk all day isn't the best thing for weight loss. MSN offers up seven tips for losing weight on the job:

• Take the stairs. AskMen.com reports that climbing six flights of stairs a day for a full year can help you shed up to 18 pounds.
• Get off a stop early. Hop off the bus a stop early or skip it altogether.
• Rethink the lunch break. Eat at your desk then use your hour for a quick workout or long walk.
• Join the softball league. Burn calories while building camaraderie.
• Drink more water. Bottled water will help keep you fuller and away from the vending machine.
• Bring your own lunch.
• Fidget. Every little bit of motion helps burn calories--a Mayo Clinic study found that tapping your toes can help burn 72 calories per 8-hour work day.