The Best Ways to Offset Weight Gain While Working from Home

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Plan Your Meals

Speaking of meals, don't let them be an afterthought, even if you have a busy schedule. Meal planning is the best way for you to limit your trips to the grocery store, stay within your food budget and prep for the week to come. This strategy will also help you avoid last-minute impulses to order takeout and allow you to see on paper what you're eating every day. It's kind of like a food diary without the pressure. If you feel like you're putting on weight, take a look at what you've been eating lately, and try to identify the foods or meals that may be causing it. It could be as simple as learning to alternate between hearty meals and lighter ones, so you're balancing out your daily calories more efficiently.