Get rid of those pounds - 10 tips to lose weight at work

6 January, 2015 | Written by: Tim | View all our tips here |

You don't have to make drastic decisions to burn off a few pounds. All you need are a few small changes to your daily routine.

We have selected 10 tips for you that can help you achieve results at work.

"Drink green tea (no, without sugar)"

Green tea is known for its good properties. One of them is speeding up your metabolism.

So your body will work harder, causing you to burn fat faster.

"Alternate between standing and sitting"

Standing, your heart beats 10 more times per minute, meaning you burn 3.3 kilocalories instead of 2.6 when sitting.

Sitting for longer than 2 hours is also very bad for you.

"Take a walk during your break"

With a 30-minute walk, you already burn about 90 kilocalories.

The lunch break is ideal for this activity. It's easiest to start if you can find a few colleagues who want to achieve the same as you.

"Eat small portions and don't crave lunch"

Try to pre-empt that usual 'hunger' feeling and eat small portions throughout the day.

You give your brain time to process your meals, which prevents you from overeating.

"Walk to a colleague, don't send an email"

Communicating from your armchair is easier than ever. Resist it!

Walk over to your colleague and tell him/her what you would otherwise use an email for. That's an easy way to burn calories.

"Take the stairs (even if it's just down at first)"

Of course, preferably up as well, but you have to start somewhere, right? Taking the stairs is an easy way to burn fat quickly.

A minute of walking stairs already burns 9 kilocalories. With the lift? 1 to 2.

"Cycle to work"


Half an hour of cycling is good for 300 kilocalories. Your body will be burning a lot of calories during such a short ride.

"Drink plenty of water"


When dehydrated, you tend to feel hungry sooner, causing you to reach for food more quickly.

Drink a glass of water before each meal and you'll find that you'll feel full sooner anyway.

"Snack less, snack healthy, be prepared!"

Is there a snack monster inside you? Then leave the house well-prepared and take some healthy snacks to work.

An apple, blueberries, nuts, Greek yoghurt, a banana, strawberries, snack tomatoes, the possibilities are endless.

"Discuss while walking"

Not everything has to be discussed at the meeting table. Ask your colleague to join you for a short walk.

Not only do you burn more calories, but your brain is also sharper when in motion.

Print our handy tips and always have them at hand