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By: Lauren

Lauren — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:56:55 +0000

Not only do I work a desk job at work, I do freelance so I work a desk job most nights when I’m at home too. I recently discovered that four trips around the building is exactly one mile, so twice a day I get up and go for a walk. That’s at least two miles a day not including my morning gym routine. My office also has “healthy” vending machines stocked with only baked chips, low fat candies, and trail mix. They have the normal ones too but having the varied options helps me make better choices.
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By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:32:01 +0000

If you want to get really serious (and you have some extra flow burning a hole in your pocket), there’s always the Treadmill Desk.

It’s half brilliant, and half absolutely ridiculous. But I can’t help but want one.

Here’s a pic: http://www.treadmilldesk.co.uk/images/treadmill-desk-4.jpg
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By: Brandon

Brandon — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:36:31 +0000

It is tough – I do find that blogging helps keep me honest, so hopefully that works for you too.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:35:26 +0000

Oh man, you are missing out! Not ONE episode of The Office, what’s wrong with you man?!?

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:07:54 +0000

I’ve worked at a desk job my entire post college life. It’s really hard making sure you to eat right and moving around. Some things I do are religiously leaving the building for lunch and also taking afternoon coffee walks for 5-10 minutes outside. I also fill up my water bottle often and as soon as it’s empty I get up and fill it again. This forces me to move around a bit. Just make sure you don’t replace that water bottle with soda

Great writeup and good reminders for everyone stuck indoors every day.
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By: SeattleRunnerGirl

SeattleRunnerGirl — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:25:22 +0000

Great reminders – it *is* tough to stay active when you work a desk job (as I do). I am going to rethink the idea of an exercise ball as a chair…
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By: Mary Lutz

Mary Lutz — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:15:58 +0000

I work from home, and I do have an exercise ball. I keep forgetting to use it as a chair. Thanks for the reminder
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By: Chad

Chad — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:42:39 +0000

I’m at a desk almost all day, and I’ve thought about the exercise ball, but I’ve never actually tried it. I can just see myself in the midst of a serious meeting rolling off the ball at an inopportune moment! LOL
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