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Changing your lifestyle is all about avoiding unhealthy situations like eating while watching TV, but that can be very hard when you can’t control your environment, like at work. While we struggle to live a healthy lifestyle, our coworkers can unintentionally pull us away from our good intentions.

To avoid becoming a desk zombie it’s important to take regular breaks in order to stay alert and focused. If you are sitting at your desk for hours at a time without any breaks it is not only detrimental to your back and neck, but it can also weaken your focus on staying away from those office snacks.

It’s important to take regular breaks after an hour of work at your desk. It will help you refocus and stay alert and you can add a few steps to your otherwise immobile day. However, avoid taking your breaks around food. I’ve been known to grab a handful of papers and walk through the office like I’m headed somewhere, but in reality I’m just doing a little power walking and refocusing on the tasks for the day.

Here’s a list of 7 programs that will help you remember to get out of your seat and take a break at regular intervals.

RSI Warrior (Windows, $50)

Stretch Break (Window, $45)

Stretchware (Windows & Mac, $25)

Workrave (Windows, Free) Highly recommended

MacBreakZ (Mac, $25)

Timeout (Mac, Free) Recommended

AntiRSI (Mac, Free) Easy to use

At the Nicholson Clinic we are not only concerned with your weight, but we want you to be slim so you can stay healthy. If you are interested in learning more about weight loss surgery take a look at NicholsonClinic.com