As you know, one of the downsides to working form home in front of a computer all day is the potential to get lazy and watch the lbs attach to you like Velcro.

Does Working at Home Contribute to Weight Gain?

Working from home may have benefits, but it comes with a downside when the refrigerator calls your name. Maybe you are lonely or bored working at home which may trigger emotional eating. Some of you might be workaholics and you just don’t stop to eat a balanced meal, which might translate into eating too much later on. Here’s what you can do.

Going to the gym is a nice break I take when I feel the need to get away from this monitor and keyboard. But it does have a price. If you don’t have a gym membership it can be expensive with all the stuff they try to “tell” you, you need when you go to register. Plus if you’re like me and found a way (my big mouth at work) to beat all these sign-up charges, you’re still stuck with the monthly fee.

Lately, with the amazing summer we’re having (except for all the thunder storms) I’ve been riding as if I was training for the Tour de France. Well, not really. But what a great way to not only enjoy the outdoors, but get some exercise at the same time. Caron and I just came back from doing an 11K ride along the shores of lake Ontario and it feels great.

TIPS…

- make use of the outdoors (walk, bike, hike, run - no need for expensive health club memberships.

- take a camera along with you.

- be sure to pack water and keep a basic first-aid kit in your car on your person.

- get your family involved with you. It’s better than Nintendo Wii when it comes to interaction and role playing 

Some pics I captured this week from our biking escapades…