Health & Fitness
Bring Wellness to Your Workplace for a Healthier Holiday Season
Avoiding winter weight gain is difficult while you're sitting for 8 hours each day at work.Implement these tips for a healthier you at work.

By Matchup | Health and Wellness Blog
The holiday season is one of the hardest times of the year to make healthy choices. Many individuals claim to pack on between five and seven pounds this time of year. But on average, Americans gain between 1 and 2 pounds, according to several studies. Which is a relief compared to adding on 7 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Holiday parties and family gatherings are filled with temptations that make it difficult to say no.
But with healthy decisions and smart habits everyday you can start the New Year happier and healthier than the previous year. When you think about where you spend the most time each week, it’s most likely you’ll come to the conclusion that it’s at work. Between being sedentary for 8-10 hours a day and indulging in delicious calorie filled holiday treats, you’re asking for winter weight gain. So why not bring healthy to the workplace this winter? Implement any of these workplace wellness ideas in your own company to bring in a happier and healthier New Year.
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