Upper Arm Fat-Is Your Work Causing It?

By Katherine Crawford M.S.

The crazy answer is yes. Solid research has clearly shown a link between work conditions and weight gain. Thus, your job could be the source of your upper arm fat.

How can we make such conclusions? Well, this groundbreaking research was done in England and showed how rank, among many other factors, can influence what you eat, how much you exercise and how much fat you carry.

And here is what can make your work place an upper arm fat haven:

1. Being the captain. Are you in control? Because not being in control is a primary cause of work-related stress. If you feel like you are simply dust in the wind, it may be time to start seeking a different position.

2. Stiffness. Do your upper back muscles get really stiff? One cause of this can be excess tension at work. If you work within a very extreme environment, those stress hormones are going to flood your system. So please seek out a different team or manager if you constantly feel affronted.

3. Poorly delineated tasks. If what you have to do is unclear, stress and tension will rise. And keep in mind that lack of clarity, more often than not, is your superiors fault. So ask for clear tasks. Tell your superiors how increased clarity will allow you to be more productive for the company.

4. Job status. If you have a higher position within your company, you are more likely to be healthier. And if you can't reach the top rungs at your workplace, seek out activities outside of work in which you can have a dominant role.

5. Having a mono-identity. Don't let your work define who you are. When things are going good you will feel good. But anytime something goes bad you will get flooded with all those stress hormones. Subjecting yourself to this emotional roller coaster is unnecessary.

Now keep in mind that changing your environment is much easier than changing yourself. So if you simply can no longer tolerate your job, please move on. Your body and your arms will thank you for it. And most likely, that upper arm fat will start to come off a little faster than before! - 31521

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