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 do we know? Because of the Whitehall studies conducted in Britain. You see, everyone in Britain has access to the same healthcare. So these studies showed that it was work conditions that led to changes in exercise, diet and weight gain.

And here are some factors too look out for at your current job:

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. Excess tenseness. If you feel like you are in a constant state of tension, stress hormones are going to flood your body. And said hormones can alter levels of arm fat. One simple test is to assess how stiff your neck muscles are.

3. Undefined expectations. Poorly defined work expectations or project expectations can lead to huge amounts of stress. Ask your superiors for more clearly defined goals and tell them that the increased clarity will allow you to get more work done 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. Identity crisis. If your job is your identity, you run the risk of emotional roller coasters. Again, seek out activities outside of work so that you don't fall into this trap. This is one of the main reasons why so many successful businessmen commit suicide once their operations flop.

I would like to point out that there is only so much you can do. If you find that your workplace is simply not healthy, then please start taking the necessary steps for a transition. You deserve good health today, not tomorrow. And you just might find that the upper arm fat melts like butter! - 31521

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