How to Lose Weight By Quitting Your Job :

Stress in the workplace significantly increases the risk of obesity.

Could it be time to find another job?

Research has shown that there is a very strong link between job strain (heavy demands, little decision-making power, and little social support) and risk of obesity.

What's interesting is the link to central obesity (waist circumference >102cm/40" in men, >88cm/34.6" in women).

This study was carried out over 19 years.

• Job strain on one occasion: 17% more likely to develop obesity or central obesity than those who reported none.
• Job strain on two occasions: 24% higher chance of obesity, 41% of central obesity
• Job strain on 3 or more occasions: 73% higher chance of obesity, 61% of central obesity

Causation?
The data was adjusted for "smoking; intakes of dietary fiber, fruits and vegetables, and alcohol; and levels of physical activity during follow-up" - and also excluded obese individuals at baseline.

I don't doubt there is a link. These days many jobs are sedentary and high-pressure - not a formula for good health.

Time for a re-think on your employment situation?

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