Co-workers – Most people spend a large portion of their time at work. This is an important place to either gather support or build up a strong healthy eating strategy solo. You’ve probably already assessed your co-workers and know if they are going to be good supporters or negative nellies. If you’ve got some folks in your workplace that will support your efforts and rejoice in your successes, by all means, educate them on your surgery and ask for their help. For the others, it is totally your call on who you decide to inform of your surgery. A simple, “I’ve cut down on portions sizes and increased my exercise,” is a good response to the question, “How you are losing weight?” Make sure you have a good plan in place to avoid workplace hazards—donuts in the breakroom, candy on a co-worker’s desk, less-than-healthy vending or cafeteria food, and the daily lunch delivery.
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