By , John Rampton
Published May 03, 2016
While I have had those moments -- as we all do -- where I wouldn’t mind grabbing a doughnut from those massive pink cardboard boxes (or the green and white ones if you are a Krispy Kreme lover, like me), or tuck into that third slice of pizza from the center of the conference room table, I know these are not the right choices.
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Sure, those snacks were the diet of choice in my college days, but they don't give me the fuel I need to work around the clock nor do they add years to my life (though they do add unwanted inches to my waist line!).
But this is an issue I have to deal with. Because I am always on the go. Whether the event is a lunch or dinner meeting with a potential customer or partner, or a conference where I'm speaking, I'll rarely eat a "normal" lunch.
Nevertheless, I am learning to eat healthy at those lunch meetings, and I’m trying to help others make better choices, too. Here’s how I maintain a healthier lifestyle while at work and on the go:
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One thing I’ve learned while focusing on healthier choices at meetings and at my desk is that my actions tend to influence others. When they see me picking out healthy items or bringing my own, there is a positive effect on their behavior. My office is starting to prefer the healthier options I’ve selected for our meetings, and the junk food has gradually disappeared.
As a result, I see new levels of energy and alertness even hours into a meeting --- plus we are all a few pounds lighter. The next step will be an exercise component to meetings for team building and idea generation. I’m personally ready to take the meetings to the pavement, to "run through" some of our agenda at certain meetings.
I think everyone would agree that will make meetings healthier and more fun.
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https://www.foxnews.com/us/how-to-maintain-a-healthy-lifestyle-while-chowing-down-at-lunch-meetings