At a glance you may think that I've lost it. Christmas cookies and insurance premiums may seem to have nothing in common, but hear me out. At this time of year plates, boxes and bags of treats, cookies and goodies start showing up on our doorsteps. Family, friends and neighbors (as well as ourselves) are busy baking this time of year. Yet, we are trying to keep things in balance and not end the year with a extra pounds and the blood pressure that goes with it. So what is the first line of defense against these holiday confections? The break room at work. Might seem like a good solution, but think it through a bit. Now you can nosh at home and at work - and probably with greater variety since everyone else brings their treats to work as well. Does this mean you should never share with co-workers? Of course not, but don't make the office your dumping ground for mediocre calories. We all get bored or tired at work, and a trip to the break room for a random cookie becomes just the ticket. . . to poor health that is. Here are some alternative options:
- Be selective - if you don't LOVE it, chuck it.
- Be generous - with commercially wrapped items, donate them to a food bank.
- Be patient - if it is your all-time favorite, freeze it and portion it out slowly over time.
- Be thoughtful - always express appreciation for the effort and craftsmanship put into the offer, but be thoughtful of your co-workers and don't sabotage their healthy habits.
Remember that being gracious doesn't mean you have to consume every crumb. Think about the health of your co-workers - if not from personal consideration, them from the effect that all those co-workers' extra pounds and ensuing health problems will have on your insurance premiums.
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