I Drank a Lot of Milkshakes…
Summary
- I used to work at Smoothie King, which served really tasty milkshakes.
- The milkshakes were made with a mix of ice cream, ice, and added sugar.
- As an employee benefit, you were allowed one free smoothie per shift.
- It was common practice to finish any extra smoothies left over, sometimes ending up consuming parts of many.
- I noticed that this habit led to weight gain, even if it wasn't a significant amount.
- It's important to recognize the health implications of workplace eating habits and make conscious choices to avoid potential negative effects like weight gain.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest taking a close look at your daily routine first. Just like those extra smoothies added up to weight gain without me really noticing, sometimes small habits in our work or personal life can sneak up on us with side effects. Identify one or two things that might be similar "extra smoothies" in your life. It could be spending too much time on social media or buying coffee every day.
Next, think about making small, healthy swaps. If you're like me at Smoothie King, maybe you're having too many "freebies" that aren't really free, like mindless snacking or not using break times effectively. Swap those out for something better. Instead of snacking, bring a healthy meal from home. Use your breaks to go for a quick walk instead of sitting down.
Also, try keeping track of these habits for a few days. Write down what you eat at work or how you're spending your time. This will help you see patterns and figure out what you can change.
Finally, set some clear, simple goals for the next month. Maybe it's to pack a lunch four days a week or limit social media to 30 minutes a day. Stick with these goals, and you'll start seeing a difference, just like I did when I stopped with the extra smoothies.
Remember, it's the little choices that we make every day that can lead to big changes over time. Start with these easy steps, and you'll be on your way to better habits and bigger wins.
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Smoothie King where I used to work had really good milkshakes so they us hug and do ice cream and ice and they'd add sugar to it it was super good so the way it worked is you get one free Smoothie per shift but you could finish any extra smoothie honestly it made more sense to just finish them and have like a fourth of 20 of them I realized actually when I was there I gained weight I mean not a lot but like I was like oh I got to not do this