I think I have found the perfect place to work! My new office doesn’t have any vending machines, no delis nearby, and the closest places to grab lunch (Jimmy John’s and Subway) are a two-block walk away. I rarely have that much time for lunch, so the walk is usually out of the question. So I am left to eat what I brought with me, which is always a Lean Cuisine I grabbed on the way out the door. How cool is that?
Now you may be thinking I’m deranged to enjoy such a lack of food options, but it’s actually quite ideal. When I worked in NYC, there were delis on every block. So grabbing a brownie and Arizona Iced Tea to feed my afternoon cravings was no big deal — I could be back before my boss even realized I was gone. In Cincinnati, Skyline Chili always called my name. It was just too easy to cheat on my diet and make unhealthy choices.
But now, it’s not really an option. As long as I can keep myself from bringing bad stuff with me, I should be good. And when I do cave, at least I get a four-block walk’s worth of exercise and can choose a healthier sandwich.
And considering that the full-length mirror in the office’s ladies’ room somehow makes me look like I’ve gained 20 pounds, that’s a good thing!