Swimsuit season is right around the corner and for many people that means one thing: dieting. In an office setting, though, cutting back on calories and finding time to exercise can seem like an impassable hurdle, as a recent CareerBuilder.com survey reports that 45 percent of workers have gained weight at their current jobs, similar to last year’s findings. The survey was conducted from February 11 through March 13, 2008 among 7,688 workers.

Twenty-six percent of employees report they have gained more than ten pounds and 12 percent say they gained more than 20 pounds while in their present positions. Comparing genders, women are more likely (50 percent) than men (42 percent) to say they have gained weight at their current jobs.
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Day 6

Exercise is Essential: Exercise is a must for a healthy body, and it’s one of the first things I do each day. Even if you’re busy make sure to set aside time. This doesn't mean you have to hit the gym for two hours, just make sure you get up and moving for at least 10-12 minutes a day. My new DVD, Get Fit Daily Dozen targets all the right areas of your body in just 12 minutes, your minimum daily exercise requirement! Remember, exercise burns calories and releases endorphins, so get happy now!

Thanks Denise for all of your great tips for '09!