You may not know...

We live in a society based on first impressions. How we look, act and feel when we meet someone for the first time is often how they base their opinion of us for the rest of the time that we know them. Weight is the most often way that people describe each other...you know, the thin one or she's kind of heavy set.

Right or wrong, how we look has a direct impact on EVERYTHING we do, whether at home or in the workplace. Weight bias in the workplace is not new, nor does it seem to be improving among fellow co-workers. In fact, complaints made to various news entities and worker advocates regarding unfair treatment, promotion passes and unfair wage compensation, all claimed to be based on obesity, have begun to become more prevalent. Many employers however, do seem to be paying more attention to the matter, and many acknowledge that it has become a problem.

I just recently discovered that my health care (provided by my employer) offers many discounts for various weight loss and health programs. Other companies now offer full gyms for unlimited employee usage; in fact, I personally know of one company that URGES their employees to take an hour break in their day to burn off pent up steam in their company gym! After hour exercise classes instructed by professionals, on staff dietitians, health-conscious cafeterias and other health-care perks are just a few examples of the effort that most companies are offering these days, though (as in my case) most do not effectively communicate that such help is available!

I urge you (should you be interested) to call your human resource department or current health care provider to get the skinny on available discounts or programs that may be available. Who knows, maybe you CAN afford that gym membership after all!


Until Tomorrow!


Keep healthy, keep safe and keep going!


Have an awesome day!


♥Fit~NOW~Girl♥