26% of employees say theyve gained over 10 pounds at their job

26% of employees say theyve gained over 10 pounds at their job26% of employees say theyve gained over 10 pounds at their jobNew data from CareerBuilder shows that 26% of employees say they have put on more than 10 pounds in their current position.The Harris Poll surveyed more than 1,000 American, adult, full-time workers - who dont work for the government or themselves - for CareerBuilders research.The nature of chowing down in the officeSeventy-two percent of people said that they eat snacks at work, 23% eat lunch outside of work a minimum of three times weekly, and 63% eat lunch at their workspace. Overall, 45% of people surveyed think theyve gotten heavier in their current role and 57% consider themselves overweight.But while eating at your desk is a very real thing, theres still hope when it comes to staying active CareerBuilder reports that consistency is key 26% of U.S. workers who regularly work out four or more days a week say they lost weight at their present job, compare d to 12% of those who regularly work out three or fewer days a week.Michael Erwin, senior career advisor at CareerBuilder, commented on the research in a statement.Employers understand that healthy employees lead to a more productive workforce and are taking steps to promote healthier lifestyles both in and out of the workplace 10% of employees are not sure if their employer offers wellness benefits. Focusing on the education of these types of benefits goes a long way to not only improve the overall health of the workforce, but can help with retention of talent, he said.Just 30% of people surveyed report that they have access to gym passes, workout facilities or wellness benefits through their employers, although 19% of people within this swimmingpool say that they dont use these amenities.What people think leads to putting on weight at workHeres the breakdown, according to people who say theyve put on pounds at workSitting at a desk fruchtwein of the day 53%Too tired from work to exercise 49%Eating because of stress 41%No time to exercise before or after work 34%The temptation of the office candy jar 21%Eating out regularly 21%Workplace celebrations 13%Having to skip meals because of time constraints 12%Happy hours 6%Pressure to eat food co-workers bring in 6%Of the 42% of employees who say hitting the gym is not something they do regularly, or ever, for that matter, 48% of them report putting on weight in their role.Eleven percent of people surveyed say theyve put on more than 20 pounds in this same setting.The West is the American region with the most people who say they work out on a regular basis, at 63%. But taking a step back, 58% surveyed overall say they do so with this frequency, even though more than a third of workers have gotten heavier because they either dont have time or are too tired to hit the gym.