It seems to be a badge of honor in the workplace if someone “eats at their desk” and/or forgoes lunch altogether to continue working.  I ate at my desk last week after diligently taking a lunch break for the last 2 months and felt a big difference.  While eating at my desk, I felt the need to eat quickly, didn’t enjoy my lunch, wasn’t satiated and realized I ate too much.  I was not practicing mindful or intuitive eating….AT ALL.  So, the afternoon brought a stomachache, general feeling of dissatisfaction, snacking and distraction.  I didn’t feel these symptoms when I took just 20-30 minutes away from my desk to eat.

Is someone who eats at their desk more qualified, dedicated or better at their job because they don’t take a break over someone who does?  Everyone needs to make their own decision regarding this because there are times when it’s necessary to work through or skip lunch.  Maybe this decision isn’t an “all or nothing” proposition.

I have decided that I will be taking my lunch break. I’m interested to see if I feel differently this week than last week after lunch – I’ll take note and report back next week!