Being Healthy Counts at Work, Too

OK, I have a confession to make. Last Tuesday, I went into the kitchen here at work to refill my glass of water. But I didn't just refill my glass of water. I also inhaled a cupcake. A three-day old stale cupcake that, while delicious, had no business being in my mouth.

I tried to forget the cupcake incident, but this column in USA Today and then this article in London's The Guardian brought it all back to me.

Both articles are about health and fitness and how work—whether it's your generous colleagues who share their delicious cupcakes with you or a busy schedule that keeps you from working out regularly—can sabotage your health.

Do we really need something else sabotaging our attempt at healthy eating habits?

So next time you want to bring something in for your employees, consider their (and your) health and skip the donuts. And my advice to anyone who doesn't want to be the victim of a cupcake incident, buy a mini-refrigerator, put it under your desk and keep your water in there. Yes, really.