英文阅读：肥胖会影响工作吗
当今世界，肥胖的人越来越多，很多人知道肥胖可以引起很多疾病，对身体不好，同时肥胖的体型还影响自己的外表美。但一个更大的影响你可能还不知道：肥胖很可能还会影响你的工作!Obesity is one of a nation's greatest public health problems. According to
the Center for Disease Control, an estimated 64 % of U.S. adults are either
overweight or obese. Studies show that overweight Americans suffer medical
ailments more often than their slimmer peers – from diabetes(糖尿病) and
hypertension(高血压) to degenerative conditions like arthritis and many types of
cancer.
And if that news isn't enough to get you on the treadmill(踏车，跑步机), chew on
this: Studies also show that out-of-shape Americans earn less on average than
their co-workers do. Not only can being fit cost you less in medical bills and
insurance, it can earn you more on the job.
The National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA) states that only
one in 11 top male executives is overweight. The message is clear: Those who are
fit enough to climb are more likely to make it to the top of the ladder.
Academic studies provide further proof that being in shape can boost your
earning potential. A University of Michigan study reported that the total net
worth of moderately to severely obese women is as much as 60 percent below
average. And a Cornell study by John Cawley, professor of policy analysis, found
that overweight Caucasian women earn 9 percent less than those who are slim.
So will being out of shape keep you from getting a job? Another Cawley
study indicates for mid-level and entry level jobs, "...there is no effect of
weight on the probability of employment or sector of occupation." But carrying
some extra pounds can hurt your chances of climbing the ladder. "At the
executive level, being overweight will hinder your chances of employment,"
Mientus says.
If building a better body will help you build a better career, what steps
should you take for a job-boosting physique? Mientus tells his clients to
approach body improvement like they approach improving their job skills. Here
are his suggested solutions:
• Define your goals: "Just like identifying that you have to improve
certain work skills, you must also identify what health skills you need to
improve," Mientus says. Whether it's altering your diet or getting more aerobic
exercise, even building muscle mass, it's important to set goals for
improvement.
• Schedule healthy activities: "You have to make appointments for exercise
and eating right, just like you schedule time in your day for meetings or
training that will boost your skills or network," Mientus says.
• Find a mentor: "The best mentor is one that is at your workplace with you
– someone who fits exercise into their work day," Mientus says. If you can't
find someone at work who can lead by example, a spouse or friend is also a good
choice. "Someone who will see you every day to help remind and guide you is very
helpful," he adds.
• Dress the part: Once you start to get in better shape, choose clothes
that tastefully show off your new physique. "Fit people naturally look more
confident, but good clothes that fit well accentuate that confident look,"
Mientus notes.
So on your next lunch break, grab a workout with the sales manager and then
join her for an Evian and chicken quesadilla (hold the sour cream). Your thinner
body, and fatter wallet, will thank you!
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