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I’ve been standing up at work for about a week and a half now, and I’ve noticed two things:

1. I’m hungrier

2. My feet hurt

3. Wasting time is harder to do

The hunger could be caused by other factors, but I have definitely noticed an increase in appetite. My feet are killing me, and my knees have been a little sore, but I have an anti-fatigue mat on order, so that should help. On the other hand, my back feels GREAT! As far as wasting time, it’s just a lot harder to stare at the computer and not do something productive. I feel like I’m getting more done as a result. So far, it’s a definite inprovement.

My department is moving to a different part of the building.  Coinciding with the move, I am getting a stand-up desk. I’ve had low back pain for a long time, and I’ve often thought that I’d rather be able to stand for most of the day than to sit all day long. So, we’ll see how it goes. I’m concerned that the first few weeks are going to be tough.

I wonder if I’ll need an anti-fatigue floor mat or something. I was toying with the idea of getting a wobble board to help build some core strength and balance while I’m working. I’ve seen those stand-up desks attached to a treadmill and I really like that idea.  I wish I could get one of those.

I’m also going from two windows to none, and from a unique nook-like area to a traditional cubicle-like area, although I did get them to expand my cubicle to 11 feet x 7 feet, so that’s not too bad.