The crazy answer is yes. Solid research has clearly shown a link between work conditions and weight gain. Thus, your job could be the source of your upper arm fat.

How can we make such conclusions? Well, this groundbreaking research was done in England and showed how rank, among many other factors, can influence what you eat, how much you exercise and how much fat you carry.

So here is what to look out for at your job:

1. Being the captain. Are you in control? Because not being in control is a primary cause of work-related stress. If you feel like you are simply dust in the wind, it may be time to start seeking a different position.

2. Excess tenseness. If you feel like you are in a constant state of tension, stress hormones are going to flood your body. And said hormones can alter levels of arm fat. One simple test is to assess how stiff your neck muscles are.

3. Poorly delineated tasks. If what you have to do is unclear, stress and tension will rise. And keep in mind that lack of clarity, more often than not, is your superiors fault. So ask for clear tasks. Tell your superiors how increased clarity will allow you to be more productive for the company.

4. Were you are on the totem pole. Unfortunately, lower ranking jobs lead to more weight gain and poorer nutrition-according to the research. So I would suggest looking for things you can do outside of work where you can assume a more dominant role. Doing so can help offset the negatives.

5. Identity crisis. If your job is your identity, you run the risk of emotional roller coasters. Again, seek out activities outside of work so that you don’t fall into this trap. This is one of the main reasons why so many successful businessmen commit suicide once their operations flop.

Unfortunately, there is only so much you can do here. If your job is becoming a true nightmare despite all your efforts, you may have to find a different workplace. If this isn’t possible within your company, you may have to find a different job! Then you may notice that the upper arm fat comes off a little easier!

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