Once I start eating, I can't stop

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  • cavia
    cavia Posts: 457 Member
    MrM27 wrote: »
    ftsolk wrote: »
    I don't think they have a human model for that, and even if they did, it would probably be against company policy to have one attached to my face.

    I have packed lunch for work in the past. But if I don't get a break, it doesn't do me much good because it's sitting upstairs in the break room. There are plenty of days when I eat my lunch after 5 or 6pm when I get off work- even if I'm scheduled to get off at 3. A lot of times, I'm not hungry enough to eat dinner after that. It's mostly cravings and a desire to munch if I eat later on. Being hungry more frequently tends to happen if I eat early in the morning.
    So I will ask the same question that has been asked maybe 50 times in the bunch of different threads you have created. Your threads are all complaining about eating at your job and all the trouble and your job, job, job........why don't you finally get a new job? What good does it do to use it as an excuse all the time?

    Because it's easier to say the job is the problem rather than look inward and take ownership.
  • ftsolk
    ftsolk Posts: 202 Member
    Why do you think I can go out and get a new job overnight ? I was unemployed for a year before I found my current job. I applied for the same job at least four other times within the year at two different locations. The only reason I finally was hired was because I got an invitation to come in for an interview after talking to the person who did the hiring at church. I didn't go through the usual hiring process.

    I have applied to other jobs. They haven't panned out, and quitting my job without having a back up isn't an option.

  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    You might want to check the labor laws in your state. Most states have laws which dictate that an employee must be given a break ever so many hours, and a longer meal break if they work so many hours in a day, etc. etc. If you aren't able to eat for a significant timeframe because your employer is not giving you a break, it's quite possible they are breaking the law.
  • ukaryote
    ukaryote Posts: 874 Member
    maidentl wrote: »
    They're flagging it as spam (not saying they should) because the OP has a history of pretending to ask for advice and then arguing with all of it. If you're trying to help her just know that she won't listen to any of you and she'll be back with a new post in a few weeks.
    Oh. I wondered about the flagging and did not really believe it until searching. You mean similar posts like this
    http://beta-community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10005824/eating-one-meal-a-day-and-not-exercising
    and this
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1254748
    some more
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1001153

    I am not sure about the pretending. It is difficult to begin a real commitment but it is frustrating to see the same questions repeatedly.

  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    Ok, I checked, and NJ only has mandatory break times for minors. Sucks to work in NJ, I guess. And I thought my state was bad.
  • ftsolk
    ftsolk Posts: 202 Member
    Trust me, I've researched the break thing constantly, and it does suck, but that's life. However, I've also learned to live with it the best I can. In fact, NOT having a break at work works for me in a way because it makes it easier for me to go all day without eating. It's my day OFF that I struggle the most. On work days, I often look at the clock and realize that it's almost 5pm and I haven't eaten (and I'm not even that hungry). On my day off? I find myself wanting to nibble all day.

    If I eat a good, filling, meal, I can go quite a while without eating. I may choose to indulge a little in some dessert, but even at a church event or on my "cheat" night, I am satisfied with a few bites. So, I suppose a LOT of this is boredom eating. It could also just be wanting to eat because I CAN.

    I know I can't possibly be the only person who doesn't have a stable schedule. What do people who alternate between first and third shift hours do? I think this kind of schedule with no stable break times may be more or less typical for retail positions. My best friend recently changed his hours for work due to a shift in departments. Sunday, he started work earlier than he's used to (at 5 am). He didn't get a break until 10am (he was scheduled 5am to 1:30pm). He did get his 30 minute lunch break, but he never got his final 15 minute break. I have started to take my breaks regardless. However, if I have a day when I work through my entire shift without a break, I will take a "break" afterwards. That way, I can get my things together on company time.

    After all, I may not legally be entitled to a break, but the Union contract is a different story.

    And yes, I have considered contacting the union about issues with not taking breaks, working long hours, being called in early/asked to stay late/asked to come in on my days off, etc. However, I would like to avoid that if possible. I understand that's what the union is there for, but I don't know if I want to rock the boat if I don't absolutely have to. Often, going to the union makes things worse.

  • MelodyandBarbells
    MelodyandBarbells Posts: 7,724 Member
    ukaryote wrote: »
    maidentl wrote: »
    They're flagging it as spam (not saying they should) because the OP has a history of pretending to ask for advice and then arguing with all of it. If you're trying to help her just know that she won't listen to any of you and she'll be back with a new post in a few weeks.
    Oh. I wondered about the flagging and did not really believe it until searching. You mean similar posts like this
    http://beta-community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10005824/eating-one-meal-a-day-and-not-exercising
    and this
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1254748
    some more
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1001153

    I am not sure about the pretending. It is difficult to begin a real commitment but it is frustrating to see the same questions repeatedly.

    Honestly I'm just curious if this post will be allowed to stand. It appears the moderators are coming through and deleting posts like this as being off topic when we attempt to warn other users that this person is NOT legitimately interested in weight management advise.
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    ftsolk wrote: »
    Trust me, I've researched the break thing constantly, and it does suck, but that's life. However, I've also learned to live with it the best I can. In fact, NOT having a break at work works for me in a way because it makes it easier for me to go all day without eating. It's my day OFF that I struggle the most. On work days, I often look at the clock and realize that it's almost 5pm and I haven't eaten (and I'm not even that hungry). On my day off? I find myself wanting to nibble all day.

    If I eat a good, filling, meal, I can go quite a while without eating. I may choose to indulge a little in some dessert, but even at a church event or on my "cheat" night, I am satisfied with a few bites. So, I suppose a LOT of this is boredom eating. It could also just be wanting to eat because I CAN.

    I know I can't possibly be the only person who doesn't have a stable schedule. What do people who alternate between first and third shift hours do? I think this kind of schedule with no stable break times may be more or less typical for retail positions. My best friend recently changed his hours for work due to a shift in departments. Sunday, he started work earlier than he's used to (at 5 am). He didn't get a break until 10am (he was scheduled 5am to 1:30pm). He did get his 30 minute lunch break, but he never got his final 15 minute break. I have started to take my breaks regardless. However, if I have a day when I work through my entire shift without a break, I will take a "break" afterwards. That way, I can get my things together on company time.

    After all, I may not legally be entitled to a break, but the Union contract is a different story.

    And yes, I have considered contacting the union about issues with not taking breaks, working long hours, being called in early/asked to stay late/asked to come in on my days off, etc. However, I would like to avoid that if possible. I understand that's what the union is there for, but I don't know if I want to rock the boat if I don't absolutely have to. Often, going to the union makes things worse.

    So, if it's the days off that are the problem, and you're saying that you're not hungry when you first get up and you can delay eating, then I would encourage you to check into the intermittent fasting idea that others have mentioned, so that you can do that mindfully instead of accidentally and willy-nilly. Being busy will give you less time to think about food. Having a cool hobby or something to do on your days off will help, especially if it's something pretty active like hiking through a nature trail, or even shopping with lots of walking. Getting busy and away from the kitchen is really helpful.
  • __Di__
    __Di__ Posts: 1,658 Member
    MrM27 wrote: »
    maidentl wrote: »
    They're flagging it as spam (not saying they should) because the OP has a history of pretending to ask for advice and then arguing with all of it. If you're trying to help her just know that she won't listen to any of you and she'll be back with a new post in a few weeks.

    Exactly every couple of weeks in the same thing. Can't figure out when to eat, work won't let her eat, seeking attention from the forum. She's given plenty of advice every time and never takes any of it.

    Perhaps the advice she is being given isn't any good for her.

    I hope that the Mods on this site use their commonsense and see that this thread is not "spam", regardless as to how some, both on this thread and those that have flagged it but not commented on it, see it.

    I have seen some rubbish on these forums, believe me, but this thread is not one of those.

    People just because you give your advice to the OP's question, does not mean she has to damn well take it for crying out loud, your advice(s) are not the be all and end all, in fact they may not even be correct. If the OP is continually asking similar questions in other threads, it is most likely because the advice she is being given, is no good for her.

    OP for what it is worth, I have had the same, my own solution was to cut down on the carbs and up the protein, because protein is filling whereas carbs can be addictive.

    Chill out people and stop with the clicking on that flag symbol, there are a lot more threads you can do that to, this thread really isn't one of those.
  • pander101
    pander101 Posts: 677 Member
    She's back!
  • penny0919
    penny0919 Posts: 123 Member
    Do you work at a grocery store???? I'm getting serious deja vu here.
  • penny0919
    penny0919 Posts: 123 Member
    pander101 wrote: »
    She's back!

    I think we are thinking the same thing.

    Be prepared for a million and one excuses people...NOT WORTH IT

  • ftsolk
    ftsolk Posts: 202 Member
    I have found some things that work for me to help me out on work days. On Wednesdays, I have a very flexibile schedule. If I get off on time (lately, that's been 5pm), I often go shopping or go to a church group at 7. Wednesdays, I pack a lunch/dinner that I eat right after work. I usually include some kind of side that I will eat if I get a break. If I don't get a break, I will eat that side with my lunch. If I get one, I'll eat it on break. Today, I added a Fage Classic Lemon yogurt to my lunch, and since it was a slow day, I ate it on break.

    Fridays, I don't always have that kind of flexibility. I work later, and I have a church event that's further away, so I usually just pack something like a banana and almond butter or a Larabar that doesn't require refrigeration. That way, if I don't get a chance to eat, it's not that big of a deal. I don't bother packing a full meal since I usually eat dinner at church.

    So, depending on what I have going on, I may or may not pack a full meal. If I know I will have a few minutes to eat something right after work, then I have the flexibility to have a yogurt or other cold food. If I know I'm going to be rushing around, I'll pack something shelf-stable.

    But there are sitll days when I don't get to eat anything until 7pm.

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