Free Food in the Office
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HappyCampr1 wrote: »Congrats on successfully avoiding the work treats. I have no trouble ignoring things laid out for everyone. My issue this year is co-workers walking over specifically to give me treats. I'm having a hard time saying no, so I just make sure to only eat a small bit, log it, and move on.
Thank you!! This is great. Luckily this doesn't happen often to me as I can't say no lol!!!-1 -
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TopazCutie wrote: »TopazCutie wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »TopazCutie wrote: »This morning the office kitchen was carb central: bagels, muffins and sugary donuts galore... all for us! In past years I would be all over that lol I think I got like 4 bagels/donuts last year! But now, knowing the macro's (carbs, sugar) and calorie counts, and how it will affect my numbers here on MFP, I just went with coffee (a black one.. no cream or sugar lol). I don't crave/miss it either. I can't believe I'm finally back on track!! I brought my own food today because I knew that I might be tempted, but I wasn't phased in the least (I brought greek yogurt with granola and all bran on top all weighed out, fresh fruits)
I know you're new, so I thought I'd clarify. Macro's are: protein, carbs and fat. Sugar = carbs. Protein, carbs and fat make up calories (1g protein = 4 calories, 1g of carbs = 4 calories and 1g of fat = 9 calories). I just wanted to make sure you understood.
Anyway, I'd totally have a bagel and eat less later. I love bagels. I'm glad you found something that works for you.
Actually I've been a member for years lol. That clarification wasn't necessary but thanks for being glad for me
Considering that you called sugar a macro, I think this was a helpful post. Mostly because it's not all about you - we have lurkers here who are learning.
Cool I edited the OP.
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Thank the Lord for this thread. I needed to know someone else was avoiding temptation too.0
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I like this. If I can't weigh it (bagels, cream cheese) or don't absolutely looove it & can't get it any other time (ie, packaged cookies, much prefer homemade!) I've been avoiding it. I was out the other day @ a gathering, & had one of those crescent/nut cookies (not sure what they're called, but they're nuts, butter & powdered sugar, basically) because I love them & don't make them myself. Otherwise, I just skipped the other stuff. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & the following weekend @ my cousin's, I plan on enjoying the treats, without stressing. I think that's helped me more this time around, knowing 1 day won't kill me, & that I can eat a little lighter the days around it to help offset.I've adopted the rule that if I can't track it, I try not to eat it. I've never been one to just gorge myself on office foods so for the most part I haven't really changed anything. I will pass unless it's something I absolutely love. I don't think there's anything wrong with treating yourself every now and then as long as it's not an everyday pig out session.
This!!!!
I personally would rather have a bigger dinner and dessert, than splurge on a breakfast bagel that is barely going to fill me yes has as many calories as a full decent meal. At this point, if I don't absolutely love a certain food, I'm passing on it. But if I love it and have a strong craving I will definitely treat, log and move on -1 -
PINKinquisition1908 wrote: »Thank the Lord for this thread. I needed to know someone else was avoiding temptation too.
Aww no worries. Feel free to add my as a friend too, I'm always posting sharing my daily experiences.
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tigersword wrote: »
It really is...peanut butter is everything to me.0 -
PINKinquisition1908 wrote: »Thank the Lord for this thread. I needed to know someone else was avoiding temptation too.
Let's keep this up for the rest of the holiday season. Resist temptation in the office and beyond. Just until Friday!-1 -
TopazCutie wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »TopazCutie wrote: »This morning the office kitchen was carb central: bagels, muffins and sugary donuts galore... all for us! In past years I would be all over that lol I think I got like 4 bagels/donuts last year! But now, knowing the macro's (carbs, sugar) and calorie counts, and how it will affect my numbers here on MFP, I just went with coffee (a black one.. no cream or sugar lol). I don't crave/miss it either. I can't believe I'm finally back on track!! I brought my own food today because I knew that I might be tempted, but I wasn't phased in the least (I brought greek yogurt with granola and all bran on top all weighed out, fresh fruits)
I know you're new, so I thought I'd clarify. Macro's are: protein, carbs and fat. Sugar = carbs. Protein, carbs and fat make up calories (1g protein = 4 calories, 1g of carbs = 4 calories and 1g of fat = 9 calories). I just wanted to make sure you understood.
Anyway, I'd totally have a bagel and eat less later. I love bagels. I'm glad you found something that works for you.
Actually I've been a member for years lol. That clarification wasn't necessary but thanks for being glad for me
Apologies then. Some of your posts gave me the impression that all of this was new to you. Apparently I was incorrect.0 -
Anyone else keeping an eye on their sugar intake too? For me sugar is the only one that is always going over.-1
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I wish my office had some free donuts. Then I wouldn't have had to walk two blocks to the donut shop and buy one.0
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You know, why doesn't anyone bring say a fruit basket into the office? What's up with that?
I would love some fruit right now but all there is, as far as the eye can see, are baked goods.0 -
You know, why doesn't anyone bring say a fruit basket into the office? What's up with that?
I would love some fruit right now but all there is, as far as the eye can see, are baked goods.
Because in my experience, most of the fruit looks like crap because it's too ripe. Pineapple gets stringy looking, cantaloupe looks mushy, etc. It doesn't keep as well. And then with veggie trays, there's always the possibility that someone double-dipped in the ranch dip0 -
TopazCutie wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »TopazCutie wrote: »This morning the office kitchen was carb central: bagels, muffins and sugary donuts galore... all for us! In past years I would be all over that lol I think I got like 4 bagels/donuts last year! But now, knowing the macro's (carbs, sugar) and calorie counts, and how it will affect my numbers here on MFP, I just went with coffee (a black one.. no cream or sugar lol). I don't crave/miss it either. I can't believe I'm finally back on track!! I brought my own food today because I knew that I might be tempted, but I wasn't phased in the least (I brought greek yogurt with granola and all bran on top all weighed out, fresh fruits)
I know you're new, so I thought I'd clarify. Macro's are: protein, carbs and fat. Sugar = carbs. Protein, carbs and fat make up calories (1g protein = 4 calories, 1g of carbs = 4 calories and 1g of fat = 9 calories). I just wanted to make sure you understood.
Anyway, I'd totally have a bagel and eat less later. I love bagels. I'm glad you found something that works for you.
It's pretty evident you love bagels. I used to love them too but then stopped eating them for a while and don't miss them (or their repercussions) at all. For me they just make me eat more during the day for some reason.
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TheVirgoddess wrote: »TopazCutie wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »TopazCutie wrote: »This morning the office kitchen was carb central: bagels, muffins and sugary donuts galore... all for us! In past years I would be all over that lol I think I got like 4 bagels/donuts last year! But now, knowing the macro's (carbs, sugar) and calorie counts, and how it will affect my numbers here on MFP, I just went with coffee (a black one.. no cream or sugar lol). I don't crave/miss it either. I can't believe I'm finally back on track!! I brought my own food today because I knew that I might be tempted, but I wasn't phased in the least (I brought greek yogurt with granola and all bran on top all weighed out, fresh fruits)
I know you're new, so I thought I'd clarify. Macro's are: protein, carbs and fat. Sugar = carbs. Protein, carbs and fat make up calories (1g protein = 4 calories, 1g of carbs = 4 calories and 1g of fat = 9 calories). I just wanted to make sure you understood.
Anyway, I'd totally have a bagel and eat less later. I love bagels. I'm glad you found something that works for you.
Actually I've been a member for years lol. That clarification wasn't necessary but thanks for being glad for me
Apologies then. Some of your posts gave me the impression that all of this was new to you. Apparently I was incorrect.
Apology accepted, I've already lost majority of my weight without counting calories. For these last 10-15pounds, I'm actually paying attention to calories and macros. I'm pretty excited about it (a new approach for me, but I'm not new here) so that's why I may come off as fresh to this whole thing. I have a lot of motivation, definitely enough to get to my goal
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I don;t track sugar because it doesn't mean anything. Really, the only things I "watch" are protein, carbs, fat and calories. I do track sodium because there is some concern that "too much" can cause a flare of a medical condition I have so I track to see it so I can go back and check when I flare up.
Also, what repercussions do bagels have? They are a food. That's all. You can easily have any of those things and still stay at a calorie deficit.0 -
You know, why doesn't anyone bring say a fruit basket into the office? What's up with that?
I would love some fruit right now but all there is, as far as the eye can see, are baked goods.
Because in my experience, most of the fruit looks like crap because it's too ripe. Pineapple gets stringy looking, cantaloupe looks mushy, etc. It doesn't keep as well. And then with veggie trays, there's always the possibility that someone double-dipped in the ranch dip
CLEMENTINES!!
So good. I brought a whole case of them to a potluck and they were a huge hit.-1 -
TopazCutie wrote: »Anyone else keeping an eye on their sugar intake too? For me sugar is the only one that is always going over.
I do watch my sugar intake mostly because there's a number of adult onset diabetics in my family so why not make it a habit now before I HAVE to worry about it and maybe I'll completely avoid the issue. 0
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