Free Food in the Office
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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.
Wow, that was rude...0 -
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 -
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
Double dipping *shudders*
Do you mean the fruit is too ripe when it is first bought in or it becomes that way as no one eats it and it sits around for a while?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.
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
Double dipping *shudders*
Do you mean the fruit is too ripe when it is first bought in or it becomes that way as no one eats it and it sits around for a while?
Both. Typically too ripe when it comes in however.
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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.
Wow, that was rude...
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought so.
I want to know how it's apparent that Virgo loves bagels (beyond her saying so)
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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 was always going over my sugar intake too. So I changed my goal to 200g per day. Problem solved. I find MFP sets it way too low0 -
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 was always going over my sugar intake too. So I changed my goal to 200g per day. Problem solved. I find MFP sets it way too low
^So much this. I had an apple the other day and got a warning. Ridiculous!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
Double dipping *shudders*
Do you mean the fruit is too ripe when it is first bought in or it becomes that way as no one eats it and it sits around for a while?
Both. Typically too ripe when it comes in however.
Fair play. I guess it may be hard to pitch when you have fruit of varying ripeness in one basket.
I could murder an orange right now though...
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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.
Bagels have quite a few repercussions on MY body, I just avoid them altogether now. They always make me crave sugar and unhealthy things later in the day.-1 -
Is it ok if I toast this bagel? I feel PB is best when melty on a bread item.tigersword wrote: »
It really is...peanut butter is everything to me.
OT, so I don't get flagged for spam by the flagger(s): I'm self-employed atm, so any office treats are one I brought myself. When I worked outside the home, office treats didn't bother me. If I liked what it was, I had some.0 -
Is it ok if I toast this bagel? I feel PB is best when melty on a bread item.tigersword wrote: »
It really is...peanut butter is everything to me.
OT, so I don't get flagged for spam by the flagger(s): I'm self-employed atm, so any office treats are one I brought myself. When I worked outside the home, office treats didn't bother me. If I liked what it was, I had some.
I want. Melty peanut better is the BEST.0 -
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 was always going over my sugar intake too. So I changed my goal to 200g per day. Problem solved. I find MFP sets it way too low
^So much this. I had an apple the other day and got a warning. Ridiculous!
When I actually logged, the app congratulated me on my 6 starbursts since they're low in trans fat. Yet apples and bananas get warnings about sugar. I don't need the app to try and nanny me.
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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 was always going over my sugar intake too. So I changed my goal to 200g per day. Problem solved. I find MFP sets it way too low
^So much this. I had an apple the other day and got a warning. Ridiculous!
When I actually logged, the app congratulated me on my 6 starbursts since they're low in trans fat. Yet apples and bananas get warnings about sugar. I don't need the app to try and nanny me.
LOL.0 -
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 was always going over my sugar intake too. So I changed my goal to 200g per day. Problem solved. I find MFP sets it way too low
^So much this. I had an apple the other day and got a warning. Ridiculous!
When I actually logged, the app congratulated me on my 6 starbursts since they're low in trans fat. Yet apples and bananas get warnings about sugar. I don't need the app to try and nanny me.
I took off those notifications.... they are such a pain and they mean nothing.0 -
Is it ok if I toast this bagel? I feel PB is best when melty on a bread item.tigersword wrote: »
It really is...peanut butter is everything to me.
OT, so I don't get flagged for spam by the flagger(s): I'm self-employed atm, so any office treats are one I brought myself. When I worked outside the home, office treats didn't bother me. If I liked what it was, I had some.
I want. Melty peanut better is the BEST.
Melty PB is AMAZING.
You know what else is amazing??
Melty cookie butter! Mmmm0 -
Is it ok if I toast this bagel? I feel PB is best when melty on a bread item.tigersword wrote: »
It really is...peanut butter is everything to me.
OT, so I don't get flagged for spam by the flagger(s): I'm self-employed atm, so any office treats are one I brought myself. When I worked outside the home, office treats didn't bother me. If I liked what it was, I had some.
I want. Melty peanut better is the BEST.
Melty PB is AMAZING.
You know what else is amazing??
Melty cookie butter! Mmmm
Googling this, NOW. Thanks for the tip
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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 was always going over my sugar intake too. So I changed my goal to 200g per day. Problem solved. I find MFP sets it way too low
^So much this. I had an apple the other day and got a warning. Ridiculous!
When I actually logged, the app congratulated me on my 6 starbursts since they're low in trans fat. Yet apples and bananas get warnings about sugar. I don't need the app to try and nanny me.
I took off those notifications.... they are such a pain and they mean nothing.
I just stopped logging... lol
[not due to the warnings]
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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.
Wow, that was rude...
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought so.
I want to know how it's apparent that Virgo loves bagels (beyond her saying so)
I'm curious as well.0 -
Is it ok if I toast this bagel? I feel PB is best when melty on a bread item.tigersword wrote: »
It really is...peanut butter is everything to me.
OT, so I don't get flagged for spam by the flagger(s): I'm self-employed atm, so any office treats are one I brought myself. When I worked outside the home, office treats didn't bother me. If I liked what it was, I had some.
I want. Melty peanut better is the BEST.
Melty PB is AMAZING.
You know what else is amazing??
Melty cookie butter! Mmmm
Googling this, NOW. Thanks for the tip
Trader Joes cookie butter or Biscoff CB.
I've only bought the TJ version.
It's sooooo good on a Bay's english muffin (which are superior to Thomas EM)
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Is it ok if I toast this bagel? I feel PB is best when melty on a bread item.tigersword wrote: »
It really is...peanut butter is everything to me.
OT, so I don't get flagged for spam by the flagger(s): I'm self-employed atm, so any office treats are one I brought myself. When I worked outside the home, office treats didn't bother me. If I liked what it was, I had some.
I want. Melty peanut better is the BEST.
Apparently there's a mad flagger in here.0 -
tigersword wrote: »
Is it ok if I toast this bagel? I feel PB is best when melty on a bread item.tigersword wrote: »
It really is...peanut butter is everything to me.
OT, so I don't get flagged for spam by the flagger(s): I'm self-employed atm, so any office treats are one I brought myself. When I worked outside the home, office treats didn't bother me. If I liked what it was, I had some.
I want. Melty peanut better is the BEST.
Apparently there's a mad flagger in here.
It's the peanut butter police.0
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