Free Food in the Office

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  • TopazCutie
    TopazCutie Posts: 386 Member
    603reader wrote: »
    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.

    Hey at least you're burning a bit of cals lol
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    msf74 wrote: »
    603reader wrote: »
    msf74 wrote: »
    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.
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    PwrLftr82 wrote: »
    TopazCutie 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)
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    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
  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    sardelsa wrote: »
    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!
  • msf74
    msf74 Posts: 3,498 Member
    603reader wrote: »
    msf74 wrote: »
    603reader wrote: »
    msf74 wrote: »
    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...

  • TopazCutie
    TopazCutie Posts: 386 Member
    Athijade wrote: »
    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.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,145 Member
    PRMinx wrote: »
    tigersword wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    tigersword wrote: »
    BFDeal wrote: »
    Agreed. Too many carbs for an office. Needs bacon and peanut butter. Shame your co-workers in to doing better.
    Peanut butter and bacon bagel?

    tumblr_m35oo33jpw1r52yat.gif

    Carbs, protein, healthy fats, salty, sweet, crunchy, chewy, It's almost a perfect combination.

    It really is...peanut butter is everything to me.
    Is it ok if I toast this bagel? I feel PB is best when melty on a bread item.
    picture0103.jpg

    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.
  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    zyxst wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    tigersword wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    tigersword wrote: »
    BFDeal wrote: »
    Agreed. Too many carbs for an office. Needs bacon and peanut butter. Shame your co-workers in to doing better.
    Peanut butter and bacon bagel?

    tumblr_m35oo33jpw1r52yat.gif

    Carbs, protein, healthy fats, salty, sweet, crunchy, chewy, It's almost a perfect combination.

    It really is...peanut butter is everything to me.
    Is it ok if I toast this bagel? I feel PB is best when melty on a bread item.
    picture0103.jpg

    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.
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    PRMinx wrote: »
    sardelsa wrote: »
    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.

  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    603reader wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    sardelsa wrote: »
    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.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    603reader wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    sardelsa wrote: »
    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.
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    PRMinx wrote: »
    zyxst wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    tigersword wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    tigersword wrote: »
    BFDeal wrote: »
    Agreed. Too many carbs for an office. Needs bacon and peanut butter. Shame your co-workers in to doing better.
    Peanut butter and bacon bagel?

    tumblr_m35oo33jpw1r52yat.gif

    Carbs, protein, healthy fats, salty, sweet, crunchy, chewy, It's almost a perfect combination.

    It really is...peanut butter is everything to me.
    Is it ok if I toast this bagel? I feel PB is best when melty on a bread item.
    picture0103.jpg

    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
  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    603reader wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    zyxst wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    tigersword wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    tigersword wrote: »
    BFDeal wrote: »
    Agreed. Too many carbs for an office. Needs bacon and peanut butter. Shame your co-workers in to doing better.
    Peanut butter and bacon bagel?

    tumblr_m35oo33jpw1r52yat.gif

    Carbs, protein, healthy fats, salty, sweet, crunchy, chewy, It's almost a perfect combination.

    It really is...peanut butter is everything to me.
    Is it ok if I toast this bagel? I feel PB is best when melty on a bread item.
    picture0103.jpg

    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 ;)
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    sardelsa wrote: »
    603reader wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    sardelsa wrote: »
    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]

  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    603reader wrote: »
    PwrLftr82 wrote: »
    TopazCutie 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.
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    PRMinx wrote: »
    603reader wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    zyxst wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    tigersword wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    tigersword wrote: »
    BFDeal wrote: »
    Agreed. Too many carbs for an office. Needs bacon and peanut butter. Shame your co-workers in to doing better.
    Peanut butter and bacon bagel?

    tumblr_m35oo33jpw1r52yat.gif

    Carbs, protein, healthy fats, salty, sweet, crunchy, chewy, It's almost a perfect combination.

    It really is...peanut butter is everything to me.
    Is it ok if I toast this bagel? I feel PB is best when melty on a bread item.
    picture0103.jpg

    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)

  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    PRMinx wrote: »
    zyxst wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    tigersword wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    tigersword wrote: »
    BFDeal wrote: »
    Agreed. Too many carbs for an office. Needs bacon and peanut butter. Shame your co-workers in to doing better.
    Peanut butter and bacon bagel?

    tumblr_m35oo33jpw1r52yat.gif

    Carbs, protein, healthy fats, salty, sweet, crunchy, chewy, It's almost a perfect combination.

    It really is...peanut butter is everything to me.
    Is it ok if I toast this bagel? I feel PB is best when melty on a bread item.
    picture0103.jpg

    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.

    55513387.jpg

    Apparently there's a mad flagger in here.
  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    tigersword wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    zyxst wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    tigersword wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    tigersword wrote: »
    BFDeal wrote: »
    Agreed. Too many carbs for an office. Needs bacon and peanut butter. Shame your co-workers in to doing better.
    Peanut butter and bacon bagel?

    tumblr_m35oo33jpw1r52yat.gif

    Carbs, protein, healthy fats, salty, sweet, crunchy, chewy, It's almost a perfect combination.

    It really is...peanut butter is everything to me.
    Is it ok if I toast this bagel? I feel PB is best when melty on a bread item.
    picture0103.jpg

    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.

    55513387.jpg

    Apparently there's a mad flagger in here.

    It's the peanut butter police.
  • jillmarie125
    jillmarie125 Posts: 418 Member
    in for all of the flags!
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