Food at the office - HELP

minamu68

Similar deal at my workplace, usually sweets, doughnuts, cookies, candy, etc. In other words, the most dangerous stuff, if you're weak to it. However, I learned some time ago that one or two bites of most sweets will satisfy as much as the whole shebang. Thus, I am usually satisfied by just a taste of something, and also don't feel deprived.

That said, if there is a combination of nuts and chocolate involved, all bets are off. . . .

But I have found that I can say no to just about everything else sweet, or if it looks really interesting, just have enough of a taste to not feel left out.

segacs

minamu68 wrote: »

That said, if there is a combination of nuts and chocolate involved, all bets are off. . . .

I hear ya.

tracyheartsrob

Isn't it the worst?? I also work in an environment where there is constantly food around. We have a candy drawer, we have at least one potluck a month, our clients are always bringing us gifts, we work about a block away from an authentic Norwegian bakery, and so on. It took some work but what one of the early posters said is true: it's like a muscle. I've been good about staying away from the goodies people bring in. I don't even look in the candy drawer anymore. It's almost like you can forget it's there with time. I know this is easier said than done.

I do participate in the pot lucks but I am mindful of portion control. I put my food on my plate & then I walk away to eat it. That way, I am not near the food to continue snacking once I have eaten what was on my plate.

That's really all I've got for you. Good luck!

neveragain84

pjs2780 wrote: »

furioushummingbird wrote: »

Just don't eat it.

It's that simple.

and if someone forces it on you, take it, wrap it in a napkin "for later"...and throw it away.

Or give it to a family member or friend. No need to waste perfectly good food.

trevandmel2015

I was also in the same position in my office. A lot of people would bring in home-baked treats or meetings were catered with sweet platters full of slices, cakes, muffins etc. I just decided that I would ignore these foods and order more fruit platters or healthier alternatives when it was my turn to order the catering. I always have a stash of fruit at my desk, some almonds or a healthy version of a trail mix in my stash. Every now & then I might have a small treat and partake in a slice but I would cut that into a bite size piece and leave the rest on the platter. I am also lucky in that I have a lot of colleagues who live rather healthy lifestyles and they are always supportive and/or in the same boat so it helps knowing I'm not the only one resisting temptation!

poohpoohpeapod

I just tell myself "I dont eat that kind of food" This way I take control of it, not "I cant eat that". I am not the person that does well with2-3 bites. If I start on sweets, my brain goes haywire, so I dont eat certain foods. I know my triggers. I also feel proud that I put myself in the position of choosing what foods I eat, instead of feeling they control me/

poohpoohpeapod

Livingfreetoday wrote: »

I am looking for some strategies and help from my fellow MFPers. I work in a large office in a rather open environment. There is ALWAYS food around the office - chocolates, cakes, etc. I do pack healthy snacks but I hear the junk singing my name.

Anybody have to deal with this? What to do?
Thanks,

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Tell it to shut up!

krawhitham

kristen6350 wrote: »

I have a rule. If I didn't bring it into the office, I don't eat it.

This rule is the only thing that has saved me as well... I tend to have to make lots of rules in order to stay within my goals

Gidzmo

There are three ways you can deal with this:
go bonkers (indulgence),
moderation (have a very little bit, then walk away), or
avoidance (avoid it entirely).

dutchandkiwi

I imagine having to log it for all to see. Helps me not to have it.