Difficult to say no!

Timelordlady85

I keep healthy snacks available like fiber one bars, fresh sliced veggies, handful of almonds, low calorie popcorn.

SRHelm1

Right there with you. I try to make it a game...like I'm better than that donut so I'm not going to do it. Maybe leave the room or chug a glass of water? Every once in a while allow yourself to have the donut or else this "lifestyle change" won't stick.

jennifer_417

Self-control is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets.
But having said that, there's nothing wrong with donuts, in moderation, within your calorie deficit.

rebbylicious

jennifer_417 wrote: »

Self-control is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets.
But having said that, there's nothing wrong with donuts, in moderation, within your calorie deficit.

yes sometimes it physically hurts to say no...I don't have a good willpower. But it hurts less to say no the more you do it.

amyr271

Just an update, I made it through the work date and didn't have one! I might have a smaller lunch and have one tomorrow as there were some left and work it into my calories!

This is a big leap for me as I think this is the first time I have ever not eaten something that was there, a couple of months ago I would have eaten the whole bag, no joke!

DennyB1964

DrEnalg wrote: »

I work in a hospital, and I'm surrounded by nurses every day. They absolutely love potlucks, donuts, and candy. It happens *all* the time.

Basically I just stick to "no" and practice it constantly. After the first few years, I developed the reputation of being the guy who always says no to donuts, cake, and candy. Then there's no problem.

I work with a whole lot of dentists. Same thing.

I have never seen so much sugar in my life.

jaga13

Another vote for pre-logging! Not just the donut - everything. Last night I pre-logged everything for today. Of course things come up, and I will edit as needed. But it's helpful to have a plan. That way when a donut pops into my day, I can look at my pre-logged meals and decide what I can ditch to make room for the donut. If there isn't anything I'm willing to not eat in exchange for the donut (and I don't have time to put forth the exercise), then the answer is no.

Think of it like a pre-loaded debit card. If you put $1000 on a debit card, and you want to buy something, you need to check your balance before you can spend it.

yornma

Best way to avoid the sugary sweeties is to purge your place of them. If you see them at work, treat them like a venomous snake; avoid eye contact and walk around the offender.