Looking for other professional women on here!

rebeccatackett

I am a paralegal in a law office. I'm the only "assistant" to two attorney's, one of which is hardly every here. I stock the fridge (on my dime) so that I don't have to pack a lunch or snacks and no one brings free food to my office. I feel left out!!! The only bad day I have is Friday's when I work in another office and the boss takes us to lunch almost every Friday.

Karen64Lynn

I work in an Financial Planning/Accounting office. I bring my lunch/snacks every day but I tend to snack as soon as I get home because I am waiting for everyone else to get home from their activities so we can eat as a family. I need to find something else to do during that time! I go to the gym before work in the morning so that is a great start to my day but then I sit in front of a computer all day. I got a Fitbit Flex that syncs with MFP - that really helps motivate me to get up and walk around whenever I can. Feel free to add me.

shiraLA

I am a restaurant manager for a large casino/resort- I work between 50-60 hours a week and it is a struggle to not eat at work. I have to make sure to make my lunches ahead of time and log in here for support! Feel free to add me! :drinker:

caperchick78

I`m a health inspector, and moved to a new province almost 8 months ago now. When I was with my previous employer, we had a policy that junk food was not permitted in the office because we had to practice what we preached in terms of healthy eating (you were allowed to bring your own junk for personal consumption but not for meetings or functions). The office I work in now is a junk food gong show! When the Christmas holidays were over, people were brining in the extra chocolate they didn`t want, to the office! This week someone brought in cookies, a bag of chips, a box of chocolate and squares! I only had 1 small cookie & have been good sticking to my snacks of fruit or veggies. We also hired a new guy & went out for lunch. I unfortunately live in an isolated ares where there are not a lot of food options. I ended up having chicken fingers & fries. The only good thing was that they were made with their own chicken breasts & the fries were homemade. I believe in being realistic & not cutting all foods out, but it is just rediculous all the junk people bring to work every week! Public health people should know better lol.

anneboleynr

I work in an office setting for my county. I bring my lunch most of the time. My main issue is getting time to eat it. I see lots of clients and sometimes am trying to eat a sandwich while reviewing files... definitely not ideal. I think I need to work on taking care of myself better. There's a cafeteria in the building and sometimes I go there if I have the time/ when I am tempted to indulge in some fries.

RoseyDgirl

Sure there's a lot of bad temptations at the office - I admit I have a candy basket on my desk - and it's a rarity that I reach into it. These days I'm focused on how I can increase my protein intake so that the weights I started lifting won't destroy my body instead of build me into a better me.

I just started working out 3 weeks ago, lots of cardio - and now I'm trying to develop a weight training routine. I keep telling myself I won't think about food yet, and just get used to exercising; setting a habit.

Being that I have to work at 8:30 - I get up at 4:30 am so that I can do my gym routine before the day begins. I struggle to wake up at that time, but it's easier to commit then than it would be to consistently make it to the gym after work.

So I'm all about setting habits right now. 3 weeks - monday thru friday - 4:30 wake up. I took a day off yesterday because I caught a nasty chest cold and couldn't imagine being at the gym and hacking away. I felt sOOOO guilty. This morning, I made it back to the gym and felt so much better that I didn't convince myself to take another day off.

One day at a time... I wish I could sleep better. The exercise routine has screwed up my sleep habits. I wake up 4 - 6 times a night and am starting to use meds to help sleep (that don't seem to be working). Even the Nyquil last night, and I was awake every hour and a half. The people at the gym say that my body will get used to the raised metabolism and eventually I'll sleep well again. I hope it won't take long for this - 3 weeks of dragging at 9:30 am and eating peanutbutter for energy seems a bit much...

celtbell3

I'm an accountant and I bring my breakfast & lunch. Hate it when I have to travel or take clients out or attend reception events.

SJKirk51912

Financial Analyst here. Anyone feel free to add me.

We have various foods brought in almost daily and then always have the usual birthday cake, donuts, etc.

This is the first I have worked in a setting where food is always there.

Thankfully, we are in health care and the company has free fresh fruit that is delivered daily.

forbevvi

Accountant here! Just had to buy a cake today for a staff birthday. Yay! People seem to give you a really hard time if you don't partake.

CheeksBryant

I'm an office manager/bookkeeper/property manager lol, many hats I wear! On good weeks (sometimes I just don't have time) I meal prep on Sundays for the entire week! It's a saving grace! Also have my Graze boxes delivered to my office for snacks to be on hand!

samonmission

I am a software professional / team supervisor..

I agree with you 110% about the temptations we are surrounded by at the work.

I lost 12lbs last year but reduced my activities by end of the year and ended up gaining back 6lbs..

Trying to get back on track as well Feel free to add me in ~

geekishgirl

I went from working in retail as a grunt and being on my feet all day every day, constantly moving to working in an office. I gained 40 pounds in one year from all of the goodies that people bring in, the lunches out with the boss, and the candy that I ate out of complete bordem.

I am working on eliminating these temptations from my brain as temptations and I try to remind myself how much better I feel without them. It's tough though. After saying no last week to cupcakes, cake, donuts, pizza, In N Out, and cupcakes again... I broke this week when there was another birthday cake.

There are seriously only 35 people that work here and we aren't all here at the same time! Why is there so much junk?!?

ktg503

In my first year in the professional world – I work in higher ed fundraising as a marketing/comms coordinator. It’s a good job in a very active city but I’ve found the sedentary office lifestyle kind of a shock. Used to walk to class every day, but now I drive to work – I could walk pretty easily but I have obligations immediately after work that I need my car for. Packing lunches has been difficult as well. Hoping to share some tips and recipes for healthy bring-to-work lunches and snacks with all of you!

lucricia

I swear they bring the doughnuts on purpose, to make you feel bad about yourself. I told myself that I was just going to never ever have it. Put it in mind that it was plastic doughnuts and look at them like they are poisonous!

mmoonstars

Indeed it is tough especially with 6 cafes and 8 coffee bars on campus here!

Yagisama

I missed out on my second X chromosome, but I just had to post to say this.

My desk is next to a big room FULL of snacks. From muffins, potato chips, to danishes and donuts, 20 kinds of candy bars, beef jerky, pudding, etc. I have to walk past this area to get to my desk every day!

I used to grab a banana nut muffin and a candy bar on a whim. The muffin was almost 600 calories by itself !! The candy bad 250 calories. That was almost 850 calories for a snack!

Since then I have learned to become a foodie zen master. I walk past the snacks almost levitating and deep in meditation. It was hard at first but now I avoid it easily.

And honestly, if I'm going to eat 650+ calories and end up having to do 1+ hour of exercise, it had better be for something better than an artificially flavored muffin.

RoseyDgirl

but this brings up the interesting topic of how to best avoid the constant snacks in the office - I know myself - if I'm bored - I eat.

So, this week I brought in some reasonably priced blackberries (finally) they're coming in season again! and a bag of halos (mini oranges) - I have these in the afternoon. In the morning, I snack on salted cashews - I try to make an 8 oz bag last a week. I crave salt and sugar in even dosages - and I find by going this route - I don't need the chips or chocolate candy that's sitting around the office.

I'm trying to choose the lesser evils and for this week - it helped.

Pirate_chick

I am a legal office manager, feel free to add me.

walk757

I hear you......in finance here and the office is always full of goodies. I almost always pack my lunch plus a snack. Thinking about what you are going to eat that day seems to help with temptations. If I splurge I try to add some extra minutes on my walk. The food does not go away....you just have to learn to deal! Good Luck everyone.

stephaniebeaudin5

Hello I am personal trainer who runs two succesfull bootcamps. I am excited to meet snd network with new people. Nice to meet everyone.

sassycraftyfit

Attorney here! I moved to a new position last summer and I essentially work alone, so I dont have to worry about people bringing in snacks, etc., but my bigger problem is when I dont plan ahead, I end up getting takeout for lunch and/or dinner. I also travel at least once a month out of state, and then I am stuck eating out, living in a hotel room.

Feel free to add me! I am always looking for new friends!

beccagetsskinny

analyst here.

A haiku for the working professional:

work can be stressful
Eating healthy is wanted
donuts are better



accountability, please.

Helsbells123

can another lawyer play? we actually have a biscuit tin in the kitchen and I know where the stores are kept. And that does not include the endless cakes from birthdays, engagements, holidays etc. And so every time I want a cup of tea or coffee, I have to stand and look at all the cakes and endure the resident size 6 (UK) spouting such gems as 'oh well the diet starts tomorrow...', 'oh no i really shouldn't, ive put on so much weight recently'.... She is also the person who brings in clothes that are too big for her and then suggests I try them on.....

So I'm clearly in need of some nice people to chat with so feel free to add me too!

jaleen90210

I'm not in an office, but have to travel a lot for work. I am always trying to make good choices, but it's so hard. Anybody have any favorite, healthy meals when eating out? Anybody else at the 1,200 calorie level?

siobhanbowry

I work in HR and there are always cakes in the office. Using my Jawbone UP24 with MFP which I find really helpful. Feel free to add me :-)


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cinderoosky

I work in HR and there are always cakes in the office. Using my Jawbone UP24 with MFP which I find really helpful. Feel free to add me :-)


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I work as an account manager at an insurance broker.... LOTS of sitting. I recently got a fitbit and synced with with MFP. Totally helps! As much as everyone complains that we get Panera brought in for lunch too much, it's a LOT better than pizza or all the other crap people eat!

Started 30 Day Shred with Jillian (again) last night... let's see how this goes! Add me

kandell

E-Learning Instructional Designer. The company I'm at apparently has a freshman 15 due to all the food people bring in...I've been pretty good, though. Haven't gained any weight! But yeah, healthy lunches are tough...

I've taken to packing multiple, smaller snacks. I eat when I'm bored, and I get bored if I'm sitting at a desk all day. So I'll spend my work day munching on carrots, cucumber, and for lunch it's typically leftovers from the night before or a sandwich.

tdubs413

I'm pretty amazed at the response to this little message board post! I was just trying to find some folks out there who feel my pain... and I found a bunch of them! We can totally get it together and rise above the endless supply of birthday cakes and catered lunch meetings!



Side note: a mini-cupcake magically appeared on my desk two days ago. How does that even happen?

cinderoosky

Side note: a mini-cupcake magically appeared on my desk two days ago. How does that even happen?

Woah.... do we work at the same office!? We have donuts and random cakes that appear! haha

LJeffersSW

Everyone feel free to add me! I am a social worker in a hospital setting. I am also a new mommy to an 8 month old! I love having supportive friends who have the same busy lifestyle as me!