Tempted by FREE goodies !! Help!!
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I am not worried about trivial things - I call them 'Poison' because they are exactly that. Toxic and addictive!
So I just dont buy anything pre-made and enjoy my home-made clean REAL food, made from scratch. The way it is supposed to be.
One day I will live on my own farm and freaking grow all the food myself. Yep just cos it makes me happy.
Says I.
To everyone their own.0 -
I am not worried about trivial things - I call them 'Poison' because they are exactly that. Toxic and addictive!
So I just dont buy anything pre-made and enjoy my home-made clean REAL food, made from scratch. The way it is supposed to be.
One day I will live on my own farm and freaking grow all the food myself. Yep just cos it makes me happy.
Says I.
To everyone their own.
but carry on0 -
I have a serious problem with this too. I can control what I buy and bring in my house, but when people bring in baked goods or yummy stuff from outside I have a hard time saying no. I am also working on building up my willpower again. I used to just say no and walk away or I would tell myself it was old, you didnt know who brought it in, and at a last resort I would tell myself I saw a bug on it. Crazy, but it works. My mom tells herself "oh no, you're allergic to that" and that works for her in the moment.0
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I am not worried about trivial things - I call them 'Poison' because they are exactly that. Toxic and addictive!
So I just dont buy anything pre-made and enjoy my home-made clean REAL food, made from scratch. The way it is supposed to be.
One day I will live on my own farm and freaking grow all the food myself. Yep just cos it makes me happy.
Says I.
To everyone their own.
This is obv a troll now. You got me!0 -
I have a serious problem with this too. I can control what I buy and bring in my house, but when people bring in baked goods or yummy stuff from outside I have a hard time saying no. I am also working on building up my willpower again. I used to just say no and walk away or I would tell myself it was old, you didnt know who brought it in, and at a last resort I would tell myself I saw a bug on it. Crazy, but it works. My mom tells herself "oh no, you're allergic to that" and that works for her in the moment.
I love this! Maybe it will work until I am able to develop willpower.0 -
Your Problem.but carry on
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There are brownies in our break room right now. I looked at them and thought to myself, "Not worth it." Even if they were freshly-baked not-sitting-in-open-air-all-day brownies, the amount of calories versus the amount of brownie is not a good trade. Not like veggies where you get a lot for a little (calorie-wise).0
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Your Problem.Holy Molly!
Sitting on the online forums instead of enjoying some wholesome activity, like creative pursuits, walking in the fresh air is a weakness. Switch that device off and start living life. Easy.
Not.0 -
Free food is yummier than non-free food. Still, you have a food budget and it's not free in there.0
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This is obv a troll now. You got me!
Shamepies. Poor you.0 -
I have a self imposed rule that I won't eat it if I didn't bring it. We have so many candy bowls and office celebrations that I can't afford to eat even the smallest amounts of it. I stay away from the vending machine completely and go to celebrations but don't eat. Not my food.
I like the idea of "not my food"0 -
It's called self-control, learn it.0
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This may sound cliche but.... it is not free, it comes with a price. Just think of that when free good stuff is calling your name.0
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Either make it fit into your day, or get some self-control. Sitting at your desk and pretending you're swamped with work coupled with a simple "no thank you" can go a long way.
You work for the government too?
State government
. How'd ya know? Lolololol
Um...yup... <shifty eyes>...0 -
I used to work in an office and I had the same problem! I worked in a department of 40 women who could all bake to heaven! I don't even want to talk about Christmastime.
I didn't grow up being able to eat sweets at all and money issues, yup those too. I think I confused "Free" to mean more than just the food. If I didn't pay for it it didn't count! Reason #138 why I gained 80 pounds.....
I started keeping a couple low calorie sweet "treats" for myself at my desk. That way I could still "indulge" but not go overboard. A Fiber One brownie, handful of almonds, etc.
Good luck! 0 -
I am not worried about trivial things - I call them 'Poison' because they are exactly that. Toxic and addictive!
So I just dont buy anything pre-made and enjoy my home-made clean REAL food, made from scratch. The way it is supposed to be.
One day I will live on my own farm and freaking grow all the food myself. Yep just cos it makes me happy.
Says I.
To everyone their own.
You say you are a clean eater and don't grow your own food? Hahaha, I would love to introduce you to all the "toxins" in the produce and meat section of your grocery store. It would shock you.0 -
I get offered crisps and cake quite often, I usually say no and stare longingly... Sometimes though I decide that my body can handle the sugar and regret it later. xD Not really a way of dealing, but... yeah.0
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If it is something you like then fit it into your calories for the day or week. It will only become a problem if those free goodies blows your calories deficiency and stop you from meeting your macros.0
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My workplace is like this.
Yesterday alone I counted scones with clotted cream, Kipling Viennese Whirls and Almond Slices, chocolate cake, raspberry coconut cake, rice cookies from Bangkok, Doritos, mini chicken kievs, caramel popcorn, Walkers Sensations, Haribo candy, beef pasties, pizza pockets, chocolate filled doughuts, Pringles, Celebrations mini chocolate bars, 2 boxes of Krispy Kremes, and 8 boxes of pizza.
I have learned to ignore it for the most part. If I do partake, my strategy is to break off a tiny bite size serving so that I am forced to think whether it is really worth the calories to have the second or third bite.0 -
That "free" food can be awfully expensive. It really depends on what you put the most value on.....a dollar bill or your health.0
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That "free" food is awfully expensive. It really depends on what you put the most value on.....a dollar bill or your health.
Oh jeez, spare me.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/822501-halp-my-sandwich-isn-t-clean
To say someone is "risking" their health by consuming food is absurd and completely out of context.
A diet full of apples is no more "healthy" than I diet only consisting of pizza. Why? Because your body needs more than just one source and neither, on it's own, is healthy or unhealthy. Simply, if you're getting the necessary nutrients your body requires (which does take adherence and limits what you may consume), you don't get bonus for consuming more than what your body requires. Non nutrient dense foods aren't devoid of nutrients, they just aren't optimal. If I've met my requirement for the day, you bet I'm going to use the rest of my calories on pizza or ice cream, cookies, etc. Your diet isn't "better" than mine because you abstain from it. It just means you chose not to eat the same things and that's fine, so as long as you understand that food is food.
I will say if you have issue staying within reason with a food, staying away until comfortable isn't necessarily a bad approach. There are foods I don't buy often because of this. It doesn't make them bad, it just means I have adherence problems with certain foods. Something I'm working on.0 -
Yup!That "free" food can be awfully expensive. It really depends on what you put the most value on.....a dollar bill or your health.
The evidence is clear. That stuff will clog up your arteries. Poor little arteries, working so hard for you, 24/7, 365. They keep trying, but if you send in enough stuff to thwart them, they just can't work any more.
The taste buds rejoice, but the arteries sigh. "Not more! This is getting too hard!"
Think of the little arteries. Do it for them. 0 -
Yup!That "free" food can be awfully expensive. It really depends on what you put the most value on.....a dollar bill or your health.
The evidence is clear. That stuff will clog up your arteries. Poor little arteries, working so hard for you, 24/7, 365. They keep trying, but if you send in enough stuff to thwart them, they just can't work any more.
The taste buds rejoice, but the arteries sigh. "Not more! This is getting too hard!"
Think of the little arteries. Do it for them.
A little science with that opinion, maybe?0 -
That "free" food is awfully expensive. It really depends on what you put the most value on.....a dollar bill or your health.
Oh jeez, spare me.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/822501-halp-my-sandwich-isn-t-clean
To say someone is "risking" their health by consuming food is absurd and completely out of context.
A diet full of apples is no more "healthy" than I diet only consisting of pizza. Why? Because your body needs more than just one source and neither, on it's own, is healthy or unhealthy. Simply, if you're getting the necessary nutrients your body requires (which does take adherence and limits what you may consume), you don't get bonus for consuming more than what your body requires. Non nutrient dense foods aren't devoid of nutrients, they just aren't optimal. If I've met my requirement for the day, you bet I'm going to use the rest of my calories on pizza or ice cream, cookies, etc. Your diet isn't "better" than mine because you abstain from it. It just means you chose not to eat the same things and that's fine, so as long as you understand that food is food.
I will say if you have issue staying within reason with a food, staying away until comfortable isn't necessarily a bad approach. There are foods I don't buy often because of this. It doesn't make them bad, it just means I have adherence problems with certain foods. Something I'm working on.
Learn the difference between "can" and "will". It will be helpful for your reading comprehension and jumping to ultimate conclusions.0 -
That "free" food is awfully expensive. It really depends on what you put the most value on.....a dollar bill or your health.
Oh jeez, spare me.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/822501-halp-my-sandwich-isn-t-clean
To say someone is "risking" their health by consuming food is absurd and completely out of context.
A diet full of apples is no more "healthy" than I diet only consisting of pizza. Why? Because your body needs more than just one source and neither, on it's own, is healthy or unhealthy. Simply, if you're getting the necessary nutrients your body requires (which does take adherence and limits what you may consume), you don't get bonus for consuming more than what your body requires. Non nutrient dense foods aren't devoid of nutrients, they just aren't optimal. If I've met my requirement for the day, you bet I'm going to use the rest of my calories on pizza or ice cream, cookies, etc. Your diet isn't "better" than mine because you abstain from it. It just means you chose not to eat the same things and that's fine, so as long as you understand that food is food.
I will say if you have issue staying within reason with a food, staying away until comfortable isn't necessarily a bad approach. There are foods I don't buy often because of this. It doesn't make them bad, it just means I have adherence problems with certain foods. Something I'm working on.
Learn the difference between "can" and "will". It will be helpful for your reading comprehension and jumping to ultimate conclusions.
So, exactly what were you trying to say by "what do you put value on a dollar bill or your health."? I'm trying to read this in a different light but how else is one supposed to paint anything but what I jumped to? I can tell you I will focus on nutrient density and not the trivial words everyone keeps spouting the "good" and "bad" food train.
Maybe you do the same but it's hard for me to tell. My reading comprehension is great though, thanks.0 -
keep a supply of healthy snacks at your work. I keep yogurts. So whenever someone brings in cookies or cake I eat a yogurt. It's still a sweet treat, but a much better choice.0
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oh! something else I do it look up the caloric value of something before I eat it, and decide if it's worth it. If it throws my whole day off I will say no because I know that cake will not keep me full and then I'll end up over snacking later in the day. For me that can deter a lot of temptation.0
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Self control - a learned skill. Empowering people to make good choices - all day, every day, every situation. Look into it.0
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I used to go to work every day with my plan for the day. If there was something tempting or someone that meant well offered I would tell them it looked good but wasn't in my plan for that day
I also decided that food on the table at work was off limits. This kept me from eating it.
This can be tough I'll admit that.0 -
What has been working for me is just standing up straight - using good posture - and walking right on by! I envision my slim self looking good in a sundress or tight jeans and I then feel self satisfied about passing up the food. It was my decision to make whether to eat the food not, and I chose not! It feels so good! Good luck!0
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