"They" are out to get me!

MyViolet

I work in a preschool and elementary school - it is that time of the year where everyone is making stuff! So far this morning I have received gifts of chocolate covered almonds, this great treat that is buttery, chocolate, carmel and pecans. Now a parent just brought me a plate for a birthday treat - chocolate cupcake with whiped cream topping, goldfish crackers, watermelon, honeydew melon, and apple juice!

I love all my parents and REALLY appreaciate that they think of me, but yikes the calories!

I am not sure to handle all this food! Instinct said to throw it away but I do not want to be ungrateful... just a bite of each????

KatWood

Can you share it with the kids or other teachers? Or bring it home for your family?

Ashley_Panda

Fruit and politely avoid the other stuff. Bring it home to your family or friends or toss it once everyone leaves? Lol.

meggonkgonk

Put it in the freezer! Have it a little at a time until you don't want anymore. Or if you find you aren't reaching for a particular one, take it out of the freezer before a holiday party and "regift" it.

lastchance2010

Yeh that's wut I was thinking..bring it home to share with the fam? Or maybe you can subtly say that your watching your figure and maybe they will bring u things that are less caloric of even healthy or low fat low cal...it can't hurt....I've had to do the same thing when family members give me chocolates and cookies and stuff. Cuz I know I'd only be sabotaging myself...I've done it for all my life and I just cant do it any more...OR u can take it to a shelter or donate it to the preschool kids?

kendradl

I would also try and share with the kids or the other teachers, leftovers can go home to your family after a week and if they are not interested you can always throw it out. Or possibly donate the food to a food bank if possilbe and if they will take it. Just a thought Good Luck!

freightdiva

I say take it to the teachers lounge area for the people that want to indulge!

Pril2000

Share with other teachers in the lounge or take it home for your family or bring to a gathering of your friends and share. There are options. I don't like to waste food by just throwing it away, but if you have no other choice, then just close your eyes and toss it.

heathersmilez

Divide it up into little treats with acceptable caloric levels and toss them in the freezer in little bundles.

Giving food is a cheap and easy way to show appreciation. Not that you aren't appreciated but the parents aren't really thinking enough about you or society in general when they resort to cupcake gifts. They are consumed with their own stress so it’s at least nice to know they didn’t completely forget to think of you.

heathersmilez

Or maybe you can subtly say that your watching your figure and maybe they will bring u things that are less caloric of even healthy or low fat low cal...it can't hurt....

You don't have a profile photo so I’m not sure on whether you are being perceived as healthy or thin by the parents in error but rather than telling people you are eating healthy or on a diet (especially if you are on the thin side, everyone seems to get pissed off at that and tries to force more food down your throat) just tell the parents you have allergies i.e. gluten, chocolate, whatever.

Much easier and gets people off your back with the food-eating pressure.

binary_jester

I am going to make a huge batch of puppy chow and bring it in to work.

JoyceJoanne

I say take it to the teachers lounge area for the people that want to indulge!

Not only does this get the food away from you, the families that give it to you wont know and feelings wont be hurt. Plus, the teachers that I know would love to find goodies in the lounge. :flowerforyou:

emmyvera

i say keep the good stuff, fruit etc.

maybe portion a little of what you REALLY LIKE and donate the rest. surely, you can have a little. :happy:
BUT get rid of the rest fast. if i let it sit in the house, it will get eaten! ha!

i would make up baskets for neighbors, friends and family. i take stuff to my neighbors a lot.
ALSO....

consider taking extra food from any sort or function/gift/party to a SHELTER. we have a wonderful
women's shelter in town. anytime we have anything left over i drive it straight there. :flowerforyou:

they are always very appreciative and it is rewarding to give back.
tis' the season - spread your gifts with others. no guilt in that! :flowerforyou:

good luck!

MyViolet

Thanks everyone! The cupcakes and other sweet treats have made their way out of my office and into the staff lounge. However, I am feasting on the fruit :happy:

superwmn

I would throw it away. Some people can handle having that kind of stuff around, but I just can't.

I appreciate the gift and am flattered that they thought of me, but unless I have a party tonight that I can bring the food to, I'm going to have to toss it.

As bad as tossing food can make me feel, over eating makes me feel way more terrible about myself.

Charmagne

freightdiva

Great job! Now just stay out of the lounge! lol