Coworkers who bring in junk food (donuts, chocolate, candy,
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Nah just a regular sized glazed donut. I don't care that I ate it (well I do a little :P ), it's more that I get irritated that people I work with it bring it in and force it on others to make their fatass eating habits seem more normal.
I don't think thats why people bring treats into the office. If you really think that, I'd say your perception is warped. People are just enjoying the holidays and sharing their good cheer...0 -
I bring in fruit plates to counteract the sugar-coma cookie plates :flowerforyou:0
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Of all the places where I have worked, not once has anyone ever given me a hard time about not eating junk food that was brought in.0
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Drives me insane, went back through my food diary and my diet would be near perfect during the week if others didn't bring in F#@%ing garbage junk food.
No one is forcing you to eat junk food. It's still your choice.0 -
Just think that the disgusting coworker who doesn't wash their hands after using the bathroom (and yes that happens a lot) sneezed on that food on the way to the breakroom. The mental image always helps me say no thank you.0
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Or...you could just have some self control. How does someone not washing their hands make a sneeze more gross? Odd example of what to do here.Just think that the disgusting coworker who doesn't wash their hands after using the bathroom (and yes that happens a lot) sneezed on that food on the way to the breakroom. The mental image always helps me say no thank you.0 -
Alright,
This is more of a general venting than anything else.
Trying SUPER hard to stay onpoint with the daily diet and I'm usually pretty successful on my own. But coworkers (especially between Halloween - Christmas) love to bring in empty calories to work to share with everyone else. I'm near my goal too which means I really really need to watch what I eat while trying to lose the weight and build more muscle mass.
I love the "team building" and "team work" aspect of it, but I HATE the forcefulness of the junk food. If you say no it's like you're this weirdo isolated person who doesn't want to be a fellow coworker with anyone. How many ways can a person say "no thanks" or "sounds great but i just ate" or "trying to watch what i eat" before they finally stop putting boxes of donuts and candy nearby.
Drives me insane, went back through my food diary and my diet would be near perfect during the week if others didn't bring in F#@%ing garbage junk food.
Already ate a donut today so the diet is out the window for today :P
A different perspective:
Okay.
This is more of a venting than anything else.
I really hate it when I get winded going up the steps to my cubical. Meanwhile that Volrath guy damn near sprints around the office, and seriously I think I can see his lats through his dress shirt, the dude is jacked. I mean don't get me wrong, he's a nice guy and all but when I see someone like that, who looks like a stunt double for the movie 300, it just makes me realize how freakin' fat and out of shape I am.
Drives me insane. I mean, I'm all for teamwork but when I'm on his team, lets face it, he's the MVP and I'm the mascot. I might as well put on a donkey costume.
Welp, gotta run, today is donut day and there's only 4 glazed ones left. Glad they put them next to my printer so I don't have to get up out of my chair.
Sincerely,
Volrath's coworker.
In closing OP: I know you're frustrated but YOU DO YOU. Get back on track and stick to your guns. F the haters.0 -
couple options here:
1- take it with a napkin and throw it away later on, that makes for an happy colleague.
2- bring snacks for the others but nice and healthy, like fruits, veggies and dippings, oatmeal cookies (one cookie is usually around 100 cal if you look for the right recipes)
3- plan a little extra junk during your day for that period of the year
4- plan a little more exercise as well
5- practice the no thanks, I already had *insert your option here, big lunch, another donut, etc...*
6- and off course the maybe later
overall if they bring food and you indulge once a week, no big deal, but do not deprive yourself to the point where you will get 10 instead when you crack0 -
going through the same thing right now... this time of year is tough!
i am right with you on this one.
the worst is the forceful type people.
also, i understand this is just a vent and i know how you feel. it is hard to resist temptation, especially when its forced upon you.0 -
I totally agree and remember 1 donut is not reason to quit! Girl I work with 5 men!!!! You think I don't get here eat this and lets order pizza and a million other things!! Stand up and do your computer work guess what you burn calories.....walk around....just MOVE0
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The OP is a male.Girl I work with 5 men!!!!0 -
LOL! AMEN! I'm the office wierdo! That be me! I figure they bring in that garbage to sabotage me so I throw out comments like, "I had 3 potato chips yesterday..." They're like, "What's the point of that?" So I say, "Um, I dunno SELF CONTROL!"
I'm the skinniest person in my dept and damn proud of it. Okay, well not the skinniest, there's a couple of tiny Phillipino ladies here. One of them burns more than she eats and has stick legs! Hehehe!0 -
Just like an alcoholic has to deal with friends & family who drink. We who have a history of over eating need to deal with the people around us who do not eat healthy and feel uncomfortable when we refuse to eat what we know is bad for us.
If bringing food to your workplace is common. Try bringing a health snack to share. I love to cook and am always looking for new recipes to try. I recently found a vegetarian chili recipe that was awesome! Shared it with some family and gym friends and everyone loved it! My wife has been pestering me for a couple of weeks now to make another batch!
In the end, keep your focus on what is best for you and forget any distractions! Especially donuts!! :-)0 -
My last comment on this subject. To all those that said "take it and throw it away". please don't! Put that food to good use. SOMEONE would enjoy it. Either don't take it or do take it and give it to your kid, neighbor, friend, homeless person, SOMEONE. You could very well make someone's day with that sugary treat =-)0
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Can't believe people throw food away that has been made or bought by others - that is just plain rude. It is not that difficult to say no thanks!0
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One doughnut is not going to hurt you. I had to learn to quit beating myself up over eating something that is considered a "bad" food. It happens. Just make sure to either cut back somewhere else for the day or work it off with some exercise. I walked to my boss' office today and he had a big bag of doughnuts and asked if I wanted one. Doughnuts are like one of my biggest weaknesses. But I also weighed myself this morning and thought about the hard work I have put in to losing weight and that I didn't want to blow it on that. You just have to get your mind set in the right place. When I told my boss no thanks, he just smiled and put the doughnuts up. None of my co-workers have made me feel like I am crazy for turning down food offers. They understand that I am trying to lose weight. So maybe if you tell your coworkers no thank you, I am trying to get healthier, they will understand and could possibly even be some of the best supporters for you.
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Can't believe people throw food away that has been made or bought by others - that is just plain rude. It is not that difficult to say no thanks!
Sometime throwing it away at home (or giving it to the kids whatever) is more of a being nice gesture than saying no.
We all had a close to retirement coworkers who,s ready to stuff you for christmas and will push you 6/7 times a day to pick something she made.
I totally agree that the first thing to do is to say no, but sometimes too much pushing the junk is kinda annoying, though on the long run if you keep saying no they will eventually stop asking you.
Not always an easy choice as some people take it very personnaly when you refuse, especially once you reached your goal and they do not always know how hard it can be.0 -
Can't believe people throw food away that has been made or bought by others - that is just plain rude. It is not that difficult to say no thanks!
Sometime throwing it away at home (or giving it to the kids whatever) is more of a being nice gesture than saying no.
We all had a close to retirement coworkers who,s ready to stuff you for christmas and will push you 6/7 times a day to pick something she made.
I totally agree that the first thing to do is to say no, but sometimes too much pushing the junk is kinda annoying, though on the long run if you keep saying no they will eventually stop asking you.
Not always an easy choice as some people take it very personnaly when you refuse, especially once you reached your goal and they do not always know how hard it can be.
i totally agree. it is easy to say no thanks but sometime people don't listen and then the only option is throwing it away.0 -
when its my turn to take treats in to work I have to admit to taking in a fruit basket I get healthy snacks and others now think its a good idea so we now have a fruit basket once a week
Perfect response - veggie trays and low fat dip are good too!0 -
Totally agree...one donut, no big deal. Don't throw the rest of the day away (which makes it tempting to eat even more junk). You ate it, hopefully you enjoyed it...now move on and eat a healthy lunch and dinner and you will be fine!! = )
I literally have pies, cookies, treats of all kinds within a few feet of me at work right now. I made the decision to eat a tiny slice of pumpkin pie when I first came in to participate with my co-workers and get it out of my system...and eating lean and healthy the rest of the day! You can do it!0 -
I don't understand the coworkers who give a hard time at the word "no".
When I say no, they say ok and walk away. No questions, no weird looks.
I have been abstaining so long that I can easily say no and not be pressured.
And if someone leaves a goodie on my desk while I am away....I don't throw it away...I give it away to my other coworkers who appreciate the extra treat.
I don't see what makes the decision to say no so hard.
Then again...all my coworkers KNOW I am on a diet plan and they are 'nice' to offer but know I will decline. I guess if you don't tell anyone what you're doing, they may be pushy. I can see that.0 -
hahaha on Halloween my friend and I brought in apple and grapes prepackaged (Walmart I think) haha needless to say they were gone and with only 40 cals a bag...I may have eaten' one or two... hey beats candy and it makes you feel like your participating!0
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how forceful, exactly, are they? Unless theres a gun to your neck YOU ate the junk,nobody forced you to. Weight loss is great, but i dont expect my family or friends to quit indulging because i decided to get healthy. If you eat junk it's because you wanted to. I doubt anyone would hold you down and shove a cupcake down your neck.0
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I think one of the difficulties here is for people not dieting, but maintaining, no one knows because you are already there at your goal.
Second thing we do at work is set the food on the table, send an email to the coworkers to come and pick up a treat, it works very well0 -
i have been trying to lose weight as well BUT we have 5 birthdays within 6 weeks of each other so that means 6 birthday cakes---i did not have one bite of any of them so you do not have to eat it just because its there. every once in a while it doesnt hurt to have a bite or two of something sweet. you havent blown your diet and can work that into your allowed calories for your day. just do a few jumping jacks and pushups to help burn some of it off. good luck and hang in there.0
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Maybe not everyone has the same experience, but some co-workers are relentless. It isn't always as easy as saying no thanks. The other night a co-worker brought in a box of Ferrero Rocher. He offered them to me several times, each time I was polite but firm. I said "thanks but no thanks" "I'm good" "I am eating my lunch, but thanks". Another co-worker walked in and he offered them some. Then he proceeded to offer me again, when I politely refused again, he told the other co-worker that am being a b1tch, I won't eat his candy. He was joking, but seriously, that is a lot of unwarranted pressure to eat it, even alienated because I won't eat it.
Yes, I could have given in, but I didn't want it. Its not about blowing my diet, its about my choice. If I was going to eat something not on my diet, I would choose something else.
He did the same thing to another guy on my shift who was dieting/training for a bodybuilding competition when he wouldn't go in on pizza.0 -
Eating one doughnut isn't throwing anything out the window. Work it into your calories, exercise to give yourself more calories, or let it go for one day. However, I think the larger issue here is why anyone should feel embarrassed that they choose to eat healthfully or at least at their calorie goal. Either just be polite and say "no thanks," work it into your daily calories, or be honest and tell them that you are watching what you eat (whether that be calories and/or ingredients). If people want to think you're weird for trying to improve your health, so be it.0
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Can't believe people throw food away that has been made or bought by others - that is just plain rude. It is not that difficult to say no thanks!
I didn't read through all the other responses, but I saw a few of these, and I totally agree! Say no thanks! Why should you lie? Of course, being vegan, I have a tough skin with this kind of stuff. I have no problem politely refusing. Most people don't bat an eye, but if they ask, I tell the truth. Then they know I'm not being rude in the future when I choose not to eat something they have made.0 -
yesss! I'm not the only one with crazy coworkers who look at you like some kind of maniac when you turn down their goodies (and by goodies I mean junk food) :laugh:
I just take the smallest whatever they have. take a little bite so I won't be craving it for the rest of the workday (I become obsessive with these flippin treats. UGGGGHHH!)
and then i throw away the rest before I eat the whole entire thing. then I drink a lot of water... lol0 -
This post is interesting because I like seeing the junk food in the break room and then turning it down...boo ya! hehe. I know, glutton for punishment, right? I don't have a lot of junk at home so it's nice to see it at work once in a while.
What I really like and find harder to resist is baked goods! Oh baby! Pumpkin bread, muffins, cake....uh.0
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