Coworkers who bring in junk food (donuts, chocolate, candy,

lipglossjunky73

I don't touch it. It's an automatic no. If I get asked, I say "great, thanks! I will grab one after lunch for dessert!" I am not being stalked all day. For all they know, I did get I after lunch, or all the other people ate them by then.

lipglossjunky73

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!

Oh then I'm crazy rude. Not always on purpose..... I never finish anything on my plate. I have put a treat on my plate, took a bite, and chucked it.

TheBraveryLover

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...

I'm glad someone finally mentioned this. I mean with as much snark as he's expressed in his OP and subsequent replies, I'm surprised he's not as blunt in his refusal to the treats at work. If he was half as "opinionated" to his co-workers as he is on here, I have no doubt they'd never offer him another donut as long as he works there.

Pebble321

OP, I know its tough when there is peer pressure, and the workplace can be just as bad as highschool that way.

Ultimately it is your choice, but I think a lot of people are missing the fact that sometimes it is a choice about the relationships in the workplace vs your diet for the day. I think there are lots of good suggestions on this thread, give some of them a try, but if you really don't want to eat that stuff, then just keep saying no. Hopefully they will get used to it after a while.

Or choose to have a small piece or half a donut and count those cals, they are unlikely to ruin your day or diet but might be worth it in the interests of workplace harmony. I don't agree that it is rude to throw away food - if someone has pushed you to take something you don't really want, then eating a bit and tossing the rest is a great strategy. Better not to take it in the first place, but you still have a choice. And they do too - if they don't want you to toss it, they shouldn't push it on you!

Elzecat

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...

I agree with this^
many people socialize through food...just because their eating habits are not as healthy as yours does not mean you should judge them as "fat a$$es." Why is it OK to say that about people whose eating choices are not the same as yours? You are not responsible for what they put into their bodies...so...relax a bit

I work in an office where people occasionally bring in treats, both healthy and "not so healthy." I have the choice to eat it and fit it in to my daily plan, eat more than I planned for the day, work out a little more, or just smile and say "no thank you." Nobody gives me a hard time for my choices.

taramaureen

Honestly I think you're acting childish. Eating one donut isn't going to ruin your day. Seriously, it doesnt. This is your body, your choice, your life. If you don't want to eat something just say "no". If they insist, just continue to say "no". No one's going ot think you're a weirdo. It's common courtesy that if you have some sweet treats that you share. They're probably thinking "ooo more for me!" when you say no not "WTF is wrong with this guy?".

I'm honestly somewhat shocked at the insecurity I see seeping out of this thread "oh they're trying to make there fatasses seem normal" Wow really? Just because YOU have chosen to eat differently please spare the world from your holier than thou attitude. You make the choice every day into what you put into your body. YOU, no one else. Take some responsibility here.

Missjulesdid

I totally understand the frustration. It's really REALLY hard for me to say "no" but I do. I pass by the cookie tray and don't take one. When someone comes to me, I don't take one.. But then on like the third or fourth time I'm asked to have one it just wears down my will power. It's not about not hurting feelings, it's because I WANT THE DANGED COOKIE and someone is dangling it in front of my face until finally I scarf it down!

Right now I'm have a really hard time with my mother in law. I'm staying at our house in lebanon where she lives and every day she is constantly offering me sweets and food. If she sees that I didn't take any, she puts them in my room on my dresser! UGH! The thing is, she honestly does not think she is doing anything wrong.... to her food=love.

chatdude

Already ate a donut today so the diet is out the window for today :P

I'm sorry I'm one of those folks who brings in donuts. I luv donuts.

Did you know that God blessed all donuts?

Not only that, but if the person is wavering, I'll be like "oh cmon donuts are good for you! These are sugar free donuts." I'm evil at work yep. But its either that or I eat the whole dozen myself which would definitely be bad.

taramaureen

Already ate a donut today so the diet is out the window for today :P

I'm sorry I'm one of those folks who brings in donuts. I luv donuts.

Did you know that God blessed all donuts?

Not only that, but if the person is wavering, I'll be like "oh cmon donuts are good for you! These are sugar free donuts." I'm evil at work yep. But its either that or I eat the whole dozen myself which would definitely be bad.

God blessed donuts with his own hands.

Brought down powdery angels from the promised land

Gave 'em a place where they could dance

If you wanna see heaven, brother here's your chance.

I've been sent to spread the message

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StacySkinny

Keel zem!

heheh JK. I think I would just try to avoid the food as much as possible and always have gum on hand (particularly the strong kind like the cinnamon that way if you are tempted to eat something it will taste funky lol).

sunnykt

Dude, do what I do. Bring what you eat for everyone too- oat and fruit slices, carrots and hommus, etc. People will soon catch on, and if they ask questions you tell them all about your diet, they feel guilty, they go on diets too and you are all sweet.... at least that's what worked on my roommates.

Eat the donut every once in a while, so they don't think you are a freak, a donut will not kill you, try and say no about 4/5 times and stick with it (no "oh no" "maybe" "oh fine") if you're going to eat a donut be decisive about it.

summer827

Yeah just say no. They'll get over it. You shouldn't let someone's attitude ruin your diet.
I say no all the time. Now people just don't ask anymore! You can join in the "social" part of it by having a cup of coffee, or whatever.

Yes...they'll get over it! I always politely decline and no one hassles me. Very rarely, if there is something really good and homemade, I'll go for it and log it! But 99% of the time, it's not worth it to me.

tattooedjules

I agree, especially as I run my own business and do marketing and when you go to visit clients they always think you want a whole pack of cookies or cakes etc.. but I think everyone here is right,... all in moderation but I have found that I say things like no, or I have gum, or I have just eaten before arriving but I might have one later and steering the conversation away however that plate being put in front of you doesn't help... temptations the worst part but I guess there was some useful advice here like the diet isn't out the window as thats how people give up etc... I think that maybe everything in moderation and also bring in oat cakes, or fruit basket etc.. just saying your staying healthy... lol whatever works for you.. but don't be down on yourself a little treat every now and then doesn't hurt anyone ... good luck xxx

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chatdude

Dude, do what I do. Bring what you eat for everyone too- oat and fruit slices, carrots and hommus, etc. People will soon catch on, and if they ask questions you tell them all about your diet, they feel guilty, they go on diets too and you are all sweet.... at least that's what worked on my roommates.

Eat the donut every once in a while, so they don't think you are a freak, a donut will not kill you, try and say no about 4/5 times and stick with it (no "oh no" "maybe" "oh fine") if you're going to eat a donut be decisive about it.

That's the thing is I bring in the donuts because i misssed breakfast. No mom or girlfriend around to pack my lunch. ANd being lazy, I simply stop in at the donut store for a dozen before i get to work. Plus its a great excuse to be 10 min late for work because the boss loves donuts lol. Unfort if you eat too many youll end up looking like one ;p