Gaining weight becuz of my job,waitressing. Helpp!!!

StarvingKyy

I used to waitress at Applebees and part of our discount was thtat you could get 50% of your food when you ate there on your break curing your shift. Well everyone took advantage of that and you know what? They got fat. I worked 5 days a week and evry day, I brought a vegetable or fruit salad and a thermus of tea. And by the time I started the job and ended the job I'd lost a little more than 15 pounds without even trying, whereas my friend that had already worked their, despite being on the track team at the time, gained 10 pounds.
It is good to treat yourself every once in awhile though.
Every other Friday or Saturday that I worked I would get a 500-600 calorie or lower meal that was on the menu. It's good to treat yourself to somethign once in awhile, especially if you know whats in it.
And good luck. Don't get a new job hun, yours sounds fun - just gain some self control. you can do it! wooo!! : ) xx

yoovie

Since this is your first post, I should give you advice.... But the way you type just gave me a headache.

not to be mean, but what she said ^^

do you mean 'processed foods'?

PlunderBunneh

Chew gum. All of the time, just chew gum. Helps bunches when I'm craving sweets. Bring your own food, and think hard about every bite you put in your mouth.
You would probably get more helpful tips if you typed like an adult. I usually turn away from topics that are typing in textspeak, it drives me nuts to have to translate, but I know cravings and self control are hard to conquer. You can do this, you just have to work for it.

xlolitabandita

I have the same problem with work, so here's what I do...I pre-plan a few "fun meals" a week, and work them into my day. otherwise I have a lunch box in the cooler stocked with food. I usually have yogurt, fruit, turkey, chicken flat bread, maybe some carrot sticks...Things like that. If I'm feeling the need to nibble I keep bags of nuts in my apron and nibble on those. It takes a lot of will power, but it's totally doable!

EDIT:I just wanted to add that I NEVER eat customers food...Where I work we have things like bread sticks and stuff laying around that we can just eat. haha

emiliewright

Since this is your first post, I should give you advice.... But the way you type just gave me a headache.

Spell/grammar check and some self control might help.

Jen32285

Take your own food. I worked as a deli manager when I was pregnant with my oldest until she was almost 2 years old. I ate like crap and ended up gaining 60lbs when pregnant. A lot of our food was fried food and I was the one cooking it all. I started working out and pretty much had to stop myself from the temptation. I did it, lost all the weight I gained plus an extra 20lbs.

DeidreWestover

Have any of the people who are making fun of the way she types stopped to consider that English might not be her first language?

lifes_revenge

water, water, water!!! Everytime you feel the need to nibble....drink And be gracious, don't ever accept freebies!!

becca_21

I worked a pizza place for 3 years. It was definitely hard to stay away from all the food. The best thing you can do it make LOTS of healthy snacks the night before. Pack fruits, nuts, string cheese, small sandwich, etc. - Basically anything you can eat quickly, and that isn't something you need to cook or prepare. I always packed snacks for work because I knew I would end up hungry and eat whatever they had in the back. Obviously you are going to get hungry, because you're running around waiting on everyone. The trick is to refuel with healthy snacks, and not cake and whatever else you're serving. Stay strong, girl! You got it!

michmill98

Why is the server eating the wedding food? My guess (and based on working for a catering company in the distant pass) - is that the caterer has to expect a certain % of people to either show up without an RSVP or for no-shows. Therefore they need to be prepared with extra food. If the person that is paying for the caterer doesn't specify how the remaining food is to be handled, then the caterer might feed the staff the "leftovers" before tossing them in the trash.

To the OP -- eat a healthy meal right before you go to work and bring some healthy snacks with you. If you are offered any leftovers, you need to learn to use your best judgement on portions and the item's healthiness - i.e. green beans over potatoes au gratin. Also, you need to determine if you're eating because (1) the food is free to you, (2) your co-workers are eating, or (3) you are truly hungry.

And as a side note to ALL servers - I don't need to watch and/or listen to you chomp on your gum while you are working! It's disgusting AND unprofessional.

jilltaylor86

I worked in a restaurant and we were allowed to eat pretty much whatever we wanted and as much as we wanted, so I did. I tried eating at home, bringing my own meals and shakes, etc. Nothing worked because of the temptation. I lost more weight once I quit. I was on my feet all day but I was definitely eating more than I needed to because it was there.

bowlinmoe

Pretend it's poisonous?

This.

missallenxox

omg this use to be me, worked in an upscale italian restaurant. soooo amazing, 45 different wines, a wine club, pasta, half off food... we are told to sample" every meal.. yes it was hard. i tried to just eat a protein shake before my shift so i am full. also drank **** loads of coffee and water! the novelty eventually wore off as i felt it wasnt worth it.,. and once i saw how much cream was in the pasta sauces it was enough to send me running lmao!

momtokgo

Wait why are you eating other people's wedding food?

THIS!!!! ^ ^ I would be totally upset if I knew that the waiters were eating up the wedding food THAT I PAID FOR!!!! :grumble:

I said exactly this to my husband! I would be passed if I paid for food and found out the waitresses were eating it.

To the OP. Take your lunch/dinner with you, and work on your self control. Or find a new job.

graelwyn

Everyone faces temptations on a daily basis... you only have to walk into any shop to see shelves stacked with chocolate, muffins, cakes, ice cream, cookies and all manner of less than healthy foods. I have to deal with it myself, and believe me, after an hour or two cycling, it really takes willpower to choose a nakd bar or some dried apple rather than cookies or a cake at Starbucks, lol. It is down to you learning to fill up mostly on good, nutritious foods, and just having the cake and other things as a treat, that fits into whatever goal you are set at. I find hard boiled eggs, cottage cheese and pears very filling, and tend not to go for the less nutritious stuff so much if I fill up on those. You just need to basically start taking your own stuff with you and train yourself to eat that first. If you exercise a lot, I imagine you could fit in a treat each day, but make it one thing, and be sure you are still meeting your goals.

It comes down to how much you want to be healthy and lean, and to be honest, too much refined sugar is not the way to go to achieve those things. I had a horrible addiction to refined sugar, and cut most of it out for a week, and found that helped me. I no longer crave things so much and can resist.

Neecy_Pooh

My job is being so annoying to me... Im a waitress at wedding clubs which it means lots of food around me all the time nd usually go over budget or eat lots of proceed foods (3days a week working). U can see all differnt kinds of appitizers nd everything + the dessert which i have the craving to,, 20 different kinds of cakes, ice creams, chocolates, cookies nd etc. for me its hard becuz i care bout my cals!..idk of i should take my foods to work from home and ONLY eat those ones or eat watever there as long as i watch my calorie intake, or what??? Really confused nd feel horrible nd dont really knw wat to do ....my problem is that becuz im all working 1. I keep getting hungry which is horrible for me becuz there is only proceed and bad foods around me,,, its like i go to the gym like crazyy nd burn lots of cals in order to lose weight, but i ruin everythinggg at work!!,plz help me, wat would u do if u were me???? Wat should i do????

You need to stop using you job as an excuse for eating too much or gaining weight when all you need to do is accept that it is YOUR fault and not your job's and take accountablity for your actions. You say your job is annoying because you work around food?? Woooow!! Just say NO!

fitnotfluffy

I'm a cocktail waitress at a club too, and I know what you mean. It's all about self control, girl. Do you want that piece of cake or that hot body you've always wanted? You already know it's not good for you, so don't even think about it. Take your own healthy snacks, that's what I do. Drink lots of water and don't let yourself eat those bad foods! So not worth it. There's going to be temptation every single day of your life. Learn to resist it. You got this. Don't let food be your enemy. It's okay to treat yourself occasionally, but honestly-it's not worth it.
If it's that hard, get a new job. Not to be harsh-but you can't blame your job for lack of self control. I know it's hard, trust me. I feel your pain. But if I can do it, so can you. Best of luck.

_emma

I'm dealing with this issue right now too.. I waitress at a country club and whenever we do big buffets, the wait staff gets to eat that at the end of the night and it's almost NEVER healthy. And on regular shifts, the employee meal is usually something easy to make a lot of like fries, chicken fingers, pasta, burgers, etc. There are also always fries out to nibble on, the list of available junk is endless. I feel like the only way I'll be able to really stay on top of what I'm eating while at work is if I pack food and keep everything there off limits. It's just too easy for me to eat one french fry and have it turn into 30 by the end of the night. Being on your feet for that long definitely does help though!

tabulator32

Find a guy named Will and use his power.

islandnutshel

Strangely, when I was waitressing my weight dropped so low my doctor thought I was anorexic. (I wasn't, my bmi wasnt even low)
I found handling food all day made me lose my appetite. Handling the dirty dishes made eating seem icky.
I was always on my feet.
Maybe I should go back to waitressing.

Christine1110

My hubby & the kids always have junk that I love...and I made the choice to not eat any of it!! That is how bad I want to be thin!
I pack my food and don't eat processed foods or take out. It's full of stuff I don't want to eat along with sugar & sodium too.

aproc

I work at a pizza place and strangely I've had no problems with it. I just eat the majority of my calories before going to work to get me through my shift. I also take my own snacks just in case.

dovesgate

Have any of the people who are making fun of the way she types stopped to consider that English might not be her first language?

Honey, no. That's teenage netspeak. I've a teenage cousin who types the same way with all her friends and I've seen a few others type the same way.

Other than that, I read the OP and was immediately squicked out. Who eats all day long at a wedding you aren't a guest of? I seriously hope we're talking about after the wedding is over and the caterer is giving the food to the staff. Otherwise - ewwwww. How many unwashed hands that have just been in or near someone's mouth are serving food at what I imagine would be a pretty upscale place?

hate2bheavy

Wow, I cannot believe how critical these replies have been for someone who is seeking support. Aren't we all here because we have issues with self control? Of course she is not eating off of people's plates or stealing food! She is around food all the time and was looking for constructive ways to deal with the temptations. Thanks to the few people who were actually trying to help. To the others: people aren't posting questions to be criticized on how well they type (and I'm assuming she was just shortening words to save time) or to be questioned about their decisions...they are looking for useful tools. Don't bother responding if you don't have anything positive or helpful to say. The "community of pals" are supposed to be there to help. Let's do it!!