I need some help................

Well from my experience, i started drinking way more water and tea and cut out soda. That was the hardest thing for me to do, because i went thru caffine withdraws( tea has caffine in it so it helped a little). Once you get over that hump its smooth selling. As far as foods, I didnt stop eating the things i enjoy, i just ate less of it. I dont do the diet thing because i feel its easy to slip up, but eating smaller portions of the things you already eat is ok. When i did get hungry I ate more fruit and veggies in between meals. A year ago I weighed 260lbs and just by doing the things i said and excercising also I am down to 207lbs. Its hard and some days I wanted to quit, but my biggest motivater was GOD. So when you are struggling just pray, I did and it helped.

I work with the same kind of people I think they bring stuff in to save themselves - one little serving and then they give the rest away. I founf the only time I can resist that stuff at work is when I'm doing a diet that totally forbids junk - like Atkins or Thrive or Ultrametabolism (Hyman) Pam Peeke has a new book out about Food Addiction and even Al Roker - stopped eating processed foods - He has a specila on Dateline tonight at 7 pm and a new book about keeping weight off - even 10yrs after bypass, he has issues. Hang in there. I would love to have you as a friend

I had the exact same problem with my co-workers at my previous job. For me, my weight issues are all food related, and if I start eating the sweet snacks I just can't stop. My two cents are:
1) Find a friend in the workplace that you can confide it, or have a friend that you can call/text whenever they bring in snacks/make comments. I have an eating addiction, and I treat it like any other addiction. You need support to get through it.
2) If your co-workers are constantly making comments about your personal appearance or what you do during your breaks (eating habits, clothing, etc), that is workplace harassment. Start a journal (written) and record their comments, when it happens and how it made you feel. It can be very cathartic, and it is also proof you can bring to your supervisor if it is something that really upsets you. You should never feel bad about your body or what you are doing to get healthier.
3) DON'T EAT THEIR CRAP! I am exactly the same - I work in an environment where cookies and pastries are a daily freebie. If you're anything like me, that small piece of cookie that you break off at 10am will become 5 whole cookies by 3pm. Have a daily plan with a daily cheat, and stick to it as best you can.
4) If you fall off the wagon for one day; a) Don't give up! You can still do it! b) Don't cheat yourself. Record it so that you know how many calories you did eat. That 5000 calorie day really helps you realize how much each and every day matters. c) If you ate it, work it off. Do extra time at the gym. Go for a 3 hour walk around the mall with friends. Just get off the couch that day. It won't get rid of the extra calories, but it can really keep your spirits up and keep you working towards your goals.
d) Don't use just your calories as a benchmark for what you eat. Even if you ate 5000 calories worth of crap at the office, have a healthy and balanced dinner (salad with lean protein). If you don't, you will get sick. Stay healthy, it sounds like you are doing GREAT!

Thanks to everyone for your kind words. So many of you have made me think and think again.

I just need to stop letting small things get to me so bad and get the kickstart back again.

I'm glad I'm not the only one in the position of colleagues bringing cakes/sweets/etc. into the workplace and that you can also relate to it. I just feel under pressure.

For instance, my granda has always told me since I gave up smoking, that I need to start losing weight as I don't want to be heavy all my life, which I can take as it's family telling me, and he is only trying to help me. It's the fact that it's my colleagues (who are not main friends) that are telling me which makes me feel terrible, if it was my best friend or someone who had been in a similar situation as me then I'd take it better.

Starting tomorrow again I'm taking note of all my calories (whether or not I have bad day) and also exercise more.

Do any of you have a diary that you write in every day (what you eat, exercise, etc.). I was planning on doing this so I can look back easily although not 100% sure if it's worth it?

I keep all my food and exercise on my MFP diary. And for me, it has been definitely worth it.

I sometimes have a little bit of the food, and log it.really, all I need is a tiny bit of cake to taste it, not like I'm going to waste away without it I also get on well with the people I work with, so I joke with them about trying to lead me astray, that might work, just to make them realise that it makes it tough on you.

To start out find some foods and meals you really like that happen to be low calorie, and go from there! I plan my meals for the week, but always leave myself a couple of hundred calories "just in case" of cake emergency!

EDIT: if you do have a cake emergency and eat some, have it on a plate with a fork, for some reason it seems to trick my brain into thinking I've had loads.

When I had problems with co workers bringing in temptations and sitting them there in front of me, I had a really hard time with it...I couldn't say no all the time, but what helped me was sipping crystal light whenever I got the urge to take a cupcake or chocolate chip muffin that was sitting on the main desk. I also brought in little packs of deli turkey, small portioned packs of trail mix and fresh fruits to snack on throughout the day so that I could be munching on small bits of healthy food all day. That tended to help me keep my hands out of my coworkers cookies and other sweets they brought in to share.

Amelia there are many great food out there.First of all pay no mind to your co workers.That is mean to say to anyone.What I found is cutting out the sweets alone and you will find a big difference within a week.Take one step at a time.It is hard but you'll do it.....