Co-workers that like to bring food to work
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Are they really showing good intentions by being thoughtful even though you tell them "no" constantly. I stepped away from desk the other week and someone took liberties and left a big hunk of cheesecake on my desk. I didn't come to work to eat, I came to work to work.
I would say they show good intentions when they make the offer. You're free to say yes or no. For all they know you might have one "special" food you'd accept despite your previous refusals. It's not quite an equal parallel, but my brother basically eats no green vegetables... except for spinach, usually right from the bag. He'll gag on a pea and only eat green beans from a certain restaurant, but he still buys bags of spinach. That's one green vegetable he'll willingly consume.
I would, however, say that leaving it on your desk might be pushing the limits, especially if they know you likely won't want it. Personally, I'd just leave you a note saying "hey, there's cheesecake in the break room if you want it". That way, you have the offer without the pressure of having to deal with a hunk of food left on your desk for lord knows how long.0 -
Hey....come here. "The first hit is free."
That is what I hear when it comes to all the food at work lol.
Just stand your ground and don't let them put anything in your mouth!
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As Whierd said, no one is forcing you to be the company's Mr. Grumplebottom.
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I'm simply asking the community if others experience this issue at work. No need to start name-calling.0 -
I feel your pain. I'm staring at a box of donut holes and a bag of bagels right now. It takes all that's inside of me to resist, but every time I do, I feel so proud of myself. Don't pay any attention to the "food-pushers". Like you said, you're there to work, not stuff your face.0
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I have 1.5 gallons of chocolate milk, about 20 cans of veggies, 3 bags of frozen precooked chicken, 3 bags of steamable brocolli, a jar of peanut butter, protein powder, 3 bags of steamable edamame, and a bag of dark chocolate at my work...0
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Personally, I'd just leave you a note saying "hey, there's cheesecake in the break room if you want it".
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Exactly! That's the way it should be done.0 -
I'm simply asking the community if others experience this issue at work. No need to start name-calling.As Whierd said, no one is forcing you to be the company's Mr. Grumplebottom.
THEY OBVIOUSLY HAVEN'T BEEN THROUGH WHAT WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH.
..seriously though. It's annoying when you don't want to eat something and people are persistent. It's embarrassing and awkward to have to say no over and over again.0 -
I hate that. It happens at my work all the time too. I have a system set up with a co-worker (who runs marathons so he has no problems burning off all the extra calories) and I just give any contraband to him. Plus, if someone brings treats I make sure they are out of view of my desk and sometimes if I need extra help I'll ask my coworker not to allow me any treats. It usually works.
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Our dept was recently put under a new manager which grouped us in with another dept. I like their idea of celebrating birthdays once a month for everyone so the temptation and pressure to buy isn't CONSTANTYLY there. Everyone who wants to participate pitches in a few bucks a month and fortunately for us, we have a GREAT COOK. What I do like is they ask the people who have a birthday in that month what they would like to eat which helps out when you're working toward a goal or trying to maintain. For example, I love breakfast foods so, I asked for eggs and the whole nine and emphasized that I want PINEAPPLE. I brought my own turkey sausage for protein, added the eggs and after lunch, I had a SMALL piece of birthday cake after everyone else had their slice. So, I was able to join in on the fun but on MY terms :-) Hope this helps.0
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Yeah, I really hate it when people around me are generous and nice to me.0
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Well... aren't you a freaking ray of sunshine...
I had no idea this board would attract so many hostile posters. Perhaps a fiber-rich snack would be more appropriate for some of you. Some of you guys are freaking mean. LOL0 -
Everyday at work someone brings in Tim Hortons Donuts, or bagels, or a donut tray from Wegmans... sometimes i will see somethign i can eat like high fiber english muffins or a fruit bowl, but other than that I simply stay away. Everyone knows I am on a fitness rehash (I bring my gym bag to my desk because i work out at 6am every day) so it doesnt come up with me often. Although i used to be the food pusher... now i just watch.
Getting Type 2 Diabetes last year made an easy excuse to say no to the breaded treats tho. 0 -
Yeah, I really hate it when people around me are generous and nice to me.
I hate it when people read something and take it to the extremes. Offering a free donut is not the same as giving a kidney.0 -
It is so horrible that they are holding you down and shoveling food down your throat!
Call HR immediately.
I knew the old "hey who is forcing you" comment would come along. I'll just ignore it for now. If you want to discuss it fine, if not, run along. After all, "no one is forcing to read this thread" now are they. LOL
If you ate the chesecake you wouldn't be so snarky.
Not if I'm lactose intolerant. I'd be worse than "snarky' lol
With your approach just a few comments in, I'm guessing your co-workers take joy in doing this to you. I'd be dumping cookings by the dozen on your desk.0 -
Everyday at work someone brings in Tim Hortons Donuts, or bagels, or a donut tray from Wegmans... sometimes i will see somethign i can eat like high fiber english muffins or a fruit bowl, but other than that I simply stay away. Everyone knows I am on a fitness rehash (I bring my gym bag to my desk because i work out at 6am every day) so it doesnt come up with me often. Although i used to be the food pusher... now i just watch.
Getting Type 2 Diabetes last year made an easy excuse to say no to the breaded treats tho.
Wow, best of luck to you man. Looks like you're on the right track.0 -
luckily, my office is too big for someone to tell you personally. there's usually a mass email that goes out and i can easily avoid that kitchen. the bad part is when there isn't an email and there's kolaches in the kitchen i just walked into.. sometimes its hard to resist! but i think i'd feel the same as you if someone left it on my desk, but i don't like sweets, so it'd have to be something salty for me to be pissed LOL0
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It is so horrible that they are holding you down and shoveling food down your throat!
Call HR immediately.
I knew the old "hey who is forcing you" comment would come along. I'll just ignore it for now. If you want to discuss it fine, if not, run along. After all, "no one is forcing to read this thread" now are they. LOL
If you ate the chesecake you wouldn't be so snarky.
Not if I'm lactose intolerant. I'd be worse than "snarky' lol
With your approach just a few comments in, I'm guessing your co-workers take joy in doing this to you. I'd be dumping cookings by the dozen on your desk.
Dumping cookings? really, dude? I don't know what the hell that means. lol0 -
Damn Jason, whatd you do?? Got all these people WORKED up over you not wanting to stuff your face with other peoples nasty *kitten* food......GET OFF MY BOYS BACK AND STOP TRYING TO GIVE US NASTY **** WE HAVE ALREADY TOLD YOU COUNTLESS TIMES THAT WE DONT WANT!!!...dont worry bro, i got your back.0
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Someone brought me a cupcake yesterday morning. Covered in fudge and chocolate and sprinkles. And I told them "thank you" but in my head I was like WTF ARE YOU DOING TO ME?!?! So, I wrapped it in a napkin and left it on someone else's desk....Problem solved. I wasn't jealous that someone else got to eat my cupcake...It's going straight to their *kitten*, not mine!0
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Yeah, I really hate it when people around me are generous and nice to me.
I hate it when people read something and take it to the extremes. Offering a free donut is not the same as giving a kidney.
it seems like it to some people in my office! i call them "the vultures" :laugh:0 -
Damn Jason, whatd you do?? Got all these people WORKED up over you not wanting to stuff your face with other peoples nasty *kitten* food......GET OFF MY BOYS BACK AND STOP TRYING TO GIVE US NASTY **** WE HAVE ALREADY TOLD YOU COUNTLESS TIMES THAT WE DONT WANT!!!...dont worry bro, i got your back.
LOL- I thought I was creating a nice little forum but it looks like I'm spending more time "engaging the hostiles." LMAO! Too bad I can't delete this damn thing.0 -
i prelog my calories and take my lunch to work. It's as simple as saying 'thanks, but I already have my lunch.'
If it's something special like a birthday I indulge and move something out of my diary that I had planned to eat that day. I really don't see what the problem is...0 -
Love these kind of topics.....I think most of us can relate. I'm already dreading having "employee" appreciation day next week where, since I'm a supervisor I have to help pay for pizza and wings but worst of all I have to bring in a cake:ohwell: !0
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I do this.... I'm sorry to say.
I adore baking. I love it. It relaxes me. But I don't know many people that would eat a huge slab of chocolate cake... so I take it into work. To be honest, I usually leave it in the communal office and tell people it's in there if they want a slice.
Last year when I was leaving my training year I made a HUGE cake. I was told it looked like a chocolate breeze block - luckily I work in a school so most of it was eaten by kids!0 -
It is so horrible that they are holding you down and shoveling food down your throat!
Call HR immediately.
I knew the old "hey who is forcing you" comment would come along. I'll just ignore it for now. If you want to discuss it fine, if not, run along. After all, "no one is forcing to read this thread" now are they. LOL
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Damn Jason, whatd you do?? Got all these people WORKED up over you not wanting to stuff your face with other peoples nasty *kitten* food......GET OFF MY BOYS BACK AND STOP TRYING TO GIVE US NASTY **** WE HAVE ALREADY TOLD YOU COUNTLESS TIMES THAT WE DONT WANT!!!...dont worry bro, i got your back.
LOL- I thought I was creating a nice little forum but it looks like I'm spending more time "engaging the hostiles." LMAO! Too bad I can't delete this damn thing.
For what it's worth, I didn't detect any snarkiness in your original post. Coworkers, friends, and family members can be the BIGGEST diet busters if we're not careful. They think they're helping...0 -
definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result...i think that was Einstein or someone...what does he know?0
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Talk to them about myfitnesspal and healthy eating for about 10 minutes. That's what I do and they all avoid me and eat the food like they were closet eaters. I'm just so happy that myfitnesspal worked for me that I can't help talk about it.0
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Damn Jason, whatd you do?? Got all these people WORKED up over you not wanting to stuff your face with other peoples nasty *kitten* food......GET OFF MY BOYS BACK AND STOP TRYING TO GIVE US NASTY **** WE HAVE ALREADY TOLD YOU COUNTLESS TIMES THAT WE DONT WANT!!!...dont worry bro, i got your back.
LOL- I thought I was creating a nice little forum but it looks like I'm spending more time "engaging the hostiles." LMAO! Too bad I can't delete this damn thing.
For what it's worth, I didn't detect any snarkiness in your original post. Coworkers, friends, and family members can be the BIGGEST diet busters if we're not careful. They think they're helping...
Thank you, I appreciate it. It wasn't my intention to get folks all riled up. Just wanted to begin a friendly discussion.0
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