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Oh, yes, the office full of goodies. I've put a bowl of life saver mints on my desk...helps me some. The co-workers in my department have figured out that I don't eat the sweets they put out, so they aren't offended by it (I don't think). They are always telling me, "I wish I had your iron will" (the truth is I don't actually like cake/cupcakes/pastries/doughnuts, etc. I'm totally a fiend for candies though (like gummy bears) and salty snacks like chips and salsa. Luckily it's always the sweet stuff showing up, but on occasion they bring in things I like, too. It's hard! Not to mention group lunches...especially to places with limited "healthy" options (without shredding the menu and re-ordering some made up thing). Anyhow, any of you are welcome to add me

We do a "snack" for everyone's birthdays in my office. Cakes, pies, ice cream. This month is my birthday- trying to decide what I want. Last year I got soft pretzels. Any ideas besides the ususal cakes,cookies, etc?

I work in an office with lots of free food and smack dab next to some delicious food carts. My approach is to avoid the free food as long as possible in hopes that it'll all be gone and if not, I take half of something. I also make sure I have a stash of healthy snacks at my desk, like craisins, almonds, etc.

My office also got together and decided to do our own biggest loser challenge with weekly weigh ins. Now, that means one person gets to know how much everyone weighs and you have to be comfortable sharing. Each week an email goes out to only those involved and shows % lost that week and overall. Good to have others int he office keeping tabs on one another.

For lunches, I prepare 4 salad jars on Sunday evenings (toppings at the bottom of a big mason jar and stuff the rest w lettuce) and then leave a lo cal dressing in the office fridge. That way I'm not as tempted to eat out cause I know my jars won't keep if I don't eat them. And on Friday I get to eat out if I kept with the jars all week.

The radio station I work for is a not-for-profit organization. We do a big fundraising drive twice a year when for 10 days local restaurants provide all the meals and snacks for staff and volunteers. We're actually in the middle of the Spring Fundraiser right now. I've been keeping a box of Quaker Oatmeal packs at my desk. When the call for food comes, I do up an oatmeal pack and use that to replace the starch portion of the free meals. So, no pancakes, but I'll take a sausage link and some eggs. No creamy pasta, but some chicken breast. Sorry cookie, hello fruit!

Not perfect, but much better than it could have been. And I'm not stewing at my desk while everyone else gets to enjoy.

Everyone is welcome to add me, I'll be posting work food ideas!

I have very nice coworkers who like to bring in their leftovers from dinner the night before for us to share. If it's something fattening, I just eat a little less and have veggies on the side, which I always have with me. They are pretty healthy eaters though, so it's not usually too bad.

I work in an investment bank and my current workplace is the worst I have ever experienced in terms of food culture. Every day there is a minefield full of tempting treats lying on top of every other file cabinet. Today alone I saw Doritos, crisps, a tray of baklava, a chocolate cake, Turron peanut brittle selection from Spain, strawberry pencils and chocolate truffles.

People bring in cakes and cookies to mark any occasion. And every time someone returns from vacation there is a tradition to bring back sweets from the destination. There is cake for birthdays, birthday of offspring, going on vacation, returning from leave, project completed on time, even resignations. I mean really. Resignation cake?

I bring a lot of lunch boxes to work. I work shifts, and they are quite long. I have to make sure I eat healthy, not some junk from the vending machine. Since I started using MFP and tracking my carbs-fat-protein intake the food people bring in the office doesn't bother me. Last week I resisted a birthday cake! And it wasn't difficult!

Plus bringing my own food lets me pre-log it and be sure what and how much I eat that day. Makes me comfortable.

Hello all! I am a Paralegal so I spend my day running back and forth between the office and court. I try so hard to be good at lunch time but it makes it rough when I pass 30 fast food restaurants that can make it so much easier. Ugh!!! I have been trying very hard to bring my lunch with me and eat when I can. Add me if you like!!

I started a trend at work that seems to curb some of the donut woes....FRUITY FRIDAY! I bring in bananas, apples, oranges, pears, and grapefruit every Friday...I buy them from KwikStar so they are cheaper than a box of donuts and everyone seems to enjoy it. I find myself going back for seconds without the guilt.

What a great idea!