Workplace saboteurs...

cool; thanks everybody for your suggestions and views.
My workplace is pretty old-school when it comes to views about eating, so I think I'll just go with the victorious feeling when I succeed in politely passing on the unhealthy food. For me going completely without is much easier than eating in moderation. Once it reaches my taste buds...it's on.

That's exactly what I say with eat new trip on the diet train. Too bad I have never lasted long like that and have never met my goals.

I hear the people who say "Be a grownup and either say no or fit it into your day." They're not wrong. But especially when you're in the beginning of your quest to lose weight and get healthy, these situations are hard! I feel you, OP! Not everyone's goals/physique/plan can allow for a pint of ice cream a night! (You're bulking, you lift heavy, I get it, good for you.)

Today at my office we just finally used our Christmas gift card from a vendor to get lunch from a local Italian place. I stuck mainly with the salad and added a teeny scoop of pasta and a decent sized chicken breast. Like someone said above, food is offered because the offerer is being nice. Keep that in mind and it feels less like sabotage and more like an opportunity to learn how to eat well in the real world.

I generally just go pee on the whole table full of food. And I yell out "I DON'T WANT TO BE FAT LIKE Y'ALL!!!" while I'm doing it.

LOL, yesterday I brought 2 boxes of cookies to work. I ate 1 cookie. It's up to me to deal with temptations that are presented, no matter where they come from.

I generally just go pee on the whole table full of food. And I yell out "I DON'T WANT TO BE FAT LIKE Y'ALL!!!" while I'm doing it.

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Ouch my abs!

Well...I guess it's more than just the choices people make when bringing food to share. There are also those who really DO seem to want to derail my goals. The ones who try to convince me to eat what I would rather not, and give me the "party pooper" feeling when I opt out of a shared food experience.
I like the idea of keeping my own, more acceptable treats in the drawer to assuage my suffering and growling tummy!

They say misery loves company. We have a few of them around here. The trick to dealing with these people I have found is to be firm. You'd be surprised how many people are on your side once you stand up for yourself.

Well...I guess it's more than just the choices people make when bringing food to share. There are also those who really DO seem to want to derail my goals. The ones who try to convince me to eat what I would rather not, and give me the "party pooper" feeling when I opt out of a shared food experience.
I like the idea of keeping my own, more acceptable treats in the drawer to assuage my suffering and growling tummy!

They say misery loves company. We have a few of them around here. The trick to dealing with these people I have found is to be firm. You'd be surprised how many people are on your side once you stand up for yourself.

Oh definitely this. They'll get used to it, or move on to someone else.

I have one that gets offended because i refuse to eat any cupcakes they bring in. Tries to guilt me into eating their fattening treats and making me seem unappreciative.

I refuse to eat salad and i'm not wasting my budget on empty calories. >:|

I have found that a lot of times everyone wants healthier choices. Every year clients bring me chocolates at xmas. I have 1 client though that brings me a box of clementines. I laughed the first time I saw them but everyone stated how they wish we go healthier treats given to us all the time instead of the sweets . When I bring in something it's healthy. They get the hint

Fortunately, I forget to contribute to group potluck so I then have permission to NOT participate. Since I didn't pitch in I can come in and sit with people and not feel like I can have any. The other angle is I always let others go first and then I just never get in line to eat the treats.

I did have an awesome scone at a social this week. I just had to forego other calories later in the day to make up for my unhealthy choice.

I generally just go pee on the whole table full of food. And I yell out "I DON'T WANT TO BE FAT LIKE Y'ALL!!!" while I'm doing it.

Or scream "I'm on a weight loss journey why can't you all be more supportive!!!"

I'm one of those people that can have a bite or two of a treat and be satisfied, as long as I eat my regular food. I get the benefit of the taste of the treat without derailing my calorie goals for the day - which usually leaves me 292 calories for my 2 vodka and crystal light's a night. :drinker:

I don't find it all that hard to resist. We have birthday cakes, cookies, brownies, etc. in the office multiple times a week sometimes. I can go into the kitchen to get my afternoon snack, walk right past it, and not yearn for it.

There's rarely more than 1-2 of us in the kitchen at the same time, so socializing or sabotaging really doesn't happen here. Most of my co-workers know I like to eat pretty healthy, so I doubt their feelings are hurt when I don't eat the goodies.

Well...I guess it's more than just the choices people make when bringing food to share. There are also those who really DO seem to want to derail my goals. The ones who try to convince me to eat what I would rather not, and give me the "party pooper" feeling when I opt out of a shared food experience.
I like the idea of keeping my own, more acceptable treats in the drawer to assuage my suffering and growling tummy!

What about an easy catch-phrase to reply to those who try to "convince" you to eat certain things ... "Oh, I wish I could enjoy___ with you, but I'm working really hard to stick to certain foods/ improve my health/ feel better" (obviously, use your own words that pertain to your situation).

I like the catch phrase idea but I never go into details because it invites comment/debate/discussion that I'm not interested in. I usually just say "Thanks, maybe a little later." and that always works for me.