Workplace saboteurs...

Can I say something? Am I the only one a tad put off by the "tough love" comments as a response to food addiction? I mean if tough love works on every alcoholic, meth and crack head out there, there would be no need for Betty Ford or rehab right?

Im just saying, tough love definitely has its place, but if resisting bad food is enough of an issue to make a topic about it, then maybe its a bit deeper than "just say no" - my .02 cents. But in the end, its whatever works.

I have a very bad soda addiction that I'm fighting every single day, so I understand how "just saying no" can be difficult. Basically, if you put me in New Jack City, make me Chris Rock and turn the crack into soda...thats me.

Food =/= drugs. Not even close.

I was a 4-6 can of soda a day drinker. It's laziness, trust me. Grow up.

I concur.
Was in the same boat as you drinking pop.
At work someone brings cheesecake, cookies, candy, etc at least once a week and many times twice a week.
I used to always partake in them, and secretly hoping there would be some left for later in the day.

Once I made my mind up that I was serious about losing weight I stopped giving in.

It is the mental aspect weight loss. People use so many "excuses" such as this, parties, get togethers, holidays, etc as to why they cannot lose weight. Until they toughen up they will be saying the same thing year after year.

Skinny people at those things often and why do they stay skinny? Exercise. Eating in moderation. Knowing if they eat that piece of cheesecake at work they need to eat less later or work out more.
Or they just abstain from eating it at all.

I completely agree with the firs post and disagree with those who have tried to say food =/= drugs. Yes it does.


“Some animal studies show that sugar is EIGHT TIMES MORE ADDICTIVE THAN COCAINE,” says Dr. Mark Hyman, who’s been researching the effect of the sweet stuff on our systems for 20 years, and has compiled the latest findings into his new book, “The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet.”



Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/dr-mark-hyman-shows-deadly-sugar-addiction-article-1.1608553#ixzz32GntsaB1


Research shows that sugar is very, very , very addictive. So much of it is in almost everything now. Sugar is added in several forms to most products, even things you wouldnt think would have sugar in them. High fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, etc, some of the several ways sugar is put into our food without us even thinking about it. So to those of you who try to say "grow up" or food is not addictive-- I say bull........


I too had a 6 or more can of soda a day addiction when I was younger, and I quit and stopeed drinking soda all together, so I am not saying it cannot be overcome. I am saying that food IS an addiction- it retrieves all of the feel good chemicals in our brains that drugs do. Maybe not for everyone, but then not everyone becomes addicted to cocaine, meth or heroine either do they. And thats why thin people can say no to workplace parties, goodies, etc. Maybe they dont have a food addiction or an addictive personality that makes it harder for those of us who do to say no. I agree evernone has to find their own way to be able to say no,, but I do not agree that food is not an addiction. I personally know that it is!! Ok,, i will get off my soap box now.

Can I say something? Am I the only one a tad put off by the "tough love" comments as a response to food addiction? I mean if tough love works on every alcoholic, meth and crack head out there, there would be no need for Betty Ford or rehab right?

Im just saying, tough love definitely has its place, but if resisting bad food is enough of an issue to make a topic about it, then maybe its a bit deeper than "just say no" - my .02 cents. But in the end, its whatever works.

I have a very bad soda addiction that I'm fighting every single day, so I understand how "just saying no" can be difficult. Basically, if you put me in New Jack City, make me Chris Rock and turn the crack into soda...thats me.

Food =/= drugs. Not even close.

I was a 4-6 can of soda a day drinker. It's laziness, trust me. Grow up.

I concur.
Was in the same boat as you drinking pop.
At work someone brings cheesecake, cookies, candy, etc at least once a week and many times twice a week.
I used to always partake in them, and secretly hoping there would be some left for later in the day.

Once I made my mind up that I was serious about losing weight I stopped giving in.

It is the mental aspect weight loss. People use so many "excuses" such as this, parties, get togethers, holidays, etc as to why they cannot lose weight. Until they toughen up they will be saying the same thing year after year.

Skinny people at those things often and why do they stay skinny? Exercise. Eating in moderation. Knowing if they eat that piece of cheesecake at work they need to eat less later or work out more.
Or they just abstain from eating it at all.

I completely agree with the firs post and disagree with those who have tried to say food =/= drugs. Yes it does.


“Some animal studies show that sugar is EIGHT TIMES MORE ADDICTIVE THAN COCAINE,” says Dr. Mark Hyman, who’s been researching the effect of the sweet stuff on our systems for 20 years, and has compiled the latest findings into his new book, “The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet.”



Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/dr-mark-hyman-shows-deadly-sugar-addiction-article-1.1608553#ixzz32GntsaB1


Research shows that sugar is very, very , very addictive. So much of it is in almost everything now. Sugar is added in several forms to most products, even things you wouldnt think would have sugar in them. High fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, etc, some of the several ways sugar is put into our food without us even thinking about it. So to those of you who try to say "grow up" or food is not addictive-- I say bull........


I too had a 6 or more can of soda a day addiction when I was younger, and I quit and stopeed drinking soda all together, so I am not saying it cannot be overcome. I am saying that food IS an addiction- it retrieves all of the feel good chemicals in our brains that drugs do. Maybe not for everyone, but then not everyone becomes addicted to cocaine, meth or heroine either do they. And thats why thin people can say no to workplace parties, goodies, etc. Maybe they dont have a food addiction or an addictive personality that makes it harder for those of us who do to say no. I agree evernone has to find their own way to be able to say no,, but I do not agree that food is not an addiction. I personally know that it is!! Ok,, i will get off my soap box now.

When drinking pop is it the caffeine or sugar that gets people?
To me it was always the caffeine that got me hooked. When I would stop I made sure to add in some excedrin migraine, or generic version, that contained some caffeine. I would ween myself off of those in a few days after giving up pop.

Probably both. For me it was the sugar. I still struggle with the sugar thing even now

Yes! It is very hard... I try to refuse and they always push harder for me to take some. I say i'm on a diet, watching what I eat...etc and then it turns into a discussion on how I don't need to diet or you only live once or something like that. One of my coworkers says she doesn't like sweets... people seem to accept that excuse.

Can I say something? Am I the only one a tad put off by the "tough love" comments as a response to food addiction? I mean if tough love works on every alcoholic, meth and crack head out there, there would be no need for Betty Ford or rehab right?

Im just saying, tough love definitely has its place, but if resisting bad food is enough of an issue to make a topic about it, then maybe its a bit deeper than "just say no" - my .02 cents. But in the end, its whatever works.

I have a very bad soda addiction that I'm fighting every single day, so I understand how "just saying no" can be difficult. Basically, if you put me in New Jack City, make me Chris Rock and turn the crack into soda...thats me.

Food =/= drugs. Not even close.

I was a 4-6 can of soda a day drinker. It's laziness, trust me. Grow up.

I concur.
Was in the same boat as you drinking pop.
At work someone brings cheesecake, cookies, candy, etc at least once a week and many times twice a week.
I used to always partake in them, and secretly hoping there would be some left for later in the day.

Once I made my mind up that I was serious about losing weight I stopped giving in.

It is the mental aspect weight loss. People use so many "excuses" such as this, parties, get togethers, holidays, etc as to why they cannot lose weight. Until they toughen up they will be saying the same thing year after year.

Skinny people at those things often and why do they stay skinny? Exercise. Eating in moderation. Knowing if they eat that piece of cheesecake at work they need to eat less later or work out more.
Or they just abstain from eating it at all.

I completely agree with the firs post and disagree with those who have tried to say food =/= drugs. Yes it does.


“Some animal studies show that sugar is EIGHT TIMES MORE ADDICTIVE THAN COCAINE,” says Dr. Mark Hyman, who’s been researching the effect of the sweet stuff on our systems for 20 years, and has compiled the latest findings into his new book, “The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet.”



Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/dr-mark-hyman-shows-deadly-sugar-addiction-article-1.1608553#ixzz32GntsaB1


Research shows that sugar is very, very , very addictive. So much of it is in almost everything now. Sugar is added in several forms to most products, even things you wouldnt think would have sugar in them. High fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, etc, some of the several ways sugar is put into our food without us even thinking about it. So to those of you who try to say "grow up" or food is not addictive-- I say bull........


I too had a 6 or more can of soda a day addiction when I was younger, and I quit and stopeed drinking soda all together, so I am not saying it cannot be overcome. I am saying that food IS an addiction- it retrieves all of the feel good chemicals in our brains that drugs do. Maybe not for everyone, but then not everyone becomes addicted to cocaine, meth or heroine either do they. And thats why thin people can say no to workplace parties, goodies, etc. Maybe they dont have a food addiction or an addictive personality that makes it harder for those of us who do to say no. I agree evernone has to find their own way to be able to say no,, but I do not agree that food is not an addiction. I personally know that it is!! Ok,, i will get off my soap box now.

I'm sure he's making a killing off of his brand of sugarfearmongering too.

Frequently at school! So I choose to only have a small amount, or ask a friend if I can just try a bite, or decide not to eat it at all OR if I know there will be a treat, I leave 300-400 calories (mostly from fat and carbs) out of my day in case I decide to have something. I have worked hard since November to develop a healthy relationship with food and I'm not about to give up my social life to avoid food. It's everywhere and my body needs it.

If you have a genuine issue where you can't say no, look into therapy or try to figure out for yourself why you can't say no. Then fix it!

This happens to me all the time. At my old job there was food occasionally, but at my new place, there is food here literally almost every day! You don't have to eat to socialize. Go, say hi, and no thank you when they ask if you want a float. If you work at a place that has a lot of catering, eat more veggies and fruit, use a smaller plate, drink water before you know the food is going to arrive.

Don't do what I just did and have two helpings of PF Chang's fried rice and spring rolls. I'm gonna either have to skip dinner or walk 5 miles.

I look at is a little quest. Must pass on lunch, do not say yes to the goodies. :laugh: But if I really want something they have I figure it into my calories and enjoy the heck out of it.

Really when they bring things or have lunch or refill the candy dish with peanut butter cups I feel pretty freaking awesome when I stay strong and don't give in and I really like that feeling. So the more and more it happens the easier it becomes.

I also feel pretty awesome about myself when I pass temptation by

Easy solution. Only eat the things you will truly enjoy, in a reasonable serving size. Plan your day accordingly. If you know there will be cake at work, don't have a giant bagel at breakfast or load up on veggies and skip the pasta at dinner. Balance it out or use it as motivation to workout.

If you genuinely don't want it, say "no, thank you" but don't state all your reasons or make your food choices a topic up for discussion..

Exactly. I think of calories as a currency. So I ask myself, do I REALLY want to spend my 500 calories on that doughnut? After that "free" doughnuts don't seem as tempting.

Exactly.
I think to myself, do I want run XXX miles to work that off (i est 100 cals/mile)

I've always said, "No thanks," to every offer of food at work, ever. If they push, I say I've already eaten, or have a really good lunch packed that I would hate if it went bad. If you say no to everything, then people will eventually stop offering, which may reduce the temptation. It's pretty easy for me to just make it a standard that I don't eat that stuff and I never feel tempted by it. I think about it as I would rather save that splurge calorically on something I really like and look forward to, not something that is just presented to me that I probably wouldn't choose on my own anyways. With that said, every once in a blue moon (maybe twice a year) something shows up at work that I absolutely love and can't resist, then I'll eat it and it's totally worth it!

Can I say something? Am I the only one a tad put off by the "tough love" comments as a response to food addiction? I mean if tough love works on every alcoholic, meth and crack head out there, there would be no need for Betty Ford or rehab right?

Im just saying, tough love definitely has its place, but if resisting bad food is enough of an issue to make a topic about it, then maybe its a bit deeper than "just say no" - my .02 cents. But in the end, its whatever works.

I have a very bad soda addiction that I'm fighting every single day, so I understand how "just saying no" can be difficult. Basically, if you put me in New Jack City, make me Chris Rock and turn the crack into soda...thats me.

Food =/= drugs. Not even close.

I was a 4-6 can of soda a day drinker. It's laziness, trust me. Grow up.

I concur.
Was in the same boat as you drinking pop.
At work someone brings cheesecake, cookies, candy, etc at least once a week and many times twice a week.
I used to always partake in them, and secretly hoping there would be some left for later in the day.

Once I made my mind up that I was serious about losing weight I stopped giving in.

It is the mental aspect weight loss. People use so many "excuses" such as this, parties, get togethers, holidays, etc as to why they cannot lose weight. Until they toughen up they will be saying the same thing year after year.

Skinny people at those things often and why do they stay skinny? Exercise. Eating in moderation. Knowing if they eat that piece of cheesecake at work they need to eat less later or work out more.
Or they just abstain from eating it at all.

I completely agree with the firs post and disagree with those who have tried to say food =/= drugs. Yes it does.


“Some animal studies show that sugar is EIGHT TIMES MORE ADDICTIVE THAN COCAINE,” says Dr. Mark Hyman, who’s been researching the effect of the sweet stuff on our systems for 20 years, and has compiled the latest findings into his new book, “The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet.”



Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/dr-mark-hyman-shows-deadly-sugar-addiction-article-1.1608553#ixzz32GntsaB1


Research shows that sugar is very, very , very addictive. So much of it is in almost everything now. Sugar is added in several forms to most products, even things you wouldnt think would have sugar in them. High fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, etc, some of the several ways sugar is put into our food without us even thinking about it. So to those of you who try to say "grow up" or food is not addictive-- I say bull........


I too had a 6 or more can of soda a day addiction when I was younger, and I quit and stopeed drinking soda all together, so I am not saying it cannot be overcome. I am saying that food IS an addiction- it retrieves all of the feel good chemicals in our brains that drugs do. Maybe not for everyone, but then not everyone becomes addicted to cocaine, meth or heroine either do they. And thats why thin people can say no to workplace parties, goodies, etc. Maybe they dont have a food addiction or an addictive personality that makes it harder for those of us who do to say no. I agree evernone has to find their own way to be able to say no,, but I do not agree that food is not an addiction. I personally know that it is!! Ok,, i will get off my soap box now.

I'm sure he's making a killing off of his brand of sugarfearmongering too.

That was my thought too.

In all seriousness, until you attend a 12 step program for sugar addiction, or begin working with a counselor, it is NOT an addiction.

Are you always so helpful or just a jerk by nature? If you don't agree just pass the comment on by but those that disagree just to be disagreeable are more annoying than a cupcake....

How is that being a jerk?

You want people to continue to coddle those who give the excuse that the workplace is just irresistable and making them gain weight and fall off their weight loss program?

Fact remains what others state. If you cannot resist the food that people bring in then, well, you have no one to blame but yourself.

There are temptations pretty much every where, all the time time. You cannot live in your own bubble at home with nothing around to tempt you. Those who truly want to lose weight have to put their foot down and dont eat that garbage at work if they cannot fit it under their caloric intake for their day.

Are you always so helpful or just a jerk by nature? If you don't agree just pass the comment on by but those that disagree just to be disagreeable are more annoying than a cupcake....

I guess annoyances are subjective.

For instance--people who insist on threads being echo-chambers are annoying to me, personally. However, I don't find anything annoying about cupcakes, excepting the fact that I don't have any right now.

Apparently echo-chambers are less annoying to you; whereas, cupcakes are just the worst.

I found that to be the reason my previous diet failed so miserably. I've failed at many diets, this was the first time I gained back more than 5 lbs.

What was happening, is that I would get stressed out and too busy to go get something to eat. So I would end up eating whatever food was around the office: candy, cookies, pizza, donuts, bagels, all kinds of crap.

So this time around, I have a total ban on all office food. If I didn't buy it or prepare it myself, I'm not gonna eat it. I've even rejected foods that are ok for me to eat, just to enforce the rule and make it easier to resist the bad stuff.

Man...I feel like my workplace must really suck - no one brings anyone food! I kinda want someone to bring me chocolate now :ohwell:

Oh, I assure you it doesn't work that way. Junk food magically appears in the office when you DON'T want it. When you do, it's nowhere to be found.