I turned down donuts
Katsmith17
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I was at work today and a few people know about my new commitment to lose weight. A friend brought in donuts and invited me to get desk to offer me donuts. She meant no harm but thank goodness, I am still focused. I showed her my bag of 100 calorie popcorn and said no more donuts. I was proud of myself. I have a new nickname for her, "donut girl."
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.........best feel good story of 2015 right here.0
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Thanks0
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Well done! chips (Crisp) are my danger food - it's always hard to resist something you love and turn it down.0
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Most Excellent!
Somehow I managed to actually eat only a serving of cookies the other day when I opened them. (3 cookies) -- So I understand how big a victory these things can be..0 -
Its always hard to say no when things are getting shared out at work ! well done !!!0
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Well done0
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i would eat the donut and not think twice about it.
But good for you, anyway!0 -
Hmm I would have just ate the donut, or just said no. Why does the co worker need a nickname for being nice? You plan on never eating donuts again?0
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It was all in fun. My coworker and I are good friends. We were all laughing about it. The point is that I was able to resist the temptation. Maybe not always but yesterday I had a victory.0
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Well done!!! I too have a coworker that loves the donuts, she brought some in today. I walked up to the box, opened it, took a whiff and closed it back. Went to the lunchroom and made my turkey bacon, egg on sugar free whole grain bread. So yes, great victory, I know how it is.0
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I work in a medical office and patients are always bringing in treats. Someone brought in Tim Bits today. (Like doughnut holes) and those are one of my weaknesses. I refilled my water and walked out of the kitchen without ANY! Not today, SATAN, not today!!0
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Way to go!!! I have a very, very hard time saying no to doughnuts!!0
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You are my hero!0
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I would totally turn down doughnuts...
... for a Snickers bar.0 -
Way to go! Donuts were my weakness until I figured out I am allergic to gluten. Now they are easier to resist, but I'm still tempted to lick the frosting off of it. LOL0
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Awesome job! I remember my first thanks but no thanks moment and it was then I knew I could totally do this. It will get easier to say no too
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Yeah my client has folks who love donuts - they have contests once/while on best donut shop and bring in dozens from different shops. They eat donuts at least once/week from any shop really. I do not eat them. If I did, I would eat all of them. I would buy the shop and then make my own being a former chocolatier has its advantages if I ever want to go back to that kind of life I guess.0
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Excellent! Remember.....there will ALWAYS be a donut you can get....but you only have one life - save your splurge for when you REALLY want a donut, not because it's THERE! Good job.0
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There are maple bacon donuts sitting in our break room right now (I think I can smell them)..... I have to keep reminding myself that I would really rather have a couple of glasses of wine tonight.0
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I am shocked that there arent any IIFYMers in here saying to fit the donut into your calories. I think this story is a true testament that some people dont view foods as being bad or what not....its just those great tasting foods are triggers for people, like myself. This is why we have to supplement for "healthier" things to train our minds to think healthier.
Good job on not eating the donut!0 -
I work in a place where there are donuts anywhere from once to twice every week. Plus cupcakes, cookies and whatever other goodies people make. Yes...every week. I turn them down each time. I am beginning to wonder if they think I'm a food snob. LOL. I'd rather invest those calories in something way more filling.0
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BigLifter10 wrote: »Excellent! Remember.....there will ALWAYS be a donut you can get....but you only have one life - save your splurge for when you REALLY want a donut, not because it's THERE! Good job.
This! I always get annoyed when people get all snarky and are like, "You should just eat the donut." If you really want the donut, then yeah, find a way to make it work. But most of the times in these situations, it's just because they're in your face. I'll mindlessly eat pretty much anything if it's right in front of me. Learning to say no in those situations is really empowering.0 -
That is a success story! Good for you.0
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Donuts are my weakness in life.... seriously. Carb covered with sugar. Dream food right there.... Good for you for avoiding temptation.0
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Of course you can fit a donut into your day, but the problem is if you simply ADD a donut, youre simply adding fat.
Since my office went on a donut kick, one very thin coworker of mine has put on 30 pounds.....0 -
BigLifter10 wrote: »Excellent! Remember.....there will ALWAYS be a donut you can get....but you only have one life - save your splurge for when you REALLY want a donut, not because it's THERE! Good job.
This! I always get annoyed when people get all snarky and are like, "You should just eat the donut." If you really want the donut, then yeah, find a way to make it work. But most of the times in these situations, it's just because they're in your face. I'll mindlessly eat pretty much anything if it's right in front of me. Learning to say no in those situations is really empowering.
I find the problem with this is when you don't know when it's coming.
We have a staff meeting each week- or every other week- and typically it's doughnuts or bagels.
I can work around them- and I have them regularly in my schedule.
What I don't deal well with is when they randomly pop up- it's when you can plan or not plan that makes or breaks IIFYM situation typically.0 -
Should have sent some my wayyyyy!!0
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BigLifter10 wrote: »Excellent! Remember.....there will ALWAYS be a donut you can get....but you only have one life - save your splurge for when you REALLY want a donut, not because it's THERE! Good job.
This! I always get annoyed when people get all snarky and are like, "You should just eat the donut." If you really want the donut, then yeah, find a way to make it work. But most of the times in these situations, it's just because they're in your face. I'll mindlessly eat pretty much anything if it's right in front of me. Learning to say no in those situations is really empowering.
I find the problem with this is when you don't know when it's coming.
We have a staff meeting each week- or every other week- and typically it's doughnuts or bagels.
I can work around them- and I have them regularly in my schedule.
What I don't deal well with is when they randomly pop up- it's when you can plan or not plan that makes or breaks IIFYM situation typically.
Yes! Exactly. I never know when someone's going to show up with a big box of donuts or cookies or cinnamon rolls or cake bites... I'm the receptionist at my company and any time anyone walks in with something like that I give them the stink eye.0 -
elbaldwin0525 wrote: »I am shocked that there arent any IIFYMers in here saying to fit the donut into your calories. I think this story is a true testament that some people dont view foods as being bad or what not....its just those great tasting foods are triggers for people, like myself. This is why we have to supplement for "healthier" things to train our minds to think healthier.
Good job on not eating the donut!
I follow IIFYM and when I say "make it fit", I mean "if you really want it, you can have it, you just have to work to make it fit". I don't mean "it's there, you should eat it".
There are plenty of things I've cut out of my diet because making them fit just isn't worth it to me. Donuts are one of those things. So is crappy chocolate. And kolaches.
OP, good for you for making the right choice for your needs.0 -
Well done!!! I too have a coworker that loves the donuts, she brought some in today. I walked up to the box, opened it, took a whiff and closed it back. Went to the lunchroom and made my turkey bacon, egg on sugar free whole grain bread. So yes, great victory, I know how it is.
I like to just look at the donut box also!! I don't take them, even though they usually often fabulous. I too eat the egg/turkey bacon or sausage/sandwich thin and am happier doing it. I'd probably be really hungry a little while after eating a donut and the egg sandwich keeps me full longer. I agree with the others on how hard it is to resist all the goodies brought in to the office, especially when your co-workers made fantastic homemade treats!0
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