Free food in the office

Don't know if you can avoid it so just ignore it. Just because it's there doesn't mean you have to eat it. Find something healthy to eat and go with that.

Have a very small taste and then move on! lol, jk. Usually it is to avoid. I think it would be best if the items are kept in the other room. It is easier to avoid.

I pack my lunch and snacks for work every day except Fridays, and bring coffee in a travel mug. Here is how I decide what to do about free food at work:

1. Is it a social thing, ie. is everyone gathering for coffee and snacks? If so, I'll at least go over with my mug. I might take my planned snack (a piece of fruit or whatever) if I haven't had it yet. That way I don't miss out on the social aspect and my hands are busy.

2. Could I have bought whatever it is myself if I'd wanted some? If so, I usually pass. I could just go get a bagel or donut if I wanted one. It's not like I am passing on the bagels and donuts I could buy every day just because they cost money.

If homemade or special treats are involved, I'll usually indulge in a sensible portion and do my best to fit it in to my plan. This may mean saving part of my lunch for another day, having a smaller portion of dinner, or going for a longer walk with my dog after work.

Yeah so....I am the person responsible for bringing bagels, pastries, tacos etc to the office. So I have to sit in my car and smell that deliciousness at least once a week. It sucks. Big time. But I just sit there and eat my walnuts or fruit to get through it. lol I don't do "small bites" Its best for me to just not have any at all.

My weapon of choice in that situation is gum. I keep Trident in my desk draw. Stay strong but, remember it's okay to treat yourself every now & again

See my problem was not the temptation; I am pretty good at not eating the treats. The problem in this office is my co-workers bugging about why I am not eating anything they brought. Giving me a "hard time" that pizza will not kill me, after all it covers all the major food groups it must be relatively healthy - LOL

Finally I learned to combat them by telling them exactly how many calories they were eating. It did not take long for them to stop asking and trying to tempt me

That is my office every day. I avoid the kitchen or I will bring in a bunch of fruit!

I work at a very popular pizza chain, so everyday there's free food! I let myself have my fun a few times a week, like yesterday we got to try out a new product we're getting and I ate a little more than I probably should have. XD Most of the time I "just say no." It's hard, but it's easier if I keep a bag of healthier snacks around or bring a healthy shake with me to work.

We get the same thing here. And I work for a very large company, so if it's not my department shoving food in front of my face, it's someone else's....lol. I try to make sure I've brought my own snacks every day, so that I'm less tempted. But not gonna lie, there are times when I give in. In those instances, I just try to make the best choice available to me, and compensate with some extra exercise for the day.

Good luck! I know it's tough!

I spray windex on it :bigsmile:

I've killed a couple of co-workers in the process but in the end it really is worth it :smokin:

There is nothing wrong with bagels and cream cheese. Or donuts. In moderation. Eat it if it fits in with your calorie allowance for the day. Otherwise, either take your own breakfast/snack, eat a mint, chew gum, something to keep your mouth occupied.

I sit right next to the kitchen at work, there's always fruit, pretzels, and occasionally bad stuff like bagels and muffins. I just have a habit of drinking plenty of coffee and nibbling on small amounts of fruit (cherries, perhaps one apple). Because my habit is already coffee and tiny bits of fruit, I don't feel compelled to eat the 600 calorie chocolate chip muffin when it shows up.

If it's a "party" with cake, and there's social eating, I take a slice, eat a few small bites, bring it back to my office and toss it.

I TOTALLY understand, same here; vendors bring in stuff everyday and not healthy stuff either!! I chew LOTS of gum and drink LOTS of water!!!

get some of the food so you dont look like you dont want it.. then go back to your desk and take a bite and then throw it away when no one is looking so you dont have to eat it all but still get the food

I envision would could possibly happen to that food while it sits there...flies land on it, people who aren't exceptionally sanitary touching every one before picking out the one they want etc.....a couple of visuals like that usually keep from temptation. Luckily we don't get much of it here. Where I used to work fresh baked scones were a staple, along with donuts....and the main reason I'm now on MFP!!! LOL