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Okay, sweet. I thought I was doing something totally wrong as to the numbers of servings. So it's totally normal for it to actually have a significant difference (whether more or less) in terms of serving size. I haven't really been weighing very long at all (just a weekish), and it definitely hasn't been everything. I…

I'm probably just too dumb to figure out how to do the whole container thing appropriately- when I tried to do that so the negative grams would display, it just kept tare-ing to zero. It's likely just I haven't figured it out yet :# So, last night in specific- I just opened the can of beans, drained/rinsed, then portioned…

So, it's okay that I drained/rinsed the beans before eating them? Like that didn't throw off the weight a bunch? I had tare'd the scale with my plate on it, and started pouring beans on, then it just didn't stop. I was like omg this is like half the can, haha. I'll go ahead and start weighing out the single serve packets…

Oh, and one more question! Say I'm eating the whole container of something, like a single serve bag of crackers or something. Do I need to weigh it out, or am I okay just going with the whole thing?

I understand it's not my responsibility to keep others happy, but I'm definitely a people pleaser. They treat me extremely well here, it's by far the best work environment I've ever had, and I don't want to jeopardize that or make them unhappy/hurt their feelings. I know it's definitely not a big problem or anything, I…

That's definitely the kind of advice I need, option 2. I feel bad because they're so kind and warm and friendly, and that's why I struggle with saying no to them. They're like a whole other family to me. I don't want to hurt their feelings or have them think that I don't appreciate the offer, because I absolutely love it…

It's the worst! This time around, my boss said he was going to buy us a bunch of snacks and told us to make a list, so I was at least able to convince my coworkers to put healthier items on the list (nuts, beef jerky, diet soda instead of regular, etc), although more chocolate covered things made it in too. I actually…

Yeah, haha. I'm glad you feel my pain. Some days, though, that box of doughnuts in the corner is extremely enticing. Talking on the board helps, though. I really thought I was gonna cave and have one this morning, but talking on here and getting some motivation is definitely helping me refrain. Omg if they were bringing…

That might be a good idea. Maybe make it like a weekly treat kind of thing. Thank you for the idea, I'll definitely have to try that out if I can't get by with none :)

That's a good idea. I usually just bring my food for the day, but I should stock up some stuff in there for when I need something else. Thanks for the tip!

Yeah, that's what I've been doing. I can fit in the smoothie or the burrito, I just have to maybe take something out later or rethink what I'm going to eat. It's just that when I use my calories on something higher like that, I end up hungrier but don't have the calories for more snacks/whatever. I've been losing weight…

Yeah, it's looking like I just have to be a bit more vocal about not wanting any food/goodies that they might buy. Just be firm and say I appreciate the offer, but it's not really fitting my goals. It's just hard standing up like that because I'm definitely younger than everyone else and since it's a very close family…

They're definitely supportive, and my coworkers tell me they're envious of how healthy I eat (for the most part) and that my food always looks good. They don't chastise/make fun/belittle my eating healthy. They just undermine it a little with the unhealthy food haha. They mean nothing but the best though. It's more of my…

That needs to be more of my mindset. It needs to just not be an option anymore.

So you keep a bunch of stuff in the work fridge too? I should definitely buy some more food to stash in my desk.

I envy you :s Sadly, most 20 year old's don't really have the opportunity to work from home haha.

I should definitely start thinking of it as off limits, that's a good idea. Thank you for the tip. I always have a bunch of fruit and vegetables that I can snack on for whenever I'm hungry, and I usually have a little bag of crackers or something if I get the urge for something saltier. I'm good when I have a lot of…

It's definitely bought specifically for us and left on our desks or they come in and hand it directly to us. There's only four of us in the office, so it's not many people to buy for. Like the boxes of doughnuts are just left around, so they're easy enough to avoid. But it's when they give it directly to us where I…

That's what I'm hoping for. I'll definitely try to just decline and maybe say a bit about it, and then hopefully they'll understand I'm just trying to better myself. I just feel bad when they're being friendly and then I decline, you know?

Therein lies my problem, I'm not good at being firm and standing my ground. I'm more of a people pleaser :# But I've had to change a lot of my habits to get to where I am now, so I'm sure I can figure out how to change this one. 50 pounds didn't just fall off overnight.

It's a mix of both. They'll bring in boxes of doughnuts and things like that, but then they also bring in a breakfast burrito/smoothie/etc. for each of us and leave it on our desk. So then I don't know what to do with it, especially because it's usually out of no where and they don't ask beforehand. I've done well with…

My only issue with this part is they're the type of people who ask "why not?" if you decline their offer for food. Definitely not to be rude or nosy, if that makes sense. They're feeders, I guess. I don't really know how to explain it. I think it's more they know that most people are just saying no to be polite, and they…

At home, I'm able to control what comes through. Sure, my roommates bring in unhealthy food more often than not, but it's their food so it's typically off limits. I try my hardest to not buy unhealthy foods because I know I won't be able to refrain from eating them if I have them around. At work, I can't really control…

That's a good tip, I hadn't thought of that. I'll have to keep that in mind, thank you!

Yeah, I think I just need to be more vocal about eating healthy and try to solidify the fact that I don't really want unhealthy food. I just don't like drawing too much attention to the fact. Ideally, I wouldn't be talking about eating healthier period, but it's what I've had to do while declining the food. It's not…

I understand that I'm responsible for my own eating decisions, but I feel bad when they buy me things and I say no. I hate being wasteful, but I understand I need to be more firm in saying no and try to decline preemptively. I've been primarily good at exercising control, I just wanted some tips on how everyone else says…

I agree, I'm completely in control of my own eating decisions. I just needed some tips when I'm getting served unhealthy food on a silver platter. Definitely not the worst problem in the world, but I figured y'all could give me the best advice of anyone :)

I definitely feel that pain. We work in a small one room office, so they leave the food right in here and I can smell it and omg. Sometimes the struggle can be so real. I totally agree that once I break for the first time in the day, I'm more likely to go back and have more.

Now you're speaking of the things I dream of <3 :p

That's true. I'll have to grow a pair and say no, basically. They're just rather insistent sometimes. When delivery people come in, the owner will offer them a doughnut or something, and basically talk them into eating it haha. But I'll try harder to decline when I'm offered food in the office. Thank you for the advice, I…