Work is killing me!

[Roo101769 742]

Ok, I am being dramatic. But dang are they making it hard for a girl to be healthy around here!!! Let me start by saying I work for a manufacturing company in their accounting office. The way things are set up our office is an open space with three of us working, and it houses a small fridge, microwave, coffee station etc. Basically it is the accounting office / break room for the back offices in the building. Anyway there is a large table in the middle of the room that is called our "snack table". A certain coworker brings in food weekly / daily and puts on this table. Bags of chips, Cookies, candy, nuts etc. Basically he has a wife who does not allow this stuff at home, so he indulges all his snack food whims at work. He is a very sharing man so he brings in tons of the stuff for everyone to have some. If that isn't bad enough, a few other people will bring stuff from time to time. ( sales reps, vendors etc) The snack guy also brings in donuts every other Wednesday from his local bakery. Today is donut day. Most the time I can ignore with no problem. Today I have to admit I was having a hard time because I am PMSing and feel hungry! Yet I have managed to avoid for the first hour of the day. But just a bit ago another sales rep strolls in carrying a big box of Dunkin Donuts! So yes, in addition to all the bags of chips, candy, nuts and cookies we have TWO big boxes of donuts. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are maybe 11 people total that are back in the offices, so two dozen donuts is enough for everyone to have two! It is taking every ounce of effort I have to stay out of the donuts. Oh, and did I mention my desk is literally four feet max from the junk food table!!! It is no wonder why my weight went up so far in the years I have worked here. ( it totally correlates) This is where things are the hardest, temptation is terrible. I will drink my fluids and eat some Protein Snacks I have. But really? They aren't doing anyone any favors with all of this crap!!!

[skinnygirlwithin 693]

Oh boy!!! that is so hard - YOU should be SOOOOO PROUD that you have not given in!!! When the craving starts... go for a walk, drink your Protein shake on your walk - or go to the bathroom - something... they say a craving only last for 20 mins. Look at your before pictures... think about how far you have come... however, if you do give in, dont beat yourself up - address it & move on. I work with about 40 people and there is always something around for someones birthday or anniversary... it is so temping... I find going for a walk really helps - getting some fresh air and get something healthy in my little tummy... now i am NOT always perfect, but i am better 9 out of 10 times if i do the above.

Stay strong!

[Roo101769 742]

Well between writing here and then getting my half cup coffee ( I put half coffee and then Water down. Not quite Decaf but it does help cut back the caffeine.) the bad urge passed. When I feel physical hunger along with head hunger it is the worst. But once the physical part subsided I could control the head part. I already ate my Protein bar this a.m. ( I have a Quest bar for Breakfast almost every day.) I usually eat them at home so I don't get too hungry in the morning, but I may start having them at work when I first get here. That way I have something to eat, my stomach is full, and I feel more satisfied. Crazy little head games we have to play. LOL Thanks for the support!!!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

desk is four feet max from the junk food table!!

@@Roo101769

ahhhhh bud

i feel for you

that must be soooo hard to be around all that bad food!!!

sure we can all tell you to stay strong

ignore those wonderful smelling foods

it must be difficult

offices always have food around!!!!

many/most of these people can/might become overweight eating all that junk

maybe wear sunglasses and a nose clip??

best of luck to you

kathy

Edited May 7, 2014 by proudgrammy

[sophie'sChoice 269]

Oh my goodness! YAY you for staying strong! I think you should put a "before and after" picture in your desk drawer and every time you think something laden with sugar is calling your name, take a look at the picture! Someone had the following saying (sorry I can't give a proper reference because I don't remember who it was or where I saw it.....maybe sparkpeople?) Anyway, she always said "nothing tastes as good as being thin feels" Keep fighting the good fight!

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I would tell my co-workers that I am trying to eat more healthfully and would they mind if I put the Snacks somewhere a little less visible? Chances are they will say that's fine. Then I would move the snacks into a cupboard (with a closed door!) and put a little sign on the table saying "snacks in the cupboard thanks to [name of co-worker who brought them in]."

I was just reading about this in the Beck Diet Solution -- she says it works! You have to stick up for yourself.

[PRINCESSM 210]

Good for you!! You should be proud of yourself for resisting

[Roo101769 742]

Ok, had to chuckle. I have remarked about the snack table issue. But no one wants to change it. There really is no place "out of sight" to put them. And if I mention not bringing as much in I get the MAJOR evil eye!! (although coincidentally most of my coworkers complain that they too have put on too much weight) And the final little chuckle to your comment? The BECK diet solution...The guy who brings the Snacks last name is BECK!!! This is NOT a good solution! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.... I will say this...Last week a sales rep for one of or vendors brought in a bag of apples. He usually brings donuts, but the last time he did I told him about my surgery. So at least someone does listen and care...

I would tell my co-workers that I am trying to eat more healthfully and would they mind if I put the Snacks somewhere a little less visible? Chances are they will say that's fine. Then I would move the snacks into a cupboard (with a closed door!) and put a little sign on the table saying "snacks in the cupboard thanks to [name of co-worker who brought them in]."

I was just reading about this in the Beck Diet Solution -- she says it works! You have to stick up for yourself.

One of my besties who was sleeved in December always says that quote!

Oh my goodness! YAY you for staying strong! I think you should put a "before and after" picture in your desk drawer and every time you think something laden with sugar is calling your name, take a look at the picture! Someone had the following saying (sorry I can't give a proper reference because I don't remember who it was or where I saw it.....maybe sparkpeople?) Anyway, she always said "nothing tastes as good as being thin feels" Keep fighting the good fight!

[livvsmum 2,369]

That is TOUGH. I agree work can be a tempting place. Luckily my office is a little further away from the main office where all the goodies are. For me one thing that helped was making it known that I was giving up sugar, carbs, snacky stuff altogether. After a while people stop offering to you. And the other added bonus - at least for me -- is that the temptation to take it if it's sitting there is less because EVERYONE KNOWS I am not eating that kind of "junk" so I feel accountable. If I were to take something I would know that it would definitely be noticed. So a little self-imposed accountability never hurts! :-)