Office Food

exhibita · 12-20-2006, 08:19 AM

If anyone elses office is like mine, you are staring at plates and plates of cookies and crap.

Within five feet of my cube, I can see no less then 10 plates of various holiday 'treats' which call to me with a seductive, siren song of promised fat storage.

Sorry guys and gals, I just needed to whine about this. I am being good, and I am holding fast, but the former fat boy in me sings back.

"Just one won't hurt'..
"Just a taste.."..
"It's the holidays.."

So far, I have an answer for each internal lie.. each justification..each step that would take me back down that road. I will be strong. I have been strong.

But man is it tough.

Today, the sugary crap monster has deposited a plate of the most vile and evil temptation yet..

Toll house cookies topped with a 1/4 inch of cheesecake and dribbled with strawberry jelly on top.

Hard to focus on a chicken breast when that stares you in the face.

For those asking a reason for this post. It is part whine, part scream for support, and part catharsis (a big part of that actually..)

Feel free to post about your own office temptations

Odin1970 · 12-20-2006, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by exhibita

If anyone elses office is like mine, you are staring at plates and plates of cookies and crap.

Within five feet of my cube, I can see no less then 10 plates of various holiday 'treats' which call to me with a seductive, siren song of promised fat storage.

Sorry guys and gals, I just needed to whine about this. I am being good, and I am holding fast, but the former fat boy in me sings back.

"Just one won't hurt'..
"Just a taste.."..
"It's the holidays.."

So far, I have an answer for each internal lie.. each justification..each step that would take me back down that road. I will be strong. I have been strong.

But man is it tough.

Today, the sugary crap monster has deposited a plate of the most vile and evil temptation yet..

Toll house cookies topped with a 1/4 inch of cheesecake and dribbled with strawberry jelly on top.

Hard to focus on a chicken breast when that stares you in the face.

For those asking a reason for this post. It is part whine, part scream for support, and part catharsis (a big part of that actually..)

Feel free to post about your own office temptations

Yes I am surrounded by that holliday crap too. I have a sure fire way to avoid it, most people dont wash thier hands regularly. They pick there nose, sometimes there ass and dont think twice.

Some of those people prepared the food within 5 feet of your cube, dont eat other peoples ****.

Baldsnake · 12-20-2006, 08:30 AM

Office temptations?? Mine don't come on a plate....Ooooops, wrong thread.

IdahoViking · 12-20-2006, 08:34 AM

I went through that dilemma yesterday, today I was informed that their are "LEFTOVERS!"

B-baldy · 12-20-2006, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Baldsnake

Office temptations?? Mine don't come on a plate....Ooooops, wrong thread.

LOL !!!
I get a sense of pride in being disciplined. Avoiding eating those AWESOME holiday treats is a victory of sorts.

IdahoViking · 12-20-2006, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by B-baldy

LOL !!!
I get a sense of pride in being disciplined. Avoiding eating those AWESOME holiday treats is a victory of sorts.

I work with a lot of out-of-shape folks, and I feel it is my duty to remove as much of these temptations from them as humanly possible.

Chi_town · 12-20-2006, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Baldsnake

Office temptations?? Mine don't come on a plate....Ooooops, wrong thread.

At my work, I can't say the same thing. LOL

My office has plates of cookies and crap all over this week.
These people scarf down unblievable amounts of this stuff this week.
I walk by these plates all day long and watch them dwindle without touching a single thing.

I am saving my indulging for Christmas Eve and Christmas day that WILL include some awsome red wine.

jspirate · 12-20-2006, 08:46 AM

My solution...

I just say screw it. I am have been and will continue (through Christmas) to enjoy these sinful treats. I do so in moderation, but I think the mental benefits of letting loose will outweigh any gains I might make on the scale.

Sure its a setback, but the setback is short an a mere blip on the radar. On January 2nd you will be at a good place mentally to make new gains and further your quest.

From wikipedia:
Carpe diem - "eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die"

Let it go man.... just don't over indulge.

Kindest regards...

IdahoViking · 12-20-2006, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jspirate

My solution...

I just say screw it. I am have been and will continue (through Christmas) to enjoy these sinful treats. I do so in moderation, but I think the mental benefits of letting loose will outweigh any gains I might make on the scale.

Sure its a setback, but the setback is short an a mere blip on the radar. On January 2nd you will be at a good place mentally to make new gains and further your quest.

From wikipedia:
Carpe diem - "eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die"

Let it go man.... just don't over indulge.

Kindest regards...

Carpe diem - I thought that meant "fish of the day".

scienceteacher · 12-20-2006, 08:49 AM

No food at work but my "wonderful" wife and her evil sisters made Christmas candy this weekend at MY HOUSE.......And left most of it there.

Peanut butter fudge, chocolate PB balls, cookies, chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate oatmeal cookies. I have resisted.

She leaves it on the bar also right below my protein and oatmeal. That's true love and support for you.

pastorgbc · 12-20-2006, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by exhibita

If anyone elses office is like mine, you are staring at plates and plates of cookies and crap.

Within five feet of my cube, I can see no less then 10 plates of various holiday 'treats' which call to me with a seductive, siren song of promised fat storage.

Sorry guys and gals, I just needed to whine about this. I am being good, and I am holding fast, but the former fat boy in me sings back.

"Just one won't hurt'..
"Just a taste.."..
"It's the holidays.."

So far, I have an answer for each internal lie.. each justification..each step that would take me back down that road. I will be strong. I have been strong.

But man is it tough.

Today, the sugary crap monster has deposited a plate of the most vile and evil temptation yet..

Toll house cookies topped with a 1/4 inch of cheesecake and dribbled with strawberry jelly on top.

Hard to focus on a chicken breast when that stares you in the face.

For those asking a reason for this post. It is part whine, part scream for support, and part catharsis (a big part of that actually..)

Feel free to post about your own office temptations

Our office is as bad as any I have seen. The ironic part is that our gym is very good gym right downstairs and it only costs 20 bucks a month. Very few people use it.

I just avoid the announcements concerning leftovers, cookies, etc. Chi Town, I don't drink, but my boss gives me a bottle of wine every year.

I begged out of the departmental party because it was at the same time as my workout and was being held at a rib place, which I cannot indulge in anyway.

It does involve will power and discipline, but I feel much better about myself when I avoid the dietary sins. Like Chi, I'll be enjoying things on Christmas Eve and Christmas, but back to the training table. I have my parents 52nd wedding anniversary party to go to in January and the last time I was in Pittsburgh (10 months ago), I was 31 pounds heavier. I don't want to blow that too much.

Ray

WrongSideof40 · 12-20-2006, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by IdahoViking

Carpe diem - I thought that meant "fish of the day".

Doesn't that refer to big goldfish?

IdahoViking · 12-20-2006, 08:54 AM

Yesterday, I ate only one cookie!

Wish I could say the same about the ham, the swedish meatballs, the Lil Smokies, the chili, the Mexican Rice w/ pork, the ... ;(

StartinOver-68 · 12-20-2006, 09:05 AM

Sounds like you guys are working yourselves up into a "justification mode". I say the hell with it, if it feels good do it anyway !!

vagymguy · 12-20-2006, 09:07 AM

I know what you mean. My office has be invaded by the holiday cookie and trat monsters. At first i was avoiding them but decided to sample. Christmnas only happens once a year and I can afford a new bad treats. My rule is simple, one treat to one bottle of water (16oz) plus I must walk the long way to the conference room.

My real problem comes next week when I am home with the family and Mom is cooking.

FittyFour · 12-20-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by IdahoViking

Carpe diem - I thought that meant "fish of the day".

Heck - I thought it meant "sieze the fish"...

Yeah - lotsa crap here in my office as well. Do try to avoid it but I admit I'll ocassionally indulge.

Last year I tried to convince the folks in my office that once the holidays were over, just to bag it up and take it home. But NOOOOOOO...they continued to leave the crap out for them to eat since they liked to "share"...

And by the looks of most of 'em, they oughta cut down on the sharing...

IdahoViking · 12-20-2006, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FittyFour

Heck - I thought it meant "sieze the fish"...

Yeah - lotsa crap here in my office as well. Do try to avoid it but I admit I'll ocassionally indulge.

Last year I tried to convince the folks in my office that once the holidays were over, just to bag it up and take it home. But NOOOOOOO...they continued to leave the crap out for them to eat since they liked to "share"...

And by the looks of most of 'em, they oughta cut down on the sharing...

That's why I feel it's my duty to remove the temptation from them as much as is humanly possible! Oh the sacrifices I'm willing to make for my fellow man!

IdahoViking · 12-20-2006, 09:38 AM

Aargh! Some diabolical fiend just set out a tub of caramel corn!

Resistance is futile.

Oh wait - is caramel corn a veggie?

exhibita · 12-20-2006, 09:45 AM

[QUOTE=jspirate;13210387]
Let it go man....
QUOTE]

I did once.

I was 340lbs

Being a former fat boy means pretty much never being able to let go again.

Sadly, moderation has to be replaced with discipline, as my whole life..I have never known moderation.

Like Chi, I made a plan. Christmas eve..Christmas day. Those are my days to 'let go..'

Right now, grit my teeth and stumble past the cookies

sytennison · 12-20-2006, 09:58 AM

Back when I worked in an office environment, my dilemma was birthdays and the associated cake which seemed designed to ensure that the birthday boy/girl wouldn't have to endure another birthday celebration next year. When handed a little square of nasty temptation on a flimsy paper plate, I knew eating it wasn't an option. But, refusing the piece didn't seem polite. I finally settled on thanking the host, taking a bite, congratulating the cook, and then clandestinely dumping the rest in the trash in my office. This way, I could have my cake and not eat it too.

So, if you see a particularly attractive goodie in your office, you could enthusiastically grab one for yourself, take a bite and savor the heavenly trans-fats with your colleagues, and then quietly ditch the rest while patting yourself on the back for being such a good boy.

Good luck!

Germanic · 12-20-2006, 10:00 AM

Drink some water...drink a ****load of water..remove the cookies form your view.

IdahoViking · 12-20-2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by smj5351

Drink some water...drink a ****load of water..remove the cookies form your view.

A tub of caramel corn is blocking my path to the drinking fountain!

Hibiscus09 · 12-20-2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jspirate

My solution...

I just say screw it. I am have been and will continue (through Christmas) to enjoy these sinful treats. I do so in moderation, but I think the mental benefits of letting loose will outweigh any gains I might make on the scale.

Sure its a setback, but the setback is short an a mere blip on the radar. On January 2nd you will be at a good place mentally to make new gains and further your quest.

From wikipedia:
Carpe diem - "eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die"

Let it go man.... just don't over indulge.

Kindest regards...

I like your attitude!

Man, it would suck to die and the last thing eaten was a chicken breast.

I'm actually doing pretty good at eating healthy, but definitely plan on having some Christmas goodies on Christmas day and am most definitely ringing in the New Year with a toast (or two or three!).

IdahoViking · 12-20-2006, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hibiscus09

I like your attitude!

Man, it would suck to die and the last thing eaten was a chicken breast.

I'm actually doing pretty good at eating healthy, but definitely plan on having some Christmas goodies on Christmas day and am most definitely ringing in the New Year with a toast (or two or three!).

Better that, than a PowerBar.

namtrag · 12-20-2006, 10:22 AM

The worst thing about Powerbars is, they aren't very good for you, plus they taste like crap. What's the point of a product that tastes bad and is bad for you at the same time?

Hibiscus09 · 12-20-2006, 10:27 AM

The point is to sell them and make money. There are many dummies who think they're healthy just because it's a "nutrition" bar of some sorts.

I'd like my last meal to be a hot fudge sundae with whipped cream.

IdahoViking · 12-20-2006, 10:29 AM

For every handfull of caramel corn I eat today, I will 'force' myself to eat a handfull of cheese corn as punishment.

Thus far, this does not seem to be working.

namtrag · 12-20-2006, 10:39 AM

Cornuts are a vegetable too, so you could eat some of those as well IV

scienceteacher · 12-20-2006, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Hibiscus09

I'd like my last meal to be a hot fudge sundae with whipped cream.

Don't know about my last meal but I'd like whip cream involved in the last thing I do!!!!

jspirate · 12-20-2006, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by namtrag

Cornuts are a vegetable too, so you could eat some of those as well IV

Ohhh, I got some sort of corn product that was cooked (but not popped). It was basically hard corn, that tasted half-way yummy. I enjoy that frequently. I got it in the "natural" section at a big chain grocery store. So basically it is probably full of hydrogenated oil and other bad stuff, but it tastes good and I feel good about eating it