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    Arghhh! " Community Food Tables" at work... you have one?

    I made a post about dark chocolate the other night, being only 8 feet from where I sit / work.... well, this is a CONSTANT challenge, but I feel like I am up to it.

    I work in TV, and our morning show has guests who frequently bring in "samples" for our crew. Almost every single day, in fact.

    OK, so today's "nightmare" includes ( again only 8' from where I sit ):

    1. A "pie" made of whipped cream, graham crackers, oreos, and Nilla Wafers. ( made by a bakery... there were 3, but two are already eaten )

    2. About 2 pounds of root beer barrells, and butterscoth hard candies

    3. ( 3 ) 2 liter bottles of regular soda

    4. A box of "Mexican" Chocolate cookies

    5. About 10 GIGANTIC chocolate covered strawberries

    6. A big plate of candy canes.

    Sigh.... Anybody else have to deal with this "problem"?
    I'm a father of twin daughters, whose main goal in life is to set a positive example for them.

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    Re: Arghhh! " Community Food Tables" at work... you have one?

    work places are a sabotage!! But it can be done!

    I worked at Microsoft, where on a daily basis I would attend a morning meeting catered with bagels, donuts, scones and fruit-- followed by our afternoon catered meeting with lasagna, pasta, potatoes, pies, cookies, etc..-- followed by my afternoon task of putting out rice krispies, cookies, brownies, pastries for "tea time"-- I did this everyday for 7 months! For 7 months, I did not cheat. Not once. It can be done!! I hope you find the willpower within, the key is to have your own snacks packed.
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    • #3
      Re: Arghhh! " Community Food Tables" at work... you have one?

      sigh... the root beer barrels have now been replaced by chocolate chip cookies....
      I'm a father of twin daughters, whose main goal in life is to set a positive example for them.

      SW 315 1.02.08
      CW 294 on 3.18.09
      1st Goal.... 299... Met on Feb. 3rd, 2009
      2nd goal... hopefully 275 by May 15th, 2009
      Ultimate goal 180 by sometime in 2010.

      My Before Picture.... My "During" picture will be posted when I get to 280 pounds:

      http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...nt-pretty.html


      Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.
      Thomas Jefferson

      BTW, if you prefer, my name is Chuck.


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      • #4
        Re: Arghhh! " Community Food Tables" at work... you have one?

        This happens where I work too! One time a couple from work roasted a pig for a charity event and I was sent to their house to take them more supplies. I silently freaked when I got there. The house was trashed and filthy. There were 2 huge dogs running around the kitchen trying to snitch the pork and the flies!!! Flies were buzzing around everywhere and landing on the meat! That was the moment I realized you NEVER KNOW how/where a food is prepared unless you do it yourself. After that, I don't have much trouble saying, no thanks!!





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        • #5
          Re: Arghhh! " Community Food Tables" at work... you have one?

          i dont find resisting foods like chocolate chip cookies , brownies, pastries hard at all cause i know theres absolutely nothing good in them and they will cause harm to my body

          but... when healthy foods are mixed in with harmful foods like Steak with a sugar marinade or a salad with some dressing that has sugar in it thats when it starts to get really hard!

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          • #6
            Re: Arghhh! " Community Food Tables" at work... you have one?

            I thought I had it bad with just a candy bowl full of chocolate.
            I guess I'd try to stay filled up on Atkins friendly foods, and that way at least you won't be hungry.
            Everlosing gave me an idea, picture that table covered with buzzing flies.
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            • #7
              Re: Arghhh! " Community Food Tables" at work... you have one?

              I work for a local city government and next to my assistance desk is the official "Grazing Grounds" (yes, there is even a sign) complete with chocolates, snack crackers, cinnamon bears, truffles, you name it. UGH...I have to walk by it atleast 10 times per day. I used to stop at it every time I walked by and grab a nibble. No longer!!! Although, today I actually found myself really tempted to grab something. But I didn't!

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              • #8
                Re: Arghhh! " Community Food Tables" at work... you have one?

                Today it is easy. There are ONLY about 6 boxes of donuts.... .... and I don't like donuts.
                I'm a father of twin daughters, whose main goal in life is to set a positive example for them.

                SW 315 1.02.08
                CW 294 on 3.18.09
                1st Goal.... 299... Met on Feb. 3rd, 2009
                2nd goal... hopefully 275 by May 15th, 2009
                Ultimate goal 180 by sometime in 2010.

                My Before Picture.... My "During" picture will be posted when I get to 280 pounds:

                http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...nt-pretty.html


                Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.
                Thomas Jefferson

                BTW, if you prefer, my name is Chuck.


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                • #9
                  Re: Arghhh! " Community Food Tables" at work... you have one?

                  That's not too bad then. One time i chewed up a donut and spit it out. Then I wondered if that meant I had an eating disorder for months.
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                  • 170--
                  • 165--
                  • 163--
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                  • 129--final goal--changed from 130 just so i can say "I weigh 120-something"
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                  • #10
                    Re: Arghhh! " Community Food Tables" at work... you have one?

                    Originally posted by carbless_in_seattle View Post
                    That's not too bad then. One time i chewed up a donut and spit it out. Then I wondered if that meant I had an eating disorder for months.

                    Ha, now as I said that - about there ONLY being 6 boxes of donuts - someone just walked in with a HUGE wrapped gift basket and put it on the table... I have no idea what it is, but it can't be good!

                    Seriously, working at a TV station can be really bad for your health. People drop stuff off at our desk all the time. A few weeks ago, the local Chic - Fil -A probably dropped off $200 worth of chicken sandwiches and nuggets for reasons unknown.

                    If a new bakery opens up it is almost guaranteed that they will drop off cakes, pies, and cookies.

                    Now, ONE DAY was really cool. A seafood restaurant opened up nearby and they dropped off about 15 lobsters, and probably 10 pounds of assorted seafood! That was awesome!

                    Then, 4 weeks ago, I suffered an allergic reaction to seafood... .... and now I have to be tested for which ones I am allergic to. What a sad day that was.
                    Last edited by Papa Deuce; January 13, 2009, 06:02 PM.
                    I'm a father of twin daughters, whose main goal in life is to set a positive example for them.

                    SW 315 1.02.08
                    CW 294 on 3.18.09
                    1st Goal.... 299... Met on Feb. 3rd, 2009
                    2nd goal... hopefully 275 by May 15th, 2009
                    Ultimate goal 180 by sometime in 2010.

                    My Before Picture.... My "During" picture will be posted when I get to 280 pounds:

                    http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...nt-pretty.html


                    Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.
                    Thomas Jefferson

                    BTW, if you prefer, my name is Chuck.


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                    • #11
                      Re: Arghhh! " Community Food Tables" at work... you have one?

                      Wow if that work atmosphere doesn't test willpower I don't know what does?!!! When I used work in an office we used to have parties ever week and people would bring in a bunch of junk. But there was one guy in the office who was on Atkins and we would all bring in some stuff for him. For his birthday someone made this Peanut Butter chocolate Atkins cake and it was delish. I wasn't on Atkins back then but man I wish I had the recipe!
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                      • #12
                        Re: Arghhh! " Community Food Tables" at work... you have one?

                        Well, I can't eat it, but the gift basket was all fruit, and some of it is chocolate covered.
                        I'm a father of twin daughters, whose main goal in life is to set a positive example for them.

                        SW 315 1.02.08
                        CW 294 on 3.18.09
                        1st Goal.... 299... Met on Feb. 3rd, 2009
                        2nd goal... hopefully 275 by May 15th, 2009
                        Ultimate goal 180 by sometime in 2010.

                        My Before Picture.... My "During" picture will be posted when I get to 280 pounds:

                        http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...nt-pretty.html


                        Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.
                        Thomas Jefferson

                        BTW, if you prefer, my name is Chuck.


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                        • #13
                          Re: Arghhh! " Community Food Tables" at work... you have one?

                          Those food tables are a toughy! I've never had a workplace that doesn't have them. Boo! I always keep on hand some almonds or other atkins friendly snacks and find that that helps when I feel the willpower being tested. Always seems to work!

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                          • #14
                            Re: Arghhh! " Community Food Tables" at work... you have one?

                            I know what you mean. We hired a new guy about a month ago. Just last week he said to me, "You didn't tell me I would be gaining 35lbs by taking this job!" Yeah, there is always food & it's never Atkins friendly.
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                            • #15
                              Re: Arghhh! " Community Food Tables" at work... you have one?

                              Ours is still filled with cookies and chocolates left over from Xmas. One client brought in the most delicious-looking, beautiful baklava too. I WISH I could say it was enough to look at it and smell it, but I can't lie, it took a lot of willpower not to taste any!
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