That would be a tough one. At my house my husband buys all the junk foods...I mean lots, cookies, donuts, chips,etc. I pretend I live in a grocery store and those are items I don't want and ignore them like I would in a store. Everyone once in a while I do have a meltdown. It is mind over matter.
Maybe bring healthy snacks with you.....

We have stuff all the time at work as well. Even when I had a little here or there I thought it was ok, but not because no weight was coming off. You really have to change your mindset as that stuff is not good. Bring healthy snacks and just really try and avoid that temptation.

Can you give the food to the kids? or is that against policy?

Maybe you could incorporate some healthy eating basics into your teaching. That would send some hints home. There's talk about incorporating some education on healthy eating and lifestyle into the daily curriculum. Jamie Oliver (chef) has a petition going around to get schools on board with teaching the children.

You might get a kick out of googling Dr. Daniel Amen (psychiatrist) on youtube. He was flabbergasted at heading out of church and finding donuts and sugary sweets and loads of unhealthy choices at a cookout too. He helped make some great, healthful changes.

When I was a little girl, they still gave APPLES to the teacher!

LOL. It's the same in offices, lots of goodies everywhere.

It does make things more difficult. Maybe you need to speak up and suggest healthier fare. Good luck.

I deal with the same issue on junk foods at home in my case..I do food shopping and my sister trying to gain weight and she does bring her goodies to work..but still junk foods is in this household all the time...I feel your struggle..and maybe give those junk foods to any homeless people on your neighborhood.

Not much help...but do feel and understand your struggle ..Stay strong..and Good luck..

Liliann

I am a teacher also and find parents send junk food in but it goes to the staff room. My downfall is on treat day which is every Friday which again is in the staff room. I just avoid the staff room or when I am in there I make sure I am loaded up with my own healthy food and sit with my back to the buffet of carbs!

Thanks everyone for your comments and support! One more week of school and then out for the summer. :)

You are a teacher. As such, I'm sure you expect some discipline and self control from your students, regardless of their ages.

You are an adult. When it comes to donuts, cookies, cake, chocolates, etc, exercise the same discipline and self control you expect from your charges. Besides, the word "no" is very powerful....