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KBeard24
KBeard24

Hi All - Does anyone have advice for avoiding or turning down unhealthy foods offered at public events, family gatherings, office breakrooms, etc.? For example, every Friday, my office has a free breakfast available to the staff and it's usually unhealthy (e.g. doughnuts, bagels, bear claws, etc.). Every week, I tell myself I'm going to avoid it, but I always eat from it. Is there any advice on how to not give into temptation in these scenarios? Thanks!

lorrieonline
lorrieonline
Oh, I remember the days. If given that situation again, I'd start bringing in alternatives for myself, and some extra to share. Probably I would bring in a bowl of mixed fruits and some low sugar, gluten free treats. Decide what you'd rather have and then just bring some in to share with everyone. I don't think it would take long before it caught on and created a healthier trend. Look on the bright side, you'd be starting a healthier habit at work. ☺
Lupin1
Lupin1
Make sure you are already full and take an alternative treat so you don't feel you are missing out. Also may be other people are watching their weight and would like some fruit too...
YvetteK
YvetteK
I agree totally with lorrie and lupin. Maybe take in an egg muffin. I think they are called fritatas? Maybe some nice mixed fruit with it too. Forget granola bars, because although some think they are healthy, they can have as much sugar as a Snickers bar.
KBeard24
KBeard24
That is great advice! Thank you! :)
itsraining
itsraining
I find it helps me to decide in advance that I won't eat X so that when the opportunity comes up I have already decided and it's not even a question in my mind.

I'm on a low carb diet so this works well for me. I don't eat things with more than single digits of carbs. Period. It's not up for discussion or decision it just is. So someone offers me a muffin. 'No thanks I'm not eating carbs' repeat as necessary.

P.S. I do cheat on weekends but am finding that I don't even really WANT to cheat all that much, which is awesome. :)
KBeard24
KBeard24
@itsraining - Thanks for sharing your strategies! Have you noticed results from your low carb diet?
itsraining
itsraining
@KBeard24 I definitely have noticed results! I am 10 pounds down from where I started about a month ago. I have hit a plateau for about the past week, but I am trying to break through by incorporating the gym this week. That first 10 was 100% diet. I only have about 40 to lose total to get to my happy weight of 140. My dream weight is 130 of course, but I'm just taking it 10 pounds at a time for now. :)
KBeard24
KBeard24
@itsraining Good for you! That's great progress. I think it's smart to start small (just diet changes) and then incorporate increased physical activity. Good luck on the next 40!!
FlRetired
FlRetired
I could not work in your office, as I have a bad sweet food addiction. Those are good ideas on bringing in healthy foods. I would have to take at least a couple of bites of those sweets and then go easy on lunch. My best to you.
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