Co-Workers Can Make it Difficult!
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Co-Workers Can Make it Difficult!
| Wed, 01-28-2004 - 6:19pm |
I work in a cubicle environment, and sometimes, my co-workers drive me nuts with their food.
I try to be so good, bring somewhat healthy food from home, trying to avoid going out for fast food or to the vending machines. Like today, I had a SlimFast bar for breakfast, a cup of applesauce for a snack, and about a cup of steak and a cup of rice/broccoli leftover from last night for lunch. I feel about hungry enough to chew off my arm! And somebody in here just made popcorn; man does it smell good!
We've got people who make bacon in the morning (that smells really good, too!), or bring in boxes of doughnuts, coffee cake, etc, and make it a point of stopping at each and every desk to offer some.
I know I've got to try to ignore what's going on around me, but at times like this (remember the fresh popcorn?), it sure is hard!
I try to be so good, bring somewhat healthy food from home, trying to avoid going out for fast food or to the vending machines. Like today, I had a SlimFast bar for breakfast, a cup of applesauce for a snack, and about a cup of steak and a cup of rice/broccoli leftover from last night for lunch. I feel about hungry enough to chew off my arm! And somebody in here just made popcorn; man does it smell good!
We've got people who make bacon in the morning (that smells really good, too!), or bring in boxes of doughnuts, coffee cake, etc, and make it a point of stopping at each and every desk to offer some.
I know I've got to try to ignore what's going on around me, but at times like this (remember the fresh popcorn?), it sure is hard!
Jennifer

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Jennifer, I do know what you mean girl.
Just stay strong, young warrior.
I agree totally with Divine =)
Bring your own light popcorn (I can't stand this stuff, but it's not bad with I can't believe it's not butter spray sprayed on it.)
Eat your lunch outside
If your workplace has a suggestion box, annonimously suggest that eating in cubicles be curtailed
buy meal replacement or snack bars for your desk
stock up on gum/breath mints
drink lots of water
Blessings,
S_C
I so understand you. My co workers make it hard as well. They ridicule me about it saying that I can start when ever and it's not important. They will throw my snacks away that are healthy and the right portions with comments to the effect well that's not big enough to be a snack. BUT at the same time I hear comments about my "fluffiness". SIGH...people sure are silly.
Blessings,
Kar
Have you thought about maybe bringing low-fat Healthy Choice popcorn or something? Then maybe you can share it with others and be part of the crowd w/o having to ruin your diet?
Sara
I made sure I brought lots of healthy snacks with me to work today, so hopefully won't feel like I need to "chew off my arm" this afternoon!
You know, when I really think about it, it seems like just about all the people who bring in "goodies" to share are thin. I bet they have no idea how hard it can be to turn down a fresh, yummy doughnut from Krispy Kreme!
Thanks again;)
Jennifer
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