How to Deal With Junk Food at Work
We asked and you answered: How do you work around junk food without throwing pigs out? Here are the strategies that have worked for you, from eating a sensible meal to developing weird habits.
Collect your lunch
Planning ahead was probably the most popular answer. If you put together your own lunch, you will not be so tempted by the constant flow of cakes and cookies:
Obviously, if your lunch is a sad sandwich, it won’t do much to your willpower. Therefore, Carrie Matheson invites you to treat yourself to something healthy that you love – she is partial to vegetables and sauces. “If you get into the habit of eating healthy foods that you enjoy, unhealthy foods start to seem outdated and unattractive.”
Teach yourself a new phobia
Some of you have unconventional approaches. Celiac disease and lactose intolerance make it easier to quit ; so you can convince yourself that something is wrong with your coworker.
Eat your protein shake first
Hi if this works for you! Gawdmode shakes before checking out the available treats. (Other healthy snacks can help, too.) Some guy on the Internet drinks water all day to get rid of the feeling of an empty stomach.
Hide the candy can
Some of you are outraged by the friendly office candy can and the social customs around it (including the loud “Oh, I shouldn’t,” which is followed anyway). Maybe it’s time to campaign for the can to be moved to the far corner. a break room or other less enticing place?
Lie and tell me you ate it
For many of you, having food isn’t as bad as the social pressures that come with it. If someone brings homemade cakes or hands you a piece of cake for your birthday, you can always save it for later and then throw it away when no one is looking. Also effective: declaring that you already have a piece, which was great.
Watch what you eat
If you keep track of your calories or macros (or even keep a food diary in text), you can still stick to the plan, even for the treats for the work day. Tinwhistle checks the calorie content of the treat before deciding if it’s worth eating, while IndianaJoan uses the app itself as a small deterrent:
Get sick to teach yourself a lesson
It could backfire, but it worked for at least one of you:
Bring healthy foods to share
If junk food is provided by employees, you can always set a good example:
Thanks for the great tips! If you have anything to add, feel free to share them in the comments.