Office Saboteurs

This morning I get into work and fire up the computer. I take a sip of my coffee, a bite of my Nigella Breakfast bar and launch Outlook. The first e-mail is titled "Want Sugar With Your Coffee?" Not a good way to start the day. I knew what was coming. The e-mail announced that there were donuts in the break room. Oh joy.

I walk into the break room to put my lunch bag into the 'fridge. I glance at the individually-wrapped donuts in glazed, chocolate glazed and blueberry. Oh joy.

But I don't bite. Nope. I Dionne Warwick and walk on by.

I usually crash around 2 p.m. and hunt for something sweet. I return to the break room. There are two donuts left. A little voice says, "Take one!" But I beat back the temptation. I have a small cup of hot chocolate from the machine instead. Not sure if that was better. Probably not, but at least I didn't eat a donut!

I get really irritated when people bring their junk food to the office to share, especially if I'm working on changing my eating habits (notice I didn't say "diet"). I have no willpower. I will eat any cake, cookie or candy you drop in front of me. By the Grace of God, I was able to resist today's temptation. But what happens tomorrow or the day after? Will I be as strong? Suppose I have a bad day and succumb to my Emotional Eating disorder?

Luckily, the Office Diet blog offers a great post about keeping control during the work day and provides some handy suggestions for navigating food temptations.

How do you handle the food landmines in your office?