Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 For the last decade I worked as a telecommuter. One of the great advantages for me was around this time of year I didn't pass all those tempting treats. This is my first year back in an office environment. I had been so in control, doing so well. Everywhere, they put out various cookies, high end chocolates, every possible temptation that would command my attention, first whisper me, gently, " Just a little taste " . The whisper became a chorus, the many small little tastes add up. A half of that small piece with the nuts covered with chocolate. A return to get that other little half. Even though I keep hitting the trail and the gym, I get stronger, the scale taunts me, " so you like a little chocolate " , a bit at a time. More weights are getting piled on the machines. But that's never a compensation! I had the solution, incredible Asian Pears! They are my favorite fruit, and I planned a trip to the farmer's market where a guy sells his Asian Pears. I bought a big bag, took a festive plate, and put them out. Here world, here my coworkers and friends, something delicious, healthy, wonderful for you. I tried talking to my friend in the next cube, extolling the virtues of Asian Pears and the temptations of chocolates. After a while he said, I know you're talking, but all I hear is " mumble mumble stuff, chocolate, mumble, stuff, mumble, chocolate " Alas, no one ate from my plate of Asian pears. Those who give up essential liberties for temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Good for you Bob. You keep bringing in those yummy pears and making that statement. Luckily my office is very supportive, and small, and the temptations are few yet I've been in the situation you describe in the past. It is very tough to be in a large work environment during this time of year especially when you're watching what you're eating and trying to do better for yourself. I wish you strength! Cindi Bob <comarow wrote: For the last decade I worked as a telecommuter. One of the great advantages for me was around this time of year I didn't pass all those tempting treats. This is my first year back in an office environment. I had been so in control, doing so well. Everywhere, they put out various cookies, high end chocolates, every possible temptation that would command my attention, first whisper me, gently, " Just a little taste " . The whisper became a chorus, the many small little tastes add up. A half of that small piece with the nuts covered with chocolate. A return to get that other little half. Even though I keep hitting the trail and the gym, I get stronger, the scale taunts me, " so you like a little chocolate " , a bit at a time. More weights are getting piled on the machines. But that's never a compensation! I had the solution, incredible Asian Pears! They are my favorite fruit, and I planned a trip to the farmer's market where a guy sells his Asian Pears. I bought a big bag, took a festive plate, and put them out. Here world, here my coworkers and friends, something delicious, healthy, wonderful for you. I tried talking to my friend in the next cube, extolling the virtues of Asian Pears and the temptations of chocolates. After a while he said, I know you're talking, but all I hear is " mumble mumble stuff, chocolate, mumble, stuff, mumble, chocolate " Alas, no one ate from my plate of Asian pears. Those who give up essential liberties for temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Hi Ya Bob! Wellllllllllllllllll, is it that you really want others to partake in those Asian Pears?????? Because, if that really is the case there is something that you could do. Next to the pears set one of the bottles of fat free (obviously NOT calorie free) caramel sauce. They can dip a slice of pear in the caramel. At least that way you can control and limit the extra sugar and calories and others will accept it as a true holiday treat. No matter how you look at it, it's got to be healthier than shortbread dipped in chocolate (my SIL's favorite) or 3 " x3 " slabs of fudge. Stef Argue not with dragons, for thou art crunchy and go well with brie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Well, Bob, at least the Asian pears are there for you, when you want a sweet (though those See's candies are nearly impossible to resist!). I got each of the coworkers in my department a soy candle for the holidays. They're really having a ball making fun of the idea of a soy candle, adding " Oh yeah, we forgot, she's the vegetarian who wouldn't eat the ham or fried chicken at the Christmas lunch. " 'Tis the season... Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 I'm with you, Bob...while I dearly love as dark as I can get it chocolate, I'd flip out over a nice ripe piece of fruit - especially Asian Pears! Bravo for your efforts, however ignored they were. Produce in North Texas has been so bad lately, I've had to resort to jarred fruits and frozen veggies. BLECH! Happy Holidays:) Deb _____ on behalf of Bob Thu 12/21/2006 6:09 PM The freakin' holidays and work For the last decade I worked as a telecommuter. One of the great advantages for me was around this time of year I didn't pass all those tempting treats. This is my first year back in an office environment. I had been so in control, doing so well. Everywhere, they put out various cookies, high end chocolates, every possible temptation that would command my attention, first whisper me, gently, " Just a little taste " . The whisper became a chorus, the many small little tastes add up. A half of that small piece with the nuts covered with chocolate. A return to get that other little half. Even though I keep hitting the trail and the gym, I get stronger, the scale taunts me, " so you like a little chocolate " , a bit at a time. More weights are getting piled on the machines. But that's never a compensation! I had the solution, incredible Asian Pears! They are my favorite fruit, and I planned a trip to the farmer's market where a guy sells his Asian Pears. I bought a big bag, took a festive plate, and put them out. Here world, here my coworkers and friends, something delicious, healthy, wonderful for you. I tried talking to my friend in the next cube, extolling the virtues of Asian Pears and the temptations of chocolates. After a while he said, I know you're talking, but all I hear is " mumble mumble stuff, chocolate, mumble, stuff, mumble, chocolate " Alas, no one ate from my plate of Asian pears. Those who give up essential liberties for temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Confidentiality notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient(s), or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this message to the intended recipient(s), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this e-mail message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete this e-mail message from your computer. ============================================================================== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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