It’s so much easier to focus on diet and exercise when I’m not working

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, I am EXACTLY like this too, OP. I think this "ego depletion" theory that 11:31 mentioned definitely plays a role.

If you aren't in the habit of grabbing bagels from the break room, snacks out of the machine and going to lunch every day with coworkers than it requires little self control to not do those things because they are things that you are not in the habit of doing in the first place.

Staying at home every day with kids you are making them breakfast, lunch, snacks. You are prepping dinner. You are shopping for food. If you never really gave much thought and attention to food at work, that changes once you start staying home because you are preparing/serving food throughout the day. It is so easy to become a mindless nibbler in that situation. A handful of goldfish here, a cheese slice there has a way of adding up.

OP here. I don’t eat anything at work that I don’t bring from home. That’s my rule and I stick to it. I am also gluten free and have some food allergies, so the typical cake, bagels etc that may be found in the teachers lounge doesn’t tempt me. It’s not so much the diet part that’s a challenge for me, it’s the exercise. Also when I exercise I crave and enjoy lots of fruits and veggies whereas I eat them but just tolerate them when I’m working. I think it really is the ego depletion theory that’s at play for me. I have no physical or mental energy beyond what it takes me to get through my work day.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I am EXACTLY like this too, OP. I think this "ego depletion" theory that 11:31 mentioned definitely plays a role.

If you aren't in the habit of grabbing bagels from the break room, snacks out of the machine and going to lunch every day with coworkers than it requires little self control to not do those things because they are things that you are not in the habit of doing in the first place.

Staying at home every day with kids you are making them breakfast, lunch, snacks. You are prepping dinner. You are shopping for food. If you never really gave much thought and attention to food at work, that changes once you start staying home because you are preparing/serving food throughout the day. It is so easy to become a mindless nibbler in that situation. A handful of goldfish here, a cheese slice there has a way of adding up.

I am sure none of the previous posters thought of this.

right back at you. Like it or not work doesn't revolve food unless you are in the food service industry, even then your work does not involve eating food (I used to wait tables and I never ate at work).

If you are at home, you are getting kids food, preparing meals, shopping for food, serving snacks, etc. It's way easier to develop a nibbling habit.

When I worked I grabbed something like trail mix and Diet Coke out of the vending at 3:00 every day. That was it. Work killed my appetite.

I am glad that worked for you. Can you stretch your mind to extrapolate to realize that not everyone lives the same life you do? Here is how it works for me.

I prepare meals for the kids. I don't give a crap about their food because it's the same ol' same ol' boring kid type food that doesn't not appeal to me in the slightest. I never nit pick at it. I also have a vast amount of healthy choices available for myself b/c I have purchased them for that reason: loads of fruits, vegetables, appealing healthy food.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I am EXACTLY like this too, OP. I think this "ego depletion" theory that 11:31 mentioned definitely plays a role.

If you aren't in the habit of grabbing bagels from the break room, snacks out of the machine and going to lunch every day with coworkers than it requires little self control to not do those things because they are things that you are not in the habit of doing in the first place.

Staying at home every day with kids you are making them breakfast, lunch, snacks. You are prepping dinner. You are shopping for food. If you never really gave much thought and attention to food at work, that changes once you start staying home because you are preparing/serving food throughout the day. It is so easy to become a mindless nibbler in that situation. A handful of goldfish here, a cheese slice there has a way of adding up.

I am sure none of the previous posters thought of this.

right back at you. Like it or not work doesn't revolve food unless you are in the food service industry, even then your work does not involve eating food (I used to wait tables and I never ate at work).

If you are at home, you are getting kids food, preparing meals, shopping for food, serving snacks, etc. It's way easier to develop a nibbling habit.

When I worked I grabbed something like trail mix and Diet Coke out of the vending at 3:00 every day. That was it. Work killed my appetite.

I am glad that worked for you. Can you stretch your mind to extrapolate to realize that not everyone lives the same life you do? Here is how it works for me.

I prepare meals for the kids. I don't give a crap about their food because it's the same ol' same ol' boring kid type food that doesn't not appeal to me in the slightest. I never nit pick at it. I also have a vast amount of healthy choices available for myself b/c I have purchased them for that reason: loads of fruits, vegetables, appealing healthy food.

O.k., but are you saying that you lose it at work and suddenly become a chow hound scarfing down bagels and birthday cake and whatever else you can get your hands on? Or are you saying it's too hard to pack yourself healthy food to bring with you to eat at work?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I am EXACTLY like this too, OP. I think this "ego depletion" theory that 11:31 mentioned definitely plays a role.

If you aren't in the habit of grabbing bagels from the break room, snacks out of the machine and going to lunch every day with coworkers than it requires little self control to not do those things because they are things that you are not in the habit of doing in the first place.

Staying at home every day with kids you are making them breakfast, lunch, snacks. You are prepping dinner. You are shopping for food. If you never really gave much thought and attention to food at work, that changes once you start staying home because you are preparing/serving food throughout the day. It is so easy to become a mindless nibbler in that situation. A handful of goldfish here, a cheese slice there has a way of adding up.

OP here. I don’t eat anything at work that I don’t bring from home. That’s my rule and I stick to it. I am also gluten free and have some food allergies, so the typical cake, bagels etc that may be found in the teachers lounge doesn’t tempt me. It’s not so much the diet part that’s a challenge for me, it’s the exercise. Also when I exercise I crave and enjoy lots of fruits and veggies whereas I eat them but just tolerate them when I’m working. I think it really is the ego depletion theory that’s at play for me. I have no physical or mental energy beyond what it takes me to get through my work day.

It sounds as though the diet part is under control for you so you just need to make it a point to get in some exercise every day. A 30 minute walk is pretty doable - pick morning, evening or your lunch break. Start small and work your way up. Exercising will give you more energy. The more energy you have, the more exercise you'll be up for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I am EXACTLY like this too, OP. I think this "ego depletion" theory that 11:31 mentioned definitely plays a role.

If you aren't in the habit of grabbing bagels from the break room, snacks out of the machine and going to lunch every day with coworkers than it requires little self control to not do those things because they are things that you are not in the habit of doing in the first place.

Staying at home every day with kids you are making them breakfast, lunch, snacks. You are prepping dinner. You are shopping for food. If you never really gave much thought and attention to food at work, that changes once you start staying home because you are preparing/serving food throughout the day. It is so easy to become a mindless nibbler in that situation. A handful of goldfish here, a cheese slice there has a way of adding up.

OP here. I don’t eat anything at work that I don’t bring from home. That’s my rule and I stick to it. I am also gluten free and have some food allergies, so the typical cake, bagels etc that may be found in the teachers lounge doesn’t tempt me. It’s not so much the diet part that’s a challenge for me, it’s the exercise. Also when I exercise I crave and enjoy lots of fruits and veggies whereas I eat them but just tolerate them when I’m working. I think it really is the ego depletion theory that’s at play for me. I have no physical or mental energy beyond what it takes me to get through my work day.

It sounds as though the diet part is under control for you so you just need to make it a point to get in some exercise every day. A 30 minute walk is pretty doable - pick morning, evening or your lunch break. Start small and work your way up. Exercising will give you more energy. The more energy you have, the more exercise you'll be up for.

It sounds like you haven’t read OP’s posts carefully. OP doesn’t have energy for a 30 minute walk when she is working. Teachers also don’t get a lunch break long enough for a walk. They barely have time to shove some food in their mouths and go to the bathroom. I get that you’re trying to help, but when people don’t read posts carefully their help isn’t actually helpful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I am EXACTLY like this too, OP. I think this "ego depletion" theory that 11:31 mentioned definitely plays a role.

If you aren't in the habit of grabbing bagels from the break room, snacks out of the machine and going to lunch every day with coworkers than it requires little self control to not do those things because they are things that you are not in the habit of doing in the first place.

Staying at home every day with kids you are making them breakfast, lunch, snacks. You are prepping dinner. You are shopping for food. If you never really gave much thought and attention to food at work, that changes once you start staying home because you are preparing/serving food throughout the day. It is so easy to become a mindless nibbler in that situation. A handful of goldfish here, a cheese slice there has a way of adding up.

OP here. I don’t eat anything at work that I don’t bring from home. That’s my rule and I stick to it. I am also gluten free and have some food allergies, so the typical cake, bagels etc that may be found in the teachers lounge doesn’t tempt me. It’s not so much the diet part that’s a challenge for me, it’s the exercise. Also when I exercise I crave and enjoy lots of fruits and veggies whereas I eat them but just tolerate them when I’m working. I think it really is the ego depletion theory that’s at play for me. I have no physical or mental energy beyond what it takes me to get through my work day.

It sounds as though the diet part is under control for you so you just need to make it a point to get in some exercise every day. A 30 minute walk is pretty doable - pick morning, evening or your lunch break. Start small and work your way up. Exercising will give you more energy. The more energy you have, the more exercise you'll be up for.

It sounds like you haven’t read OP’s posts carefully. OP doesn’t have energy for a 30 minute walk when she is working. Teachers also don’t get a lunch break long enough for a walk. They barely have time to shove some food in their mouths and go to the bathroom. I get that you’re trying to help, but when people don’t read posts carefully their help isn’t actually helpful.

Then pick morning or night. If 30 minutes is too much for you, do 20 or 15 or whatever feels right to you. Then work you way up. Once you start exercising you will feel better and more energetic and it won't be such a slog.

-signed a person who used to work 60+ hours a week and usually on Saturday. BTDT.