Compulsive overeating co-worker next to me

Hi all,

I have a co-worker who is overweight and keeps a lot of snacks in her desk. She munches out all day, constantly eating. She munches out on popcorn for the most part.  It's driving me nuts for a few reasons;

-I used to do this myself when I was bored at work. Munching out helped make my work day more tolerable (or at least that's what I thought)
-I am constantly fighting that inner-snacker that wants to be back running my life and watching someone else doing what I used to do is maddening.
-I love popcorn. I used to be very creative with what I'd top it with. I almost didn't go forward with bariatric surgery because of popcorn and wine.

I'll just keep drinking my herbal tea!!!

MsBlues

hi, well if you have to have a snack try it some nuts almonds, sunflower seeds with no salt.  But stop and think that is why your co-worker is overweight needs to stop munching.  I  know because when
my daughter is home I find my self wanting to munch but I do something else .  Just consider where you are.  Good luck !
Judy

Ms. Blues I so understand I have the same thing where I work.  Sugar free gum helps me a bunch.  I get the Cinnomon altoid sugar free gum that is as hot as hot can be.  If you chew some of that it like burns your tounge off so you don't want to eat anything.  Give it a try.  I get it at Trader Joes.  Good luck!

Rhonda

HI Rhonda,

That is great advice. Thanks!

I really like the person who is engaging in compulsive overeating and would love to talk with her about it, but that would be overstepping boundaries in a big way. I look at her and I am seeing myself.

Thanks again!

MsBlues