Birthday Ice Cream Sundae Party: HELP

My office is notorious for birthday treats, and I have mixed success at avoiding them. Today when I walked in, the office manager told me that we'd be having a Sundae party for one of my co-workers. AND since I leave everyday at 1pm, they are having the party at 12:30 so I can be there. Sweet, but not helpful in the old avoidance strategy area.

How can I manage this one???

Tue. Oct 18, 9:36am

Birthday Cake

last week i had the exact same problem and asked in the forums for help. search for "Birthday Cake" in the community forums and you'll find some useful suggestions that others gave me.

in the end i just ate a half the portion they wanted to dollop out. that made me feel pretty good.

Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 9:51 AM

tell a little white lie:
- u are having a big lunch with a friend at 1
or
- ur stomach hasnt been feeling to good...
if they dont understand " no thanks" then why not lie?

Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 9:51 AM

Is the office manager someone that you feel comfortable with? If so, quietly mention to him/her that in the future, you wouldn't be offended if the parties happen after you typically leave, due to your diet. It won't help for today, but in the future, it'll save you some hard choices!

As for today, try focusing on what the ice cream (and toppings) will look like added to your waistline! Imagine that commercial with the people walking around with donuts on their butts!!

Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 12:58 PM

How did you do???

Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 1:48 PM

compromise

I made a compromise and had a MICRO sundae, which was literally SMALLER than half a cup (ice cream and toppings included). AND I had the low fat ice cream and not the regular kind.

I also started a conversation about having fruit plates for future birthday treats.

Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 4:40 PM

well done

YOU ROCK!!!!

Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 4:47 PM

and

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 4:48 PM

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