How do others trying to lose weight cope with the pile of chocolates, biscuits and cakes in the corner of the office at work? Everytime it is someone's birthday more treats arrive. More is added when colleagues come back from holiday. How can I say 'no' without offending.
If I say that I am trying to lose weight I can see that all my colleagues are thinking that they have heard me say that before!
Hi and welcome, twostone 
Instead of telling your work colleagues that you're trying to lose weight, why not say that you are embarking on a healthier lifestyle and no longer wish to eat sugar?
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Yes, good idea to steer away from the weight loss and mention healthier lifestyle/cutting down on sugar. But it's also the temptation when you walk past it several times a day.
Hi frostytwostone and welcome
I think it unlikely that your colleagues would be offended if you politely explained that you were looking after your health.
Hello there
I know this can be very difficult and it's not easy to navigate when you're trying to please everyone. 
But if you're more worried about offending others by declining treats then...here's my 2 pence worth!
I wouldn't even bother telling them it's because I am trying to lose weight, because at the end of the day you really don't need to excuse yourself. A simple 'No, thank you' should not offend anyone, really. I often find it's others own sensitivity that people are really offended about so I would keep it brief but polite and smile while saying no.
If you get comments back merely smile and laugh along. You really don't have to provide excuses.
Now, how to resist is another matter and the only advice on that is to be mindful and think to yourself that you don't NEED these things and you will feel better in the long term about declining treats.
Good luck, lovely!
Sazkia!
Decide what is more important to you. Your health and losing weight or keeping your colleagues sweet. It is your decision.
My take on it is that I deserve not to eat the treats because they really aren't treats for me, at the end of the day it is my health that is at stake.
You have great advice from your colleagues. Could not said it better myself. And see no reason to have a piece of fruit near you. Like a cut up apple.
We have a massive biscuit tin at work ,I've not had one since April .
I can have a look in and not be bothered.
I could easily eat a package of biscuits with a brew .
No more .I don't say anything to anyone,everyone knows I'm doing lifestyle changes.i just do my own think ,that way it doesn't get sabotaged .
I even have a glass fruit bowl at work .
Good luck
Gary
New here, looking to lose weight, vegan
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