the struggle is REAL!! why does cheese have to be so much calories!!!

lafoster13

I LOVE cheese!! But, I am seeing how many calories it is an I'm like wow....I'm gonna miss eating you all the time

andympanda

Moderation. For religious reason, I have been eating vegetarian this week, and have had pizza, cheese enchiladas and cheese lasagne this week. and have lost 1.2 pounds this week.

Noodle797

Yes, cheese is the best. I still put in on a lot of stuff, I just budget calories for it. Being from Wisconsin there's practically a law that you have to put cheese on everything. I just go for the stronger flavors & better quality cheeses so I don't need much. A tablespoon of gorgonzola goes a long way. As does a 1/4c. of extra sharp cheddar.

lafoster13

Yes, I'm Italian and LOVE dishes with cheese, all kinds, even love it in my salad, but I'm gonna have to cut WAY down!!

SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage

Cheese should be its own food group. Mmmmmmm cheese

lafoster13

Good to know Noodle, I love sharp cheddar!!

lafoster13

Yes it should!!! Yummy cheese

smotheredincheese

I hear ya!

NattySchmatty

I. LOVE. CHEESE. I have started using grated Parmesan. I sprinkle it here or there. Not very much, just a few teaspoons over veggies. Helps me feel less deprived.

lafoster13

Cheese is awesome

ValerieMartini2Olives

I eat a lot of cheese. Make it fit in your calorie allowance. Get yourself cheesesticks or Babybel cheese.

Sirius_12

lafoster13 wrote: »

Cheese is awesome

yes. yes it is...

lafoster13

I got cheese sticks but dang 100 calories.... I'm gonna have to eat ALOT more veggies... ALOT

mbaker566

I love smoked butterkase or cheddar.

you can get light string cheese for 80, and really it's not that bad if you plan out your food.

Suzley

I used to think that a life without cheese was not worth living! In Devon there are over 100 different local varieties! (Used to work in artisan food business) but now I know I can't be a healthy weight and eat all the cheese! I still have a cheese triangle now and then but if I keep a wedge of real cheese in the fridge then it's not safe!!! Also hard not to have my second fave thing with it, red wine by the gallon!!!!

Char231023

May I suggest Laughing Cow. They are great and only 35 cal per wedge.

snowflake930

lafoster13 wrote: »

I got cheese sticks but dang 100 calories.... I'm gonna have to eat ALOT more veggies... ALOT

@lafoster13 there are 50 calorie string cheese sticks. I always have them on hand.

Also if you grate your cheese, it seems like more (psychological, I know, but works for me). I splurge on good cheese, because I eat less

I will not give it up...................cheese, glorious cheese.

lafoster13

Love laughing cow, but its not safe lol I will pop those babies like candy.

mattyc772014

Love cheese. Can I just be wedged between a grilled cheese sandwich for the day....I fit it in like everyday. Both lite and full fat. Trader Joes has a great selection if you have them by you. Whole Foods has a ridiculous cheese section. I see people hanging out there all the time eating free cheese.

JoiaRox

I love living the low carb lifestyle (doctor recommended for my personal nutritional needs) - cheese is a wonderful thing and calories never count!

lafoster13

Hmmmmm free cheese!! Don't have either of those close by. I live in the stixs. 20 minutes just to go to a Walmart. We do have a small local grocery store within walking distance, but nothing fancy there.

lafoster13

I'm trying to do low carb, low fat, and low calorie. It's hard. I have gallstones and everything makes me sick here lately, so I'm trying to watch myself, I don't want surgery.

TavistockToad

I have reduced fat cheddar, still yummy! Treat myself to Brie on occassion. IIFYM.

MYhealthyjourney70

just buy better quality cheese... i love cheese and will not give it up.. i just started buying better flavor/quality to enjoy it more... good luck

MarciBkonTrk

snowflake930 wrote: »

lafoster13 wrote: »

I got cheese sticks but dang 100 calories.... I'm gonna have to eat ALOT more veggies... ALOT

@lafoster13 there are 50 calorie string cheese sticks. I always have them on hand.

Also if you grate your cheese, it seems like more (psychological, I know, but works for me). I splurge on good cheese, because I eat less

I will not give it up...................cheese, glorious cheese.

Weight Watcher cheese sticks only have 50 calories. That's the one I usually get. I did learn how to make my own mozzarella cheese and ricotta cheese. They are so much better than most store bought brands. Parmesan and blue cheese are my all time favorites though. I like to mix blue cheese with FF plain Greek yogurt along with assorted herbs and spices to create a dip or salad dressing. And I like to make cheese crisps with parmesan cheese. I take tablespoons of finely shredded parmesan cheese, place about an inch and half apart on a cookie sheet (I use my Silpat to line the pan), and bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. They are great. Sometimes I finely chop up some turkey pepperoni and mix it with the cheese before I bake it. Then I dip the crisps in salsa or marinara sauce as a snack. I've actually found that you can bake almost any hard cheese like that and it will crisp up nicely.

mbaker566

you can also try farmers markets for a variety of cheese. though that just might be by me. they always have a ton of cheese

Rmntrose

I make pizza's at least 15 times a week and subs....believe me....I completely understand. I hear though, that non processed cheeses have no carbs which make them less fattening in a way. So I am at least trying to stick to REAL cheese.

socioseguro

I love cheese. I eat it at moderation, like 0.5 oz of Pecorino Romano with an apple, or 1 TBSP of crumbled feta with my salad. I like Asiago Fresco with Corn on the Cob ( 0.5 oz of cheese per corn ear).

Coley88

Suzley wrote: »

I used to think that a life without cheese was not worth living! In Devon there are over 100 different local varieties! (Used to work in artisan food business) but now I know I can't be a healthy weight and eat all the cheese! I still have a cheese triangle now and then but if I keep a wedge of real cheese in the fridge then it's not safe!!! Also hard not to have my second fave thing with it, red wine by the gallon!!!!

Red wine and cheese are two of my favorite things.

_lyndseybrooke_

50-calorie light string cheese
50-calorie light Babybel cheese
35-calorie Laughing Cow cheese wedges (various flavors)

I also use 2% shredded Mexican cheese, which is 80 calories for 28g (1/4 cup). Same with part-skim shredded mozzarella, and the finely shredded kind is particularly amazing for some reason.

As for cheese on sandwiches, I like the 2% American slices (oh no, processed non-cheese - gasp!), but I also like the Sargenta ultra thin provolone, swiss, cheddar, etc. slices. I believe they're 45 calories per slice.

I don't do fat free cheese because it just seems wrong, but I know plenty of people that use fat free shredded cheddar. It's only 45 calories for 28g, so almost half the 2% or part-skim varieties.

If you only like the full fat "real" cheese, then you're just going to have to limit portion sizes. Everything in moderation - no need to give up cheese entirely.

lafoster13 wrote: »

I'm trying to do low carb, low fat, and low calorie. It's hard. I have gallstones and everything makes me sick here lately, so I'm trying to watch myself, I don't want surgery.

Uh, it's hard because it's impossible. Why are you doing low carb AND low fat? Carbs don't make you fat, nor does fat make you fat. These diets normally call for low carb/high fat or high carb/low fat. And for gallbladder problems, fat is the issue rather than carbs. Your fat and cholesterol should be on the low side and fiber should be high. Why do you think carbs are a problem?

lafoster13

Low fat cause the stones, low carb cause fat