Is 2 slices of pizza bad?

cameronwheeler

So its hard to maintain a proper diet with my crazy college schedule. I have class 6 days a week 8 hours a day with only one 30 minute break in between. We have a little pizza stand at our school and so they have pizza. I got 2 slices of cheese pizza. I can't log it in my diary because its not a popular pizza chan its a mom and pop family business.

So i got 2 slices of cheese, approximately the size of each slice is the size of a slice of a large pizza. (18")

How many calories would you guess that it is? Grams of fat?

Is this going to throw my diet off for the day? I plan to eat healthier later tonight, although i dont get out of class till 9 pm. (ugh) i'm just going to grab a 6" healthy sub from subway, with some baked lays and a bottle of dasani water.

Does this seem bad?

fivethreeone

Eat as much pizza as you want if it fits your macros and you stay in your calories.

The only thing that will "throw" your diet off is going over your TDEE consistently.

MyaPapaya75

not sure but my Dietician always suggested thin crust light on the cheese and sauce and loaded on the veggies when I get pizza...

TyTy76

3 or 4 slices is more ideal..

Jennisin1

yes... it is a fatal dose and you will die an agonizing death, slow miserable death.

TyTy76

yes... it is a fatal dose and you will die an agonizing death, slow miserable death.

herblackwings39

No, it's not bad. Best advice on calories/fat would be to find the average chain equivalent and log it as 2 slices of *whatever type crust* cheese pizza. It may not be completely accurate, but it'd be closer than just guessing and quick adding some calories.

cameronwheeler

I know that some restaurants 2 slices of pizza is around 400 calories, not bad at all, but places like sbarro, its like 700 calories per slice of pizza!!! . I dont really watch my calories too much, i am always under my calories for the day, the main thing i have to try and not go over is sugar, carbs, sodium and grams of fat.

doowop713

Eat as much pizza as you want if it fits your macros and you stay in your calories.

The only thing that will "throw" your diet off is going over your TDEE consistently.

This^^^

I had three slices of pepperoni and anchovy pizza yesterday. Worked out hard to keep it in my cals and my macros were close... Sodium was a little brutal though... I blame the toppings

quirkytizzy

You can search your food in the database. That'll give you a better idea of how many calories it is and how it affects your daily goal. (If you can't find the specific brand or type, pick one that is similar in the databse.)

JenMc14

No, it's not bad. Best advice on calories/fat would be to find the average chain equivalent and log it as 2 slices of *whatever type crust* cheese pizza. It may not be completely accurate, but it'd be closer than just guessing and quick adding some calories.

This is what I do when I can't find the exact type/brand. Is it similar to Papa John's? Log that. More like Pizza Hut? Try that. You could also put in cheese pizza pizza palor or something like that and see what hits.

herblackwings39

I know that some restaurants 2 slices of pizza is around 400 calories, not bad at all, but places like sbarro, its like 700 calories per slice of pizza!!! . I dont really watch my calories too much, i am always under my calories for the day, the main thing i have to try and not go over is sugar, carbs, sodium and grams of fat.

I guess the question is were your two slices more like sbarro or some restaurants?

nomeejerome

Eat as much pizza as you want if it fits your macros and you stay in your calories.

The only thing that will "throw" your diet off is going over your TDEE consistently.

This.

Also, maybe not label foods good or bad? It could set up some ridiculous behaviors towards food. Maybe go back through your fast food thread and read some of those responses too?

TinkaRose

Pizza is high in everything! If you must, try the Lean Cuisine Pizzas. They are pretty good and have under 400 for the single serve pizza. There is also a Red Barron 4 cheese pizza that is 419 calories and is very good.
:flowerforyou:

verymissk

Only if I don't get a beer with them.

TyTy76

Pizza is high in everything! If you must, try the Lean Cuisine Pizzas. They are pretty good and have under 400 for the single serve pizza. There is also a Red Barron 4 cheese pizza that is 419 calories and is very good.
:flowerforyou:

Don't.
They are terrible.

They have like 6000mg of sodium.

If you're going to eat pizza, eat it.

wannabpiper

Marilyn Vos Savant once said that pizza and Purina monkey chow are the two most perfect foods a human could eat if stranded on an island for the rest of one's life. I'm guessing there's a Papa John's there?

BattleTaxi

So its hard to maintain a proper diet with my crazy college schedule. I have class 6 days a week 8 hours a day with only one 30 minute break in between. We have a little pizza stand at our school and so they have pizza. I got 2 slices of cheese pizza. I can't log it in my diary because its not a popular pizza chan its a mom and pop family business.

So i got 2 slices of cheese, approximately the size of each slice is the size of a slice of a large pizza. (18")

How many calories would you guess that it is? Grams of fat?

Is this going to throw my diet off for the day? I plan to eat healthier later tonight, although i dont get out of class till 9 pm. (ugh) i'm just going to grab a 6" healthy sub from subway, with some baked lays and a bottle of dasani water.

Does this seem bad?

When I was in college, I carried a lunch box with me. Because of my classes (was taking 5) plus all of the student organizations I was in, my sorority, my co-ed fraternity, etc, I was almost never at my dorm. I was literally out of my room at 7am and did not get back until after midnight at least 5-6 days of the week. Don't let any excuse or hurdle give you a reason to eat food that doesn't really fit your macros or food that makes you feel GUILTY after eating it!

You can do it!

Edit: PS not to mention, it was way too expensive to eat out every day all day!

quiltlovinlisa

I happily work pizza into my day when I can.

Unfortunately we're living on a shoestring budget this month and nice yummy take out isn't possible. *sigh* I may need to put forth the effort to make some from scratch this week.

Tiffa0909

Eat the pizza.

I don't think 2 slices will come to only 400 calories , unless is thin crust. But not likely for 2 slices of a 18 inch pizza.

dakitten2

I've eaten pizza throughout the course of my journey. I don't eat it as much as I used to eat or as much. I think you can see from my ticker below that it hasn't had a negative effect on my progress. Pizza is one thing I refuse to eliminate from my food groups. Actually I don't eliminate anything, it's more about portion size and control. I used to down a medium pizza at one sitting. No longer do that but I have found that among the chains, Dominos with the super thin crust has the least amount of calories.

And I agree with others, try to compare it to a chain and log that.

ItsCasey

If you can make them fit in your goals, do it. Otherwise, you should familiarize yourself with coolers, Tupperware, and batch cooking.

capnrus789

small, medium, large, or x-large?

NY thin or Chicago Stuffed?

Two slices medium sized NY pizzas probably aren't a big deal.
Two slices of a large Chicago style might stop your heart with the right ingredients.

jesskreg

Everything is fine in moderation! Enjoy your pizza.

tishtash77

Also not really helpful when he is not able to cook it himself.

I would echo what the others say about logging something that is close to what you had. Anyway you can bring in your own lunches? Get to the subway for lunch instead? The occasional pizza is nothing to stress about but if all you can eat is 2 pieces of pizza 6 lunches a week that could add up!

TR0berts

3 or 4 slices is more ideal..

Dangit, that's TWICE today that you've stolen my answer.

GAH!!!

cameronwheeler

Its like NY style pizza, the crust is really thin, its not too cheesy either. I also have selective eating disorder so i can't eat much of a variety. All i do is eat exactly what i did before dieting but lower my portion sizes and picking healthier versions of things.

i dont eat fast food at all, (except for subway) i eat at home as much as possible. i workout whenever i can but the past 3 days i've been too busy to go. My days are planned out to the minute each week ahead. because i'm so pushed for time, between working in the recording studio, going to class 8 hours a day (full sail university) and then trying to go to the gym and such its really really hard. I'm determined to stick with this diet. but i dont like to starve myself, so when im hungry im going to eat, but i always feel guilty afterwards.

jerber160

You can search your food in the database. That'll give you a better idea of how many calories it is and how it affects your daily goal. (If you can't find the specific brand or type, pick one that is similar in the databse.)

I often pick 4 or 5 to get a feel then go for an average. on specific pizza tho, I made my own, using the mfp apps. 2 slices of my 8 cut pizza loaded with meat is 500 calories...so crust, cheese, sauce, not so much.... OH and 3-4 slices IS even more ideal

FerretBuellerr

So its hard to maintain a proper diet with my crazy college schedule. I have class 6 days a week 8 hours a day with only one 30 minute break in between. We have a little pizza stand at our school and so they have pizza. I got 2 slices of cheese pizza. I can't log it in my diary because its not a popular pizza chan its a mom and pop family business.

So i got 2 slices of cheese, approximately the size of each slice is the size of a slice of a large pizza. (18")

How many calories would you guess that it is? Grams of fat?

Is this going to throw my diet off for the day? I plan to eat healthier later tonight, although i dont get out of class till 9 pm. (ugh) i'm just going to grab a 6" healthy sub from subway, with some baked lays and a bottle of dasani water.

Does this seem bad?

When I was in college, I carried a lunch box with me. Because of my classes (was taking 5) plus all of the student organizations I was in, my sorority, my co-ed fraternity, etc, I was almost never at my dorm. I was literally out of my room at 7am and did not get back until after midnight at least 5-6 days of the week. Don't let any excuse or hurdle give you a reason to eat food that doesn't really fit your macros or food that makes you feel GUILTY after eating it!

You can do it!

Edit: PS not to mention, it was way too expensive to eat out every day all day!

^THIS.

Bringing your own meals is not only healthier, but also WAYYYY less money. When I'm in school I try to only buy lunch once in the week, and the rest of the time bring my own sandwiches and snacks, or leftovers from the night before which I can just heat up on campus. This will be more difficult of course depending on how long you are on campus, but I personally find it more rewarding to know I didn't spend any extra money on any of the high-sodium/high-carb/high-sugar foods that are the most accessible on campus.

I'm sure there is more than just a pizza place and a Subway at your school - look into any student owned/operated places - at least there are quite a few at my school (Carleton U) and their options are a lot healthier than any of the typical fast-food joints or grab-and-go places.

ldwash405

My limit is two pieces of pizza, whenever I treat myself to some, and I am still losing weight. So I wouldn't worry about it too much.

beastmodekittyx

Can't say this enough... IIFYM eat that **** bro.