I want pizza...BAD

JasonKnight85

When I got a pizza craving I usually order a pizza hut thin n crispy chicken taco pizza without cheese and with all the toppings on the side. That way you can reheat it without soggy toppings, and it's way lower calories than a normal pizza, and it still fills that pie void. To each their own.

11Amber11

Just get a flour wrap (they have low carb options that aren't too high in calories) and put a little sauce and cheese on it. Bake it in the oven on 350 till the cheese melts. I usually roll them up when I'm eating them since the "crust" is so thin. They're pretty good and low in calories.

williams969

I'm sure all of the suggestions for english muffin, pita, cauliflower, etc. recipes are tasty (or not). But...when I want pizza, I only want pizza. And it sounds like OP is in the same mindset. Have some pizza. On my "pizza" day, I have zero problem allowing myself to eat as MUCH of a pizza as I desire.

I do make a wise choice to pick a thin crust, light on the cheese and meat, and heavy on the delicious marinara and veggies. Works for me. I can "build" a Papa Murphy's pizza for 1,200 for the WHOLE thing. Or a Domino's medium thin crust can clock in around 1,000-1,100 cals if you're creative (light cheese, veg only, or ham instead of sausage).

The point is, many of us can make what we crave work. So, we may eat at maintenance for the day (if, like me, you like to eat ALL the pizza, lol). But pizza ("real" pizza, whatever that is for you) does not have to destroy our healthy lifestyles.

DeniseDicks

I would just get some pizza.

Athijade

For me, personally, all the "fake" pizza tricks will not do a dang thing for a pizza craving. I need the real thing. Not pizza toppings on a wrap or junk like that. The real deal.

So I make room for it. I buy my dough at the store and pick my own toppings. That way I have better control over how thin/thick the crust is, how much cheese on it, and I get toppings that are hard to find otherwise.

Pizza is NOT unhealthy in any way just by being pizza.

Galatea_Stone

Please look at my food diary for today. I decided that today I wouldn't track my macros because I was craving something that I really wanted.

It had lots of spinach and tomatoes and garlic and fresh mozzarella. And olive oil. And micronutrients.

I wanted it, and I planned for it. I knew I was going to eat it. I entered it in my food diary, and it made me very happy to see that I still have calories available for protein tonight.

BoxerBrawler

I say eat what you want so long as it fits into your calorie target for the day.
I don't believe in doing extra work because of something I ate. If you're doing things right 90% of the time your weekly number should still have a pretty good deficit. I do tend to eat a lot lighter the next day...

I am not really a pizza person but... if it just doesn't work into your calories or macro's or if you can't just stop at one slice...

I use Josephs Whole Grain, Flax, Olive Oil Lavash. One sheet is huge (about the size of a small pizza), and has 100 calories and only 4 net carbs. Just heat it up in the oven for a few minutes to get it crispy but not brown, put on your sauce, toppings, ect. and bake for another five minutes or so. It's simple, delicious and good for you.

schaaf95

I have been told that while dieting and exercise, that if you are craving a slice (notice I said slice and not a whole pie) of pizza or a burger, just eat it, but try to make it as healthy as it can be.

This advice came from my trainer while I was loosing all of my weight. I can tell you, if you stick to moderation and only do it once a month or two, you will do fine. What will happen is that you cave pizza, and doing your best to avoid it will cause you to over eat in other areas. My wife and I did this and it did work. We would go to Red Robin and get a turkey patty on a wheat bun with white cheese and no dressing, and it would knock the calories and fat way down. For Pizza, we would share an individual pizza and be sure to have a salad with it to ensure we got full off of something other than pizza.

I lost 115 lbs and my wife lost 60 while still being able to go to Red Robin, Applebee's, Chili's and out local pizza shack. We limited it to every other month, not weekly like before. Everything in moderation.

HeidiCooksSupper

You can find lots of recipes for ersatz "pizza" that have "crusts" made out of cauliflower or spinach. I do, on occasion make a spinach one but to call it a pizza is a stretch. It's good but not pizza per se. I also make "real' pizzas.

Here's a pic of a very cheesy one:


Here's a not so cheesy one:


And here's a "real" one with homemade dough, eggplant, roasted red peppers, fresh basil, and homemade ricotta:


If it was cruel to include the pics, I apologize.

1LadyKate

If you want pizza, eat pizza. When I want pizza after I've had two slices it has satisifed that desire! Otherwise, Lean Quisine has a good frozen pizza as well.

I love Lean Cuisine's Garlic Chicken Pizza. I think it might be my new favorite pizza.

Yazza2

http://www.blogilates.com/blog/2013/05/22/flourless-pizza-recipe-first-episode-of-cheap-clean-eats/

ckish

The trick is to make a thin crisp crust and use mozzarella with a sprinkle of a blend of parmesan, romano, and asiago cheese. Baking it in a super hot oven with cheap unglazed terracotta tiles from Home Depot will yield a pizzeria quality tasty pizza. The recipe link may look complicated to a novice cook at first but if you have a kitchen aid mixer and the ability to follow detailed instructions you will be fine. If you want an easier option you can get ready made pizza dough at most grocery stores these days and even from your favorite pizzeria if you ask them for it. Then just roll the dough super thin, mix up the sauce recipe, and lightly cover with mozzarella. You should still be able to see some sauce poking thru the cheese then add a sprinkle of the cheese blend. Using the mix of four cheeses provides maximum flavor and cheesiness for as few calories as possible. If made properly, a 12" pizza is only 242 calories. With toppings I usually come in well under 300 calories for a huge satisfying serving. I often only eat half and pair it with a salad. If you need more assistance just send me a message. http://www.mymotherssecrets.com/pizza-recipes.html

RaJoCo

I made this the other night....Alfredo Pizza with tomato, basil and shrimp on a cauliflower crust. It's low carb, gluten free and really good!



you can get the recipe here http://www.thelondoner.me/2013/09/carb-free-pizza.html

righttobearkarma

I really have to agree with everyone who says just to budget for a bit of pizza. However, when desperate, I have slapped marinara, pepperoni, sliced banana peppers and mozzarella on top of a chicken breast and called it good. It's a pretty good amount of protein so once I manage to soldier through it plus some veggies on the side, I'm pretty satisfied. That's the only substitution that has ever worked for me, and I'm not even a big fan of chicken breasts.

MissBabyJane

I'll just eat some pizza.

If I deprive myself of things that I want all the time I'm more likely to binge whereas if I eat 1-2 pieces of pizza, my craving is satisfied and I work around it by exercising or eating a little bit lighter the next day.

I agree...if you want Pizza...then eat Pizza. As long as you don't go crazy with it...(1-2 slices is sufficient) then you should be fine. Adjust your diet for the rest of the day and leave yourself some room for Pizza. I still eat Pizza and am losing weight.

Agree with them. Restricting yourself too much, won't lead to good things. Eat some pizza, man!

Alice_in_VVonderland

Here's my recipe for pizza quesadillas/personal thin crust pizza. I'm groovin' on the 110 calorie wraps, but if you use a regular flour tortilla (Reser's brand 10inch will only add another 40 calories) it'll taste a bit more like actual thin crust.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1337484-pizza-quesadillas?page=1#posts-20538717

KayJaMikel

I don’t eat pizza a lot cause of the calories but today we bought Little Ceaser's. I had 2 slices and enjoyed every bite. I have been so good, so I ate it. I will probably eat less tomorrow unless there is still more pizza left. I was so sick of salad too so needed it. It was delish and worth every calorie.

quigz90

I made pitta pizzas a few days ago using weight watchers pitta breads. I opened them up and used half for each pizza. Mixed bbq sauce with tomato purée for the sauce. Put the cheese on then some shredded chicken breast.

Came out pretty good. Made some homemade potato wedges to go with the pizzas.
Only downfall was that I went and made more pizzas as they was tasty

Rlavigne93

If you're looking low carb I like to make sort of snack rolls with those big slices of pepperoni.

I put some shredded mozzarella, mushrooms, olives, and the lowest sugar sauce I can find on one, roll it up, and maybe nuke it for 10 or 15 seconds. It's a pretty great post workout snack.

Velum_cado

I keep frozen pizzas on hand for when I don't have much time (or energy) to make dinner. For the ones I buy, half a pizza comes in at around 585 calories, which isn't unmanageable. They're really yummy, too! So maybe check some labels an see what you can find?

rideontechnology

It's easier to stick to things in the long run if you allow yourself to have what you want, in moderation, like a few people have said.. but I definitely get not being able to stop at that. I have that problem with some things, so I avoid them. For a dinner when craving pizza, I do what everyone else is saying and make some with flatbreads or English muffins (mainly bc I can't be bothered to make my own dough.. oops).

Slice zucchini lengthwise about 1/4" thick and grill one side, flip add a few chopped tomatoes, cheese and pepperoni and let cook until the cheese is melted.

I've tried one of those pizza zucchini bites and they are absolutely amazing. Just good enough for a snack if I'm craving something especially savory.

leannehotch1

I eat pizza every Sunday night. I get dominoes superme thin n crispy. 160 calories per slice. I eat lightly for the day so it can have my weekly treat. I usually eat about 5 pieces and the others I have the next day. I have done this weekly and have lost over70 pound so far.

pope66682

1 cup flour, 1 cup yogurt, 1/4 cup each cheese, 1/2 cup sauce. Might need slightly more flour to keep from sticking.


Just some nutrition facts to compare:
Picture vs. Pizza Hut
Whole pizza 720 calories vs. 3 slices cheese 720 calories
Fat = 12g vs. 30g
Sodium = 2053mg vs. 1620mg
Potassium = 465mg vs. 0mg
Carbs = 103mg vs. 78mg
Protein = 53mg vs. 30mg

hastingsmassage

Then go for it, just make sure you are within your calorie limits and exercise. Losing weight is not about being a monk living on thin air lol

WadeLam

Bud, you are NOT alone. For me, there is just no suitable replacement for pizza. I have to have it. It's a must. And...it's really bad when there's leftovers, because I truthfully like cold pizza better than hot. LOL. Maybe you should head out to an Italian restaurant that serves it by the slice? That way, you can have real pizza without any leftovers to take home. Or, just hold off on ordering pizza until you have some friends over, so that you're forced to share and eat a smaller portion.

williams969

I eat pizza every Sunday night. I get dominoes superme thin n crispy. 160 calories per slice. I eat lightly for the day so it can have my weekly treat. I usually eat about 5 pieces and the others I have the next day. I have done this weekly and have lost over70 pound so far.

I like you :flowerforyou: We can (if we wish) have our favorites and lose the weight. I LOVE it! Plan your favorites, people :drinker:

earthboundmisfit

Eat some real pizza if that's what you're craving. Just watch the portions and work it into your calorie allowance. Lean Cuisine pizzas aren't bad though.

writergeek313

Homemade pizza-like foods don't satisfy my pizza cravings. DiGiorno has thin crust pizzas that are about the size of a dinner plate. I really like the pepperoni and pepper one. Half of one of those is 370 calories, and I have it with a salad and it's a good sized meal for me. I used to get take-out from my local pizza shop at least once a week. Now I go maybe once a month, and instead of getting a whole pizza, I get two slices. Both of these take a little planning so I make sure I get enough protein through the other things I eat that day, but I can make them fit pretty easily into my macros and calories.

ihad

This applies to pizza as well as cookies:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/you-eat-the-cookie-672641

niknokd

2 Joseph's Flax & Oat Bran pita pockets
topped with 1/4 cup pasta sauce of your choice
and 1/2 cup Kraft fat free shredded mozzarella

Comes out to about 240 calories and about 30 grams of protein