Pizza... is it really THAT Bad?

RattieLove

I never thought pizza was that big of a deal as long as you had it in moderation.. I'm talking 1, or 2 slices. But to classify it as a 'cheat meal' seems a bit overboard to me. I know I know, there are better things to eat, and I'm sure it's loaded with carbs, but come one. It's EVERYWHERE! I can't just AVOID it.. There's no way I'm going to ditch the one slice of pizza at the party and go for the salad every time. I mean, if all of my friends are having 5+ pieces, isn't one better than that?
People here seem to frown upon poor, poor pizza more than I feel like it should be frowned upon. Lol.

Any opinions on this?
I appreciate your replies

Thanks,
Mae

Higglyjiggly64

What a timely post, had to laugh! Just had Domino's Pizza for dinner!

VixFit2011

I love pizza and never will give it up! There's ways to make it without flour crust like a "crust" made from shredded zucchini.

Panda_Jack

I have pizza every once in a while. 1 or 2 slices. It usually kills me on the sodium but I usually try to fit it into my calorie goal if I'm going to have it. Meh, it is what it is.

Oh yeah, and honestly I don't really care what other people think of what I eat anyways so...
I work hard and allow myself to indulge once a week so if they have an issue with it.. tough.

DEgal99

I end up having pizza every Thursday. Is it the best? No. Is it the worst? Certainly not. I get veggies on it, watch what I eat that day, and enjoy!

Black_Swan

I eat most of the time healthy and I exercise so Im sure one or two slices from time to time wont do any damage!

rharris86dc

I've totally been craving pizza for the last couple weeks. Might get myself a thin crust for dinner! With veggies. And bacon.

I can't cut anything clear out of my diet, otherwise I would go nuts! I agree, eat the foods you enjoy, just do so in moderation! All of my tiny friends eat pizza like it's going out of style, lol, so I would like to enjoy a slice with them every so often!

P.S. There is an ad for Papa John's at the top of the screen as I'm typing this, lol.

SiltyPigeon

Everything in moderation, imo. I've had one or two slices of pizza once or twice a month and have still managed to lose 37 lbs. The way I look at it is if I am within my calorie goal then I'm not cheating.

mzjandiace

Pizza once a week here. I work it into my calorie goal, and usually eat if before my final work out of the night!

Aeliyah

I couldn't live without pizza! I don't have it every week, although I would LOVE to! I say go for it! Just keep track of your calories, and if you go over for a day, once in a while, that's okay!

crisanderson27

I never thought pizza was that big of a deal as long as you had it in moderation.. I'm talking 1, or 2 slices. But to classify it as a 'cheat meal' seems a bit overboard to me. I know I know, there are better things to eat, and I'm sure it's loaded with carbs, but come one. It's EVERYWHERE! I can't just AVOID it.. There's no way I'm going to ditch the one slice of pizza at the party and go for the salad every time. I mean, if all of my friends are having 5+ pieces, isn't one better than that?
People here seem to frown upon poor, poor pizza more than I feel like it should be frowned upon. Lol.

Any opinions on this?
I appreciate your replies

Thanks,
Mae

It sounds like you already have your mind made up lol. So even if I told you pizza was the fruit of the devil and don't touch it...I doubt you'd listen =p.

Honestly though...just be sensible. Don't eat a whole pizza for dinner every night...and you'll be fine. A slice here or there isn't going to kill anyone's diet plan...unless it's a trigger food for you.

ElizabethDoesCrossfit

It's all about moderation! Don't tell yourself you aren't allowed to have something you're used to, it'll just make you want to rebel more. So have one or two pieces, watch what you eat the rest of the day . Go eat pizza! (:

TiffyBear415_xx

I think as long as you dont go over your calories you'll be fine. I cant give up pizza either.

Singerbc

I can do with out pizza and it wont kill me, but when I want a skice I will have a slice. I have really been cal crazy lately so if I did have a slice I would just hit the gym a little harder that day or that week.

jamielise2

This is a lifestyle, not a diet, so no, you can't cut out pizza completely. Some pizza is worse than others, depending on toppings. I actually like bacon and onion pizza from dominos, and have it a couple of times a month. A medium is only 220 calories a slice. I figure this is why I kill myself at the gym...so I can have pizza sometimes.

larryiraorange

One or two slices are not bad. The problem with pizza and me is that I ALWAYS want more than one or two... :P

PorcelainPirate

I adore pizza, and my philosophy is 'everything in moderation', but I do have a good metabolism and I know that this approach doesn't work for everybody.

One of the things I've been exploring more recently is more 'gourmet' rustic Italian style pizza - for example made without cheese/ a tiny bit of ricotta rather that slathered in mozzarella, and different sauces on the base - eg homemade pesto/ bechamel sauce made with skim milk. Sometimes those richer toppings make all the difference, because you need to eat less of them to have a satisfying meal. Some of the options out there have such a decadent restaurant feel too, which is always nice!

One of my favourites at the moment is a thin homemade base topped with ricotta, apricot, and prosciutto, then sprinkled with fresh rocket when it comes out of the oven. Yummy, and perfect for spring

ckroys

I love pizza - haven't ever had one I didn't like! I agree - in moderation is fine (although I'd probably eat it once or twice a week if I could!!) I just make sure it fits into my calories for the day, and don't worry about it beyond that. Enjoy!!

time2runnn

I honestly will probably never cut pizza out-- even if I find "better" ways to make it healthier or simply limit myself to 2 slices-- it's something I enjoy. I believe all things in moderation, and so far since the 4 mos I've been here, it's worked fine for me.

angeljamin

MMMMMMMM...PIZZA!

Jill_newimprovedversion

Yeah, I might be able to fit it into my meal plan- but here's the problem- the shut off mechanism in my brain MALFUNCTIONS when I put a piece of pizza in my mouth ( same thing happens with Chocolate Chip Cookies too)
Maybe I'm not the only one- and why so many avoid it like the plaque??????? Just a suggestion.
I know- EVERYTHING in moderation........but until I master it, I just avoid it.
Like the old saying goes, "I don't need lead to temptation, I KNOW exactly where it's at...."

MamaNae

I LOVE pizza!!! We eat it probably once a week. Although me cutting WAY WAY WAY back has turned us from a large+a medium family into a "1 large will do" the hubby & kids eat the lions share, Mama gets the smaller 2 pieces ;-)

I work it into my calorie goal and try to get up right away and walk walk walk to burn off the carbs

BigBoneSista

HA HA!! I'm loving the Papa Johns ad! But yeah I love pizza. I will do two slices every once in a while. I also found the fixings at Trader Joes so that I can make my own wheat crust pizza and its YUMMMMMMMY!!

Enjoy those two slices every once in awhile. Moderation doesn't mean every night...or even every other night. Just keep it under control.

RobinRuss45

I just had pizza this weekend myself....I like the ham and pineapple so I guess it is one of the better choices of toppings...thankfully....lol...but my son is so picky that I try to get things he likes to eat too and pizza just happens to be one of his food groups....it was his idea for this weekend...ha.....I found that if I deprive myself of things I love then I end up bingeing which is way worse than 2 slices of pizza....I just started this fitness pal and have surprised myself to see I really don't eat as many calories as I thought so it is a great tool! It is inspiring me to exercise more too....hang in there and don't give up your pizza....ha...just don't eat too much...

mark03264

I don't deny myself much as long as I keep within my daily calorie goal. Pizza...YUMM!

mlemonroe2

womes health magazine said it is one of the better choices as far as take out! (as long as you go with veggies over meat)

Becca_007

I have pizza every once in a while. 1 or 2 slices. It usually kills me on the sodium but I usually try to fit it into my calorie goal if I'm going to have it. Meh, it is what it is.

I agree the sodium it's a killer, I keep my sodium at 1500 day (it's just a game I play to see if I can , typically I stay under 1000 without trying) so I hate to waste it on something I can change up to a healthier way for myself.

Matter of fact I'm making Pita pizzas for dinner tonight, they are so yummy!! I can control what I put on them and one is plenty to satisfy me. I've also done Flat Out pizzas, mini Pita bread pizzas, the sky is the limit on crusts.

When I did try out some order out pizza again some months back it was soooo salty I couldn't eat more than a bite. bleh! But I don't eat much food out anymore for that reason, it all tastes way too salty and greasy to me now.

Everyone has their ways of either fitting it in or creating a healthier version. Whichever way you go as someone else shared, long as it's not a trigger food you should be fine with a slice or two. Preplanning your days menus in advance helps a person fit it in by working out if you're eating out to ensure you don't go over.

ANeWcRe8N

I dont do the whole "cheat meal" thing.. I eat mostly what I want just in moderation. There are days I'll eat healthy all day and days where I'll have something not so healthy but I dont really deprive myself of things I enjoy eating. I eat pizza.. just ordered some the other night and I stayed under my daily goals.. but I also ordered a side salad to help fill me up. You can also make your own with lower calories, fat, and all that stuff we need to watch out for. If I didnt eat the things I love I wouldn't have made it this far... enjoy your slice of pizza or two :happy:

Teeladog

I actually don't think pizza is all that bad if you stick to one or two slices and plan for it. I actually don't like Pizza all that much....my thing is Nachos (homemade so I can control some things on it). We eat mexican on Sunday nights around here and I simply am not going to give up my nachos. Are they good for me? Nope. Are they really that terrible for me? Nope (I make them at home so I can control the amount of cheese and I add a ton of veggies). I always go over my calories on Sunday's because of them BUT I plan for it, eat well all day and don't go over what would be maintenance calories. Maybe I lose weight a little slower this way but it is more likely to be a long term way of life for me than if I banned them from my diet. So, I say, if you really like Pizza...find a way to make it work for you...

Just1forMe

Well, the MFP's have spoken and the majority consensus is....a slice of pizza (or 2) once in a while won't do you in :laugh:

I am not apt to cut the things I reaaallly love out of my diet for the rest of my life. I've been doing this for going on 2.5+ years and I have no doubt I will continue to do it the rest of my life. Whoever says they will never eat a bite of sugar, pizza, cake, or other "bad" foods ever again in their entire life is just full of beans. Who would want to live like that...?

I will probably never eat a slice of white bread again (because I never liked it in the first place) but that's about all I can guarantee!
Make healthy choices about 85% of the time and you can still enjoy your favorite foods! That's my plan and I'm stickin' with it!

peanut613

I believe in the phrase "All things in moderation." There's no need to skip on the pizza, but in moderation. Thin crust is better than deep dish or hand tossed. Also, don't load it with greasy, fatty meats. Opting for light cheese when possible is another way to cut out some unnecessary crap. Just keep it in moderation and you'll be fine.