I almost ate pizza!!! :(

EmIsabel

Today i was not home and i didnt have my meals really planned out for today. My boyfriend almost convinced me to eat a big greasy slice of pizza! I wanted it because the cheese!! For the last week i have been doing great and limiting my cheese,bread and pasta intake. Cheese is my favorite!!! So, he put a piece on a plate and was going to give it to me then i had a mini intervention within me that stopped me and told him "i cant! That i have gone this far i want.to be able tto say i havent quit something! I would be doing a double whammy in one meal having cheese and bread! ". I over came my.temptation and had cauliflower and tomatoes .

becoming_a_new_me

Yay for you and your will-power victory! You should be proud!

Mary Ann
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Moma_Do

Girl you so strong!

Strivn2day_4aBtrTmrow

Key word is almost. GOOD JOB. lol its like with drugs JUST SAY NO ! ;p

Pebble321

Why not eat one slice plus a side salad? Losing weight doesn't have to be about deprivation.

angevee

Why not eat one slice plus a side salad? Losing weight doesn't have to be about deprivation.

I agree. If you deprive yourself then you are less likely to keep it up. As the old saying goes "a little of what you fancy does you good".

elbeanio

Pizza is the food I crave the most! Along with curry! But I have been converted to wholemeal pitta pizzas! Wholemeal pitta, passata, light mozarella and some tiny strips of pepperoni. It's yummy and it's really low in calories. So I still get my pizza fix at the weekend :-D

Well done on turning down the big cheesy slice. It's tough! x


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Savyna

Why not eat one slice plus a side salad? Losing weight doesn't have to be about deprivation.

I agree. If you deprive yourself then you are less likely to keep it up. As the old saying goes "a little of what you fancy does you good".

I agree with you both. Maybe you could designate a day that you do get to eat pizza like saturdays every other week or something. Or you could have accepted the slice and patted the cheese down with a piece (or several pieces) of napkins to soak up some of the oil, or you could have asked the pizza guy to split the pizza in half or into baby pieces so you could have some and share the rest with your boyfriend or share it with a bird outside hehe. But in the end, I'm glad you felt strong in your determination in eating healthier and that it was a victory for you to be able to say no to the slice of pizza.

taramaureen

Why not eat one slice plus a side salad? Losing weight doesn't have to be about deprivation.

I agree. If you deprive yourself then you are less likely to keep it up. As the old saying goes "a little of what you fancy does you good".

Totally agree. Deprivation diets normally end up in binging later.

sweetnlow30

Good for you I do agree with everyone else as well. Dieting doesn't have to mean depriving yourself of the things you love. I always try to find new ways to decrease the calories in my favorite dishes so I can enjoy them. My DH and children would be miserable if we didn't have a pizza or taco night. When I make pizza, I either buy a very thin crust pizza and pair it with a large salad, or we make our own pizza and I add a ton of veggies and light cheese to a thin crust. You can enjoy a decent serving for the amount of calories in one small greasy slice of take-out pizza. There are lots of great recipes and ideas on the spark people recipe site. That being said, you should be proud that you we able to turn down a trigger food. It shows strength and commitment to your weight loss :happy:

Suziq2you

I had pizza yesterday along with a giant salad. It was delicious.

chevy88grl

Why not eat one slice plus a side salad? Losing weight doesn't have to be about deprivation.

This....^^^^ This is your life and NOT a diet. It isn't about deprivation. It is more about moderation. Having a slice of pizza isn't the end of the world. You can't live your life having foods that are off limits or telling yourself "No! You can't have _____". This will lead to resentment and eventually? You'll likely have a big ole binge on all the "No" foods.

Dreamerlove

WHAT A GREAT JOB!!! Actions like this are what will give you results!


I can't believe people are telling you to eat pizza! That cracks me up! This is a lifestyle change. You are doing great.


To all who told her to eat pizza as a reward....she said she is trying to NOT eat cheese and bread for awhile. I'm sure she does treat herself every now and then, but this cracks me up. You cant always eat what you want.

Abs are made in the kitchen...eating clean foods....

bahacca

I've had Belgium Chocolates, pizza, Chinese food, Mexican food--and I've lost a pound a week. So don't deprive yourself. Just work it into your calorie intake and you'll do great. I plan more "indulgent" meals on days I'm doing my long runs and my more tame ones on my rest days.

Oo_BrookeNicole_oO

I don't think it would have been completely dentrimental to have the piece of pizza, but good for you on bein able to say no! Maybe next time you could eat the pizza and then cut back on your snacks or something else? Life is to short not to enjoy some of the "bad" food!

cadler

Your boyfriend needs to support you instead of tempting you!

Giraffe33991

Why not eat one slice plus a side salad? Losing weight doesn't have to be about deprivation.

I agree. If you deprive yourself then you are less likely to keep it up. As the old saying goes "a little of what you fancy does you good".

Yes, if you desire pizza eat it in moderation. When you start depriving (aka punishing) yourself, you are setting yourself up for failure! This is about LIFESTYLE change, not quickie weight loss and then going back to old ways. Learn to change old habits so you can have a normal life without deprivation!

Good luck!

Dreamerlove

I think you did great by not eating the pizza. I actually cannot believe people are saying you should have had the pizza! I think i read someone say " You should have ate the pizza bc now you will give into your cravings" If that was true..you would have ate it!

Our bodies are not meant to eat processed foods. Eventually after not eating processed foods, your stomach will shrink and your body will not hold so much sodium. I agree in having a cheat meal every now and then but you should still PLAN your cheat meal and not devour something bc your hungry.

Congrats are being strong. These types of actions will bring your results!

BrendaLee

For some of us, there is no "just have a little bit" with certain foods. Good for you for being strong! You can't change your eating habits if you give in to every craving, right?

CMmrsfloyd

I like to keep options around so I can still enjoy the things I like without feeling like I have to fight temptation at every turn. Like I'll keep some of the Lean Cuisine individually portioned pizzas in the house and every once in awhile have one for lunch. Easy portion control, no leftovers tempting me, and I get to enjoy something I like. Or I'll make a lower-cal version using a tortilla and measure out the things I add to it so I don't go overboard. I have to agree with the 'this is a lifestyle change, not a diet' sentiment - any time I've tried to 'diet' in the past I've failed b/c of temptation. With MFP and calorie tracking I don't have to give up everything, I just have to learn moderation. Moderation might mean a smaller portion size, not eating a particular food quite as often, or adjusting other parts of my day when I want to fit something in. There are lots of ways to make it work without ruining all your efforts, it just takes a little extra planning. Maybe the next time he wants pizza, you guys can make individual pizzas at home and that way you can control what goes onto yours and how many calories it has, so that you can still enjoy the meal with him but have yours YOUR way so that it works with your plan.

ETA: I forgot, there are actually some pretty decent recipes out there that use alternatives to the crust - like cauliflower or zucchini crust (might be right up your alley especially since you like cauliflower :-) ) or even miniature eggplant pizzas. There are ways that you can still get that 'pizza' flavor without taking the hit from the grease and high calories, if you get a little creative. :-)

I do agree your boyfriend should be more supportive and not try to tempt you if he knows you're trying to avoid certain things.

Legally_Natural

I had pizza yesterday along with a giant salad. It was delicious.

Me too! I went out with my boyfriend and his mother to a pizza place. I knew that I was not going to make it without at least a slice, so I had a slice of pizza and a giant salad. I ended up not feeling deprived and still had self control. Normally I would have 4 or 5 slices. I don't want to completely deprive myself of everything because I know that's not sustainable for me. Learning portion control and making healthier choices is sustainable for me.

susanb573

If you are craving the cheese, maybe try some string cheese melted on your veggies?

TriciaAnnette

I agree with allowing yourself the slice with a salad. I have pizza at times...try to make it veggie pizza..happens to be what I like and even when I do go overboard with it once in awhile, there is no major damage done...some water weight fromt he sodium that is flushed out with some extra water the next day. I don't believe in depriving myself for my goals...there are foods I can let go of no problem, there are others that I will have when I desire in moderation...it is a lifestyle and it has to be something that can be lived with.

LorinaLynn

I'd have a little sad frowny face if I "almost" ate pizza, too.

I've had pizza (usually half of a Digiorno Rising Crust) at least once a week, every week, since I started on here. It was one of my dealbreakers... I didn't want to feel deprived and that anything was off limits. I'd rather work harder to earn enough calories and have the double bonus of being insanely fit and athletic AND enjoying what I was eating.

Pappabacon

I had pizza for breakfast this morning. I don't think it is a big deal as I am a believer in calories in/calories out. Whenever I try to "diet" and not eat the food I want because it might have a high fat or carb content I fail. When I eat what I want in moderation, while eating within my MFP calorie goal, I am much more successful at not going on binge and eating a ton of crap. Whatever works for each person, so good for you!

Grokette

WHAT A GREAT JOB!!! Actions like this are what will give you results!


I can't believe people are telling you to eat pizza! That cracks me up! This is a lifestyle change. You are doing great.


To all who told her to eat pizza as a reward....she said she is trying to NOT eat cheese and bread for awhile. I'm sure she does treat herself every now and then, but this cracks me up. You cant always eat what you want.

Abs are made in the kitchen...eating clean foods....

Amen!

Acg67

WHAT A GREAT JOB!!! Actions like this are what will give you results!


I can't believe people are telling you to eat pizza! That cracks me up! This is a lifestyle change. You are doing great.


To all who told her to eat pizza as a reward....she said she is trying to NOT eat cheese and bread for awhile. I'm sure she does treat herself every now and then, but this cracks me up. You cant always eat what you want.

Abs are made in the kitchen...eating clean foods....

You can always eat what you want if you plan well and hit your macros with room to spare. And you're right abs are made in the kitchen, by creating a caloric deficit you will lose bodyfat. "Clean" foods are not a necessity to lose bodyfat

kimamon

I agree with a lot of other people, one slice with a nice salad as a main meal is fine( If you can trust yourself to just stop at one!) A lifestyle change doesn't mean you have to give up totally on things you love.It's just training yourself to portion control unhealthy treats. This way you are more likely to keep to it long term. saying that well done for having will power! Keep up the good work.

jessicak0614

I just had a serving of organic margherita pizza. 220 calories and 8 grams of fat. I think it's a happy medium. I get my pizza fix but it's not horribly bad for you.

hmstarbuck

I had a greasy piece this morning for breakfast. Pizza can be okay. If you have choice go for thin crust and veggies.

Meggles63

You can always eat what you want if you plan well and hit your macros with room to spare. And you're right abs are made in the kitchen, by creating a caloric deficit you will lose bodyfat. "Clean" foods are not a necessity to lose bodyfat

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