I have a weird question

bonnie37204

not weird at all, Soup is very easy to make and I use fat free no added sodium broth and just add chicken lots of veggies, and it is much better than a can

livinginwoods

I blot pizza! It makes me feel better eating it! lol

vscott913

Yes, I would blot to save calories and because all the oil is just nasty (sure does make the pizza taste good though! ;-) Pizza is my weakness.... OK, one of them....the BIGGEST one! As for the broth, yeah, less sodium is a great thing, especially if you don't miss it! I probably wouldn't log any differently though... I"d rather err on the side of deducting too many calories than not enough. Great work, keep going! Veronica

theginnyray

I think you should be buying better pizza and soup. Unless it's with pepperoni, a pizza really shouldn't be greasy unless they are using a low-quality "cheese product" and there are lots of excellent lower-sodium soups out there that have more flavor.

Bingo.
Beyond buying better foods, have you considered making them yourself? Homemade pizza and soups happen on a weekly basis at my house. They are surprisingly easy to make.

Queenb62303

its not weird..its normal..i know this because i do the same thing! haha...have you tried making your own soup and pizzas so thats its healthier?...then no skimming or soaking!

albinogorilla

If you blott the grease off, what do the hot pepper flakes and parmesean cheese stick to?

Breadbar

I think every little bit helps and there is no reason to eat things you don't miss.

I don't miss brussel sprouts...does that mean i can skip eating them!? hehe

LoL, I don't miss them either

I used to loathe the sprout with a passion, and then I learned how to bake them and OMG they're good that way! Toss them with a tablespoon of olive oil, some crushed garlic and a bit of salt, and bake them at 400°F for 35-40 minutes. They turn crunchy on the outside and totally tender on the inside, and they're gorgeous!

Going to the market - will try baking the sprouts tonight - thanks!

AMaro215

That is something to try, I will get my mothers recipes and try to make them myself. I don't change the calories when I soak up the grease or drain out the broth I am over on my sodium a lolt though so I wonder if me doing this when I eat chicken noodle soup if I am actually under but just don't know it...Soup is my weakness, I love it!!! Pizza is probably a once every two week thing(its hard when you have a fiance who wants it every week)

MzBug

I don't like overly greasy things either. I have always blotted pizza, and anything fried. Not fond of oily salad dressings either. Been doing it since I was a kid. I don't try to adjust my calories, I figure it is better to over estimate a bit.

I prefer to make my own soups and freeze them. Then I can season to my taste and add no extra salt.

JennetteMac

On the sprouts thing...
I love them as they are, including raw.
But, if you're not so keen and are in a hurry just slice them a bit and throw them in a dry, hot frying pan. They go crispy, slightly charred if you like them like that. Taste nutty and delicious. Dry frying works for so many veg, and there's no grease. Simple.