Dealing with left over pizza

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  • Koldnomore
    Koldnomore Posts: 1,613 Member
    I have always frozen leftover Pizza, it makes a great lunch to take to work or on days when I don't feel like cooking. I used to make my own Pizza at home all the time for just that reason but I haven't had time to do it lately.

    If my boyfriend ordered 2 whole pizzas knowing that I was trying to watch my food intake I would shoot him..
  • DMZ_1
    DMZ_1 Posts: 2,889 Member
    Give it to a friend, neighbor or your bf.
  • freeone17
    freeone17 Posts: 18 Member
    Is there someone close by you could give it to? Everyone loves pizza :)
  • dawson55510
    dawson55510 Posts: 197 Member
    I love pizza suppose who dosent? i usually have pizza on sat evening and a Chinese,McDonalds, or Subway on Sunday and stick to my diet routine the rest of the week dont think there's anything wrong with treating yourself 1-2 meals a week.
  • mcarter99
    mcarter99 Posts: 1,666 Member
    Do you have a Costco around? Or anywhere that sells pizza by the slice (or two)? That's one way I'll indulge a pizza craving.

    Some pizzerias have pizzas that are like half the calories of the traditional type. They usually have very thin crusts. Papa Murphy's 'DeLite' pizzas are really good. When in doubt, go for thin crust.

    And obviously don't order a pizza per person. Like others have said, order half his topping, half your's. He can suffer with a normal portion.
  • indigochilds
    indigochilds Posts: 69 Member
    I love pizza suppose who dosent? i usually have pizza on sat evening and a Chinese,McDonalds, or Subway on Sunday and stick to my diet routine the rest of the week dont think there's anything wrong with treating yourself 1-2 meals a week.

    oh my word..
    i didn't think so many people would respond.

    Thank you. so much for replying. I so didn't see this coming.

    I'm as much guilty as my bf is. I pushed the enter button.

    I'm going to portion it out and what ever is left over put it in the freezer (I will be cutting off the crust).

    @adawson555 - I feel you. But I can't out run a donut. It would take me about a good 45 minutes to burn off once slice of pizza.
    I burn about 200 calories in 30 minutes. :( since I'm short.


    For those who mentioned about not being a food disposal. That is a very interesting concept. I didn't even think of that.
    I feel bad about throwing food away. Cause I have a very bad habit of letting food go to waste. Cooked food especially. Bf or I will make dinner for the week. and if I get overwhelmed. I will forget about it and not eat, dinner or bring for lunch. And then 2 weeks later. I would rely on outside sources for food and don't really eat much at home. or just crapy snacks.


    I'll be scolded about "wasting food"

    @mcarter99 - unfortunately in nyc..the costco's are in remote areas. But the next time bf and I want pizza. We will do it in that method.
  • mcarter99
    mcarter99 Posts: 1,666 Member
    Do you have dogs? I have trouble throwing food out. They help. :smile:
  • StormyGal8
    StormyGal8 Posts: 184 Member
    Cut it up, put it in the freezer in zip lock bags....the next time your BF wants pizza, there you go.

    You DO have the ability to ignore that pizza sitting there...it's about what you want more...a slice now, or a healthier, leaner, more confident you later!
  • cpaman87
    cpaman87 Posts: 193 Member
    I get a salad and one slice of pizza. I have to go to the local restaurant for it . No delivery. It satisfies my need for pizza without over doing it. Moderation is the key.
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    @mcarter99 - unfortunately in nyc..the costco's are in remote areas. But the next time bf and I want pizza. We will do it in that method.
    You live in NYC and you're considering going to Costo for pizza?? NO.
  • HisPathDaily
    HisPathDaily Posts: 672 Member
    At 700 calories for "one" slice of "cheese only" Costco Size Pizza, I don't think that's the best option ... just sayin'
  • indigochilds
    indigochilds Posts: 69 Member
    @mcarter99 - unfortunately in nyc..the costco's are in remote areas. But the next time bf and I want pizza. We will do it in that method.
    You live in NYC and you're considering going to Costo for pizza?? NO.

    whoops.. I mean my local pizzeria.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    What is this leftover pizza you speak of? Leftover pizza is my favorite breakfast, unfortunately (or fortunately) I have two boys in my house who finish it off long before then....
  • mirandamayhem
    mirandamayhem Posts: 772
    What is this leftover pizza you speak of? Leftover pizza is my favorite breakfast, unfortunately (or fortunately) I have two boys in my house who finish it off long before then....

    Haha! This reminds me of the advice to put left over red wine in ice cube trays. Left over red wine? Does. Not. Compute
  • DeadMarsha
    DeadMarsha Posts: 203
    Same thing happens to me on Sunday afternoons! As a matter of fact, that's what happened yesterday, haha. We used to order larges... now we only get smalls and we can't even finish the whole thing! I had 4 pieces, which are about the same as 2 large pieces, and I'm looking forward to 2 more for lunch and for my hubby to have 2 more for lunch and then, lo and behold, the pizza will be gone!

    So, only order one small pizza for two. Less pizza to deal with. ;) Skip the soda, and made the rest at home. We had red lettuce salad and homemade lemonade (and vanilla ice cream & beer floats later, haha! It was Sunday, I splurge on Sundays).
  • b14a3w3
    b14a3w3 Posts: 61 Member
    Feed it to the birds. They love it broken up in little pieces and you won't be wasting.
  • mcarter99
    mcarter99 Posts: 1,666 Member
    At 700 calories for "one" slice of "cheese only" Costco Size Pizza, I don't think that's the best option ... just sayin'

    I would assume that's their version of a slice, which is actually 2 slices. 350/slice is pretty similar to other (non-light) pizzeria options. Not having the other 3/4 of the pizza around is the goal.

    But, yeah, in NYC there are lots of great slices so forget Costco!
  • grapeeyes1
    grapeeyes1 Posts: 229 Member
    Freeze the individual slices for lunches.
  • DieselGrrl
    DieselGrrl Posts: 55
    I work at a truck dealership and the majority of my co-workers male. I always pawn my left overs (pizza, krispy kreme, cakes or bread that my grandmother bakes) on the guys at work. This way, I can still enjoy some of those foods on a "cheat" day and won't have to deal with eating it or the guilt associated with throwing it away. :) Plus, the guys at work love me for it.

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