I Feel the Need...the Need...for Pizza and Chocolate.

MaryLouRoyal
MaryLouRoyal Posts: 51 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So, perhaps the ladies out there can identify a little better with this, but there are times when I'm just about ready to hold up a chocolate shop or run down the nearest pizza man. Seriously. All I can think about is a big, juicy, cheesy...sorry, I'll stop. A nice, creamy, sweet, peanut butter-filled.... :love: ...GAH. See my problem? So what do y'all do to curb these all-consuming cravings? Are there healthy alternatives? Or anything, really. For the safety of all of my local pizza men and chocolate shops. It's a good cause.


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  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Then eat it.
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    I don't deny myself what my body is craving. It won't kill you to indulge a little, just make room for it.
  • Escape_Artist
    Escape_Artist Posts: 1,155 Member
    Then eat it.

    This, as simple as that
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    When I WANT something, I HAVE it

    It all goes in

    Every. last. bit.

    I shudder to think of my life without the stuff I crave
  • MaryLouRoyal
    MaryLouRoyal Posts: 51 Member
    Thank you! You guys are right. If I deny myself, I won't be able to sustain this. On to pizza--in moderation!
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    When I WANT something, I HAVE it

    It all goes in

    Every. last. bit.

    I shudder to think of my life without the stuff I crave

    Giggity
  • KayLasMack
    KayLasMack Posts: 85 Member
    Yes! I can relate! What I've found helpful in the past and even now, when I have that overpowering chocolate craving is to make myself a cup of homemade hot chocolate using a few semi-sweet chocolate chips(enough to slightly fill my palm) and around 6oz of low-fat milk and a dash of cinnamon. You'd be surprised how that stopped my chocolate craving.:bigsmile:
  • MaryLouRoyal
    MaryLouRoyal Posts: 51 Member
    Idea saved! It's getting to be hot chocolate season, after all.
  • determined2lose89
    determined2lose89 Posts: 342 Member
    I had this problem yesterday. I really really really wanted pizza. So....my hubby and I ordered a thin crust, easy on the cheese, veggie loaded pizza. I had 3 (yes, 3 slices! When you make it thin crust and easy on the cheese you knock it down to 185 cals per slice) and a large salad! Total meal was about 615 calories but I had room because of a workout before dinner.
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    i make eggplant pizza.. using eggplant for a crust and topping with whatever I want.. not the same.. but it's still yummy. lol
  • steve2kay
    steve2kay Posts: 194 Member
    A lady at work brought in a box of chocolates - I've resisted all day. I've just come back from a 5k run and decided I could treat myself to one as it'll fit in my macros. I got a coffee one! urgh...what a complete waste!
  • happy2mamma
    happy2mamma Posts: 14 Member
    pizza is my trigger food for overeating :) I LOVE it :) i make english muffin pizza's or try making them with flat out bread. i know its not the same as the corner pizza shop but it help me get thru those cravings :)
  • jennyrebekka
    jennyrebekka Posts: 626 Member
    Then eat it.

    This, as simple as that

    Unfortunately is it NOT just as "simple" as that. To someone who has issues with control, it does not feel possible to stop at just ONE slice of pizza (or whatever that number of pieces is that will fit in your macros)
  • dp1228
    dp1228 Posts: 439 Member
    just eat it if it fits into your day. if it doesnt for pizza i'll make my own. lots lower calorie recipes online. and for chocolate i usually make a cup of hot chocolate. the dark chocolate caramel starbucks pack i found in target :)
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Most times I make my own pizza at home so I can control the calories. Since I save calories for a big dinner every day this never puts me over. But sometimes we still get delivery.

    I eat chocolate almost every day. Chocolate milk, cocoa roast almonds, dark chocolate, sometimes candy bars if I have the calories. And I almost always eat chocolate with almonds or pb. I love the mix of salty and sweet. But, other than the rare PMS fueled fiasco, I've never been able to eat a lot of chocolate in one sitting anyway. Not so much with pizza, though.
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    i make eggplant pizza.. using eggplant for a crust and topping with whatever I want.. not the same.. but it's still yummy. lol


    Lets focus on the phrase....not the same

    pizza is not made with eggplant or cauliflower....it's just not!!!
  • dp1228
    dp1228 Posts: 439 Member
    Then eat it.

    This, as simple as that

    Unfortunately is it NOT just as "simple" as that. To someone who has issues with control, it does not feel possible to stop at just ONE slice of pizza (or whatever that number of pieces is that will fit in your macros)

    It's definitely not simple at all, BUT it is a necessary skill that people have to learn in order to truly change their habits and make this a lifestyle change. In my opinion people NEED to be able to learn to stop at one slice, one piece etc.... if not, how are they supposed to go through life? Avoid foods they love forever? That's a recipe for failure.
  • TX_Rhon
    TX_Rhon Posts: 1,549 Member
    I usually cave and eat it! I dont beat myself up over it but I will do some extra cardio to make me feel better about the splurge. This is a new behavior that I have adopted and is my biggest NSV! You can get there as well!! :flowerforyou:
  • MaryLouRoyal
    MaryLouRoyal Posts: 51 Member
    Then eat it.

    This, as simple as that

    Unfortunately is it NOT just as "simple" as that. To someone who has issues with control, it does not feel possible to stop at just ONE slice of pizza (or whatever that number of pieces is that will fit in your macros)

    It's definitely not simple at all, BUT it is a necessary skill that people have to learn in order to truly change their habits and make this a lifestyle change. In my opinion people NEED to be able to learn to stop at one slice, one piece etc.... if not, how are they supposed to go through life? Avoid foods they love forever? That's a recipe for failure.


    Luckily for me, my favorite pizza place sells 7" personal pizzas. I'm early in my journey, so I'm not well-seasoned at this, so...even if I lose control and just go rabid on the thing, I probably won't go over my calorie count too much, if at all (checked the database). And I'm set at 1.5 pounds per week, so even if I accidently go over just a little, I'm still in a losing range. I doubt my rabid state would be enough for me to hop in the car and get ANOTHER pizza.
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    Fortunately I am of the mentality that there aren't any unhealthy foods (Unless you're planning on chugging NaOH because that IS unhealthy). What I do know is that many foods aren't worth the calories in terms of taste vs. nutrition. So like soda is generally something I tend to avoid.

    When I have cravings for such things, I learned that I will eventually endup eating/drinking them anyways except that I will likely chug it down in larger quantities (AKA binging) and that is a worse for me. So I usually just try and make room in my diary for said unhealthy foods and go from there. Don't have enough calories? Workout and get some room for them. Don't wanna workout? Just eat it today and eat fewer calories tomorrow or just eat it tomorrow.

    Now, I have noticed another thing. When I workout vigorously and regularly, I tend to crave sugar less and less. Something about a chemical being released that is similar to satisfying sugar cravings I read. Hope these help :)
  • MaryLouRoyal
    MaryLouRoyal Posts: 51 Member
    Fortunately I am of the mentality that there aren't any unhealthy foods (Unless you're planning on chugging NaOH because that IS unhealthy). What I do know is that many foods aren't worth the calories in terms of taste vs. nutrition. So like soda is generally something I tend to avoid.

    When I have cravings for such things, I learned that I will eventually endup eating/drinking them anyways except that I will likely chug it down in larger quantities (AKA binging) and that is a worse for me. So I usually just try and make room in my diary for said unhealthy foods and go from there. Don't have enough calories? Workout and get some room for them. Don't wanna workout? Just eat it today and eat fewer calories tomorrow or just eat it tomorrow.

    Now, I have noticed another thing. When I workout vigorously and regularly, I tend to crave sugar less and less. Something about a chemical being released that is similar to satisfying sugar cravings I read. Hope these help :)

    Word! This is my philosophy, too. But I'm a newbie and still in training wheels.
  • Mainebikerchick
    Mainebikerchick Posts: 1,573 Member
    I don't try to curb the craving. I eat what I want and exercise more. Maybe I'm over for the day and maybe I'm not, but I find that depriving myself is not the answer.
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    Fortunately I am of the mentality that there aren't any unhealthy foods (Unless you're planning on chugging NaOH because that IS unhealthy). What I do know is that many foods aren't worth the calories in terms of taste vs. nutrition. So like soda is generally something I tend to avoid.

    When I have cravings for such things, I learned that I will eventually endup eating/drinking them anyways except that I will likely chug it down in larger quantities (AKA binging) and that is a worse for me. So I usually just try and make room in my diary for said unhealthy foods and go from there. Don't have enough calories? Workout and get some room for them. Don't wanna workout? Just eat it today and eat fewer calories tomorrow or just eat it tomorrow.

    Now, I have noticed another thing. When I workout vigorously and regularly, I tend to crave sugar less and less. Something about a chemical being released that is similar to satisfying sugar cravings I read. Hope these help :)

    Word! This is my philosophy, too. But I'm a newbie and still in training wheels.

    which is perfectly normal. When I started out, I had to completely avoid some foods and had to have "cheat" days in order to not go crazy. If you're just starting out, keep "staying under calories" your main focus. Don't worry about healthy, unhealthy, clean, dirty foods. Just stay under the calories or workout and get under. Once you master that, and you will, you can then move on towards which foods give yoru taste buds some satisfaction while being under your budget of nutrition and calories too.
  • IronCakes
    IronCakes Posts: 317 Member
    This thread has been brought to you TOM.
  • gdburk1
    gdburk1 Posts: 10 Member
    Look for a pizza place that makes personal size pizzas or who sell it by the slice. Plenty of thin people eat pizza and chocolate so it is possible to do it without destroying your eating plan.
  • redheaddee
    redheaddee Posts: 2,005 Member
    I eat the pizza. Well, two slices, not the whole thing. And if I will be over my calories for the day, I *try* to exercise more to balance it out. And I have a beer to wash it down with.

    I find that when I have cravings, if they don't go away, it is better to succumb and eat a small portion, otherwise I will eaither eat 4 million other things in search of the craving satisfaction, or I will binge and do more harm than good.
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  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Then eat it.

    This, as simple as that

    Unfortunately is it NOT just as "simple" as that. To someone who has issues with control, it does not feel possible to stop at just ONE slice of pizza (or whatever that number of pieces is that will fit in your macros)

    This is how we learn to live in the real world.
  • Bella0531
    Bella0531 Posts: 309 Member
    If you can work it into your day, then eat it!

    I'm PMS'ing like a crazy lady today and wanted the same thing. So, I had two squares of a chocolate bar (instead of the whole thing) and two pieces of pizza at a friend's house tonight.

    Could I have eaten more? Sure. But I didn't. Did it satiate my craving enough to not make me binge later? Yes!
  • sandra80
    sandra80 Posts: 308 Member
    i have pizza once every couple weeks. I make it myself though. it's LOADED with veggies. it was actually my dinner last night. feel free to check the diary. As for chocolate. i have dark chocolate squares on my desk at work. i have 1 every now and then. it's 30 cals for 1. i can manage that.

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