PIzza
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Not sure where you normally order pizza from - but pizza is doable even on reduced calories. Are there different crust options? Thin crust is less calories than regular hand tossed, for example. Go for regular (or light) cheese, lots of veggies, and keep meats reasonable. Have 1-2 slices, or aim for a smaller breakfast/lunch (protein + veggies + something wholegrain, to stay full for longer on less) and have 2-3.0
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I wouldn't begrudge my husband pizza because I'm on an eating regimen. I just need to figure out how to fit it in. Try to get thin crust w/ no double cheese. Only put the slices you can fit in on your plate and put the rest up in the fridge. Substitute additional slices with some other non-caloric food such as a big side of veggies. You can eat pizza reasonably and lose weight!
Loving eat pizza responsibly :P that has made my day
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You can always freeze what you don't need to eat at that sitting - have your containers or freezer bags ready to go and freeze it before you sit to eat so you don't have it in front of you tempting you.
I've had limited success with the cauliflower base -I use about 6 egg whites to a pound of grated or riced cauliflower and you have to whip the egg whites to stiff with a touch of cream of tartar then fold in cauliflower and herbs then spread it out about 1 inch thick on parchment to cook - it flattens as it cooks and can get almost breadlike - almost. Any thinner and it hasn't been so hot. I also flip it after it's cooked awhile and cook it some more before adding toppings. I also don't put any cheese in the crust so that I can have a little more on the top. Oh another note - I have a pizza cooking screen like they use in some restaurants and that helps with the cauliflower "sweating" once I have flipped it - I don't put the crust on the screen until I flip it over. It's ok for the days I have reached dinnertime with very limited calories.
There are also low carb pitas that could be a quick fix.
I mainly avoid restaurant pizza because now that I don't eat much processed food all I taste is salt LOL. A quality, healthy, lower calorie pizza is possible.0 -
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hanzibobs931 wrote: »my partner would never go for this and I wont be able to sit and watch him and his freakishly fast metabolism eat a whole pizza. have you found a pizza base alternative that is nice
That makes no sense. Now you're just making excuses. What does he do, force feed you?hanzibobs931 wrote: »my partner would never go for this and I wont be able to sit and watch him and his freakishly fast metabolism eat a whole pizza. have you found a pizza base alternative that is nice
That makes no sense. Now you're just making excuses. What does he do, force feed you?
what I was trying to say maybe poorly is that he wouldn't share his pizza with me he really never shares food im not sure why but there we go so I have come up with other solutions like making my own thin based pizza that is really small
ive looked online and you can freeze the dough so I can make lots and then construct it later.0 -
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I eat pizza every Friday.
We make our own using a store made pizza dough. I put less cheese on than I used to and more veggies, but other than that, it's a normal pizza. I usually eat 2 slices and supplement with some veggies or fruit.
It's really all about what you do the rest of the day. I eat a normal breakfast, which for me is usually less than 350 calories. Then I go light for lunch, usually a salad with some grilled chicken. I leave ~1000 calories for the evening, which is plenty to have a couple of slices of pizza for dinner and then a small snack later on.
It's all about planning, choices, and balance. You can definitely eat pizza.0 -
my partner wont share food. he shares everything else. he don't like people touching his food. that's just what he is like but this is about pizza and not my relationship and weather or not you think its healthy every relationship is different and mine is amazing. everyone has funny traits I twitch when I fall asleep my partner wont share food don't mean we don't share0
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I opened this up just because of the subject line <333330
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Try making your own, make them small, not like a bin lid, go super thing base, your own tomato sauce so you know exactly what is in it, and then use cheese, but try low fat mozarella mixed in with the normal stuff, and put peppers on there as they are tasty x0
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Definitely try making your own pizza using your own ingredients. Unfortunately, there's really no way around the calories in pizza. You just have to make it fit within your goals. Also, you mentioned you have hip and knees problems. Have you tried swimming (water aerobics, aqua zumba, etc.) or even cycling? Once you find some type of exercise that works for you, it will be a lot easier to fit that pizza within your goals.0
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brandigyrl81 wrote: »Definitely try making your own pizza using your own ingredients. Unfortunately, there's really no way around the calories in pizza. You just have to make it fit within your goals. Also, you mentioned you have hip and knees problems. Have you tried swimming (water aerobics, aqua zumba, etc.) or even cycling? Once you find some type of exercise that works for you, it will be a lot easier to fit that pizza within your goals.
I can not stand swimming I am scared of water (that's another story) I am currently trying to run again progress is slow and its not always possible to plan when I can do it but I am getting there I will do it and I will look FABULOUS
I would even give pizza up to look FABULOUS (and that's a big deal but it will be worth it)0 -
I had 2 slices of pizza last night. I ordered from the local spot. I weighed 2 slices and they totalled 188 grams. I rounded to 190 and had a total of 498 calories. I like plain cheese pizza, no extra cheese. When I buy Palermo's Margherita Thin Crust Pizza from Costco, I can eat half the pizza (about 188 grams) also for about 500 calories.
Lastly, when I was really on point with my calories, I would buy Bobolli thin crust, pizza sauce, low fat shredded mozzarella, turkey peperoni, Tomatoes, Onions. Place in oven and Wala... Homemade Pizza for a lot less calories.. I can't remember how many.
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I love pizza. I can sit and eat a whole pizza without even thinking about it. I have a hard time controlling it. Especially if I'm upset or in a mood.
My solution has been to make my own substitute pizzas that are smaller. I've tried making my own crust and using the pita breads and naan breads and what not. I've come to two recipes that work for me.
1. 1 Flat bread (I use Flatout Light Original), bake it for a few minutes at 350 till it's crispy like a thin crust pizza. 60grams of Barilla All Natural Marinara Sauce spread over the crust. 1.4 oz portobello cup chopped. About .3oz baby spinach chopped. 2grams fresh basil chopped. 1 oz Mozzarella cheese. Put it back in the oven till the cheese is melted and then slice.
Comes out to about 220 calories for the whole thing and it seems to satisfy my pizza craving and still fill me up.
2. I take a large porobello cap, remove the stem and scrape out the gills. Fill it with spinach, diced onions, sauce, mozzarella and parmesan, and basil. Bake for about 30 minutes. I really like mushrooms, so this really wouldn't work for someone who doesn't.
Sometimes I add on some Meatless Soy Crumbles or a little Chorizo.
These sound soooo good! Gonna give them a try. How many calories for #2?
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hanzibobs931 wrote: »Do you have a Papa Murphy's? I love their pizza, the thin crust ones are delicious, and most of those come out around 250 calories/slice. I find I can fit that in easily even at a lower calorie intake, and if I'm at a moderate deficit I can fit two or three pieces (depending on toppings) in along with a big salad. It's tasty, it's real pizza -- I would hang myself rather than try a cauliflower "crust" -- and I get enough of it to be very satisfactory.
im in the UK do we have them here I have never seen one
UK I see - Pizza Express Leggera menu (think they cut out some of the middle and plonk a salad in there). Under 500 cals.
pizzaexpress.com/our-food/eating-healthily/0 -
Rocket on margherita pizza *slaver*0
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Like a few others have mentioned, I definitely recommend going for homemade pizza in your case. Even though the overall ingredients are similar, my homemade pizza is definitely lower in calories than commercial pizza.0
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hanzibobs931 wrote: »my partner would never go for this and I wont be able to sit and watch him and his freakishly fast metabolism eat a whole pizza. have you found a pizza base alternative that is nice
Most of the time I make my own with very thin crust, lean meats and reduced fat cheese. Now and then we splurge for high calorie takeout and I just go over on those days. I am NOT one of those people that wants to just eat one or two slices of pizza to meet a calorie goal.0 -
I've made whole grain crust before and it turned out great :-) Try making mini think crust pizzas, enough to get your fix but control your portions.0
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There's lots of good ideas here OP! Looks like you've got a fun solution with the homemade pizza too
I too love pizza and know I would most likely end up eating too many cals if I ordered in regularly. I do the pita pizza thing for lunch several times a week. I work from home and it makes an easy and satisfying lunch at around 350 calories, depending on the toppings. For ordering in, just eating a piece or two with a huge side salad would probably be the best bet for me. Also love the idea of freezing the rest - I'm going to try that.
** Just in case anyone wants a tip for the best way to reheat pizza, here goes (this works and it's awesome - SO much better than the microwave):
Reheat the pizza on low heat, in a non stick frying pan with a lid. No oil. It takes five plus minutes usually but the bottom gets nice and crisp while the top warms and gets melty again.0 -
Thin crust with canadian bacon and pineapple0
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Thin crust, homemade. Best solution, IMO. If I want pizza, there is no satisfying substitute.
But, more often I really just want melted cheese and crunch. Then pizza is just one way to satisfy. In that case, I'll make some kind of melt (tuna or sausage, usually) on a toasted English muffin or toasted flat bread, making sure everything is well seasoned.0 -
When I was a kid we used to make mini pizzas using english muffins as the base. A little sauce, a slice of mozza, some pepperoni and maybe a couple of mushrooms. Just enough and no leftovers to tempt.0
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