Pizza Party tomorrow - oh no!
ColoradoDan
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So at my office for each persons birthday we have a pizza party.
There is one tomorrow - one next Tuesday - and one April 22nd (my party) - three this month. Pizza is like crack for me - I can tell myself no a million times or try to have one slice but then up eating half a pizza and feeling horrible the next day. To make it worse I am the person in charge of ordering all this pizza and picking it up - oh those wonderful pizza photos on the website.
I was thinking about excusing myself from the party so I am not around it at all and can not fail. But that might be rude. Plus as my wife says I at sometime have to learn to avoid it myself.
I was also thinking about trying to maybe order Pizza Huts thin crust pizza for myself or something? No one else will eat it. Or maybe get myself a pan pizza for myself but that would be akward.
My wife suggested just eating salad or something while everyone else chows down but I don't like feeling out of place....that might make me feel weird and then I will have to get questions about why and what I am doing.
Stupid pizza parties. I know it sounds silly to even be worried about it at all. Just have one slice right - easier said that done!!!!
There is one tomorrow - one next Tuesday - and one April 22nd (my party) - three this month. Pizza is like crack for me - I can tell myself no a million times or try to have one slice but then up eating half a pizza and feeling horrible the next day. To make it worse I am the person in charge of ordering all this pizza and picking it up - oh those wonderful pizza photos on the website.
I was thinking about excusing myself from the party so I am not around it at all and can not fail. But that might be rude. Plus as my wife says I at sometime have to learn to avoid it myself.
I was also thinking about trying to maybe order Pizza Huts thin crust pizza for myself or something? No one else will eat it. Or maybe get myself a pan pizza for myself but that would be akward.
My wife suggested just eating salad or something while everyone else chows down but I don't like feeling out of place....that might make me feel weird and then I will have to get questions about why and what I am doing.
Stupid pizza parties. I know it sounds silly to even be worried about it at all. Just have one slice right - easier said that done!!!!
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I'm with you! This weekend we ordered pizza for friends and I got a chef salad - by the end of the night, not only had I eaten my chef salad but FOUR pieces of pizza too. I have an easier time with lunch then I do with dinner though so I think I'd be able to eat 2 slices for lunch and be OK. Could you try to limit it and then just have a smaller dinner? Maybe you could also bring in a veggie tray to have with the pizza, that way you can fill up on those along with your slice or 2. I know these suggestions are easier said than done but if you want to make long term changes you'll need to find some way to incorporate the devil (in this case, pizza) into your life. Good luck and let us know how it goes!0
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Don't blame the pizza.0
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Order a thin crust and if no one else eats it then whatever.
Also, if you're in charge of the ordering do you have the option of suggesting that each birthday party has a different food rather than them ALL be pizza? Particularly with so many close together. However, I'm guessing pizza is the easiest thing to order for a bunch of people.0 -
ColoradoDan wrote: »So at my office for each persons birthday we have a pizza party.
There is one tomorrow - one next Tuesday - and one April 22nd (my party) - three this month. Pizza is like crack for me - I can tell myself no a million times or try to have one slice but then up eating half a pizza and feeling horrible the next day. To make it worse I am the person in charge of ordering all this pizza and picking it up - oh those wonderful pizza photos on the website.
I was thinking about excusing myself from the party so I am not around it at all and can not fail. But that might be rude. Plus as my wife says I at sometime have to learn to avoid it myself.
I was also thinking about trying to maybe order Pizza Huts thin crust pizza for myself or something? No one else will eat it. Or maybe get myself a pan pizza for myself but that would be akward.
My wife suggested just eating salad or something while everyone else chows down but I don't like feeling out of place....that might make me feel weird and then I will have to get questions about why and what I am doing.
Stupid pizza parties. I know it sounds silly to even be worried about it at all. Just have one slice right - easier said that done!!!!
It can be stressful but it sounds like you have some good thoughts already. I definitely wouldn't excuse yourself from the parties unless you really just feel you can't control yourself. These type of events are going to continue to happen...
How big is your office? How many pizzas do you normally order, and what types? Pizza has a lot of different levels of calorie density - like you said, the thin crust ones are definitely going to save you some calories, as would those with veggie toppings instead of meat.
Are you sure that others wouldn't also be interested in salads? Not sure where you are ordering from (is it definitely Pizza Hut or were you thinking of just doing that for yourself?) but if there are family sized salads you could maybe order a few of those and tell people that you're watching your weight and you thought others might like to have some options besides pizza too. I don't think anyone would look at you strangely if you had a salad and one or two pieces of pizza, that seems pretty normal for me for our food days at work.
Pizza can fit into a calorie deficit, but it does take work and if you are used to eating half a pizza, or have difficulty stopping at a slice or two it may be more challenging.
If you do end up overindulging, try to make some cuts later in the day or later in the week and make sure to drink plenty of water to avoid water weight gain.
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It's a pizza party. My office does these monthly, today was tacos. And I had one, with queso, and logged it. I knew in advance it was coming so I went on a longer run this AM, as well as did a 20 minute walk after the party was done.
I don't know how big your office is, but if I skipped one of these lunches it would be noticed, and honestly it doesn't look good. Are you going to run away everytime you are faced with temptation? "Can't go to my kid's birthday party because there is cake and cake is a big temptation"
Have a slice and don't walk back. Drink water between bites, don't wolf it down. Yes, one slice is easier said and done but it is a huge test in self-awareness. If you are more comfortable, have a salad. Nobody is going to notice! One of my co-workers gave up grains, beans, and other stuff (a co-worker in my office is a big fan of pushing weird diets), and nobody noticed today that she didn't have tortillas or rice. You are overthinking this.
Either way you can't avoid office pizza parties for the rest of your career--weight loss is not easy and there will be temptations on every corner. You can't keep running from them, sometimes you have to face them heads on, and while it will be a mental struggle, it feels great to realize that you did not give into temptation and handled a pizza party/taco party/etc.
"Don't let the fear of striking out take you away from the game"0 -
Figure out exactly where you're ordering from, use their online nutrition calculator, make a plan, log it and stick to it.
I just had a large veggie pizza (don't like meat on pizza) in my Papa John's cart. 50% off Mondays on large pizza. Two slices would be 540 calories. Acceptable. BUT I live alone and two slices four days in a row may be too much temptation. I can see myself going back for a third or even a fourth later in the day. I emptied my cart and left the site, lol. Maybe some Monday but not this Monday.0 -
A plate of veggies and dip as well as one thin crust pizza and you will be fine. I have a pizza in the oven right now.
The veggie are easier than a salad-no forks needed. You can do this!0 -
We have quarterly lunches where I work. I strategize a bit for every one.
Pizza lunches: I bring a salad and then choose a slice of cheese or vegetarian pizza. If you feel awkward eating salad in front of others, eat that before the lunch starts.
I'm known for eating veggies (now). Even when I cook my cauliflower in a steam bag, people don't say anything.0 -
Bank calories earlier in the week to save up and spend on pizza!
When I have office days like these, I'll keep my other meals light for the day. It all balances out.0 -
Two slices isn't that hard to fit in. Just order it plain or with veggies.0
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You can order Salads from Pizza Hut too. Check calorie content before you put the food in your mouth. Then decide if it's worth it. I'm on a gluten free diet after suffering from migraines for years, and when my children get Pizza, I get a gluten free pizza for me with ham, olives, and mushrooms. (Domino's though) It gets me through cravings, and I'll work the calories into my day. Know what you can have, plan around it, and bring in a side salad to fill you up first.0
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I would either get a personal pan or just avoid the party. I think that work cultures that require (even if only by social contract) you to eat what everybody else is eating are silly so I just don't do it. My office orders out every so often and if I want what they're having, I have it, if I don't, I don't. Once in a great while somebody will say something or will laugh at what I do order (they once ordered from a pasta place and I ordered meatballs and a salad, which was funny to them) but there's never really any rude intent on their part and I have a good sense of humor and tend to laugh too.0
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Figure out exactly where you're ordering from, use their online nutrition calculator, make a plan, log it and stick to it.
I just had a large veggie pizza (don't like meat on pizza) in my Papa John's cart. 50% off Mondays on large pizza. Two slices would be 540 calories. Acceptable. BUT I live alone and two slices four days in a row may be too much temptation. I can see myself going back for a third or even a fourth later in the day. I emptied my cart and left the site, lol. Maybe some Monday but not this Monday.
I freeze mine. Lol.
OP--- could you order a personal pizza? Dominos (and probably others) let you choose lighter amounts of cheese, sauce, toppings, and a thin crust, which takes down the calories considerably. Eat your pizza and no one else's, and maybe he a lighter breakfast or dinner to help.
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Who is in charge of the menu? That is a LOT of pizza. And that is a lot of pizza to expect people to eat. I agree with the poster who suggested salad. And a vegetable tray. I would bet that MANY people would appreciate a little healthy fare -- either as an option to the pizza, or as an addition to the pizza.
I cannot imagine that people would truly be hurt if you dipped out of these every other time - or most of the time. Were I in your shoes, I would stop by Jane Doe's desk or office, and simply say "Hey, I won't be at the pizza party today, but I wanted to say Happy Birthday!" End of story. One of my favorite quotes or sayings is something along the lines of "Freedom is saying no without excuses." You do not owe anybody explanations for not eating pizza or for not attending a pizza party. In my opinion.0 -
Also, since it sounds like you're the party planning committee, can you send out an anonymous email survey and see if your coworkers would like to mix it up for one or two of the immediately upcoming events? We use Survey Monkey for this kind of stuff all the time.
Maybe sandwich rings, Panera, tacos (Qdoba/Chipotle catering), Chinese, breakfast foods, pot-luck, or something else for one of the birthdays? Balance out a pizza day with a turkey & vegetable sandwich or soup/salad for the next party.0 -
Order a thin crust vegetarian pizza with light cheese. You can enjoy a couple of slices and add the calories into your day and not feel left out.0
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Also, if one of those is your party, why can't you just pick something else? A lot of deli/sandwiches places cater too.0
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Also, if one of those is your party, why can't you just pick something else? A lot of deli/sandwiches places cater too.
I agree with the above. I am sure there are a lot of other people in your office that would like something lighter for lunch too. Especially with having so many parties so close together. But with anything you order, you have to practice moderation and fit it in your daily goal. I love pizza and we have it often. However, I like to save my pizza parties for a Friday night with my family (and a few cold beers to go with it).0 -
I think you could be surprised at how many might appreciate thin crust!0
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Can you eat freely and make adjustment the days after? Are there big meals every single days for you?
That's what I would do. I don't like to think much about dieting in such situations, besides it's free calories!!! It kills all the joys. I don't wanna develop other problems!
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Cindy01Louisiana wrote: »Who is in charge of the menu? That is a LOT of pizza. And that is a lot of pizza to expect people to eat. I agree with the poster who suggested salad. And a vegetable tray. I would bet that MANY people would appreciate a little healthy fare -- either as an option to the pizza, or as an addition to the pizza.
I cannot imagine that people would truly be hurt if you dipped out of these every other time - or most of the time. Were I in your shoes, I would stop by Jane Doe's desk or office, and simply say "Hey, I won't be at the pizza party today, but I wanted to say Happy Birthday!" End of story. One of my favorite quotes or sayings is something along the lines of "Freedom is saying no without excuses." You do not owe anybody explanations for not eating pizza or for not attending a pizza party. In my opinion.
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Our parties are the 11 of us in a room sitting in a small circle (like your touching the person next to you). If your eye brow twitches everyone notices and asks whats wrong.
The boss will be excited probably since I normally eat 5-6 slices each party - he can order one less pizza! Jeesh!
People love the pizza - I have never heard anyone want anything else. It's just like what kind, from where, what toppings. I get it - pizza rocks! We get deep dish/pan.
I have so far been unsuccessful at saying no to seconds and thirds with pizza the few times I have tried or been around it at a party. I told my parents no several times at their house the other day and then ended up eating two slices on way out the door. No self control with pizza - anything else yes - pizza no. Even my wife the other day said - "oh man the day you get to eat pizza again is going to be so amazing for you". I was like wow - didn't know pizza and Dan were so intertwined but I guess we did order pizza 2-3 times a week back when I ate like crap (pizza, breadsticks, cinna sticks, etc).
I got thin crust once by accident for our party - it was funny. It didn't get touched and no one would take it home either so it sat around till we tossed it.
It's not a democracy type thing with what we eat - it's pizza every time and has been for 16 years I have worked here. We tried Chinese once and subs one - it went horribly. Plus it ends up costing more which the owners didn't like. We spend $30-$40 for five pizzas. When we get subs for everyone or chinese it's like $7-$10 per person at least. It's just what the owners want - small business.
Who knows what I will do tomorrow - guess I will just try my best and suffer the consequences of gaining if I can't hold out. If I leave to avoid it people will talk about that while I am not there and that is silly. WISH ME LUCK!
The worst part - inside of me my brain 1/2 wants to go and I know it's because it wants to pig out. The new healthy 1/2 of my brain is saying avoid the pizza at all costs.
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Don't let yourself feel limited or excluded from the pizza party experience because you have made the choice to live a healthier lifestyle! Enjoy a piece of pizza, but take small bites and engage in lots of conversation at the parties and when you feel tempted to have more pizza, go join in on a new conversation and take some veggies (if available) with you to munch on!0
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2 slices of pizza is 500-600 cals and it will be easy to fit in your daily calorie intake. If you want more, like what others said, bank on calories earlier that week.0
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ColoradoDan wrote: »Our parties are the 11 of us in a room sitting in a small circle (like your touching the person next to you). If your eye brow twitches everyone notices and asks whats wrong.
The boss will be excited probably since I normally eat 5-6 slices each party - he can order one less pizza! Jeesh!
People love the pizza - I have never heard anyone want anything else. It's just like what kind, from where, what toppings. I get it - pizza rocks! We get deep dish/pan.
I have so far been unsuccessful at saying no to seconds and thirds with pizza the few times I have tried or been around it at a party. I told my parents no several times at their house the other day and then ended up eating two slices on way out the door. No self control with pizza - anything else yes - pizza no. Even my wife the other day said - "oh man the day you get to eat pizza again is going to be so amazing for you". I was like wow - didn't know pizza and Dan were so intertwined but I guess we did order pizza 2-3 times a week back when I ate like crap (pizza, breadsticks, cinna sticks, etc).
I got thin crust once by accident for our party - it was funny. It didn't get touched and no one would take it home either so it sat around till we tossed it.
It's not a democracy type thing with what we eat - it's pizza every time and has been for 16 years I have worked here. We tried Chinese once and subs one - it went horribly. Plus it ends up costing more which the owners didn't like. We spend $30-$40 for five pizzas. When we get subs for everyone or chinese it's like $7-$10 per person at least. It's just what the owners want - small business.
Who knows what I will do tomorrow - guess I will just try my best and suffer the consequences of gaining if I can't hold out. If I leave to avoid it people will talk about that while I am not there and that is silly. WISH ME LUCK!
The worst part - inside of me my brain 1/2 wants to go and I know it's because it wants to pig out. The new healthy 1/2 of my brain is saying avoid the pizza at all costs.
I understand the pizza/office culture thing, & also the pizza-is-crack experience. If you are accustomed to eating 5 or 6 slices, eating 4 slices would be a victory. Eat your first slice nice and slow an enjoy it to the max. Then do the same for the 2nd one ... and the 3rd. You can do this 0 -
How much do you usually eat? Try to eat half that amount and bring a salad to have with it. Drink water and eat slowly.
Plan a low calorie breakfast and low calorie dinner on pizza party days.
Stick a piece of mint gum in your mouth as soon as you finish eating and/or leave the room.
Get one smaller thin crust pizza and eat that. It doesn't matter if no one else eats it.
Eat your normal amount of pizza and plan to exercise more that day to compensate.
You are going to have to learn to eat less pizza or eat lower calorie pizza.0 -
Also if you are going to order one less pizza, maybe if you eat the first slice slowly as suggested, a lot will be gone when you get to the next slice, thereby forcing you to only have 2 or 3
I also agree with mint gum (I do this all the time, as people bring a lot of cakes, squares, etc into my work)0 -
I cant eat pizza. Or at least delivery pizza. If I do, it's gone in a day. Now when I go out to eat, I can order a slice and be fine with it. Or if I make it at home, that's ok. But delivery pizza is my downfall so I really can't just eat it in moderation.0
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Ok yeah pan/deep dish pizza would be a pain to fit. Yep I'd get a small thin crust pizza instead.0
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OP I hope you will come back and let us know how you fared!0
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