my love for pizza and pasta

I had a delicious calzone for lunch today, i knew it would be alot of calories turns out 840 and it was just cheese, green peppers, & onions, luckily i had water with it and then for dinner i only ate 300 calories. I also ran 30 minutes in the morning and took my dog for a 20 minute walk after work, so i was still able to stay within my calorie allowance. I actually still have some calories left for a snack now.:happy:

I CRAVE both pasta and pizza constantly, and haven't been able to find a low-cal solution to curb the cravings. I control myself for a while, but eventually I give in and "fall off the wagon". Any suggestions of food items that curb the cravings for tons of carbs?

the tough love answer?

you wanna lose weight somewhat quickly ...gotta cut the pasta and pizza...


the moderation argument didnt work for me at first

your body is gonna go thru a big change getting away from the carb fests and it is just plain tough

I went to a higher protein diet when I cut carbs and that helped alot

protein shakes helped me

chewing on celery and cabbage

it is tough changing away from high carb crap......but it is worth it

look at the abs diet...great book...its on the web

good luck

good luck

I agree with Kel. you can eat whatever, just portion control!!!! workout so you're earning extra calories on the day you want to have those foods that you tend to overeat. then log them, and you'll be fine!

I do eat whole wheat pasta, and it does fill me up quicker than regular, although it is the same amount of calories (but I eat less of it, generally). I have a really hard time controlling portions when I really want something, so I try to fill up on other foods during the day. But, like I said I eventually cave and eat a lot of whatever it is I am craving.

I also have never bought into the idea that if I work out on a day that I am going to eat a lot, that it is ok. I am working out to lose weight, so if I eat more too.... I feel like I will at best maintain. Is this not true as long as I am staying within my calories on MFP? Do other people have experience working out, eating all of their allotted MFP calories, and still losing weight?

uh oh

I am out of here

someone show her the links

Depending on your exercise more carbs might not be a big deal. runners for example SHOULD eat more carbs than their non running peers.

DAve is a no nonsense kind of guy and he has a lot of good points but we don't want lucky to shut it down. Even Tam stated that she ate huge bowls of pasta on her big workout days sometimes. You can work it into your "diet" but think of it as a side dish not the main course :drinker:

My school of thought?
If you deprive yourself of things you love, you will fail. End of story.

If you want something to get fit quick, then feel free. But what about afterwards when you hit your goal? Think you can really go the rest of your life without eating pizza or pasta? I doubt it. Don't treat it like a fad, try to find ways to fit things you like into your new lifestyle. If you can't, then find ways to make your current lifestyle healthier. Its all compromise.

For instance, spaghetti sauce, even canned, isn't that bad for you at all. Eat a true serving of whole wheat pasta, which is usually 3/4th cup to 1 cup. Usually there are 7 servings in a box. Get a serving, put the rest in a dish and put it in the fridge, then eat.

If you want pizza, make it yourself. Pizza dough is incredibly easy to make. If you're near a Papa John's order a whole wheat crust pizza. 2 slices, even regular pizza, is NOT bad for you.

You have to find ways to make your lifestyle healthy and compromise. If you try to give up everything you care about, it'll explode in your face.

And most likely your waist too.

I CRAVE both pasta and pizza constantly, and haven't been able to find a low-cal solution to curb the cravings. I control myself for a while, but eventually I give in and "fall off the wagon". Any suggestions of food items that curb the cravings for tons of carbs?

Stuffed whole wheat pita pizza..........email me and I will give you the recipe! Taste just like the real thing and 1 entire personal pizza is 360 cals!

I made pizza the other day. The calories for one whole pizza with 1/4 cup mozzerela, 2 tbs. Olives, 2 tbs pizza sauce was only like 520 Calories. I bought premade crust at wal-mart, it was in the isle that has the refried beans, and hot sauce and all that... may be different at your store. Anyway, the pizza was a little smaller than a dinner plate and was sooo yummy! It's good for a dinner! Just make sure to plan for it. AND to top it all off, the kids LOVE it! That's what I do for my cravings for pizza. Pasta...I wish I could help ya there. I don't eat a whole lot of that, unless it's that whole grain pasta, no sauce, just the pasta by itself. Good luck, hope the pizza helps!


ALC



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I AGREE WITH KEL9680,

ONE THING I DID CUT BACK ON ALOT WAS JUNK FOOD AND SODAS. I WAS A PERSON THAT DIDN'T CARE FOR WATER, BUT I WOULD DRINK IT. BUT NOW I DRINK 6-8 ( 20OZ ) BOTTLES OF SAM'S CHOICE WATER. SOMETIMES I DON'T REALIZE THAT I ACTUALLY DRANKED THAT MUCH. I JUST RECENTLY STARTED MY JOURNEY THE BEGINNING OF THIS MONTH , BUT I KNOW I CAN DO IT. MFP HAS BEEN GREAT MOTIVATION FOR ME. I HEARD THAT THE LESS YOU WEIGHT SHED THE EASIER IT IS TO KEEP OFF. SO GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE HERE AND CONGRATS TO THE ONES THAT ARE CLOSE TO THEIR WEIGHT GOAL...

I HAVE TRIED THE WHOLE GRAIN PASTA AND PIZZA...AND THEY ARE REALLY GOOD. MY ONLY PROBLEM IS EATING / COOKING BROWN RICE.

CAN ANYONE TELL ME A BETTER WAY TO COOK THIS.

THANKS IN ADVANCE

If you're using the Minute Rice, try adding a little bit extra water, like...maybe a couple tbls. and boil it a little before taking it off the heat. Just a minute or so. If that doesn't work...I don't know what to tell ya. Goodluck though!


ALC