I almost ate pizza!!! :(

Yay for you and your will-power victory! You should be proud!

Mary Ann
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/iddreams/view/overcoming-the-obesity-mindset-194711

Key word is almost. GOOD JOB. lol its like with drugs JUST SAY NO ! ;p

Why not eat one slice plus a side salad? Losing weight doesn't have to be about deprivation.

I agree. If you deprive yourself then you are less likely to keep it up. As the old saying goes "a little of what you fancy does you good".

Why not eat one slice plus a side salad? Losing weight doesn't have to be about deprivation.

I agree. If you deprive yourself then you are less likely to keep it up. As the old saying goes "a little of what you fancy does you good".

I agree with you both. Maybe you could designate a day that you do get to eat pizza like saturdays every other week or something. Or you could have accepted the slice and patted the cheese down with a piece (or several pieces) of napkins to soak up some of the oil, or you could have asked the pizza guy to split the pizza in half or into baby pieces so you could have some and share the rest with your boyfriend or share it with a bird outside hehe. But in the end, I'm glad you felt strong in your determination in eating healthier and that it was a victory for you to be able to say no to the slice of pizza.

Good for you I do agree with everyone else as well. Dieting doesn't have to mean depriving yourself of the things you love. I always try to find new ways to decrease the calories in my favorite dishes so I can enjoy them. My DH and children would be miserable if we didn't have a pizza or taco night. When I make pizza, I either buy a very thin crust pizza and pair it with a large salad, or we make our own pizza and I add a ton of veggies and light cheese to a thin crust. You can enjoy a decent serving for the amount of calories in one small greasy slice of take-out pizza. There are lots of great recipes and ideas on the spark people recipe site. That being said, you should be proud that you we able to turn down a trigger food. It shows strength and commitment to your weight loss :happy:

Why not eat one slice plus a side salad? Losing weight doesn't have to be about deprivation.

This....^^^^ This is your life and NOT a diet. It isn't about deprivation. It is more about moderation. Having a slice of pizza isn't the end of the world. You can't live your life having foods that are off limits or telling yourself "No! You can't have _____". This will lead to resentment and eventually? You'll likely have a big ole binge on all the "No" foods.

I've had Belgium Chocolates, pizza, Chinese food, Mexican food--and I've lost a pound a week. So don't deprive yourself. Just work it into your calorie intake and you'll do great. I plan more "indulgent" meals on days I'm doing my long runs and my more tame ones on my rest days.

Your boyfriend needs to support you instead of tempting you!

I think you did great by not eating the pizza. I actually cannot believe people are saying you should have had the pizza! I think i read someone say " You should have ate the pizza bc now you will give into your cravings" If that was true..you would have ate it!

Our bodies are not meant to eat processed foods. Eventually after not eating processed foods, your stomach will shrink and your body will not hold so much sodium. I agree in having a cheat meal every now and then but you should still PLAN your cheat meal and not devour something bc your hungry.

Congrats are being strong. These types of actions will bring your results!

I like to keep options around so I can still enjoy the things I like without feeling like I have to fight temptation at every turn. Like I'll keep some of the Lean Cuisine individually portioned pizzas in the house and every once in awhile have one for lunch. Easy portion control, no leftovers tempting me, and I get to enjoy something I like. Or I'll make a lower-cal version using a tortilla and measure out the things I add to it so I don't go overboard. I have to agree with the 'this is a lifestyle change, not a diet' sentiment - any time I've tried to 'diet' in the past I've failed b/c of temptation. With MFP and calorie tracking I don't have to give up everything, I just have to learn moderation. Moderation might mean a smaller portion size, not eating a particular food quite as often, or adjusting other parts of my day when I want to fit something in. There are lots of ways to make it work without ruining all your efforts, it just takes a little extra planning. Maybe the next time he wants pizza, you guys can make individual pizzas at home and that way you can control what goes onto yours and how many calories it has, so that you can still enjoy the meal with him but have yours YOUR way so that it works with your plan.

ETA: I forgot, there are actually some pretty decent recipes out there that use alternatives to the crust - like cauliflower or zucchini crust (might be right up your alley especially since you like cauliflower :-) ) or even miniature eggplant pizzas. There are ways that you can still get that 'pizza' flavor without taking the hit from the grease and high calories, if you get a little creative. :-)

I do agree your boyfriend should be more supportive and not try to tempt you if he knows you're trying to avoid certain things.

If you are craving the cheese, maybe try some string cheese melted on your veggies?

I'd have a little sad frowny face if I "almost" ate pizza, too.

I've had pizza (usually half of a Digiorno Rising Crust) at least once a week, every week, since I started on here. It was one of my dealbreakers... I didn't want to feel deprived and that anything was off limits. I'd rather work harder to earn enough calories and have the double bonus of being insanely fit and athletic AND enjoying what I was eating.

WHAT A GREAT JOB!!! Actions like this are what will give you results!


I can't believe people are telling you to eat pizza! That cracks me up! This is a lifestyle change. You are doing great.


To all who told her to eat pizza as a reward....she said she is trying to NOT eat cheese and bread for awhile. I'm sure she does treat herself every now and then, but this cracks me up. You cant always eat what you want.

Abs are made in the kitchen...eating clean foods....

Amen!

I agree with a lot of other people, one slice with a nice salad as a main meal is fine( If you can trust yourself to just stop at one!) A lifestyle change doesn't mean you have to give up totally on things you love.It's just training yourself to portion control unhealthy treats. This way you are more likely to keep to it long term. saying that well done for having will power! Keep up the good work.

I had a greasy piece this morning for breakfast. Pizza can be okay. If you have choice go for thin crust and veggies.