Pizza Cave!

Saturday, September 05, 2009

I caved.

I paid for, and ate, pizza last night. Am I well aware that I'm going out to eat tonight? You bet. Am I well aware that I'll be eating like a total piglet/elephant/bear combined tomorrow? Oh absolutely. Did that stop me? Nope!

Ok, ok. Not going to get mad at myself. Really. I'm not. I don't think. I'm not sure who I'm doing a worse job of convincing, you or me.

I hate to waste money, I do. I'm a Masters student and I make very little on the side. But...

I'm throwing away the rest of the pizza. I realize there are starving children in Africa, but I'm pretty sure I can't ship the rest of this pizza to them and you know... I'm not going to eat it. Don't get me wrong. I want to eat it, but I'm not going to because I'm going out tonight and eating like an animal tomorrow.

This blog is here so that the next time I almost have a pizza cave, I can check this and go, Oh Hell No! It's a waste of money, much less the calories - although, honestly, if I really want the pizza, the money is going to be the bigger argument. But, if I still really want the pizza after this type of weekend - fine. But go somewhere, walk in, get one slice, walk out, and eat it elsewhere. There is no reason I needed to order me, myself, and I a whole freaking pie.

One of those weeks... Again...

  

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WALNUT5612 9/6/2009 10:38PM

Pizza is a hard food to just eat a small portion. Report Inappropriate Comment

ONECHANGE 9/6/2009 3:30PM

you have NO idea how hard it has been for me not to order pizza....It is my staple food. i have like 8 types of frozen pizza in the freezer to stop me. that way i can see - calorie wise - what i am eating. I still want like Papa Johns with garlic sauce or Vince and Dominics but the frozen stuff can usually carry me threw a craving.... Report Inappropriate Comment

HUGMONKEYMOM 9/6/2009 1:20AM

You aren't gonna believe this, but when we buy a pizza (the DH and I) we each only eat an appropriate serving (1 for me) and then the rest goes in the freezer. Then we can eat 1 slice at a time, over time, without wasting the money. We've also started ordering smaller pizzas. I don't know what made us think we needed an extra large before. Just a thought for the next time. You can have your pizza...although walking in somewhere and ordering 1 slice is a really great option too. Report Inappropriate Comment

NAHLIKCJ 9/5/2009 9:06AM

Can I have the rest of the pizza next time? I'll pick it up from you. Report Inappropriate Comment

PURPLEVALENTINE 9/5/2009 8:59AM

I have been there and done that. I got some yummy goodies from someone at work, kept eating them until we threw them out. Felt bad since they were a gift BUT I would have eaten the whole box and felt worse. As much as it sucks to throw money away, you will feel better for not eating the whole pizza!! Go you! Report Inappropriate Comment

AUGUSTAGLOOP 9/5/2009 7:45AM

If you buy ready-made pizza crust in the store (like Boboli - I use a brand called Mama Mary's - they have a 100% whole wheat crust) you can cut it in 1/2 or 1/4, prepare and bake just what you need. I know it's not the same as getting a delicious greasy pie, but it's a good substitute, and you can put just what you want on it and have freshly baked pizza without waste. Of course, home-made pizza dough is the best and just as versatile, but not everyone likes to go that route. Good job on throwing the rest away - if you think you would have self-control another time, though, pizza freezes well. Just put it on a baking sheet, cover in foil and freeze. Once it's frozen you can put it in ziploc or freezer wrap or something. It reheats in the microwave after about a minute and tastes pretty good! If I get pizza on the weekends (my husband can't eat cheese so we usually each get our own) I can usually have a couple of pieces then, and my lunch for the rest of the week at work is a no-brainer. Have a great one! Report Inappropriate Comment

SASSYMOHO 9/5/2009 7:43AM

I did throw it away! Made me cry because then I felt realllly guilty about spending the money. Now if I could just feel that guilty when eating those calories... I KID! Report Inappropriate Comment

SCAREDOFFROGS 9/5/2009 7:12AM

Did you really throw that pizza out? Really and truly? Have you tried making a pizza using a flour tortilla? Its a good way to substitute, use fresh tomatos and bell pepper. You're a good girl. Report Inappropriate Comment

CATCANDLISH 9/5/2009 5:57AM

I love your honesty! I love Pizza!! Love, love, love it! It's hard for me to throw food out too so in general I would just pig out and eat it all and then feel terrible. You've inspired me to think twice before purchasing and then if I do slip up to chuck it out. Maybe that way I will learn! Report Inappropriate Comment

This Chick is Hilarious

Friday, September 04, 2009

I am a Master Candidate in Women's Studies, so of course, I hear about all the girl power crap... I mean... stuff.

But this chick... HILARIOUS. This being a healthy eating site, I figured I should share her clip on diets.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dyvtjf9BN
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She covers stuff from chocolate, to diamonds, to periods, to Mrs. Obama's arms, to you name it. Amazing! Just short enough to hold your attention and not be obnoxious, just long enough to get the point across. The mix of media also makes my day.

So enjoy :D

  

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A Video

Thursday, September 03, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYhCn0jf46U

I watched this, after a sobering weight gain weigh-in (which is supposed to be tomorrow, but I needed the kick in the ass for today) and feeling somewhat bad about myself.

I've never needed to be "beautiful" or "hot", but there are always those doubts and seeing ads don't always help.

This video, for all age groups, not just the young gals, is necessary. A powerful reminder that we all have our own beauty and those models have theirs exploited in a way that only perpetuates negative body image.

  

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HUGMONKEYMOM 9/3/2009 3:23PM

Proof that marketing is a powerful tool. Wonder who decided what beautiful really was? Thanks for sharing that. Report Inappropriate Comment

Here We Go Again

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Starting Sunday, with the start of school, I was going to be amazing. I had a new schedule, so bam, includes everything from eating right and working out.

I have yet to do anything other than show up to class and work. It's debatable whether I actually did much of anything at either of those.

It's a good reminder - amazing doesn't happen overnight. Hell, that kind of amazing rarely happens period. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure I could expound on the virtues of me all day long, but I'm also pretty sure you all don't want to hear it.

So I do what I can and I start the wheel turning. I said to one of the gals on here that this whole process isn't about a quick weight-loss, but about finding a way to live healthier for the long-term - the long-term being the rest of our lives.

I got some rockin' advice. Here's another good piece of it. Maybe I should start listening to it.

  

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HUGMONKEYMOM 9/2/2009 12:31PM

Hard to avoid the temptation to decide on a complete overhaul every new school year (or semester, or month, or whatever) but remember that the tortoise wins on this one. Thanks for reminding me not to push too hard just 'cuz it's September again. Report Inappropriate Comment

PURPLEVALENTINE 9/2/2009 10:04AM

Yes this is not a quick-fix- it is a lifestyle change. I have to remind myself of that daily otherwise I would get upset over every little thing. You are doing awesome!! Report Inappropriate Comment

KYLEE_NICOLE 9/2/2009 7:31AM

You're right that it good advice and you should listen to yourself :) It's a hard long journey and you must take baby steps :o) Report Inappropriate Comment

LBP1961 9/2/2009 6:42AM

It is a whole process, you have the right attitude. I don't listen to the good advice either. I can tell you all about the food pyramide, all about calories in food, all about recipes and the salt thing. It will come. Good luck to you. Report Inappropriate Comment

ALBA06 9/2/2009 6:41AM

you are right we are changing our lifestyle and not just going on a diet, this is for keeps. the fact that you haven't quite made some of the changes you want yet, they will come. i too made this a big week of changes with my kids schedules and what that meant to my life , like when and where i needed to get whomever where ever it is they need to be. i vowed to to so many new things and i have done some of them and others are waiting to be attempted. we see so big in our minds when we are designing our lives but it real life we can only do so much. do what you can. best wishes, melissa Report Inappropriate Comment

Confession Time

Thursday, August 27, 2009

So I've made it markedly clear I've gained back a few pounds. Still 20 pounds under, but gained some back.

Have I noted it in the actual measurements tracker?

No.

Why?

Cause it's mortifying to put a bigger number.

BUT.

It's time to hold myself accountable and realize that I can't just ignore the pounds. That nobody judges and everybody's supportive (well, that's the theory anyways!).

So off to the ticker I go - and be proud of what I have done, what I am doing, and what I will do. I've lost those few pounds before and I can do it again!

  

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HUGMONKEYMOM 9/2/2009 12:54AM

I'm with you. I post a loss the minute my 'official weigh in' is over. On the other hand it took me two weeks to own up to the gain. Report Inappropriate Comment

NAHLIKCJ 8/27/2009 3:33PM

You'll do great moho! The first step to recovery is admission, right? Now let's finish up our 10 lbs in 8 weeks! Report Inappropriate Comment

PURPLEVALENTINE 8/27/2009 11:51AM

You should be proud of the weight you have lost. Trust me, there are times when I don't want to move my ticker backwards BUT it is a constant reminder of what we have accomplished so far. Minor bumps in the road are all part of this journey. Go you!! Report Inappropriate Comment

GETTNFIT39 8/27/2009 8:41AM

Good Luck, I'm rooting for you. Report Inappropriate Comment

CBJFAN61 8/27/2009 8:38AM

It is disappointing to see larger jean sizes...but (while I'm new to SP) I seem to see a pattern that you go out to the blogs/journals/boards and write your feelings and others will respond and get you back on track. I sure hope that is true and perhaps for a bit you can be excited about sparkpoints rather than ticker numbers......motivation to get those ticker numbers back down :) Good luck and we all are with you or we wouldn't be on this site to begin with!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment