Pizza and portion control

A Midnight Pizza Snack? It’s OK to tell yourself you can have it later!

Kick the can down the road! I use this saying with my clients to encourage folks to think about portion control and serving size. The idea is to not say “no” or “can’t”  but instead say “later”.

I grew up on the East coast and the Italian food is amazing specifically PIZZA. Make no bones about it . . . My food weakness is pizza.  I use the “later” discussion with myself every time I have pizza.  I usually have 2 pieces of thin crust unless the slices are really large. I also make sure I always have a side salad – whether I make the pizza at home, delivery or at restaurant. Not only do the greens fill you up, it’s also just better nutrition.

So when I finish my two slices, I start negotiating with the voice in my head. Even though I am full, my taste buds crave another piece. I have found using the “later” technique works so much better than just flat “no”. Sometimes I even tell myself that I could have a midnight snack if I am hungry.

By kicking this can or the pizza down the road, I am saving myself for immediate storage of the excess energy in my body. This postponement gives my body a chance to use the fuel that I have ingested. Plus, there’s a good chance I won’t have that midnight snack. Your brain takes a bit to tell your tummy that it’s full. Lots of times, I am so thankful that I chose to stop because I saved myself from feeling uncomfortably full.

So now with all this talk of pizza, you are probably craving some. Here’s an article listing some of the healthier frozen pizza options.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/healthiest-frozen-pizzas_l_5c86bc52e4b08d5b786479ee