Chicks in Control - Pizza.... then puking

Pizza is my worst binge food EVER. I'll get a whole large/family pizza and I just can't stop eating it. For the past few weeks I've been on plan, but the other night I decided to get one medium supreme pizza (at a place that uses low-fat cheese), and ended up with TWO (they had a two for one deal) and gorged myself so badly I ended up throwing up. I literally stuffed myself to the point where the food could not physically fit it into my stomach.

I wish I could just have a couple of slices and be satisfied, but for some reason I never am. I'm beginning to think it's something I'll never be able to have again, but the thought of that makes me want to cry!

How do you guys deal with that food you just can't stop eating once you start? Will this insatiable appetite for pizza ever go away????

Honestly, I try really hard not to buy it. Really, really hard.

I had a problem with those ice cream pints. Any weekend day my husband was out with friends or away for business, I'd buy a low cal french bread pizza and a pint of ice cream. I'd eat the pizza, then devour the pint of ice cream. The last time I caught myself doing this - actually felt aware of my ice cream binge - I took the carton straight to the sink and filled it with hot water, melting away the ice cream and stopping myself from eating it.

I find I have to ruin the food - down the sink, douse in Windex, make it inedible - to really stop myslef *if* I have that moment of awareness and can stop myself.

I too am a pizza addict. It is the one food I cannot control myself around. when I make it, and I must often because my son requests it every night it's his turn to chose dinner, I immediatly fire up the vaccum packer and get the left overs into the freezer before I even begin eating my portion. I can not be trusted.
pizza=satan. nuf said.

:hug: I don't have any suggestions, but pizza is one of my weaknesses. Chips too- salty stuff. I read cheese does have addicting additive in it. I make my own with pita bread and lowfat cheese..but nothing beats a greasy slice of pizza from a pizzeria‎! Just remember how bad and sick you felt when you ate so much now and maybe it'll be easier to hold back from it next time.

Pizza is definitely my weakness. I could eat a whole pizza and still want more. I think its something I will not be able to buy/eat until I am able to control myself. Good luck hun.

I try very hard not to have it around, but I also have kids that want it...so that's tough. For me, I have at least scoped out all of the frozen ones, and I know which ones have less calorie count IF I eat the whole thing...like some of those that are "for one" and such. They don't taste nearly as good as "the real thing"...but they are still pretty good. I know that I am incapable of eating a reasonable portion of a really good pizza, so I just limit what pizza I have access to. Same thing with cheese...I buy the little "snack cheeses" that limit my portions (as long as I don't open up one after another)

I never have any of that stuff in the house. I can have one piece at a restaurant but cannot have a whole one in the house, too dangerous.

so there are two things I'll do, because pizza is a huge trigger for me too. First I will not eat it alone. So I will take 3 pieces and then let the other people I'm around eat the rest. Or I will get myself a personal pizza. I can't stop myself either so I need a pre controlled portion.

Thanks so much guys, it's good to know I'm not the only pizza addict. So true Mango, Pizza = Satan!!! Made me laugh!

Good advice though - I like the idea of dousing it in Windex, and just not buying a big one so I physically can't eat that much of it. I'll try making my own with pita bread, that actually sounds really nice!

But it's true ringmaster, I think after being sick on it now it might help me stay away. I'll just remember how awful I felt when I was sick, and tell myself it's really not worth it.

Thanks so much for your support guys!

Pizza is my worst binge food EVER. I'll get a whole large/family pizza and I just can't stop eating it. For the past few weeks I've been on plan, but the other night I decided to get one medium supreme pizza (at a place that uses low-fat cheese), and ended up with TWO (they had a two for one deal) and gorged myself so badly I ended up throwing up. I literally stuffed myself to the point where the food could not physically fit it into my stomach.

I wish I could just have a couple of slices and be satisfied, but for some reason I never am. I'm beginning to think it's something I'll never be able to have again, but the thought of that makes me want to cry!

How do you guys deal with that food you just can't stop eating once you start? Will this insatiable appetite for pizza ever go away????

I'm the exact same way with pizza. I've vomited on multiple occasions. For me, I just can't get pizza. At least not by myself, if other people are around I can limit myself. My substitute is to get a lean cusine or smart ones personal pizza and add my own toppings. That way I'm limited on how much there is to eat and it's lower calorie/fat. I'm not sure what equivalent to lean cusines y'all have in Oz (I wasn't exactly practicing healthy eating habits when I was there :o).

Sometimes those things happen. Chalk it up to a bad day/bad mood/etc. Just move forward. I would do the same thing then QUIT weight watchers. Now after I do it I just chalk it up to a bad day/bad mood and DO NOT quit. One day/one meal will not ruin everything. Allow yourself to have pizza - whatever quanity you want - give up the guilt - move forward. Perhaps as the weigh comes off you will be more inclined to stop after a piece or two. Maybe pizza will always be your vice. Just don't quit. Tomorrow is a new day.

Trigger foods that will lead to a binge are so hard. Pizza is one for me too. I now try very very hard just to have those items out in a restraunt. Having diners around me who would see this fat chick dominating an entire large pizza helps me exercise control.
A trick that has helped me alot is stopping while I'm eating and checking if I'm still hungry. If the answer is no, I stop eating. No excuses. No justifications (do those hungry children in China [U]ever[U]get the food you leave on your plate???) This is one of the best tools I've found.

Sometimes those things happen. Chalk it up to a bad day/bad mood/etc. Just move forward. I would do the same thing then QUIT weight watchers. Now after I do it I just chalk it up to a bad day/bad mood and DO NOT quit. One day/one meal will not ruin everything. Allow yourself to have pizza - whatever quanity you want - give up the guilt - move forward. Perhaps as the weigh comes off you will be more inclined to stop after a piece or two. Maybe pizza will always be your vice. Just don't quit. Tomorrow is a new day.

Had to edit this post after re-reading the OP article. I misunderstood - Sorry!

I totally agree with Lucasmom... I no longer have binges or cravings for foods I love (especially pizza) because I allow myself to have them once a week and do not care if I go over on calories. I think it is a mental thing with me, because now I usually do not even eat my cheat meal each week. Since I know I can have it, I don't crave it. If you forbid yourself to have it, you WILL want it!

I kind of agree with this. I went several months without french fries (they are not a "trigger" food for me, but most definitely one of my favorite foods). A few months ago, I ended up breaking down and having some. I felt so guilty! I figure it's not worth the guilt so I allow myself to have them at least once a week. Uhh, sometimes more frequently. So far, it hasn't derailed me. I guess that's because I still keep my calories pretty low...even on french fry days. :smug:

Now, my one true addiction is macaroni and cheese and that's one food I plan on staying away from (at least until Thanksgiving). Then, I think I'll be in maintenance...that'll be another battle, I suppose.

Mine is creme brulee- i could eat that 24/7 and not get tired of it so yea once my cravings hit it will be hard to keep that in moderation.. One little tiny portion of that will not do so im happy to find this thread- its better to have it and not feel guilty at all and then get right back on plan immediately. I know what it feels like to bomb out and then give up for awhile feeling like you failed and then have a super binge out the night before the next big diet attempt. It makes sense to just allow yourself what you love here and there and call it good and get on with your program...

Sometimes those things happen. Chalk it up to a bad day/bad mood/etc. Just move forward. I would do the same thing then QUIT weight watchers. Now after I do it I just chalk it up to a bad day/bad mood and DO NOT quit. One day/one meal will not ruin everything. Allow yourself to have pizza - whatever quanity you want - give up the guilt - move forward. Perhaps as the weigh comes off you will be more inclined to stop after a piece or two. Maybe pizza will always be your vice. Just don't quit. Tomorrow is a new day.

This in my opinion is complete BS. The OP in her own words is a self confessed binging and puking pizza addict:

Pizza is my worst binge food EVER. I'll get a whole large/family pizza and I just can't stop eating it.
I literally stuffed myself to the point where the food could not physically fit it into my stomach.

Why in the world are you telling her to keep doing this to herself? AND to do it guilt free? YIKES!

Nikki, in my humble and personal opinion, I would suggest giving up foods that cause you to binge beyond stomach capacity. Purging, (whether it was intentional or because of the utter force of excess food in your stomach), is extremely bad for your esophagus, teeth, heart, and every other part of mind, body and soul.

There is no one single food that you can not live a happy and healthy life without.

She may have misunderstood the severity of the binge, I know I did. I didn't pay attention to the subject title. After re-reading the OP's post I do see exactly what you mean. So I too have to scratch what I said before, I wasn't thinking along the lines of purge when i replied. I will edit it, im so sorry!

Pizza is a rare and special treat for me, because I KNOW I'll binge if I have it too often. So at parties and luncheons, family-type celebrations here at home, and sometimes, out in town (My bestie's favorite place is Pizza Hut) I'll have a slice or two. It's just so good and doesn't fill me up right away, so I'm chomping it down until I really am SICK.

Ice-cream, as mentioned by BettyBooty earlier, is my other issue. I can literally eat ice-cream for a meal and devour an entire pint, maybe more. It's my biggest weakness .. so I don't buy it anymore.

Sometimes you have to give up things you love in order to move forward.

I kind of agree with this. I went several months without french fries (they are not a "trigger" food for me, but most definitely one of my favorite foods). A few months ago, I ended up breaking down and having some. I felt so guilty! I figure it's not worth the guilt so I allow myself to have them at least once a week. Uhh, sometimes more frequently. So far, it hasn't derailed me. I guess that's because I still keep my calories pretty low...even on french fry days.

The key in this is that fries are not a trigger food but a favorite food. I think it's great to allow yourself to plan for and enjoy favorite foods. But if you can't control yourself with that food and you know it, steer clear!

i am proud to say pizza is something i dont have a problem with. i can make it and be around it and not be tempted to eat any of it . But i do have a weakness or i wouldnt need a site like this lol . my weakness is ice cream. my solution for you is to eat the pizza just by teaking it a bit when ordering it tell them to go lite on the sauce and get healthy topping this way you arnt completly cutting it out. or if you think you could do it make your own using bagels. i did this with ice cream now i eat frozen yogart or i found if i freeze cool whip it satifies me.

i hope this helps

i have to plan my interactions with pizza carefully. i try to avoid it, but thats not always possible because its such a "social" thing. whenever there are some people over here everyone wants to order a pizza. the good thing about it, is that it almost ALWAYS gets all eaten, so i grab what i want and leave the rest. usually if i take my time eating, by the time i get up for more, too late!

if there are leftovers, i try to send them home with someone. worst case scenario, it gets the "i cant have this in my house treatment". i open the box, squirt it with dishsoap, and throw it away. i doubt id actually go into the trash to get it (which is why i use the dishsoap), but hey... you never know.

Thanks again guys for your advice!

I honestly think it's true I just need to avoid it for a while. I can't be trusted, but it's more that I'm alone and I have no-one there to see me gorge on it. I think if I was in a social situation, then that would be better because I wouldn't embarrass myself by eating so much!

But no, definitely wasn't intentional to be sick. I got up off the couch and knew I was in for trouble, and ran to the bathroom! You're so right, being sick is terrible for your body and I have no intention of doing it again. And yep Lori, I think it's not a good thing to advise to continue doing that! But I took it more to mean I can still have the foods I like, just not to the point where I'm sick. The question is... can I do that?

LucasMom I knew what you meant though - not to beat myself up about it and use it as an excuse to give up. I definitely won't do that. And I think it's true, I will get to the point where I can have it (but not binge on it) and just move on, not have the guilt etc.

But I'm feeling good at the moment - I've had a great week food and exercise wise, so this weekend I don't want to do anything to mess it up. Here's to a pizza-free weekend!!!!

At the very least, vomiting something up usually makes you not want to eat it for a while, lol. Look on the bright side and all that.....

Success! I made it through the entire weekend without pizza. Woooo!

Okay, I did have a think about a treat that I would really like to eat, and I wanted a sausage in a roll. So I got some extra lean sausages (100 cals each) some buns and had a couple over the course of the weekend.

Satisfying, without stuffing my diet!

I think my suggestion for pizza eaters is to buy pizza by the slice if you're craving it badly and then take it home to eat it rather than in the pizzeria. OR go to the store and get those delicious Lean Cuisine pizzas, the margarita pizza and the cheese pizza are the lowest in calories, about 300 and 340 each. They help curb my pizza cravings without over doing it and I'm guilt free. They also fit in with weight watcher points.