is this too much?

today i ate a 6 inch sandwhich from subway and for dinner i ate 3 pieces of pizza. i dont regularly excercise but i was really hungry both times i ate i just need some help with portion control. i was satisfied after dinner not stuffed which is usually what happens when i order pizza but i think i should've stopped after 1 maybe 2?! what is the portion size on pizza anyway?

Thu. Oct 6, 5:40pm

One slice of domino's pizza is a serving

While a big slice from a real pizzeria is actually two slices. Pizza is supposed to be an appetizer, not an entree.

I can eat a whole pizza by myself, but a cup of oatmeal stuffs me. I don't know why.

a911

Thursday, October 6, 2005, 6:20 PM

one slice of pizza

unfortunately, that's a serving. I could eat 9 more slices.

Thursday, October 6, 2005, 6:39 PM

I don't eat pizza often but am more than satisfied with 3 pieces. I try to make sure it's thin crust too.

Thursday, October 6, 2005, 8:11 PM

The serving size of pizza really depends on where you get it and how big their pieces are. 1/8 of a 12" pizza is a basic serving size. Sadly I can eat about 3 slices (of course depending on whats on it) I like thin crust the best but usually eat the toppings off.

Thursday, October 6, 2005, 9:24 PM

im glad i ate thin crust but i still am very disapointed with myself for overeating the way i did today...thank you for all of your comments and portion information maybe next time ill do better atleast i hope so thank you

Thursday, October 6, 2005, 11:18 PM

HFCS=bad

the tomato sauce in most pizza is loaded with High Fructose Corn Syrup which has been known to trick your brain into thinking you aren't full. Thats why you can eat outrages portions of junk food but healthy food is more filling

Friday, October 7, 2005, 8:02 AM

When I eat pizza, I make sure one of two things - either it's a very special occasion and really worth it, or that I only eat a small slice and, like, a huge salad on the side. I live in Chicago, so one slice of deep dish is enough! (Though I could eat two, b/c it tastes sooo good, but then I'd be stuffed) So that's a special treat - like, when guests are visiting who can't usually get the good stuff! The good thing about Chicago pizza, which isn't the case for NY pizza, is that it takes them about 45 minutes to cook one once you get to the restaurant - you can't just pop in for a slice!

Also, I always blot the grease off the top. I'm not sure how much that does, but, even if it's only a little bit, that's still a little bit less to burn off later! Anyone know how much that actually helps??

Friday, October 7, 2005, 12:17 PM

I usually eat a salad with pizza so that at least I know I'm getting some water rich food to wash down the fat. It works well and I am really full enough that I can prevent indulging.

Friday, October 7, 2005, 2:12 PM

that is a very good idea about the salad! im going to start doing that when i am at risk for over eating. once again thank you everyone for your comments!

Monday, October 10, 2005, 9:55 PM

I'm going to eat a salad too! I like that suggestion very much....I find myself eating 3 peices of pizza, especially when i'm in front of the TV. But I wonder if I'll eat the salad and 3 pieces! LOL.

Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 1:40 PM

did you drink any water before or during those meals, may help w/ getting the satisfied feeling you may be going for.

Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 1:49 PM

the water idea is great, do u think it would also work with milk? maybe i can drink 1 glass of milk and 1 glass of water before every meal and i can get all my fluids my calcium and prevent myself from over eating! thank you

Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 7:40 PM

I do a variation on the water thing - I can't choke down a glass of a cold liquid when I'm hungry, but a cup of hot tea has the same effect and makes my tummy feel warm and satisfied. I've started doing this before lunch (my worst meal). Then I can go make sensible choices instead of ones made under the the influence of my empty, and very insistent, stomach!

Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 9:11 AM

I do this at lunch too - I usually bring Lean Cuisines to work, and the microwave is right next to the water cooler. I pop my meal in the microwave, and then I force myself to constantly drink water until the meal is hot - usually two cups! I want to try this cooking dinner, but when I pour a glass and am busy doing stuff for several minutes, it always just sits there...

Wednesday, October 12, 2005, 12:41 PM

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