We get this question in our inbox almost every day.
Sometimes it's pizza. Sometimes it's ice cream, chocolate, or a burger.
The question is always the same: "Is this specific food allowed?"
The short answer: Yes.
The long answer: Yes, but only if you understand the most misunderstood word in fitness: Consistency.
Most people think fat loss is about a list of "Good Foods" (chicken, broccoli, oatmeal) and "Bad Foods" (pizza, sugar, bread).
They believe that if they eat a slice of pizza, they've "ruined" their diet because pizza creates fat.
This is physiologically impossible. No single food makes you fat. Overeating makes you fat. You can gain weight eating only brown rice and avocados if you eat too much of them.
You've heard the saying a million times: "Consistency is key."
That is true, but it's incomplete.
You can be consistent at the gym. You can be consistent with your water intake. You can be consistent with your sleep.
But if you are consistently eating 100 calories more than you burn, you will consistently gain weight.
Consistency only works if you're being consistent with the RIGHT things.
To lose fat while eating pizza, you have to be consistent with the Laws of Thermodynamics, not just consistent with your habits.
How to Eat Pizza (The Right Way): If you want to enjoy a slice on a Friday night without guilt, you don't need a cheat day. You need a plan.
- Budget for it: If you know you are having 600 calories of pizza for dinner, eat a lighter lunch (mostly lean protein and veggies).
- Prioritize protein: Pizza is mostly carbs and fat. Ensure your other meals that day are high in protein to hit your daily goal.
- Volume control: Eat 2 slices, not the whole pie. Pair it with a massive side salad to fill your stomach so you aren't hungry an hour later.
The Bottom Line: You don't get bonus points for suffering. You don't burn more fat by eating bland food.
The best diet is the one you can stick to for months, not days. If having a slice of pizza once a week keeps you sane and consistent with your calorie deficit, then that pizza is actually helping you lose weight.
Action Step: Let's prove that flexible dieting works. Reply to this email and tell us: What's your favorite "forbidden" food that you miss the most? We'll reply and show you exactly how to fit it into your macros this week.
Stop restricting. Start budgeting.
Best,
Cheree M.
Coaching Coordinator
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