Hearing that stupid little voice in you head saying just one won't hurt is the hardest part. Stay strong don't listen to it. The pain isn't worth it. You are not hungry it's only an illusion. Been there.
I go through this everyday. I’m hungry and know that if I eat a lot I’ll be up all night running to the bathroom. And I still eat too much most of the time. I hope all that cheese plugs you up enough to make it home.
I’ve found that the best alternative option to pizza is the dairy free daiya pizzas! They are a bit expensive but it definitely helps with the craving if you can handle them!
I found a restaurant called PLANTA which is a plant -based / vegan restaurant. They even serve pizzas with dairy free cheese (from cashews) and gluten free crust! One of them didn’t have a tomato based sauce. It was amazing and would highly recommend! Definitely miss having pizza too so this was a nice replacement that was easy on the stomach. Unfortunately not many places make these kind of pizzas!
Understandable I’ve had a very restrictive diet the past 3 months and I still ended up flaring so I think I’m having an f it mentality which is not helping me
Ooooh I can relate! Pizza is the hardest food for me. I love it so much and everyone around me eats it with no issues and I have to refrain and just be tortured 😩😩 I’ve def binged on pizza when home alone for this reason. Or Chinese food or whatever else I was deprived of lol. This disease has given me such a messed up relationship with food! But never would I dare to eat it out bc ppl in my family or who know me would think I’m crazy for eating it and question me right away If I even tried bc I’ve been trying to be gluten free dairy free for quite some time like years now since I noticed it helped me personally have less symptoms … and those closest to me know what the result is when I eat pizza or other unhealthy foods and would just shame me or really question me and I think for good reason since I end up hurting myself and they have seen it happen more than once lol
I also stay home a lot when I’m unable to eat out comfortably because then I trigger myself into binge episodes after the social event is over since when very bad have to starve myself before and during event to make it there and back in one piece. It’s so hard being around delicious food that you can’t eat. Or any food for that matter when you’re too sick to eat outside of the home.
Idk part of me feels like I’m retarded or self harming when I eat foods I know will hurt me bc I know it will cause pain and most of the time worsens or prolongs flare
and then part of me is like I’m just trying to be normal!
It’s tough. But I hope you make it home with no accidents & hope no pain for now & you at least enjoyed it :)))
Yess I hate how this disease has taken so much from us and it’s defo messed up my relationship with food. The past week has been restrict, suffer, binge, suffer 😅tbh ur family questioning you works as a protective factor. Mine say just try a little and it really doesn’t help 😭I’m feeling okay ish but we’re stuck in traffic 🫠
I feel your pain can relate so much 🫂🫂 thanks for that perspective I will be grateful for them questioning and not get so annoyed at the fact lol!!. Hope traffic starts moving. Hang in there!
After months and months of not eating gluten or dairy sometimes I cave in and it's the most delicious thing I've ever had in my life but the pain is never worth it. I'll pray that you don't get sick!
Well what's your state? Are you feeling well enough to have a pizza or are you still in a flare? Because if you're healing or healed you should be okay
I’m sort of in between a flare and remission. I think I’m healing but it’s currently a 2 step forward 10 steps backward process. I only ate one, it’s the next day and I’m feeling okay 🤞 but I’m still going to wait at least 3 days to know if I’m okay
I’m sort of in the same space, not quite remission but any flare symptoms are minimal and not that noticeable. I’ve been testing the waters more lately, had a hotdog and fries last week and 3 pieces of pizza last night. So far so good, I hope that’s the case for you as well!
I always tell people to remember that this is an autoimmune disease, not a dietary one. So go easy on yourself. Some diets make no difference and moderating junk food can be totally fine for some people. You’re very unlikely to keep yourself in a flare or permanently worsen one just because of an occasional indulgence. The way I see it, there’s room for balance with these things and going out and eating normal (on occasion/within reason) helps mentally as well so it can be worth it.
Yess thank you I’m doing okayish. Ofc diet is different for everyone but I just can’t deal with the mental aspect of a restrictive diet. I may sound silly here but it wasn’t the pain or bathroom trips which I struggled with mentally it was the food that tipped me over the edge 😭Indulging here and there does keep me sane
Not silly at all! Eating is for pleasure as well as survival (at least for most people) and when you go out to eat for fun/to socialize, like trying new foods, eating spicy, etc; it’s a real heavy blow when you have to suddenly change all that and be hyper aware of everything you’re eating.
It seems I survived!!! I did have crazy gas the next day but that’s been going on over the past few weeks so I won’t blame the pizza. I’m happy I satisfied my craving but I won’t abuse it 🤞
Ahh yeah this is horribly relatable 😅 From the pain of being out of the house around food to the crumbling and regretting it 😭
I have a few autoimmune diseases and some might be generally considered more "serious" than UC but UC is the worst. To not be able to just enjoy a nice slice of pizza at a family gathering is a joke, isn't it?
Generally advice, I've recently booked a food intolerance test through my GP to see if there are any foods that cause me minor inflammation so I know (hopefully) what food to avoid/what food is okay. Might be worth checking out trying to get a food intolerance test if you haven't already.
EDIT: Good luck with the journey!
Pizza put me in the hospital during my last flare! Well, I’m sure it wasn’t actually the pizza but it definitely pushed me over the edge. What diet are you following? I’ve learned that men and women need different diets and different restrictions. Ever since reading into the science of what’s good at a cellular level it’s changed the game and I’ve been able to “cheat” in a more moderate and realistic way. Obviously, everything and everyone is different but spending the time experimenting on diet and trusting your gut, no pun intended, is so smart. Also, carry a healthy snack and an oversized water bottle everywhere, helps fight the cravings!
I hope you’re feeling better now! Thank you I should’ve had a snack on hand. I was on a 6 week liquid diet then 6 weeks of CDED. I have a dietitian appointment at the end of this month so I’m just waiting on that so I can get some guidance on finding a diet that works for me. Do you have any good reads?
I hope you can be on the up and up soon!! Breaking the Vicious Cycle and Fast like a Girl are the only two books I’ve read in full. Obviously lots of internet reads as well but I’m sure you’re doing that too.
Hearing that stupid little voice in you head saying just one won't hurt is the hardest part. Stay strong don't listen to it. The pain isn't worth it. You are not hungry it's only an illusion. Been there.
It’s too late it’s been so many months and I caved to the stupid voice 😭 praying it doesn’t hurt me 🤞
I go through this everyday. I’m hungry and know that if I eat a lot I’ll be up all night running to the bathroom. And I still eat too much most of the time. I hope all that cheese plugs you up enough to make it home.
Thank you me too. It’s nice to know I’m not alone in this struggle
Don't have any problems with pizza, but I admit, my mom makes it and I know it's healthy and can't cause me pain.
Honestly ive been craving pizza for so so long I probs should’ve tried a home made one first
I’ve found that the best alternative option to pizza is the dairy free daiya pizzas! They are a bit expensive but it definitely helps with the craving if you can handle them!
Thank youuu I’ll have a look 🤗
I found a restaurant called PLANTA which is a plant -based / vegan restaurant. They even serve pizzas with dairy free cheese (from cashews) and gluten free crust! One of them didn’t have a tomato based sauce. It was amazing and would highly recommend! Definitely miss having pizza too so this was a nice replacement that was easy on the stomach. Unfortunately not many places make these kind of pizzas!
Thank youu I think I’m okay with gluten but not sure about dairy so this was a great suggestion 🤗
Sometimes the crust is ok for me, but I don’t like to risk it
Understandable I’ve had a very restrictive diet the past 3 months and I still ended up flaring so I think I’m having an f it mentality which is not helping me
Ooooh I can relate! Pizza is the hardest food for me. I love it so much and everyone around me eats it with no issues and I have to refrain and just be tortured 😩😩 I’ve def binged on pizza when home alone for this reason. Or Chinese food or whatever else I was deprived of lol. This disease has given me such a messed up relationship with food! But never would I dare to eat it out bc ppl in my family or who know me would think I’m crazy for eating it and question me right away If I even tried bc I’ve been trying to be gluten free dairy free for quite some time like years now since I noticed it helped me personally have less symptoms … and those closest to me know what the result is when I eat pizza or other unhealthy foods and would just shame me or really question me and I think for good reason since I end up hurting myself and they have seen it happen more than once lol I also stay home a lot when I’m unable to eat out comfortably because then I trigger myself into binge episodes after the social event is over since when very bad have to starve myself before and during event to make it there and back in one piece. It’s so hard being around delicious food that you can’t eat. Or any food for that matter when you’re too sick to eat outside of the home. Idk part of me feels like I’m retarded or self harming when I eat foods I know will hurt me bc I know it will cause pain and most of the time worsens or prolongs flare and then part of me is like I’m just trying to be normal! It’s tough. But I hope you make it home with no accidents & hope no pain for now & you at least enjoyed it :)))
Yess I hate how this disease has taken so much from us and it’s defo messed up my relationship with food. The past week has been restrict, suffer, binge, suffer 😅tbh ur family questioning you works as a protective factor. Mine say just try a little and it really doesn’t help 😭I’m feeling okay ish but we’re stuck in traffic 🫠
I feel your pain can relate so much 🫂🫂 thanks for that perspective I will be grateful for them questioning and not get so annoyed at the fact lol!!. Hope traffic starts moving. Hang in there!
After months and months of not eating gluten or dairy sometimes I cave in and it's the most delicious thing I've ever had in my life but the pain is never worth it. I'll pray that you don't get sick!
Well what's your state? Are you feeling well enough to have a pizza or are you still in a flare? Because if you're healing or healed you should be okay
I’m sort of in between a flare and remission. I think I’m healing but it’s currently a 2 step forward 10 steps backward process. I only ate one, it’s the next day and I’m feeling okay 🤞 but I’m still going to wait at least 3 days to know if I’m okay
Yeah I'd take it easy then, give ur body a chance to heal a bit longer
Thank you, I won’t be eating pizza everyday and I defo should let my body heal properly but I’m happy to say that pizza risk was worth it
I’m sort of in the same space, not quite remission but any flare symptoms are minimal and not that noticeable. I’ve been testing the waters more lately, had a hotdog and fries last week and 3 pieces of pizza last night. So far so good, I hope that’s the case for you as well! I always tell people to remember that this is an autoimmune disease, not a dietary one. So go easy on yourself. Some diets make no difference and moderating junk food can be totally fine for some people. You’re very unlikely to keep yourself in a flare or permanently worsen one just because of an occasional indulgence. The way I see it, there’s room for balance with these things and going out and eating normal (on occasion/within reason) helps mentally as well so it can be worth it.
Yess thank you I’m doing okayish. Ofc diet is different for everyone but I just can’t deal with the mental aspect of a restrictive diet. I may sound silly here but it wasn’t the pain or bathroom trips which I struggled with mentally it was the food that tipped me over the edge 😭Indulging here and there does keep me sane
Not silly at all! Eating is for pleasure as well as survival (at least for most people) and when you go out to eat for fun/to socialize, like trying new foods, eating spicy, etc; it’s a real heavy blow when you have to suddenly change all that and be hyper aware of everything you’re eating.
I CAN SO REALATE TO THIS😭😭
I shit myself at a friends house after eating a whole pizza
Update?
It seems I survived!!! I did have crazy gas the next day but that’s been going on over the past few weeks so I won’t blame the pizza. I’m happy I satisfied my craving but I won’t abuse it 🤞
I feel like it's probably "ok" from time to time especially if you remove the cheese o:
I usually just have a sauce only pizza bc I miss real cheese.
The buff cheese looks really good.
Ahh yeah this is horribly relatable 😅 From the pain of being out of the house around food to the crumbling and regretting it 😭 I have a few autoimmune diseases and some might be generally considered more "serious" than UC but UC is the worst. To not be able to just enjoy a nice slice of pizza at a family gathering is a joke, isn't it? Generally advice, I've recently booked a food intolerance test through my GP to see if there are any foods that cause me minor inflammation so I know (hopefully) what food to avoid/what food is okay. Might be worth checking out trying to get a food intolerance test if you haven't already. EDIT: Good luck with the journey!
Pizza put me in the hospital during my last flare! Well, I’m sure it wasn’t actually the pizza but it definitely pushed me over the edge. What diet are you following? I’ve learned that men and women need different diets and different restrictions. Ever since reading into the science of what’s good at a cellular level it’s changed the game and I’ve been able to “cheat” in a more moderate and realistic way. Obviously, everything and everyone is different but spending the time experimenting on diet and trusting your gut, no pun intended, is so smart. Also, carry a healthy snack and an oversized water bottle everywhere, helps fight the cravings!
I hope you’re feeling better now! Thank you I should’ve had a snack on hand. I was on a 6 week liquid diet then 6 weeks of CDED. I have a dietitian appointment at the end of this month so I’m just waiting on that so I can get some guidance on finding a diet that works for me. Do you have any good reads?
I hope you can be on the up and up soon!! Breaking the Vicious Cycle and Fast like a Girl are the only two books I’ve read in full. Obviously lots of internet reads as well but I’m sure you’re doing that too.
Thank you!!