Do you log vegetables?

Adomke89

I have stopped logging vegetables. I still log starchy veggies like corn, potatoes(not technically a veggie), carrots, etc. Mostly root vegetables.

I've stopped logging other vegetables like iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.

Will this highly impact my overall calorie goal? I just feel as if I should eat as many raw veggies as I need to keep myself from being too hungry since I'm already cutting so much else out.

ShannonMpls

If you're still logging starchy veggies (eh, and roots I guess), I think you're fine. I can't imagine you'd have any trouble considering those "free" foods, because they aren't calorie-dense in the least.

I do log vegetables but that's mostly so I can track my micros.

norcalskater

It won't really hurt your calorie goal. I log them only to keep track of my vitamins.

kikicooks

I log all my veggies. I know some of them don't add up to many calories but it's also just for me to keep track of what I'm eating in general.

smelius22

I was wondering the same thing! I've been logging them and they're never more than 40-50 calories in all. I think I'll quit logging them as well.

Hornsby

You should be tracking macro/micro nutrients and vegetables/grains (corn)/fruits (tomato) have a ton of them so you are kinda doing yourself a disservice by not logging them.

chelstakencharge

I log everything! It is just easier for me and that holds me accountable

drp10cornell

I guess it depends on how many vegetables you're eating - if I stopped logging vegetables, half my calories for the day would be gone!

tegalicious

I weigh them and log them. I am at maintenance and every little calorie counts.

mymfpesk

I log everything, just because I'm OCD like that. LOL I have a kitchen scale and everything. Also, I want to make sure I'm hitting my fiber goals and keep my sugar under control.

Ready2Rock206

Of course I log them. They have calories, and fiber and other things I track...

ktsmom430

Everything that I eat or drink. It all adds up.

MizMiami305

They have cals, carbs, fiber you need to track them...
And your diary looks nicer with them!

neveragain84

Of course I log them. They have calories, and fiber and other things I track...

This. They may be really low in calories, but they still have calories. Plus it's really good for logging essential vitamins and minerals.

_Zardoz_

I have stopped logging vegetables. I still log starchy veggies like corn, potatoes(not technically a veggie), carrots, etc. Mostly root vegetables.

I've stopped logging other vegetables like iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.

Will this highly impact my overall calorie goal? I just feel as if I should eat as many raw veggies as I need to keep myself from being too hungry since I'm already cutting so much else out.

I look forward to your next topic ' Why am I not losing weight?' They have calories count them.

MinnieInMaine

You'll probably do ok but it depends on how much veg you're talking about. Also, keep in mind in case you start having issues with losing weight (or meeting macros if that's a concern). While they are very low in calories, those calories can still add up.

There are a few minor things I don't bother to log and the handful of lettuce I put in my sandwich is one of them. I also don't log when I walk up and down stairs several times on certain days. I figure those little things work themselves out in the end.

Kaylaef

I log them, but I tend not to be as anal with them as I am with other foods. Like, oh I just had some spring mix, I think it was about 5 cups, i'll put that in. But the dressing I put on top, I am accurate with. I measured for a bit so I could get an idea of what was what. I am usually cooking for like 6 people--so it can get a bit frustrating when making dinner and the sort.

LCFulmer

I log all my veggies. I know some of them don't add up to many calories but it's also just for me to keep track of what I'm eating in general.

This

a6pack

I log everything. It may be somewhat unnecessary, but I may be a bit obsessive/compulsive and not logging would be incomplete in my mind. It would bother me all day! ha

Expect_The_Worst

I have stopped logging vegetables. I still log starchy veggies like corn, potatoes(not technically a veggie), carrots, etc. Mostly root vegetables.

I've stopped logging other vegetables like iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.

Will this highly impact my overall calorie goal? I just feel as if I should eat as many raw veggies as I need to keep myself from being too hungry since I'm already cutting so much else out.

I look forward to your next topic ' Why am I not losing weight?' They have calories count them.

33Freya

I log everything that goes into my mouth. Logging your vegetables helps because you can track your nutrients better if you do. For example, brussel sprouts have 1 gram of protein each, and (I don't remember how much) fiber too. If I don't log them, I can't keep as good of track.

I agree that excess veggie consumption probably won't impact your diet for the worse
:smooched:

whovian67

I log everything I put in my mouth :0 It helps me stay accountable..

Hornsby

I log everything I put in my mouth :0 It helps me stay accountable..

The comments I could make...

psych0kitty

I log them to show off to my friends when I actually eat my vegetables.

iRun_Butterfly

Yup! I log everything as accurately as I can. As a prior poster mentioned tho, I'm not as strict with my leafy veggies as I am with whatever I choose to dress them with. Also, things like tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion, etc. I try to get close. And I agree, they make the diary look much nicer :-)

rainunrefined

I log everything! It is just easier for me and that holds me accountable

What she said.

susie3g

I definitely log my vegetables. 10 calories here, 20 calories there.. it adds up. Especially if you eat a LOT of vegetables. Besides that, I agree with the poster that said you are doing yourself a disservice by NOT adding them in because then your nutrient values look low unnecessarily.

cardsfanlv

While it is true the calories from many veggies are minimal, I log everything.

A. I want to be as accurate as possible.
B. I want to see all the vitamins and nutrients I had that day. I earned that *kitten*!

susie3g

Also.. though potatoes are full of starch, they ARE botanically classified as a vegetable.

lovemykids58

I do. I have learned over time that tings add up very quick and just to keep it consistent i track it all!

amblight

Of course I log them. They have calories, and fiber and other things I track...

Yup!
I just added up my vegs (excluding beans etc.) - Today 15% of my cals came from veg, yesterday it was 29%, the day before 23%. I would be way off in my calorie estimates if I didn't log them!

Plus, I very often go back in my food diary and check what kind of foods kept me full (for example, if I can see that I've logged a post-dinner snack, I was probably not feeling very full or satisfied that day - whereas, if I've skipped some of my "scheduled" snacks, it was probably some good meals!), so I can make sure to do those thing again - makes it easy to spot trends, for instance, for me, the more fiber and the less fat, the more satisfied and full I feel per calorie. I would not be able to spot such trends if I wasn't super accurate in my logging.