Do You Log the Veggies

AuroraD82

Hi All,
My sister thinks I am crazy to count the calories from eating veggies. Do any of you have insight for me as to why it is important to keep track of them as well? Thanks

micheleb15

I eat over 400 calories of veggies and fruit daily. That's why.

seamandi

I log everything I eat, and most of it is veggies and fruit. I like to see how much more I can eat of the good for you stuff than the bad stuff, it helps keep me motivated.

BombshellPhoenix

I eat over 400 calories of veggies and fruit daily. That's why.

^ya, pretty much that. If it has calories, it counts and does add up

VeryKatie

Yep, that calories really add up! I could easily eat an entire bag of frozen beans and a pound of carrots a day if I thought they were free.

ETA: I should specify green beans. Not the fart inducing other ones. I'd limit that naturally or else pain.

Oh and also - corn, potato, avocado, etc - all veggies and all high calorie.

Hornsby

Hi All,
Do any of you have insight for me as to why it is important to keep track of them as well?

Because they have calories and this is a calorie counting website/app.

Sabine_Stroehm

Hi All,
My sister thinks I am crazy to count the calories from eating veggies. Do any of you have insight for me as to why it is important to keep track of them as well? Thanks

If you're counting calories to lose weight, then yes, count your veggies (and fruit) as well. Some "plans" (weight watchers may be one) allow veggies to be "free" foods. But on this "plan" you count everything.

ETA: count the oil or butter you cook them with, the sauce you put on em.... if you're counting, you're counting.

tabicatinthehat

Yes. You count them because they have calories. Why wouldn't you count them?

snowflake930

Yes.
I log everything that I eat and drink.
It all counts and you will be surprised how quickly "little bites" add up.
If you want this to work, you pretty much have to log everything.

lizzybathory

If it's significant, I log; but only if I think it'll really affect my calorie counts. I will do my best to log a big ol' salad, or if I eat a veggie that's a little bit more calorie-dense (do avocados count as a veggie?) but I wouldn't log a tablespoon or two of diced onion that was on my pizza slice.

And yes, as another user said, ANYTHING you add to the veggies should be counted. Dressing. Butter or oil. Yes.

betlic2

I agree you count anything you eat.

kirkor

Depends on the veggie:

I don't count lettuce, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, bell peppers, cucumbers, celery, etc.

I do count carrots, beans, peas, tomatoes, etc.

I do count all fruit.

MissBlunts420

A calorie is a calorie, no matter where it comes from.

AllOutof_Bubblegum

This isn't Weight Watchers. There are no zero point or zero calorie foods. Log everything.

zcb94

I eat over 400 calories of veggies and fruit daily. That's why.

^ya, pretty much that. If it has calories, it counts and does add up

Right.

pepperpat64

I do, not just for the calories but also because I track my fiber intake.

MyChocolateDiet

They contain calories. And we are counting calories on this site. That's why.

AsaThorsWoman

If you don't log your veggies the MFP veggies monster will look at your diary and say you're not eating enough veggies, so please, eat them up and log them!

MelsAuntie

If you don't log everything, what is the point of doing it at all??? If you're going to do it, do it right, so you'll KNOW how many calories you're taking in!

Tallawah_

Not sure how you've got you diary set up but your not just counting calories are you? They contribute to the carb element of a balanced diet...

ChrisManch

I log everything except diet drinks (1-3 kCal) and things like lettuce. If I have a salad I'll log the tomatoes, onion, peppers, and especially any dressing, but not the leaves.

Potatoes. carrots, apples, grapes etc, contain significant calories.

pepper176

I do, not just for the calories but also because I track my fiber intake.

This! I pay close attention to my fiber intake because it keeps me full and I feel so much better when I eat more of it. Also, those little bits of calories do add up, and some veggies have a surprising number of calories in them.

Graelwyn75

Depends on the veggie:

I don't count lettuce, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, bell peppers, cucumbers, celery, etc.

I do count carrots, beans, peas, tomatoes, etc.

I do count all fruit.

Why tomatoes but not broccoli? Broccoli is higher in calories than tomato.

To answer the OP, of course. Half a pound of vegetables can be as much as 100 calories, depending on what you are having.
My daily vegetables, if I have root mashed ones, can be as much as a few hundred.

Summerberry1012

Yes, you should include all foods and drinks consumed each day as they all have calories... and then you can also track your macros, important for those needing to monitor certain nutritional goals (fibre, potassium, etc.) Gives you better insight into what is working for you and what needs to be adjusted.

bugaboo_sue

Yep.

I log everything.

Just because it's a fruit or a veggie doesn't make it devoid of any calories.

seltzermint555

Yes.
I log everything that I eat and drink.
It all counts and you will be surprised how quickly "little bites" add up.
If you want this to work, you pretty much have to log everything.

I completely agree. Granted, after a year and a half on the site I have finally relaxed enough to stop putting in cinnamon and most spices. I've never logged gum. But for the most part, YES...log every single thing!!

kirkor

Depends on the veggie:

I don't count lettuce, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, bell peppers, cucumbers, celery, etc.

I do count carrots, beans, peas, tomatoes, etc.

I do count all fruit.

Why tomatoes but not broccoli? Broccoli is higher in calories than tomato.

For me my total calorie goal is more about 'total of calories I will *track*' rather than 'total of calories I will *eat*'.
So the rationale behind the broccoli/tomato question is that I'm trying to encourage myself to eat more of the leafy green & cruciferous-type veggies, so I don't track them.
I don't want to be at the point of nearing my daily goal and think, oh, I better not eat more broccoli.
I'd rather be over due to broccoli than due to fruit.

And since my goal is tracking-based, if the scale isn't moving in the direction I want, then I can change the target of stuff to track while the amount of green stuff stays flexible.

cheekyleonie

It's good to log, as long as you don't think, oh I don't have enough calories today so I won't eat these vegies...

hookilau

hell yeah...this ain't your momma's Weight Watchers :laugh:

I log for to make sure I meet my macros
:drinker:

yellowlemoned

Track them. They add up quickly. Especially if you eat more than the suggested serving size at a time. Once you're comfortable logging you can decide what to omit from your logs, but especially when you first start out, it's important to log every bite you take.

kaseyr1505

If it has calories, I log it. Going over for the day still counts, even if it's from carrots and not Twinkies.