Vegetables

coxy1968

Do you have to portion control and count calories of vegetables such as cabbage sproits cauli and carrots as I would assume that you can pile your plate with these (potatoes not included)?

Kirstie_C26

i would, just to keep proper track... but i guess its up to u hon

best wishes
Kirstie x

clahut

Hi,

If it goes in my mouth - I track it. For me, that is the best way to learn how to eat healthier and make better choices.

C

Vicky14174

you eat it, you track it.

sreemanshanker

Im new here, so pardon this question if its too sill

im a vegetarian and all i eat for lunch is vegetables. How do i count the calorie intake in it?

thanks

AmericanNewfie

You'd be amazed how much sodium veggies have! While you can pretty much eat as much as you want if you are eating very clean, if the rest of your diet is moderate to high in sodium (1500mg or greater), you may want to keep better track. All that extra sodium will make you bloat and retain water giving you the appearance that you are not loosing weight which may depress you on your efforts.
Also, carrots have a high glycemic index (sugar). While they are fantastic for you, I would limit them to about 5-6oz per day. At least that is where I set a guideline for my wife.

PureAndHealthy

Eat them and enjoy them and yes, track them. This is how logging calories is different from gimmick diets. There aren't any tricks or "free foods" or "off limits" forbidden foods... it's real life calories eaten vs. calories burned so everything counts. I wouldn't say "portion control" vegetables as in limiting them, just log an accurate amount of how much your eating. That'll help you hit your goal for fiber too!

Log away! :flowerforyou:

might4

Borrowed from another member: "If you bite, write it"

bossmodehan

Definitely log it! It's reinforcing to see how much veg you are eating, which may make you more likely to eat them!

kwardklinck

I log anything that has calories in it.

kjb4508

Gives you 'credits' for fiber, etc. Best to document everything so my coach tells me... good luck!

nachisdoll

I def say log it but then i also say...noone ever gained weight from eating an extra celery stick....so write it and keep track but dont feel bad to eat an extra slice of tomatoe...