Do you???

_Bob_

I log them just for fun. they're so fun to log :bigsmile:

BaconMD

I'm only going to log fruits and veggies because they're low in calories and I don't want the other foods to count against my calories for the day!

Kaylyn221

Yep. I log it all, that way I get an accurate account of how many calories im consuming within just one meal. Not only that, it's surprising to see that some fruits and veggies actually do have a somewhat high calorie count {like bananas have over 100 calories}. Also sometimes I may have more then a serving size of some veggies {mostly at dinner} and logging it keeps me in line with tracking all my calories.

The only thing I do not track is coffee. I have 1-2 cups in the morning, with sugar free creamer and 1 cup in the afternoon, after work, before my workout {to give me that extra jolt of energy} and I do not log those.

bm99

I've considered not logging them. What I would do is set my calories super low though, like at 500. Then I would work to stay under 500 non veg/fruit calories.

L00py_T0ucan

Yes I log them because I tend to overeat, even produce. :embarassed:

LovelyLifter

Anything that goes in my mouth is logged EVERYTHING

dolldreams

I do. They make up a large part of what I eat and I'd be way over my calories every day if I didn't account for them.

BAMFMeredith

I log everything I consume that has calories, fat, protein, carbs, or sodium. So basically everything that's not water. I don't understand why one wouldn't log everything they consume? A calorie is a calorie my friend

MsTT80

I log everything including fruit and veg for the same reasons as many on here. It's all calories.....tea, coffee, cake....it all adds up!

mellabyte

I log damn near everything. Even if I just take a bite of something that someone wanted me to try. Like today I added .1 of curry potatoes and .1 of channa masala because two co-workers wanted me to try a bite of homemade experiments.

sisierra

Log your fruits and veggies?
I stoppped logging it bc most are really low in calories, and I don't want this to count against my calories. What are your thoughts? Im just curious

I don't want to be rude and say that this is ridiculous, but it makes no sense to me. The point of this site is to calorie count and log what your eating, if you don't log your food you aren't logging your calories, therefore not keeping track of the nutrients etc going into your body. Most fruit has around 80 calories and a good deal of sugar and carbs, veggies have a lot of fiber and both have vitamins. You not logging them is cheating yourself because they DO count againt your calories. Eat enough and you will gain. Sorry if I came off as harsh, but that's just how I see it.

Krissy366

I don't log fruits and veggies unless it was a main component in my meal. Part of the reason I got into this mess was by skipping the fruits and veggies as sides and going straight for whatever was high in fat and carbs. I don't want to discourage myself from eating more of what I know is good for me.

How would logging them discourage you? I'm seriously asking? Like others, I very much like seeing the healthier stuff in my log. Why would seeing that you ate fruits and veggies yesterday discourage you from eating them today?

korsicash

I log except spices

TheBraveryLover

Fruit, yes. Vegetables, only if I feel like it, but its not a big deal to me and never makes a difference in my progress if I don't log it.

10KEyes

I count them.

charlaic

I log everything . this Helps me not to go overboard with anything.

Teksavvy

I log both fruits and vegetables. Logging fruits keeps track of my calories while logging vegetables keeps track of my fiber.
As one poster mentioned, WW doesn't count these. However their base calorie levels when compared to MFP are lower.

feltlikesound

I log fruit, I don't log veggies but I stay aware of my caloric "space" that day in case I do feel the veggies will be significant. If veggies make up a large portion of a meal (say a huge salad as a whole meal) then I log it, but not veggies ON things (like a wrap, say), or as a small side.

susanswan

Check out my diary. My diet is probably 80 - 90% fruits and veggies if I am eating "correctly". Following an approach that I hope will lead to vegan. Although I am only a few months in and still struggle some days. What I say about logging carrots and lettuce and things like that is sometimes I just go for "close enough" and don't freak out over exactly how many grams there are EXACTLY. Some fruits like bananas and mangos are more calorie dense and avocados and butternut squash and sweet potatoes.

Edit: on really good days I can reach 80 gms of fiber through fruits, veggies, beans, nuts, & seeds! = D

Susan

Chris_acc_can

I log Fruit, due to natural sugars, are about 100 calories per, which adds up. Veggies i don't really track, just guesstimate the calories and do a quick add. It saves my sanity as I'm not spending a lot of time logging low calorie foods.

katemme

I would, just so you can see your macros for fiber and protein. Your choice whether you want to or not.

pixelish

I log them because I also track my fiber, vitamins and minerals. If I'm shy in any of the micronutrients, I adjust my diet accordingly or make sure I take a supplement.

ZugTheMegasaurus

I log everything except water, and really can't think of a reason why I wouldn't. For me, a big part of the point of logging is to have a record of exactly what I was doing when I was seeing a particular effect. If I have trouble in three months, I'll be able to look back at my food log and see what's changed. If I'm not including a bunch of information, there's no possible way that I'm going to remember the specifics of what I was doing and the whole thing is useless.

aftergypsies

Depends on how much of it I eat. If it's like, one strawberry I don't even bother but otherwise yes, I log them!

IllianaIman

I log everything because I'm also watching my sodium

I was wondering how do you add the sodium in the food bar, i just have :

Calories/ Carbs /Fat /Protein


Thanks

ZugTheMegasaurus

I log everything because I'm also watching my sodium

I was wondering how do you add the sodium in the food bar, i just have :

Calories/ Carbs /Fat /Protein


Thanks

From your home page, hit "Settings" and then "Diary Settings" and you can add it.

JLauterb25

I log everything! Good, bad and ugly! It helps that I can see everything so I can make adjustments to my food as needed.

andreacord

I just log it all out of habit. Only thing I don't log is gum and crystal light the odd time I have it because they both clock in at like .. 5-10 calories. I can probably burn that with all the commenting I do on MFP.

flyingwrite

Yes, I do. I'm a pescetarian, so 98% of what I eat are vegetables.

It's all about the discipline of logging, and being accurate, for me.

Plus, if you believe they're low cal, why not log? I do it to keep the count from creeping without my knowledge!

^^This! My caloric intake would be seriously skewed if I didn't log the veggies and fruits.

yoovie

Yes, I love looking back and seeing how my eating has evolved over time- from where AI once ate a half canister of Pringles 3 or 4 times a month- now I eat a couple pounds of fruit a week.