Would you log 3 grapes?

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  • mkup04
    mkup04 Posts: 12 Member
    If you forget, I would not worry about it. But, 3 grapes I would log. Jillian Michales suggest to log everything accept, lettuce, green beans, Kale, cucmbers.. there are a lot more. But the majority is green veggies. Also, carrots, corn, peas and any potato does not count as free.

    Hope this helps! :happy:
  • denisel321
    denisel321 Posts: 35
    I would because I want to keep myself accountable for everything I eat or drink. Retentive, I know ;)
  • Alford96
    Alford96 Posts: 70
    Yes, I actually logged 1 grape the other day. BUT, the primary reason that I would right now is because I am just starting and I LOG everything (except unsweetened regular and herbal teas) so that I can try to catch where/when my problem areas are and I still have 40+ pounds to go and I still struggle with not eating over my calories. If I was maintaining and eating healthy consistently, then I may not. Guess we will see when I get there :bigsmile:
  • bagge72
    bagge72 Posts: 1,377 Member
    If that is the only thing you forgot, I wouldn't worry about it, but if you did that everytime you ate something small then it can get out of control. Like when I go the gym, I eat 2 tootsie rolls everytime I'm there, but I don't log them, because I don't log my calorie burn from the weight lifting I do, I only log the cardio, so I figure I more than make up for those 2 tootsie rolls.
  • OnionMomma
    OnionMomma Posts: 938 Member
    How in the world would you even log 3 grapes? Is there an option for 1 grape that you can have 3 times?

    And no I owuld not have logged it. So far what I'm doing works, so I'm good with that.
  • GCAsMom
    GCAsMom Posts: 120 Member
    Back on July 23rd, (I left a note about it), I ate three pieces of my son's popcorn. He said, "You better log that!" I replied, "I will." And I did. :) It was only 4 calories, but it all adds up.

    I'm one who has to log every bite. I feel like I've cheated myself if I don't.
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    Grapes, yeah, because they aren't a negative food (a food that burns more calories digesting than you are actually consuming). I log BLTs of crap like cake batter, but the negative foods get logged if I feel like it. If I'm pressed for time or just don't feel like logging all the veggies loaded into my pasta that add up to a wopping 30 calories, then no, I don't.

    And gum? Seriously?
  • GnochhiGnomes
    GnochhiGnomes Posts: 348 Member
    I log everything if it has calories. I logged 1 Dorito crisp like two days ago.
  • GnochhiGnomes
    GnochhiGnomes Posts: 348 Member
    And gum? Seriously?

    Some gum has 50 calories!
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    Grapes, yeah, because they aren't a negative food (a food that burns more calories digesting than you are actually consuming). I log BLTs of crap like cake batter, but the negative foods get logged if I feel like it. If I'm pressed for time or just don't feel like logging all the veggies loaded into my pasta that add up to a wopping 30 calories, then no, I don't.

    And gum? Seriously?
    Really, what are the negative foods?
  • BuffyEat2Live
    BuffyEat2Live Posts: 327 Member
    No, I would not log 3 grapes.

    Not saying that my way is best, but if I only ate 3 grapes, those would not get logged.
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    And gum? Seriously?

    Some gum has 50 calories!
    I'm talking about the sugar free stuff. I avoid Bubble Yum at all costs because I will totally shove the entire package in my mouth all at once.
  • ronaldmcyd
    ronaldmcyd Posts: 54 Member
    I'm surprised at how many people log everything, thats awesome! For me it's not about calories or any other nutrient, it's just part of my personality. If it's important It has to be perfect
  • LouiseRose92
    LouiseRose92 Posts: 112
    I'd log it. The only things I don't log are diet coke, black coffee and sweetners, because I drink a lot of those and can't be bothered with measuring how much I'm drinking.
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    Grapes, yeah, because they aren't a negative food (a food that burns more calories digesting than you are actually consuming). I log BLTs of crap like cake batter, but the negative foods get logged if I feel like it. If I'm pressed for time or just don't feel like logging all the veggies loaded into my pasta that add up to a wopping 30 calories, then no, I don't.

    And gum? Seriously?
    Really, what are the negative foods?
    I don't have the complete list set to memory, but it goes something like this

    FRUIT:
    All berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc.)
    Pit fruit (peaches, nectarines, plums, cherries. Avocados are NOT included, obviously)
    Watermelon (I can't remember if the other melons are on there)
    Apples
    Pears

    I know there's more, like mangoes, but that's just a basic list.

    VEGGIES
    Basically, anything that's not starchy. So, no potatoes or corn, but pretty much everything else.

    I'm sure there's a couple other exclusions, but I'm lazy and I only pay attention to the foods I eat.

    I know it may sound like I'm BSing, but I'm not.
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    Grapes, yeah, because they aren't a negative food (a food that burns more calories digesting than you are actually consuming). I log BLTs of crap like cake batter, but the negative foods get logged if I feel like it. If I'm pressed for time or just don't feel like logging all the veggies loaded into my pasta that add up to a wopping 30 calories, then no, I don't.

    And gum? Seriously?
    Really, what are the negative foods?
    I don't have the complete list set to memory, but it goes something like this

    FRUIT:
    All berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc.)
    Pit fruit (peaches, nectarines, plums, cherries. Avocados are NOT included, obviously)
    Watermelon (I can't remember if the other melons are on there)
    Apples
    Pears

    I know there's more, like mangoes, but that's just a basic list.

    VEGGIES
    Basically, anything that's not starchy. So, no potatoes or corn, but pretty much everything else.

    I'm sure there's a couple other exclusions, but I'm lazy and I only pay attention to the foods I eat.

    I know it may sound like I'm BSing, but I'm not.
    I know you aren't. I'm sure you truly believe this.
  • Jweb8969
    Jweb8969 Posts: 136 Member
    yes - i would have logged them. and i would have had the gum and logged that, too ~ LOL.

    i have even logged breath mints. drastic, but logging is what has made the difference for me this time when eating better and exercising, so - at least for now - anything i eat or drink goes on the site!
  • A_Valerie
    A_Valerie Posts: 129 Member
    I would not log 3 grapes!! the energy to do that you would have burned them off!! I don't log every B L T (bite, lick, taste) :tongue:

    If I logged everything I licked I would be on this site 24/7

    Now i wanna know what they heck you are licking 24/7 :blushing: lmao
  • Mia627
    Mia627 Posts: 34
    If that was the only slip up I had for the day then no!
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    Grapes, yeah, because they aren't a negative food (a food that burns more calories digesting than you are actually consuming). I log BLTs of crap like cake batter, but the negative foods get logged if I feel like it. If I'm pressed for time or just don't feel like logging all the veggies loaded into my pasta that add up to a wopping 30 calories, then no, I don't.

    And gum? Seriously?
    Really, what are the negative foods?
    I don't have the complete list set to memory, but it goes something like this

    FRUIT:
    All berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc.)
    Pit fruit (peaches, nectarines, plums, cherries. Avocados are NOT included, obviously)
    Watermelon (I can't remember if the other melons are on there)
    Apples
    Pears

    I know there's more, like mangoes, but that's just a basic list.

    VEGGIES
    Basically, anything that's not starchy. So, no potatoes or corn, but pretty much everything else.

    I'm sure there's a couple other exclusions, but I'm lazy and I only pay attention to the foods I eat.

    I know it may sound like I'm BSing, but I'm not.
    I know you aren't. I'm sure you truly believe this.
    Yeah, it's funny too. It's not just me, the FDA, Baylor College of Medicine, UT Southwestern, and the Mayo Clinic all believe it, too. And yes, the list actually goes on of all the gullible schmucks, like myself, who believe it.

    Work on your snark, I can see right through it.
  • Nerple
    Nerple Posts: 1,291 Member
    I would not log 3 grapes!! the energy to do that you would have burned them off!! I don't log every B L T (bite, lick, taste) :tongue:

    If I logged everything I licked I would be on this site 24/7

    Now i wanna know what they heck you are licking 24/7 :blushing: lmao

    Everything!!
  • naculp
    naculp Posts: 225 Member
    I'm really bad about logging stuff over the weekend and I just remembered I ate 3 grapes and I forgot to log them. It got me thinking, if other people out there go to that extreme to make sure they log everything. I also find myself avoiding little snacks just because I don't want to log them. For example like if a co-worker offers me a stick of gum, I'll say no for the sole reason of not wanting to log it :noway: .

    Take the cannoli, leave the gum
  • MellyMelx23o
    MellyMelx23o Posts: 80
    I do try to log everything....but I am guilt of passing the fridge & if there is cut up fruit I'll grab a piece or 2 & wont log it...I have also chewed gum without logging LoL:tongue:
  • Goal_Line
    Goal_Line Posts: 474 Member
    no
  • bexxgirl
    bexxgirl Posts: 260 Member
    I read an interesting tip on this stuff once - can't remember where:

    "If it's not worth logging, then it's not worth putting in your mouth!"

    :tongue:
  • shelley2shane
    shelley2shane Posts: 31 Member
    For sure, I log everything!!
  • NWCountryGal
    NWCountryGal Posts: 1,992 Member
    maybe not but the whole point is to get into the habit of logging. I imagine, people learn eventually, what they can eat a day and stay on track. I like seeing all I eat so I can make healthy changes if need be. My problem would be skipping logging the 3 grapes, then skip something else and so on. Then it's back to start and I don't want to break my good stride I have going:)

    denise:drinker: :drinker:
  • 1SlimShaylee
    1SlimShaylee Posts: 204
    haha i'm so glad someone else asked this because i have wondered how many other people there are out there like me?! i log everything, not because i am all that worried about 3 graped (for example) but because it definitely keeps me on track, otherwise i would be taking a bite of my kids chicken nuggets, a lick of their ice cream cone, a nibble of their cookie, etc

    k that just made me sound like an awful mom, haha i promise i feed my kids healthy foods, my point is just that knowing i have to log every single thing i put in my mouth keeps me more accountable to myself, and a lot less less likey to snack when i shouldn't♥
  • keem88
    keem88 Posts: 1,689 Member
    I would not log 3 grapes!! the energy to do that you would have burned them off!! I don't log every B L T (bite, lick, taste) :tongue:

    If I logged everything I licked I would be on this site 24/7

    :laugh:
  • kcuccia
    kcuccia Posts: 3
    yes to see my vitamins and mins for the day
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