Foods on public diaries

cymraesynyde · December 2013

I don't know if this has been covered before. I've been using this site on and off for around a year and have only just discovered the forum.

I've had a look at other users whose food diaries are public and it strikes me how little fresh foods some people eat.

I know I'm not getting enough fruit and veg in a day, but that's more to do with a hectic lifestyle and lack of preparation time to actually prepare a well balanced meal, than a dislike or disregard for "healthy" foods.

I take a vitamin and mineral supplement but I still feel guilty for not always eating my 5-a-day. I also forget to log some fruit and raw veg eaten as snacks, so my own diary probably looks worse than it is.

Does anyone else forget to log the bits of cucumber, raw carrot etc., that they've eaten during the day or are people really only eating foods which keep them within their calorie limit for the day with no regard for the nutritional value of their foods?

Manda_1986 · December 2013

I think some people just honestly eat the calories and are not too concerned with the content. Personally I log everything. I use lots of fresh foods and it does take up a big portion of my time to organise and make all the food I eat. But I don't mind. I like the way fresh fruit and vegetables make me feel, so it is worth it.

FFJR · December 2013

I also log everything and eat lots of greens usually in the form of a smoothie, mostly paleo, clean and organic.
P.S. I use a greens powder as well as either spinach or kale in my breakfast smoothie.

PriceK01 · December 2013

I log everything I eat. And yeah, I don't always get enough fresh fruit and vegetables.

cymraesynyde · December 2013

I always think that it's the vegetables in a main meal that fill you up. So if I have a roast dinner I calorie count the meat, heap the plate with veggies and add a little gravy. I don't measure the veg, but always include things like roast potatoes or parsnips to the calorie count.

Maybe I should just cut out the veg and add more roast potatoes lol.

jillmarie125 · December 2013

I dont like vegetables. Am I in trouble???

jeanners98 · December 2013

I always add the recipes that i plan to make for the week (and they always include a lot of veggies!). Then I just add "one serving" of whatever recipe to my diary. Because of that, it looks like I'm not eating as many veggies as I really am because the recipes aren't broken down into components in the diary. However, if i look at my recipes I can see all the veggies I have consumed.

I also think people tend to forget to log them. If you have a hummus sandwich with cucumber and tomato you may not take the time to log them.

And also, a lot of people on this site are really into microwave crap and processed food that gets them under their calorie goal, which is pretty lame.

Good for you for getting your veggies in!

Akimajuktuq · December 2013

Most people here at MFP think the quality of food consumed has no bearing on health. I've had the exact opposite experience. My diary is open and I eat a lot of fat, meat, eggs and vegetables. No low fat/low calorie insanity happening here. And I do it for HEALTH, but the weight loss has been a very nice, effortless side effect of being so healthy. :happy:

mortuseon · December 2013

I'd eat more if they weren't so expensive

I miss living at home...all the fruit!

jillmarie125 · December 2013

I'd eat more if they weren't so expensive I miss living at home...all the fruit!

I'd eat more if they tasted better. Seriously I load my veggies (when I eat them) with hot sauce. And hey it helps me get my water in because my mouth is burning.

CharChary · December 2013

Nope, I log absolutely everything except water which isn't a concern for me since I only drink water and know I get more than enough.

gum, cough drops, every vegetable bit I consume. I use my best judgement when I can't measure/weigh what I eat.

obsessive? maybe but it works for me.

kkay3182 · December 2013

I always add the recipes that i plan to make for the week (and they always include a lot of veggies!). Then I just add "one serving" of whatever recipe to my diary. Because of that, it looks like I'm not eating as many veggies as I really am because the recipes aren't broken down into components in the diary. However, if i look at my recipes I can see all the veggies I have consumed.

I also think people tend to forget to log them. If you have a hummus sandwich with cucumber and tomato you may not take the time to log them.

And also, a lot of people on this site are really into microwave crap and processed food that gets them under their calorie goal, which is pretty lame.

Good for you for getting your veggies in!

Like you I use the recipe calculator as well because I cook for 3 of us, so a serving of something is inclusive of veggies and proteins that are in that meal. I get lots of veggies often frozen for the convenience, I go to the grocery store once a week so i run out of the fresh stuff day 3 or 4 and turn to frozen. Weight loss is not the only thing I am juggling.

cymraesynyde · December 2013

Vegetables and fruit don't taste bad. I've found as I've got older that even the vegetables I used to hate as a child because of their strong flavour have now become palatable.

I grew up with my family owning a shop and sweets/candy were always available. Fruit was always viewed by me as a treat (not sure, but probably growing up in the 70's in UK it was probably quite expensive). I used to love going to the grocers and choosing whatever fruit was in season.

I've brought my own children up to view fruit in the same way. To see their faces when I bring a punnet of raspberries or blueberries home is a joy

librarysteg · December 2013

I'm relatively new here and logging everything. I know I need to eat more fruits and vegetables. I usually have one or two servings of baby carrots with hummus every day and an apple. Dinner usually has a vegetable component. This week I picked up sugar snap peas to eat with my carrots. I like most fruits and vegetables so it's really just about making a point to work them into my day. My breakfast almost never has fruit or veg (during the week it's usually half a bagel w/ a tablespoon of peanut butter, weekends it's an english muffin breakfast sandwich) so that's a good place for me to be more mindful of adding in some fruits/veggies.

AlabasterVerve · December 2013

Deleted my post -- it wasn't helpful.

Phoenix_Warrior · December 2013

I don't have to explain myself to yous.

I eat what I want (within my macronutrient needs).

ldrosophila · December 2013

ive been a terrible veg eater lately i used to ship a gallon bag of chopped veggies with me everywhere but i havent done that in awhile

_jayciemarie_ · December 2013

I log everything except when I use a no-cal spray (like "Pam"). I think once I get closer to my goal weight I will be even more strict. I started weighing most everything.

mamadon · December 2013

Yeah, my diary is public and you would probably be horrified at my lack of veggies and healthy foods lol. Not a big veggie eater, and fruits maybe one a day.

jillmarie125 · December 2013

I don't have to explain myself to yous. I eat what I want (within my macronutrient needs).

^^ Very smart person.

subsonicbassist · December 2013

I always add the recipes that i plan to make for the week (and they always include a lot of veggies!). Then I just add "one serving" of whatever recipe to my diary. Because of that, it looks like I'm not eating as many veggies as I really am because the recipes aren't broken down into components in the diary. However, if i look at my recipes I can see all the veggies I have consumed.

I also think people tend to forget to log them. If you have a hummus sandwich with cucumber and tomato you may not take the time to log them.

And also, a lot of people on this site are really into microwave crap and processed food that gets them under their calorie goal, which is pretty lame.

Good for you for getting your veggies in!

Veggies are great, I eat plenty every day, but don't hate on people that eat microwaved or processed food. A lot of them consistently lose weight and may be in the transition to eating better. I still eat quite a bit of processed foods, but I am losing weight, gaining strength and feel great! Pop-Tart crew checking in

tehboxingkitteh · December 2013

I don't have to explain myself to you, nor do I care if I eat enough fruits and/or vegetables as long as I hit my calorie/macro goals. And yes, my diary is public.

twixlepennie · December 2013

I'd eat more if they weren't so expensive I miss living at home...all the fruit!

I'd eat more if they tasted better. Seriously I load my veggies (when I eat them) with hot sauce. And hey it helps me get my water in because my mouth is burning.

:laugh: I'm that way with fruit-have to add them to something else to eat them

Pandora_King · December 2013

I don't log most fruit and veg because I don't want to count them to my daily cals. Carrots are high cal, but I don't count them.

meshashesha2012 · December 2013

funny because someone on my friend's list asked something like this yesterday about if there are people who dont log all their non-starchy vegs.

anyway, my diary is public and i dont log all my the fresh vegetables i eat. i eat a lot of spinach (i easily go through 4 bags a week of spinach alone) and i probably only log a cup or 2.

i do count all fruit, but when it comes to raw kale, spinach, arugula mheh.

salladeve · December 2013

I don't log most fruit and veg because I don't want to count them to my daily cals. Carrots are high cal, but I don't count them.

Huh? I don't understand this statement. Carrots are not high cal at all. What is the point of logging if you don't log everything?

Personally I eat a lot of vegetables, my problem is getting in my protein. I don't like most fruits, but I do eat a apple everyday, and grapes some times.

randomtai · December 2013

I don't have to explain myself to you, nor do I care if I eat enough fruits and/or vegetables as long as I hit my calorie/macro goals. And yes, my diary is public.

This... I find minding my business helps me meet my macronutrient goals. :flowerforyou:

sheltony · December 2013

I grow a lot of the food I eat, so you'll see loads of veggies on my public food diary. Love fruits, and nuts, and just about anything that hasn't been processed too much ( I like doing that part)... Of course, being vegan isn't for everyone. I think people should eat what works best for them. We are all individuals and I think our diets need to reflect that> But I am a big advocate of plants

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mamadon · December 2013

I always add the recipes that i plan to make for the week (and they always include a lot of veggies!). Then I just add "one serving" of whatever recipe to my diary. Because of that, it looks like I'm not eating as many veggies as I really am because the recipes aren't broken down into components in the diary. However, if i look at my recipes I can see all the veggies I have consumed.

I also think people tend to forget to log them. If you have a hummus sandwich with cucumber and tomato you may not take the time to log them.

And also, a lot of people on this site are really into microwave crap and processed food that gets them under their calorie goal, which is pretty lame.

Good for you for getting your veggies in!

Veggies are great, I eat plenty every day, but don't hate on people that eat microwaved or processed food. A lot of them consistently lose weight and may be in the transition to eating better. I still eat quite a bit of processed foods, but I am losing weight, gaining strength and feel great! Pop-Tart crew checking in

I guess I'm pretty lame.

reddaddie · December 2013

I eat healthy meals AND a lot of junk. if I log a sandwich by parts I don't put the lettuce & tomato in as it would not make a diff. These are all estimates and an estimate cannot be more accurate than the least accurate part of the sum. If you have a medical issue and need to monitor some nutrient that is different (lettuce is not in that category) but that is a small percentage of people.

debrag12 · December 2013

I'm not a big veg/fruit eater, I just don't like many (if only you could do more with a lemon lol). I do have veg with each meal though (if the meal allows) and I log it.

I'm just not good at doing healthy meals, don't have the time, money, too lazy etc I need to be more healthy, we have fruit & veg stalls right outside our flat!

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