Any ideas on what veg to eat unlimited?

EWJLang wrote: »

Again, my 30 calories of broccoli with breakfast is for the PLAIN broccoli. NOT ANY TOPPING. What is so magical about it that it's "free" and the cream in my coffee is not? Nothing.

Whatever. Your body will log it even if you don't.

That's pretty much how I see it. Especially since I'm a vegetarian.

I was once a raw foods vegan. All I ate were veggies and nuts. I never lost any weight eating that way either.

gotolam wrote: »

Again, I dare you to eat so much broccoli that it puts you over the top. Have you tried to eat 200 calories worth of broccoli?

No one is talking about dressing, cheese, oil, butter and eggs. I am not talking about being a vegetarian. I am talking about eating green leafy vegetables.

Gotlam, you are absolutely right. No one has gotten fat eating just green leafy vegetables.

For for many of us, however, green leafy vegetables are just one type of food we eat. We also eat a whole variety of other types of food. We keep track of all the types of food because each type has calories and we don't want to go over a specific caloric number so we can lose weight.

For instance, if I've already eaten my 1400 calories for the day, and I really want to eat a bag of Bird's Eye Steamable Broccoli, which contains 120 calories a bag, I wouldn't eat it because that broccoli would put me 120 calories over my limit of 1400.

If I were at 1280 calories, and I had to choose between the bag of broccoli and a 120 calorie piece of bread, I'd choose the broccoli because it would keep me fuller longer than the piece of bread. But the broccoli would still be 120 calories, I would still be at 1400 and any more broccoli would still be working against my weight loss goal.

OP, I don't know how big a plate of broccoli is. A bag of Bird's Eye Steamable Broccoli is 336 grams, and fills up about 1/2 a 10" plate. It contains 20 carbs.

That's not how carbohydrates and calories work...it doesn't matter when you consume them, your body will use them as needed. Since you're logging, you're not looking at any caloric surprises, so have at it.

And, honestly, from the amount of cardio you say you're doing, I suspect your muscles will be very thankful for some carbs to use.

fresh Watercress - 1 cup cal- 4 carbs -0 protein-1 fiber -5
Iceberg Lettuce - 1cup cal -15 carbs -3 protein-1 fiber -1
Celery - Raw - 1 cup cal -14 carbs -3 protein-1 fiber- 2

I'm not sure it's a good idea to feel free to gorge on anything, even if it is lettuce or whatever. Ohhhh the discomfort :x lol

If that's you in your profile pic, you can definitely afford to ease up on your dietary restriction. You need fuel for your workouts.

I'd add that comments like "I don't want carbs stationary in my stomach late at night" do not inspire the utmost confidence in your nutritional knowledge base.

PrincessARose wrote: »

I do log my calories
and I just didn't want to eat it late at night having them carbs stationary in my stomach without being burnt off, that's all

That's not how digestion works. Your body is constantly digesting everything you eat, whether you're asleep or awake or working out or sitting in front of the TV. I agree that you may find an intro to nutrition book helpful, NOT a diet book espousing a particular plan. It would help you understand digestion and the roles of carbohydrates in a healthy diet.

MrM27 wrote: »

gotolam wrote: »

If I hit a plateau, I wouldn't be looking at my veg intake.

Not sure you would be hitting a plateau eating 1200 calories.

Why would I be eating 1200 cals/day? I'm in maintenance. Yes, I somehow magically dieted down to my goal weight and stayed there.

But scarier than hell that you remember posts I made over a year ago. Seriously, dude.

MrM27 wrote: »

gotolam wrote: »

MrM27 wrote: »

gotolam wrote: »

If I hit a plateau, I wouldn't be looking at my veg intake.

Not sure you would be hitting a plateau eating 1200 calories.

Why would I be eating 1200 cals/day? I'm in maintenance. Yes, I somehow magically dieted down to my goal weight and stayed there.

But scarier than hell that you remember posts I made over a year ago. Seriously, dude.

I remember everything. You should practice it by reading up on actual science.

So you remember what other men eat? Wowsers.

Don't know why you think I'm anti-science. I used it to lose all of my weight, increase LBM, lose GERD and other complications, and am perfectly happy maintaining.

Methinks i'm not your best example of a cautionary tale. Please stalk somebody else.

troutrouter wrote:

I would concentrate on vegetables that are higher in fiber if you are concerned about your carb intake.

Um, fiber is a carb.

I understand there is (sic) about 12 carbs in 2 cups but I just don't know what that means

12 grams of carbohydrate = 48 calories
For comparison, a nickel has a mass of about 5 grams.

I just didn't want to eat it late at night having them (sic) carbs stationary in my stomach without being burnt off

Your digestive system keeps plugging along, no matter the time of day. It might go a little faster or slower depending on your wake/sleep cycle, or if you're exercising, but that broccoli you have for dinner is NOT sitting in your stomach all night.

Probably the best advice to leave here would be to encourage you to read a basic nutrition and fitness book.
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comments like "I don't want carbs stationary in my stomach late at night" do not inspire the utmost confidence in your nutritional knowledge base.

If you don't want to bother finding a decent basic nutrition textbook, you could also read a reliable internet site, such as this one:
http://www.nutrition.gov/smart-nutrition-101

Probably more than you want to learn right now (this is geared toward nursing students), but try:
Williams' Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy
by Staci Nix
published by Mosby
ISBN 9780323051996 (for the 13th edition)

In chapter 15, starting on page 287, it discusses food misinformation & fads, including how to evaluate claims so you don't get sucked into believing something unhealthy or even dangerous.

Of course, it also has basic info about the macronutrients, micronutrients, healthy intake levels...