Help me...please?!?!?

Phoenix1401
Phoenix1401 Posts: 711 Member
edited October 3 in Food and Nutrition
Ive recently lost 10 pounds and how lost it was by eating smaller portions, drinking water, saying the words "No Thank You" and exercising. Well I rarely eat veggies...its not in my everyday diet. Does anybody know how I can put more veggies in my everyday eating habits?

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  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Try roasting vegetables in the oven or on the grill. I think most vegetables taste much better roasted until they are carmalized than they do steamed, boiled or microwaved. Some have a completely different taste and texture. And it's so quick and easy to prepare. Simply put the veggies in a bowl, coat with olive oil and seasonings, dump on a baking sheet and pop in the oven.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Fit it into some of your fav foods?

    Like if I had a steak this is what i do:
    Cut it up into small little strips, cook in a skillet and add mushrooms, onions, and peppers! Delicious :D
  • Legalchica
    Legalchica Posts: 462
    easy!! steamed veggies are amazing! get low to no cal butter flakes or use spray butter for less cals. or just salt and pepper em. broccoli, zuchini (yes i know i can't spell and I'm to lazy to put it in word first :blushing: ) carrots. or carrot chips and salsa for a snack. i put chopped up zuchinni in my chili, oh an onions of course. I also grill asperagus and zuchini ALL the time. just spray with olive oil sprinkle on some garlic and onion powder and maybe a little cayanne if you like spicy :) i have also roasted cauliflower and leaks with olive oil and salt and pepper :) YUM
  • feelgoodgetfit
    feelgoodgetfit Posts: 1 Member
    What I've been doing to incorporate vegetable is juicing. It's not as good as eating the vegetables would be, but it works, and it tastes pretty good if you have the right juicing recipes! I hope this helped you out a bit! xo.
  • AwesomeSauce4
    AwesomeSauce4 Posts: 1,062 Member
    Ive recently lost 10 pounds and how lost it was by eating smaller portions, drinking water, saying the words "No Thank You" and exercising. Well I rarely eat veggies...its not in my everyday diet. Does anybody know how I can put more veggies in my everyday eating habits?

    Try V8.. Or if you have a Juicer, Make your own.. I usually try and Drink some veggiies if I don't get them in my
    meals, Buy v8 is a great substitute.. ;)
  • Tujitsu56
    Tujitsu56 Posts: 392 Member
    If you don't really eat veggies often it is hard to start. I'd say find something you like and try to eat that more. I seem to like broccoli alot, so I eat more of that. Also, there are stir fry's and stuff that grocery stores sell, maybe pick up one of those. You can add shrimp or chicken to it and make it fairly quick and easy using a skillet and a little bit of water.

    By the way, this may not be the best advice, but I learned which veggies I liked when I would go out to eat at Appleabeas and other resturaunts. I've found that thier veggies were delicious and started try to eat them more. Eventually you'll want to stop adding certain seasonings and additives and become fine with eating them almost plain.

    Overall, I think it is best to tailor your diet and slowly get on track to eating the right things. Don't try to make a huge jump because you will almost always fall back to your previous eating habits. Remember, it's okay to slip up sometimes, but just know to get back on track and keep working at your goals. You are creating a new life style not doing a temporary change.

    GOOD LUCK:)
  • beal84
    beal84 Posts: 14 Member
    If you are concerned about not getting enough nutrients from the small portions you are eating you can also try a multivitaman
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    puree some and put a scoop in everything. Omlette . . . and veggies. soup . . . add a scoop. Burgers, meatloaf, pasta sauces, blah blah blah, add a scoop and mix it in well.
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