Counting fruit/veg in total cals?

pocketsizedfun
pocketsizedfun Posts: 2
in Health and Weight Loss
What do you guys think about counting fruits and vegetables towards intake? I know fruit can have a lot of sugars but I can't believe that eating them would make someone gain weight.
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  • Annemouse
    Annemouse Posts: 14
    If it was straight up fresh fruit and veggies (no dip, no frying them, just eating fresh) I don't bother to count them. They're my "freebies" because I know the health benefits of them are WAY more important than the few calories I get from eating them.
  • mgram2
    mgram2 Posts: 128 Member
    Calories are calories. There is no discriminating about that.
  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member
    I count them. I know for myself I can meet all my caloric requirements and maintain with only fruits, veggies, and protein. If they didn't count then I should be losing weight.
  • iKapuniai
    iKapuniai Posts: 594 Member
    I count them, but I'm not super strict about counting them. Sometimes I won't count them at all, but only my veggies that I know are low enough in calories (greens!) that I won't really have to make adjustments to compensate their consumption. Fruits on the other hand are definitely accounted for. :)
  • poedunk65
    poedunk65 Posts: 1,336 Member
    count everything even iced tea..................it's the ONLY honest way!
  • annakristi86
    annakristi86 Posts: 9
    i count them all the time but it sucks cause i eat a ton of fruit every day and it costs me 300-400 calories a day.... when u r on a 1200 cal plan its a lot... but i simply can't function without tons of fruit.... oh well..... and yes, i count veggies too although i barely eat any.... calories are calories.... oh well
  • Starvandeva
    Starvandeva Posts: 9 Member
    I count them, every kcal counts. I like to look back at the end of the day and make sure I got at least 5 servings of them, it helps me keep track.
  • lilpoindexter
    lilpoindexter Posts: 1,122 Member
    You have to be honest, and put everything in your log for the most benefit. Obviously x amount of carbs in oranges has to be better than the same amount of carbs from a ding dong, but I still put them in there.
  • Lobster1987
    Lobster1987 Posts: 492 Member
    I worry about gaining weight from all the sugars in fruit....because I recently discovered how much I love fruit, so I've been eating tons of it. I hope I don't gain weight :( I count every calorie when I log them, including fruits and veggies.
  • Linda1028
    Linda1028 Posts: 8 Member
    I with thems that say it ALL counts.
  • trelm249
    trelm249 Posts: 777 Member
    count all food, period.
  • NAcetoLang
    NAcetoLang Posts: 517 Member
    I count it all... but I am a little lax on measurements when it comes to fruits and veggies. Many years ago, I started working out where there was a conveniently located smoothie bar.... every time after my workout, I would have a smoothie. I figured it was all fruit (a scoop of protein and nonfat milk in there too). Somehow, I was still not losing weight. When I told my trainer about the smoothie, that was the first thing to cut back on. It is great to eat lots of fruits and veggies, but remember that even natural sugars are sugars. That is what I have been told anyway. (Started losing weight again once I cut the smoothie frequency and size.)
  • cordianet
    cordianet Posts: 534 Member
    For me, I generally guess at raw veggies because I like to throw whatever I have in the fridge on my salad. Overall, since they are so low in calories, it's not going to make more than 10-20 calories difference either way. Fruit's a different story. some things, like a banana, apple, pear, pineapple, etc. it would be easy to get over 100 calories in a sitting. Those should be counted because it would be too easy for that to push me over every day.
  • Altarian
    Altarian Posts: 230 Member
    Calories are calories. There is no discriminating about that.

    This is why i count them.
  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,300 Member
    Calories are calories. You need to count them or you are not keeping yourself accountable. I know SO many people who failed at the "new" Weight Watchers because of those "free" fruits and vegetables. Why? Because the calories still count! They don't magically go away because of the nutrients in them.
  • Jimmy_Jojo
    Jimmy_Jojo Posts: 27 Member
    I'm definitely in the "calories are calories" bandwagon. I always count mine, I usually have a piece of fruit with my breakfast, and depending on what fruit, sometimes it can be more than an additional 100 calories to my day. It's still really good for you, but natural sugars are still sugars so it's good to definitely keep an eye on it
  • darrcn5
    darrcn5 Posts: 495 Member
    I easily eat 300-400 calories worth of fruits and veggies in a day. You better believe I count them!
  • Josephina57
    Josephina57 Posts: 170 Member
    count everything even iced tea..................it's the ONLY honest way!
    this
  • Cold_Steel
    Cold_Steel Posts: 897 Member
    I am on the count it all train. There are a lot of fruits that surprisingly have high amount of calories. Apples 80-120 Bananas 80-120, Oranges 60-80

    I found that if I make excuses not to add certain things, the definition of what I should or should not add gets skewed and exaggerated very quickly, I strongly suggest you add it all.
  • recoiljpr
    recoiljpr Posts: 292
    I count them, but NOT for the calories. I count them because I want to make sure I am actually eating them. 300 calories from veggies is a huge difference then 300 calories from doritos. It took me 35 years to finally realize that. :-)
  • CameoDouglas
    CameoDouglas Posts: 78 Member
    I count the majority. If I'm having a burger and a slap a tomato or a pickle on I don't really bother but as a snack/meal definitley, calories are calories.
  • epmck11
    epmck11 Posts: 159 Member
    What do you guys think about counting fruits and vegetables towards intake? I know fruit can have a lot of sugars but I can't believe that eating them would make someone gain weight.

    Your body doesn't care if you're getting the calories from chocolate or from strawberries. If you consume the same amount of calories, you'll get fat from it. Of course you should count calories from fruit and vegetables and of course someone could hypothetically gain weight from eating too much fruit and vegetables.
  • BeyondThePixels
    BeyondThePixels Posts: 91 Member
    I log everything, a calorie is a calorie. Only some calories keep you fuller longer.
  • DesireeLovesOrganic
    DesireeLovesOrganic Posts: 456 Member
    I prob eat 400-500 cal a day in fruits and veggies (vegan.) I definitely count them!
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    What do you guys think about counting fruits and vegetables towards intake? I know fruit can have a lot of sugars but I can't believe that eating them would make someone gain weight.
    One banana has 100 calories. If you don't bother to count it, and then eat all your calories on top of that (because you didn't count it,) now you're 100 calories over. Eat 100 calories over maintenance every day and you certainly would gain weight.
  • Ilovejacks
    Ilovejacks Posts: 153 Member
    Sugar is sugar and Calories are Calories.You can gain from sugar in fruit.....:)
  • Ilovejacks
    Ilovejacks Posts: 153 Member
    What do you guys think about counting fruits and vegetables towards intake? I know fruit can have a lot of sugars but I can't believe that eating them would make someone gain weight.
    One banana has 100 calories. If you don't bother to count it, and then eat all your calories on top of that (because you didn't count it,) now you're 100 calories over. Eat 100 calories over maintenance every day and you certainly would gain weight.
    100% agree Banana's will put weight on you:)
  • lwagnitz
    lwagnitz Posts: 1,321 Member
    I used to go to a dietitian and she told me to never count vegetables, unless they are cooked in something/with something, and then only account for those calories. She did tell me to keep track of fruit , though.
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
    If it goes in the mouth, I count it... Too much of ANYTHING can cause weight gain...
  • Spanaval
    Spanaval Posts: 1,200 Member
    Count them. Calories are calories, regardless of source. There are several fruits that are high in calories - mango, banana, persimmon, etc.

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