JoyfulMomm

I am a grandmother. They say, "You don't look old enough to have grandchildren." Sometimes I smile mischieviously and say, "I'm not."

I agree. The amount of calories in vegetables is negligible. The appetite suppressing effect of being full is a worthwhile tradeoff for the few calories you are consuming. If counting them keeps you from eating them, then stop counting them. If it doesn't, don't. Either way, they provide you with a calorie-cheap way to get…