Are You Eating Your Veggies? Challenge #2

[jimmie 48]

Re: Are You Eating Your Veggies? Challenge #2

27 nvc for me today, sillybud.


kolhrabi is very doable. it didn't taste like a sweet potato to me but it did have a potato taste. i grated it and fried it with 1/4 of a small onion and fried it much like you would hash browns. i was very pleased with the taste. i'm gonna try to boil and mash the next one.

[sillygirl]

Re: Are You Eating Your Veggies? Challenge #2

I used to hate zucchini (aka courgette), something about the texture more than the taste put me off it, but have been eating it recently like this:

cut into slices, dip in beaten egg, dip in finely grated parmesan, put in the ovan for about 15 mins, turning half-way through. It's yummy.

I don't think I will ever be able to do eggplant (aka aubergine) though. Mitzi I love your describtion of it - mildewed sponge!! - that's JUST what it's like! It tasted gone off.

I have never eaten kohlrabi though, and I saw some at the farmer's market this morning and got it - so that's gonna be my new veg.

Kate, where are you? I've never heard it called courgette! Aubergine is a color I love, oh an the eggplant too!

[FunnyActressInLA]

Re: Are You Eating Your Veggies? Challenge #2

Awesome! After your induction, you should move up to rung 1, which is just more veggies for a total of 17-20 net carbs per day. It would be better to do that than stay at induction levels too long!

I'm thinking about that. I was gonna stay on extended induction but I'm thinking the veggies have helped me lose. I didn't lose anything week 1, now week 2 with making sure I'm getting 12-15 net carbs from veggies, I've dropped 6lbs! And I'm finding out that I really can get creative with them and that veggies are yummy!!!

[FunnyActressInLA]

Re: Are You Eating Your Veggies? Challenge #2

It's too soon for me to rep you, Emma....so I gotta look elsewhere! I'm sure I can find some willing repees!

Sorry still new here so I'm not sure what "rep" means?

[jimmie 48]

Re: Are You Eating Your Veggies? Challenge #2

Sorry still new here so I'm not sure what "rep" means?

if you want to rep someone for a really good post or for being so helpful you can find the particular post and click on the scale and "rep" them.
the scale is found on the right side across from the username.

[sillygirl]

Re: Are You Eating Your Veggies? Challenge #2

Monday:
salad with 2 cup lettuce, .5 cup tomato, 1 tbspn fresh cilantro
2 cups mashed calabaza (pumpkin)
200 grams jicama
salad with 3 cup spring mix and some cranberries
salad with 3 cups romaine, 2 cherry tomatoes
1 cup sugar snap peas
56 net carbs
40 fiber
11 non-veggie carbs

Tuesday:
1 whole small zucchini
1 large yellow pepper
50 grams jicama
tomato sauce, onions, peppers
1 cup broccoli
1/2 cup carrots
45 net carbs
14 fiber
20 non veggie carbs (ouch)

Wednesday:
300 grams jicama
.5 cup onions
1.5 cups green beans
2 cup romaine lettuce
.5 cup avocado
67 net carbs
58 non veggie carbs (aaaahhh!!)
32 grams fiber

I scoured the market and couldn't find any new veggies I haven't had before. Well, that's not true, the only one was celeric root. I haven't a clue what to do with it....

Oh wait. I haven't tried butternut squash. Could do that. Except I don't have a way to cook it. Maybe I'll try to find a restaurant that's serving it...

Very impressive Joy, considering you're out of town. You are one determined lady!

BTW - butternut squash is awesome. I think I'm a squash person, I love them all!

[FunnyActressInLA]

Re: Are You Eating Your Veggies? Challenge #2

if you want to rep someone for a really good post or for being so helpful you can find the particular post and click on the scale and "rep" them.
the scale is found on the right side across from the username.

Ahhh okay! Thanks! I'm glad I know this now because there have been a lot of helpful posts I've read. Now I know I can "rep" them!

[FunnyActressInLA]

Re: Are You Eating Your Veggies? Challenge #2

Does anyone know if broccolini has the same carbs as regular broccoli? I can't seem to find it on fitday. TIA!

[sillygirl]

Re: Are You Eating Your Veggies? Challenge #2

I'm thinking about that. I was gonna stay on extended induction but I'm thinking the veggies have helped me lose. I didn't lose anything week 1, now week 2 with making sure I'm getting 12-15 net carbs from veggies, I've dropped 6lbs! And I'm finding out that I really can get creative with them and that veggies are yummy!!!

OMG, that is fabulous to hear! Veggies are good. I cannot believe people think Atkins "doesn't allow" veggies!

[sillygirl]

Re: Are You Eating Your Veggies? Challenge #2

LOL! I had to take notes cruising this thread just now! I had to be with my Mom today so I missed the chatter. We are so glad you are all enjoying this challenge so much!

Mitzi - I used to hate jicama too. I don't know if it's growing up, or trying to eat well and not limit myself, but either way it's good when we grow to love something healthy.

Kate, the kohlrabi sounds awesome! How high a heat, and how long did you roast? I had no idea it was like a potato. I thought it was like a celery/lettuce kind of thing! I said before I love rutabaga, is it that same kind of thing inside?

Emma - I was gonna say back to the basics for you! Still recovering from those green beans, huh? I agree w/ Mitzi, most veggies taste better when browned on the outside and soft inside. It's the carmelization thing!

Guek - 20 for you today! Very nice!

Blazing your recipe for the eggplant sounds really, really good! Very inventive and oh so healthy!

And now, I can't read the rest of my scribbled notes!

[sillygirl]

Re: Are You Eating Your Veggies? Challenge #2

fatactress - I used broccoflower when I ate mine, which was really dumb since that's more like cauliflower! If I eat it again, I'm going with the broccoli count! Actually, I will eat it again, it was very sweet and tender. Like i do w/ asparagus, I did peel the outter part. My family is spoiled rotten!

[sillygirl]

Re: Are You Eating Your Veggies? Challenge #2

Originally Posted by jimmie 48
if you want to rep someone for a really good post or for being so helpful you can find the particular post and click on the scale and "rep" them.
the scale is found on the right side across from the username.





Jimmie! You are really getting good & creative with graphics!

[meena-beena]

Re: Are You Eating Your Veggies? Challenge #2

13 net carbs for me. Nothing fancy.

[purplecat]

Re: Are You Eating Your Veggies? Challenge #2

Today's totals:

1 cup pumpkin = 8 carbs
1 cup lettuce = 1 carb
1 oz. grape tomatoes = 2 carbs
1/2 cup cucumber = 1 carb
3/4 cup green beans = 5 carbs
Wendy's side salad (sans carrots) = 4 carbs
Broccoli quiche = 3 carbs

GRAND TOTAL: 24 carbs

[bradybunch]

Re: Are You Eating Your Veggies? Challenge #2

green beans, brocolli, onions and green pepper for me today. 20 net carbs