Veggie Serving Amounts In P2?

[catkin]

This is being discussed in the hunger thread.

Can we try to clear this up a little?

I like Deb K's take on it, personally

Doc S doesn't spell it out in Pounds & Inches...

Does Kevin Trudeau?

Does the Omaha Plan?

Anyone have it spelled out in their hcg literature?

Those that eat only 100 or 200 grams of veggie per meal in P2, how did you come to that particular amount?

Thanks for adding your thoughts on this!

[hauermich]

My doctor's program calls for a 50 calorie vegetable serving with lunch and dinner and two 60 calorie fruit servings per day.

So depending on the fruit or veggie you choose that would determine the size of the serving. Cabbage, let's say...you can have 2 cups for the same calories as 1 cup of broccoli.

They also told me that I can have as much lettuce as I wanted, I use romaine

[Cruzcrzy]

Michele,

does your Dr. specify what fruits you have to choose from or may you choose any, just not exceed the caloric level? Thanks.

[hauermich]

yes, there is a list of fruits & veggies

Veggies: 50 calories and 5g or less of sugar: asparagus, broccoli, snap beans, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, celery, cucumber, dill pickle, eggplant, lettuce, mushrooms, onion, pepper, radish, spinach, squash, tomato

Fruit: 60 calories and 12g or less of sugar: Apples, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, clementine, cranberries, grapefruit, grapes, kiwi, lemon, lime, mango, nectarine, orange, papaya, peach, pear, pineapple, plum, strawberries, watermelon

I was told to double my veggies until my next appointment to help with hunger...steamed cabbage, sliced onions with a splash of soy sauce and spicy mustard is very filling.

MOO....My Opinion Only.....I do not think I got this fat eating too many veggies.

[Cruzcrzy]

Thanks, Michele. I agree about the veggies, LOL!

[Angel In TN]

I was told by my doctor to meal plan to add calories... add meat, add fruit, and make up the rest of the calories with the veggies. I chose not to do the breadstick at first but stalled and the last two week added it and the lemon in. There was no actual limit on veggies...just calories.

[Zbunny]

I basically figured out the amount based on calories. I would add up my protein cals (beef, chicken, or fish) for the day, then add in the calories from my 2 servings of fruit, and the rest of the calories were from veggies. I did not eat the breadsticks in R1, but did in R2, and had to remove them from my plan b/c they caused major cravings. If you don't have the bread, you have more calorie count for veggies.

[Dreamchaser]

Originally Posted by Angel In TN

I was told by my doctor to meal plan to add calories... add meat, add fruit, and make up the rest of the calories with the veggies. I chose not to do the breadstick at first but stalled and the last two week added it and the lemon in. There was no actual limit on veggies...just calories.

Originally Posted by Zbunny

I basically figured out the amount based on calories. I would add up my protein cals (beef, chicken, or fish) for the day, then add in the calories from my 2 servings of fruit, and the rest of the calories were from veggies. I did not eat the breadsticks in R1, but did in R2, and had to remove them from my plan b/c they caused major cravings. If you don't have the bread, you have more calorie count for veggies.

This is what I do and it has worked good for me. I don't do the breadsticks either.

[NeekoM]

I personally don't count calories. I do my 3.5 oz protein, breadstick, and fruit twice a day and then eat a moderate amount of veggies. Usually it's 1/2 a bag of lettuce or spincach, a medium cucumber, a cup or so of cooked radishes, or 2 - 3 celery hearts. And I spread my two choices out throughout the day to help keep me from getting hungry. It seems to be working for me though I know it probably wouldn't for some.

[LilacBruze]

I (meticulously) count calories, so that is why I weigh my vegetables. But then again, I have only had tomatoes, cucumbers, and cabbage during P2. With cucumbers, I eat double portions since they are so low calorie, low carb, and mostly water.

[laylabean]

my plan lit states the following...

"Vegetables: Choose ONLY ONE vegetable per meal – NO MIXING. Eat vegetables until you're satisfied or until you've reached 500 calories for the day, including at least both portions of protein. The most common serving sizes are listed below. You will also find the calories per ounce if you prefer to weigh your vegetables.

Lettuce – any (2 cups raw = 15 cals or 4 cals/oz)
Chard (2 cups raw = 14 cals or 5 cals/oz)
Spinach (3 cups raw = 21 cals or 6 cals/oz)
Onions (1 cup raw = 64 cals or 11 cals/oz)
Asparagus (2 cups raw = 54 cals or 6 cals/oz)
Beet Greens (2 cups raw = 16 cals or 6 cals/oz)
Cabbage (2 cups raw = 44 cals or 7 cals/oz)
Radishes (2 cups raw = 40 cals or 4 cals/oz)
Tomatoes (1 cup cherry = 18 cals or 5 cals/oz)
Celery (2 cups raw = 32 cals or 4 cals/oz) "

i had taken this list literally and have not been adding any veggies not on the list. do some plans allow other veggies? have people had good success with a wider range of veggies i.e. cauliflower or broccoli?

[LaraSuzz]

Originally Posted by laylabean

my plan lit states the following...

"Vegetables: Choose ONLY ONE vegetable per meal – NO MIXING. Eat vegetables until you're satisfied or until you've reached 500 calories for the day, including at least both portions of protein. The most common serving sizes are listed below. You will also find the calories per ounce if you prefer to weigh your vegetables.

Lettuce – any (2 cups raw = 15 cals or 4 cals/oz)
Chard (2 cups raw = 14 cals or 5 cals/oz)
Spinach (3 cups raw = 21 cals or 6 cals/oz)
Onions (1 cup raw = 64 cals or 11 cals/oz)
Asparagus (2 cups raw = 54 cals or 6 cals/oz)
Beet Greens (2 cups raw = 16 cals or 6 cals/oz)
Cabbage (2 cups raw = 44 cals or 7 cals/oz)
Radishes (2 cups raw = 40 cals or 4 cals/oz)
Tomatoes (1 cup cherry = 18 cals or 5 cals/oz)
Celery (2 cups raw = 32 cals or 4 cals/oz) "

i had taken this list literally and have not been adding any veggies not on the list. do some plans allow other veggies? have people had good success with a wider range of veggies i.e. cauliflower or broccoli?

You're correct Layla. This is the veggie list. I guess some docs make their own veggie list but I stick with this one, it works for me and was chosen for a reason. No mixing.

[privatediva]

Mine allows cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, peppers, green beans, brussel sprouts, collard, turnips, mushrooms, yellow squash and eggplant. And allows mixing. I've been really happy with my losses. I'm down 25 for the round, with 15 left to go overall.

[catkin]

Thank you, everyone!