Sorry about all the questions this morning. I've been meaning to ask this question for some time now but I keep forgetting to ask it.

For those that are counting cals do you count raw/cooked veggies?

I count them, but I don't worry too much about absolute accuracy. I eat veggies that come in a five pound bag from Costco. I use their calorie count. Other things, I find something that seems close and use that count. For instance, if I make something like a Taco and use lots of veggies, I count the veggies like a vegetable salad. For me, it is important to be aware of exactly what I am eating, but not obsess on the exact calories of things that don't matter so much. When I eat snack foods I weigh and measure and try to be very accurate so it gets through my head that these foods are going to add up fast.

It varies per person. Some people do, some don't. I don't unless it's a lot of veggies (like a HUGE salad or a whole bag of carrots), or something higher in calories, like avocado or potatoes.

Because then when I'm munchy or hungry in between meals, I have a "no calorie" food to eat to keep me away from other stuff.

Yes, I do.

I do. I love seeing those low calorie counts for fairly high volumes of food.

If it has a calorie I count it. You can not count them if you wish but they still have calories added to your daily intake.

as long as it has a calorie it gets counted.

I count them, I don't see a reason not to. Plus since I'm doing a food log, it is good to see what I'm eating. If I am eating too few vegetables, I can tell by glancing at my food log.

I started by counting absolutely everything I could. I still count most veggies, but I've stopped counting the greens. You can eat a ridiculous amount and come up with 30 calories. Since the calories are so insignificant, I don't count them. Now the salad dressing... That's another story altogether!

I do. I weigh and measure eveything and level it off! If I don't I start 'rounding' or 'heaping' the measuring scoops! I was getting at least 3/4 cup in a half cup scoop!

Even the calories in spices...who knew paprika had 6 per teaspoon?!

Okay then it's settled. I am counting the veggies. Thank you all for your comments!

I count everything, including the greens.

I count everything but am also not worried about absolute accuracy.

I count everything but lettuce and pickles.

I don't count pickles or pickled peppers. I love peperoncini peppers straight from the jar, and the entire jar is 90 calories - I think the most I've ever eaten in one sitting is half a jar and usually it's more like a third, so I keep it as my 'out of cals, need a snack' go-to. I hardly ever need it, but it's almost a safety blanket knowing I have something tasty to snack on that won't kill my count.

Everything else I try to count.