measurements

[sistabec]

when you refer in the orig book that onios are 5 net carbs per 1/2 c....is that cooked or raw?

[joagain]

I have wished that it was cooked because a 1/2 cup of any vegie is not much after you cook it ,but I believe it is raw ? I hope I am wrong .

[beebs]

It's raw

[mouseissue]

I have wished that it was cooked because a 1/2 cup of any vegie is not much after you cook it ,but I believe it is raw ? I hope I am wrong .

Sorry Jo!  But beebs is correct!

Cooking many veggies removes water within their tissues, softening them, and they collapse within their "skins".
There are some exceptions like potatoes, carrots, jicama, etc..

Take a bunch of spinach, cook it, then see what you have left... Pretty disappointing! 

At least with spinach, it's so low in net carbs, you can eat a larger serving without much worry.
One average bunch you'd find in the produce section of the market (12 oz.) has only about 4g net carbs.

[mouseissue]

when you refer in the orig book that onions are 5 net carbs per 1/2 c....is that cooked or raw?

Hello sistabec! 
And welcome to our family here at the FAT To Skinny forum!

If you have any other questions, concerns, or just need some support, please let us know.
We are all in this together!... So you never need to feel alone.

[joagain]

I have always counted it raw  when I cook onions they almost disappear !

[mouseissue]

I have always counted it raw  when I cook onions they almost disappear !

I feel your pain Jo! 

In my former life, I would pile on HUGE mounds of sautéed onions on my burgers.

Now, I still use some onion. But replaced most of it with sautéed white mushrooms.
Along with a slice of melted cheddar, I think it tastes much better! 
I REALLY love portabella mushrooms. But they are higher in carbs and much more pricey.

DAMN!!!...  I believe I'm making myself "think" I'm hungry!
I'll drink a tall glass of cold water and wait 15 minutes.

If I still feel hungry, it's off to the kitchen for some grub.
If not, I will have avoided unnecessary eating.
This trick really works for me!

[beebs]

Broccoli and cauli dont shrink much and you dont have to just eat half a cup. You can spend the carbs on more. Whatever you want to spend your 20 carbs on you can. Although I would suggest not spending them on one thing you could get pretty hungry that way.

[umpa]

How are you doing Sistabec?

[sistabec]

Hey Sherri! Sorry I have not been on line or should I say to this site for a while. HOWEVER!!!~! I'm still following the plan and recommending it to everyone that will listen. I've lost 20 lbs and eliminated all of my day time insulin and have started decreasing my nightime insulin recently. I'm feeling pretty good!!!! Down 2 sizes!! How are you guys? Down south I guess  . I wish you would let me know when you get back at the end of the summer or fall. Would love to see you both!
Beckie

[umpa]

Sistabec I am so happy for you! What are you gonna spend all that money on you used to spend on insulin ? I will be back in may and i will buy ya lunch to celebrate your victory!