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  • Posts: 1,176 Member
    edited January 2017
    sijomial wrote: »
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    OK will take your word for that, hope you corrected them - I don't actually recall any instance where people said to reduce fat to zero.

    That's because there's like thousands of posts on here per hour. Unless you're spending all day on here, there's a good chance that you're not seeing absolutely everything posted, so logically, there's going to be things that both of us see that the other will not.
  • Posts: 129 Member
    malindak12 wrote: »
    Is all natural peanut butter healthy?

    At home, yes. At school, no. But even if it is healthy it's making me go way over my macro goals for fat
  • Posts: 129 Member
    rainbowbow wrote: »
    I would say first of all, how much fat and protein are you getting in your diet?

    Nuts and seeds are almost all fat, not protein, but i'd want to see what you're currently eating. If you're having such strong cravings, it kind of makes you wonder what is insufficient in your current diet.

    My macro goals are 99 G protein and 53 g fat but normally I'm a little lower in fat and higher in protein
  • Posts: 90 Member
    I also have the same problem! I am also a vegan and I can control any binges until pnb comes into the equation because then it's game OVER! Lately I have been managing to control these moments of weakness by eating intuitively. Asking myself,"do I really need this ? Am I making a mindFUL or mindLESS food choice ?"
    At some stages that wasn't enough to stop me so I would use it all up on foods that I cannot eat(bread) and offer it to family members or mix some animal product like butter in so that I wouldn't even want it. After several days, this helped me to realize that I was perfectly fine without it and i wasn't even craving it before, I just WANTED it. That really helped me gain more self control and I no longer feel so powerless when I open the cupboard.
    Sometimes snacking on something healthier like dates or apple slices also helps, just to divert your mind without leaving you drowning in regret or guilt.
    You can absolutely escape this cycle and I believe in you!
  • Posts: 357 Member
    I have a peanut butter addiction too. It's one of the things I just can't have around because I'm not going to have just a tablespoon. I think peanut butter is more of a fat source than a protein source really. It's not that those fats are bad, it's just hard to portion when it tastes so good. Also I think peanut butter is just too convenient when my willpower is low. No need to prep, chop, cook....just put a spoon in and have at it. It's easier for me just to not buy it. I still have my healthy fats, but I'm not exactly going to binge on a bunch of olive oil.
  • Posts: 129 Member
    JeromeBarry1 wrote: »
    OP, What's hard about getting exactly as much peanut butter as you budgeted in your daily food plan?

    I'm serious. Use a scale, or use a pre-measured retail portion as you say. Nuts are good for you. Have some.

    I know, and it's pretty embarrassing how hard it is for me, but every time I try measuring out a tablespoon I always end up going back into the jar with a spoon and eating an extra 200 calories worth. I have good self control with basically everything else, there's just something about peanut butter that's really hard for me
  • Posts: 357 Member
    I hear you!! Peanut butter will ruin my life. I throw it out and go back for it. It's really the one thing I can't have around!
  • Posts: 1,176 Member
    rainbowbow wrote: »
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    So... we're on the same page then. :neutral:

    "Nuts and seeds are almost all fat, not protein, but i'd want to see what you're currently eating. If you're having such strong cravings, it kind of makes you wonder what is insufficient in your current diet."

    Looks like. Like I said, I often forget that tone doesn't come through in text, and that I really should be more precise in what I say.
  • Posts: 4,658 Member
    I have peanut butter and peanuts everyday to increase my fat intake. I weigh out the exact portion I need the night before and put the jar/bag away. I know that if I go back and get more, I am sabotaging my progress for a few seconds of enjoyment which is not worth it. It all depends on where your priorities are!
  • Posts: 28,055 Member
    jamieparadis20 wrote: »
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    I know, and it's pretty embarrassing how hard it is for me, but every time I try measuring out a tablespoon I always end up going back into the jar with a spoon and eating an extra 200 calories worth. I have good self control with basically everything else, there's just something about peanut butter that's really hard for me

    Ya, when I feel this way about foods (out of control) I don't have them in the house. Occasionally I'll try again in 6 months or so. I see you eat almond butter - I agree it's not nearly as yummy as PB, but it does fill the same niche.

    I'm also going to suggest eating more legumes.
  • Posts: 43 Member
    Have you tried powdered peanut butter like PB2? It has fewer calories than normal peanut butter, you can't mindlessly binge on it since it needs to be "prepared", and it tastes really, really satisfying. I add 2 tbsps to my morning vegan chocolate protein smoothie regularly.
  • Posts: 16,049 Member
    edited January 2017
    unsuspectingfish wrote: »
    Why's everyone so afraid of fat?

    I'm definitely not afraid of fat, i love fat :smiley: The point i was trying to make in my first post, is that if OP is craving Peanut butter than she may be lacking fat in her diet. She should try and up her fat content with something not quite as moreish and hard to control as peanut butter, so as not to go over her calories.
    If there's a jar of peanut butter in my cupboard there's a 100% chance that i'll eventually crack and finish the whole thing off in a day or two and completely blow my deficit.
  • Posts: 7,722 Member
    edited January 2017
    I have trouble moderating peanut butter, but I love the taste.

    I use powdered peanut butter in smoothies for the flavor. It's also good to use in stir fry sauces, or mixed into yogurt (if you're not vegan). I have no trouble moderating this stuff.

    I get the people calling for moderating, and I'm a fan of it. There are some foods I can moderate and some foods I can't. There's nothing saying that people have to be able to exercise iron clad will at every phase of their lives and in all areas. If something is tripping you up, it's okay to find a work around so you can meet your goals.

    I just bought a huge bag of pistachios, for example. I have no problem moderating nuts, but put a jar of nut butter in the house? I can't do it.
  • Posts: 38 Member
    Have you every tried PBFit? Look it up! It's pretty good.
  • Posts: 1,669 Member
    I can moderate PB just fine, but I have a similar Cheezits and Goldfish cracker problem. If it's in the house, I will eat it. So I don't keep it in the house. I tend to be very serious and reserved, so they think it's hysterical that I turn into the Cookie Monster over cheese crackers.

    I'd give it away and only get the single-serving packs when you're out.
  • Posts: 405 Member
    Donate it if you feel its too much of a temptation. If its opened..give to a family member. If its closed, a pantry. Or find someone homeless. Better than handing out money in my opinion.
  • Posts: 1,573 Member
    trigden1991 wrote: »
    You could try to exercise some self control?

    Obviously the OP has a problem with that.
  • Posts: 1,573 Member
    jamieparadis20 wrote: »
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    At home, yes. At school, no. But even if it is healthy it's making me go way over my macro goals for fat

    Then stop buying it. I love PB too, and it is damn hard sometimes to limit myself to a healthy reasonable amount - I can eat it out of the jar - no spoon needed! I'll second the recommendation for PBFit. It does satisfy my craving for the PB taste.
  • Posts: 298 Member
    OP, I had to put myself on a PB time out. My addiction got way out of hand and I was eating TONS of it. Way, way, way more than I should have been. I bought a jar the other night, after a few weeks of abstaining. But this one has no extra sugar (and is ONLY peanuts). It taste good, but not so good that I feel the need to eat too much.

    I am the same way with cheese. I basically don't allow cheese in my house because I have zero control with it. I have yet to find a remedy that works like the PB one. So I just don't eat it at home, for the most part.
  • Posts: 391 Member
    Cut it out, or find an alternative. I like PB powder because it has WAY less calories. Doesn't taste quite the same, but beggers can't be choosers right?
  • Posts: 129 Member
    AmandaDanceMore wrote: »
    OP, I had to put myself on a PB time out. My addiction got way out of hand and I was eating TONS of it. Way, way, way more than I should have been. I bought a jar the other night, after a few weeks of abstaining. But this one has no extra sugar (and is ONLY peanuts). It taste good, but not so good that I feel the need to eat too much.

    I am the same way with cheese. I basically don't allow cheese in my house because I have zero control with it. I have yet to find a remedy that works like the PB one. So I just don't eat it at home, for the most part.

    I think I'll put myself on a timeout too. Thanks for the advice! Glad someone else was in a similar position as me...
  • Posts: 290 Member
    JeromeBarry1 wrote: »
    OP, What's hard about getting exactly as much peanut butter as you budgeted in your daily food plan?

    I'm serious. Use a scale, or use a pre-measured retail portion as you say. Nuts are good for you. Have some.


    "what's hard" is that she has strong cravings which she struggles to control. Did you even READ the original post?
  • Posts: 1,176 Member
    Christine_72 wrote: »
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    I'm definitely not afraid of fat, i love fat :smiley: The point i was trying to make in my first post, is that if OP is craving Peanut butter than she may be lacking fat in her diet. She should try and up her fat content with something not quite as moreish and hard to control as peanut butter, so as not to go over her calories.
    If there's a jar of peanut butter in my cupboard there's a 100% chance that i'll eventually crack and finish the whole thing off in a day or two and completely blow my deficit.

    That totally wasn't directed at you, or anyone in particular, to be honest. I've just seen a lot of people around lately who seem averse to all fats, and I made an ill-placed comment in reaction to that.
  • Posts: 26,361 Member
    I had to stop buying it back about 20 years ago when I discovered that peanuts and peanut butter and peas made me feel extremely, painfully bloated and crampy and sick.
  • Posts: 16,049 Member
    unsuspectingfish wrote: »
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    That totally wasn't directed at you, or anyone in particular, to be honest. I've just seen a lot of people around lately who seem averse to all fats, and I made an ill-placed comment in reaction to that.

    Ah ok, no worries :smile: Yes, fat does sometimes get a bad rap and the mindset of eating fat makes you fat..

  • Posts: 2,862 Member
    AmandaDanceMore wrote: »
    I am the same way with cheese. I basically don't allow cheese in my house because I have zero control with it. I have yet to find a remedy that works like the PB one. So I just don't eat it at home, for the most part.

    Cheese is a no-no for me too.
  • Posts: 4,696 Member
    unsuspectingfish wrote: »
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    Exactly what I was getting at (sorry, I often forget that tone is very hard to read in text). There's nothing wrong with it, especially if you're getting it from nuts and seeds. People on here just always seem so quick to tell people to cut out ALL the fat.

    I literally never see anyone telling people to cut out all the fat.

    And those who do are swiftly corrected by the old-timers in the community.
  • Posts: 823 Member
    portion control is VERY hard and i have the same issue with peanut butter, PB2 and sugar. i find its just easier not to have it in the house as i lack self control. i have also measured and planned it out to fit in my macro's, but i can honestly go thru a tub of peanut butter in one setting! Im all about the good fats, but eating the entire jar in a few days which is what happens to me is not so good! (i've even tried to hide it from myself!)...doesnt work:( Good luck...
  • Posts: 133 Member
    edited January 2017
    Don't throw it out! Nuts are one of natures best sources of antioxidants. Eating nuts is linked to longevity! Try to fill up on fiber before digging into the peanut butter? Don't eat the stuff with hydrogenated oils, get the kind that naturally separates into oil on the top layer.

    http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/eating-nuts-linked-to-healthier-longer-life-201311206893

    "Worried that eating nuts might make you fat, since they’re high in fat? In fact, frequent nut eaters were less likely to gain weigh in this and other studies. “Nuts are high in protein and fiber, which delays absorption and decreases hunger,” said Dr. Hu, adding that nuts contain mostly unsaturated healthy fats."
  • Posts: 216 Member
    edited January 2017
    The best way I've found to portion out a tempting food without eating it all;

    1. Put peppermint chewing gum in your mouth. This will help prevent you from eating as you're portioning.
    2. Portion out ALL the food at once. Get lots of little containers.
    3. Divide the food into the little containers.
    4. Put them all away in a place that requires extra work to get to. For me the sweets are now all downstairs so i have to go downstairs, find the stepstool, and reach into the topmost, furthest back cabinet. The bread is sliced and put in the freezer so that i have to toast it before i can eat it.
    5. When you go to grab some, it'll be much easier to stop at one portion if they're already portioned out beforehand.

    Also, with a sudden change in cravings, I'd wonder about my micronutrient status. You might want to get blood work to be sure you are getting all your micronutrients.
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