Peanut Butter Addiction

fasy1
fasy1 Posts: 52 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Peanut butter is really hurting me. I never cared too much about it till I tried it with apples about 2 weeks ago and I am hooked. I have apples+PB for dinner every single day! Id say I get 6 to 8 tbspoons of PB a day. I get the Natural Smucker's brand. I try not to eat any other fat during the day, but the PB is killing me! When I try to stop eating it, I just start craving it ughhh. What has helped you get over a specific food addiction?
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  • skrlec70
    skrlec70 Posts: 302 Member
    its the sugar your craving, I love peanut butter, my husband and I have had many a debates over why should he suffer and not be able to have it in the house, he eats it once every month it that! :grumble: I was plowing through a large jar in a week! I stopped buying it, out of sight out mind , seems drastic but I had to do it for me, he was fine lol, once I got it out of my system and mind, I was ok , its now at the faaaaaaaaaaaar end of the closet down the hall in the pantry, its been there for 2months , haven't touched it, neither has he come to think of it lol
    another trigger for me is diet pop, I cut that out to, again its the sugar, the aspartame just made me want more, OUT OF THE HOUSE IT WENT LOL:laugh:
    youll figure out whats best for you, I was also tired of people yapping oh its good for you , have it, oh piss off, they don't understand , sure a tablespoon is good , not a tub of it.
    the fat grams way out weigh the protein.
    youll get there , im here if you need, add me if you like.
  • postrockandcats
    postrockandcats Posts: 1,145 Member
    its the sugar your craving, I love peanut butter, my husband and I have had many a debates over why should he suffer and not be able to have it in the house, he eats it once every month it that! :grumble: I was plowing through a large jar in a week! I stopped buying it, out of sight out mind , seems drastic but I had to do it for me, he was fine lol, once I got it out of my system and mind, I was ok , its now at the faaaaaaaaaaaar end of the closet down the hall in the pantry, its been there for 2months , haven't touched it, neither has he come to think of it lol
    another trigger for me is diet pop, I cut that out to, again its the sugar, the aspartame just made me want more, OUT OF THE HOUSE IT WENT LOL:laugh:
    youll figure out whats best for you, I was also tired of people yapping oh its good for you , have it, oh piss off, they don't understand , sure a tablespoon is good , not a tub of it.
    the fat grams way out weigh the protein.
    youll get there , im here if you need, add me if you like.

    True Natural PB doesn't have sugar; just peanuts and salt :)

    OP- I have a problem with candy bars. I can't have bits of chocolate in the house. And it's specifically *candy* that is the problem. Cakes/ Cookies (unless they're chocolate chip and then game over)/ Ice Cream don't affect me. I allow myself to eat candy bars, but I generally prefer not to have them in my house.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    general question ..why is ever tying that we cannot learn to moderate automatically labeled an "addiction"….
  • fitwithwhit88
    fitwithwhit88 Posts: 59 Member
    Omg, I am RIGHT there with you. A couple weeks back, I went through an entire jar of PB in 3 days. 3 DAYS. Granted, I cut back on my overall calories those days so I didn't do too much damage overall, but still. For me, it's not the sugar I'm craving, I just love the rich peanutty taste (I also buy all natural). Nowadays, I realize I just can't buy it. It's a trigger for me so I just go without. I have had some success with powdered peanut butter. It's defatted, so it has around 45 calories per couple tablespoons as opposed to 200 in normal peanut butter. It's great in smoothies or added to yogurt.
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    willpower.
  • psmd
    psmd Posts: 764 Member
    general question ..why is ever tying that we cannot learn to moderate automatically labeled an "addiction"….

    I think she means it in layman's terms, not literally.

    Sorry OP, I totally know what you mean. I would also suggest going cold turkey for a week, then maybe buying the single packet servings, one at a time. I've tried the Justin's peanut butter and it's really good. Personally I am the same way with Nutella, I wish I could keep it in the house but I can't. :ohwell:
  • lcbeard412
    lcbeard412 Posts: 4 Member
    PB2 is your friend. 45 calories for 2 TBS. 85% of the fat and calories have been removed. Indulge all you want.
  • nicolemontagna22
    nicolemontagna22 Posts: 229 Member
    I read on here somewhere about something called PB2. It's supposedly a peanut butter powder that you mix with water and it's like peanut butter with almost the same amount of protein but with less fat. I saw it in target so I know they carry it. I didn't try it yet though. I might pick some up myself.
  • skrlec70
    skrlec70 Posts: 302 Member
    oh god why did you tell me that, no no no I musnt !
    I loved that other one also, OH ALMOND BUTTER OMG!
  • KardioKim
    KardioKim Posts: 160 Member
    Try PB2. It's awesome and you'll feel better about it.

    I never fell bad about eating this stuff. It's so dang good.
  • vjohn04
    vjohn04 Posts: 2,276 Member
    if you truly feel you have an addiction, then you should seek the help of a 12 step group.

    If you think this is something you can address with self control, then do it.
  • KardioKim
    KardioKim Posts: 160 Member
    *feel
  • bunny1006
    bunny1006 Posts: 325 Member
    Peanut butter is so addictive. I cant keep it in my house. I'll eat it all by itself.
  • nicolemontagna22
    nicolemontagna22 Posts: 229 Member
    PB2 is your friend. 45 calories for 2 TBS. 85% of the fat and calories have been removed. Indulge all you want.




    Have u tried this before? I've been wanting to.
  • skrlec70
    skrlec70 Posts: 302 Member
    PB2 is your friend. 45 calories for 2 TBS. 85% of the fat and calories have been removed. Indulge all you want.

    WHERE DO I GET IT ! calm it down lady :laugh:
  • kwantlen2051
    kwantlen2051 Posts: 455 Member
    Have you tried PB2? I love peanut butter and switched to this product. It's powdered and just mix with water. Just follow instructions - tastes great with less calories and oil!
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    willpower.

    4 realz
  • jeeplovin
    jeeplovin Posts: 96 Member
    I feel for you. I cant have it in the house!
  • MainahGirl
    MainahGirl Posts: 282 Member
    PB2 is your friend. 45 calories for 2 TBS. 85% of the fat and calories have been removed. Indulge all you want.

    WHERE DO I GET IT ! calm it down lady :laugh:

    I haven't tried it yet, but a friend of mine gets hers at Walmart for around $5. She swears by it!
  • nicolemontagna22
    nicolemontagna22 Posts: 229 Member
    Will power is easier for males. I took an eating disorder class from penn state and learned that males have a different approach to dieting than females. To men food is just food whereas to females there is a more emotional relationship. We r more likely to eat due to feelings. For the most part. Some men feel this way too and some women don't but in general this is the way it seems to be. It's ions of the many reasons women have a harder time losing weight than men,
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    its the sugar your craving, I love peanut butter, my husband and I have had many a debates over why should he suffer and not be able to have it in the house, he eats it once every month it that! :grumble: I was plowing through a large jar in a week! I stopped buying it, out of sight out mind , seems drastic but I had to do it for me, he was fine lol, once I got it out of my system and mind, I was ok , its now at the faaaaaaaaaaaar end of the closet down the hall in the pantry, its been there for 2months , haven't touched it, neither has he come to think of it lol
    another trigger for me is diet pop, I cut that out to, again its the sugar, the aspartame just made me want more, OUT OF THE HOUSE IT WENT LOL:laugh:
    youll figure out whats best for you, I was also tired of people yapping oh its good for you , have it, oh piss off, they don't understand , sure a tablespoon is good , not a tub of it.
    the fat grams way out weigh the protein.
    youll get there , im here if you need, add me if you like.

    Smucker's natural brand is made with peanuts and salt. So, while sugar is often a convent scapegoat, that's not the culprit here. I assume the OP just happens to like peanut butter a lot.
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    Will power is easier for males. I took an eating disorder class from penn state and learned that males have a different approach to dieting than females. To men food is just food whereas to females there is a more emotional relationship. We r more likely to eat due to feelings. For the most part. Some men feel this way too and some women don't but in general this is the way it seems to be. It's ions of the many reasons women have a harder time losing weight than men,

    Oh.

    I always thought it was cause bishes be...well. nevermind. Let's go with your reasonin.
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Will power is easier for males. I took an eating disorder class from penn state and learned that males have a different approach to dieting than females. To men food is just food whereas to females there is a more emotional relationship. We r more likely to eat due to feelings. For the most part. Some men feel this way too and some women don't but in general this is the way it seems to be. It's ions of the many reasons women have a harder time losing weight than men,

    Right.

    Blanket statements for the win.....

    And men cheat because "we're programmed that way" too huh...
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    I do not buy it anymore. I was certainly not getting through 7-8 tbsp a day, but those extra spoonfuls were adding up and I can think of better things to have for the calories. I also do not buy in large quantities of cookies, chocolate, ice cream or other such things now. I never used to anyway as I saw no reason to. Much better to just treat oneself to something higher quality while out and about, or buy a single portion now and again. Or occasionally splurge. My ability to moderate, depends on my emotional state and what stressors are in my life.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    Will power is easier for males. I took an eating disorder class from penn state and learned that males have a different approach to dieting than females. To men food is just food whereas to females there is a more emotional relationship. We r more likely to eat due to feelings. For the most part. Some men feel this way too and some women don't but in general this is the way it seems to be. It's ions of the many reasons women have a harder time losing weight than men,

    lol so woman are so emotional that they over eat??? wow…way to paint every single woman as an emotional overeating b***
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    Will power is easier for males. I took an eating disorder class from penn state and learned that males have a different approach to dieting than females. To men food is just food whereas to females there is a more emotional relationship. We r more likely to eat due to feelings. For the most part. Some men feel this way too and some women don't but in general this is the way it seems to be. It's ions of the many reasons women have a harder time losing weight than men,

    I have seen plenty of men on here who have struggled with moderation as well, and who have also had to keep certain foods out of their reach. Having said that, I have come across more females than males who have struggled with a tendency to try and eat their emotions. Also, is there a possibility that we females tend to stress out about it a lot more whereas the guys will shrug and just use the extra to fuel more killer workouts, or balance it out in other ways? Just pondering out loud. All I know is that I personally, tend to eat in response to various emotions, and have issues noticing when I am tired/thirsty, rather than hungry. That is something I am working on.
  • nicolemontagna22
    nicolemontagna22 Posts: 229 Member
    It didn't state it to out men down. But you can't just tell someone who is reaching out for help to have will power. Women have many different needs than men due to hormones. And we shouldn't feel bad about that.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    Is there a reason you're not eating any other fat than what's in your PB? My suggestion is to bring more fat from other sources into your diet rather than relying solely on PB.
  • Galatea_Stone
    Galatea_Stone Posts: 2,037 Member
    I just don't.


    No. Not an addiction.
  • Keepcalmanddontblink
    Keepcalmanddontblink Posts: 718 Member
    Peanut butter is really hurting me. I never cared too much about it till I tried it with apples about 2 weeks ago and I am hooked. I have apples+PB for dinner every single day! Id say I get 6 to 8 tbspoons of PB a day. I get the Natural Smucker's brand. I try not to eat any other fat during the day, but the PB is killing me! When I try to stop eating it, I just start craving it ughhh. What has helped you get over a specific food addiction?
    A lot of stores have those snack packs of peanut butter. Maybe invest in those, and only have one with your apples. I can't remember the calorie content though.

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