The peanut butter must go

doirone

Pretty ridiculous how excited I just got after reading this topic and then realizing I have celery in the fridge and peanut butter in my drawer at work!!

jasonmh630

I am a lover of pb n j but I have discovered chocolate cream cheese. Half the calories of pb and so good...

I LOVE peanut butter and have it almost daily, but this ^^^ sounds REALLY good.

MelsAuntie

Crystallized ginger spread. Nutella.

bcattoes

I've been doing this for a long time and though moderation would be a good idea, for me it's not working. So, what would you put on your bread if peanut butter was no option?

Tuna, chicken, turkey, egg. Whatever you like.

LoupGarouTFTs

I wouldn't get rid of the peanut butter. I'd just get rid of the "spreading it on" if you're not measuring it. I use peanut butter for loads of things, but I generally don't eat peanut butter sandwiches any longer. Two tablespoons in my oatmeal or one tablespoon for a slice of bread as someone else recommended. It tastes good, it provides a healthy fat, and you like it--so why get rid of it?

jasonmh630

I love peanut butter too, and could eat it all the time. I have found that PB2 works awesome in sandwiches and has 85% less fat, you should definitely give it a try if you haven't

What's wrong with the fat in PB?? It's GOOD fats that your body needs. It just happens to be calorie dense for what a serving size is.

Eleonora91

I have peanut butter everyday for breakfast and I can tell you I used to crave it all day long at the beginning, because it's delicious, but I'm now at a point in which my cravings are reasonabily under control and I literally enjoy waking up because I know I'll be eating my daily peanut butter then. I still have 2 unopene jars and I'm sticking to eat the 20 gr I allow myself daily. My suggestion would be to buy the smallest jar you can find or trying to share it with someone else until you get used to eat smaller quantities instead of eating the whole jar all at once.

kikityme

Kraft makes a whipped peanut butter that is a little lower in calories and still sooooo good!

I stopped putting it on bread and switched to English muffins. They're smaller, so the tablespoon of pb (measured!) feels like a lot of pb.

Howdoyoufeeltoday

A world without peanut butter is not a world I want to live in. But you can make a sandwich out of pretty much anything - sometimes when I'm super lazy I make a toast sandwich. It's exactly what it sounds like and the shame is real.

HAHA I've had a rather crummy day and this made me laugh! Bravo sir, you get a gold star!! :drinker: :laugh:

Seriously though, I can't live without peanut butter. I would first cut out other fats like oil and butter before I cut out peanut butter. I could essentially just eat peanut butter all day and I would be more then happy. Instead of making a sandwich out of it use it for something else like your oatmeal or a protein shake.

Menix8

I love peanut butter too, and could eat it all the time. I have found that PB2 works awesome in sandwiches and has 85% less fat, you should definitely give it a try if you haven't

What's wrong with the fat in PB?? It's GOOD fats that your body needs. It just happens to be calorie dense for what a serving size is.

There's nothing wrong with the fat in PB, unless you're watching calories closer than macros, and want a lower calorie option that tastes similar.

emtjmac

Toast and Jelly.

lemonandhoney

I have peanut butter most mornings. The wholenut kind. It is the only thing that keeps me from snacking till lunch. I often just have one tsp on a banana for breakfast to give a break from bread. it's so good!

LifeWithPie

Am I the only one who thinks PB2 is absolutely disgusting?

BlueBombers

No way I'm giving up my peanut butter

Straitlover1965

If you toast the bread/muffin/whatever, the heat melts the PB and you can get away w/ using less. Well, I can. I like a thin coating more than big globs. Occasionally I will top it w/ a few thin slices of fruit (banana, apple, pear, etc).

Instead of weighing the bread before and after, I weigh the jar before and after. That way, I count what I lick off the knife after spreading, LOL.

Lorrainell

I make fresh almond butter at any food store that offers the nut grinder. I have one cup of baby carrots or celery and dip them into two tablespoons of my almond butter. Great healthy snack or as an add on to my lunch. Use apples, pears etc. you are getting a combination of your daily protien, carb and fats.

marialynn2014

So, in 2 months, you've lost 44lbs and only have a goal of losing 13 more (if I did kg to lbs correctly) and you think your weight loss is slow because of peanut butter? I think you have done an amazing job and you should keep plugging away, doing exactly what you are doing with the foods you love. You've lost a tremendous amount in a short amount of time and have had excellent success thus far! Don't give up a staple in your diet and expect to keep the weight off when you just decide one day that you can't live without it. Best of luck!

ximenia

You could try fitnutz, it's a peanut butter alternative powder that's only like 60 calories per serving, you can use it in smoothies and stuff and add water to turn it into peanut butter.

rainbow198

I think you've done an amazing job with your weight loss so far OP!

I eat a little natural pb almost every day with an apple, banana or celery for the healthy fats. mmmm

I also PB2 in my protein shakes when I want someone chocolatey and peanut buttery without the extra calories.

Have you tried eating natural peanut butter? It can be an acquired if you're used to the sweetness of regular pb, but it's pretty good. There are also other varies of butter like cashew butter, almond butter? I make almond butter from scratch from time to time.

I can understand not feeling in control. Good luck to you!

lindamartin423

I just discovered PB2, as well. I add 2 tablespoons to 4 oz. nonfat greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons of Polaner all-fruit. Voila! PB&J yogurt! Creamy, peanutty, jelly-y and tastes decadent. (If you consider pb&j decadent).

Hornsby

Could not read this thread. Too depressing. I actually think you should be banned for even suggesting cutting out PB.

shanaber

For breakfast scrambled eggs and avocado
For lunch sliced turkey and avocado

In both cases add in whatever other veggies make you happy - lettuce, tomato, cucumber, peppers, etc. etc.

Also I love and still eat peanut butter, sometimes on a sandwich but usually with an apple... as far as PB2 is concerned I would never eat it as it has lost all or most of the nutritional value.

From the Food Babe - 'The beauty of a peanut is that it contains all of the nutrients nature intended. It has a healthy dose of fat, protein and vitamins. PB2 extracts almost all of the essential monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, leaching the vitamin E content which is fat soluble, therefore reducing the nutritional content of the whole food. The fat is what keeps you satisfied and reduces cravings making just a tablespoon of real peanut butter so satisfying. This powdered form looks pretty clean when you review the ingredients, but it’s just another way for manufacturers to trick you into thinking less calories is better for you. They have to add a mixture of sugar and salt into the powder to make it taste better without the fat. I know I’d rather have the fat vs. the sugar and salt!'

fallingtrees

I am eating peanut butter right now. On a banana. This is my daily protein/carb pick-me-up snack, and I budget for it.

Sometimes I make oatmeal cookies, using peanut butter as the fat instead of butter or shortening.

I also eat avocados.

Both are calorie-dense, but they are good fat and protein calories. I weigh them out to keep from overdoing it.

feliscatus84

Oh man I don't think I could ever give up peanut butter. It's a staple! Good luck with that.

natstar26

haha I eat it everyday but just one tbsp. though... even the natural stuff has same calories just less fat but the taste of natural is gross lol just have more self control girl!! you CAN do it. I love Nutella and if I want some I just have some but keep within my macros ect mmm I love that new Chocolate Philadelphia too! Test your will power have 1 tbsp and put the jar away.

Phaedra2014

I personally eat peanut butter once a day for breakfast because it has many good health benefits not just protein... You need carbs (that comes from the bread) and you need the fat (peanut oil) If i was you i would go to an all-natural peanut butter... (100% peanuts).

Also you need to get some Willpower when it comes to your eating this awesome food from the gods....^^

I have NO willpower around PB. None. I cannot keep it in the house.

Chris_Pierce

pb2?

For the win

greenmonstergirl

Keep the PB and quit eating bread

sfbaumgarten

I eat toast with sugar free jam. I'm boring.

MirandaDeCrane

I have been using whipped peanut butter. It is lighter and spreads an airy layer versus a thick coating...I have 1T-ish on a piece of wheat toast in the mornings