Couple of food questions

jennychiodo
jennychiodo Posts: 5 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi!! I'm on a serious weight loss journey!! I am completely committed to food journaling and weighing out all my foods not to mention getting rid of the processed, high fructose and bad carbs. I do however really not want to give up my tsp of sugar and 2 tbsp of milk in my coffee..... Is this going to be detrimental to my weight loss?? Also is there a good sub for peanut butter?

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  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    Oh heveans no you do not have to give up the sugar in your coffee! Make sure it is logged though.

    I cannot sub for real peanut butter. It has to be the real deal and I just ante up and log it. Others here may recommend PB2, whipped peanut butter or something like that but no me!
  • peaceout_aly
    peaceout_aly Posts: 2,018 Member
    jennychiodo wrote: »
    Hi!! I'm on a serious weight loss journey!! I am completely committed to food journaling and weighing out all my foods not to mention getting rid of the processed, high fructose and bad carbs. I do however really not want to give up my tsp of sugar and 2 tbsp of milk in my coffee..... Is this going to be detrimental to my weight loss?? Also is there a good sub for peanut butter?

    That minimal amount of milk and sugar are not going to delay weight loss progression at all. Those + your coffee = maybe 35 calories (if you use skim milk). Focus on eating a lot of protein, keeping sugar to below 40 grams and minimizing carbs. Besides that, just pre-log and make sure food fits into your calories and macros for the day. Peanut butter is the best protein/calorie wise versus it's subs. Maybe try powdered peanut butter to get even better macros?
  • jennychiodo
    jennychiodo Posts: 5 Member
    Thank you so much!
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,426 MFP Moderator
    peaceout_aly wrote: »
    jennychiodo wrote: »
    Hi!! I'm on a serious weight loss journey!! I am completely committed to food journaling and weighing out all my foods not to mention getting rid of the processed, high fructose and bad carbs. I do however really not want to give up my tsp of sugar and 2 tbsp of milk in my coffee..... Is this going to be detrimental to my weight loss?? Also is there a good sub for peanut butter?

    That minimal amount of milk and sugar are not going to delay weight loss progression at all. Those + your coffee = maybe 35 calories (if you use skim milk). Focus on eating a lot of protein, keeping sugar to below 40 grams and minimizing carbs. Besides that, just pre-log and make sure food fits into your calories and macros for the day. Peanut butter is the best protein/calorie wise versus it's subs. Maybe try powdered peanut butter to get even better macros?

    That is completely unnecessary. I agree one should focus on protein, but you can still be fairly high carb/sugar if you have a good TDEE. I eat 200-250g of carbs, 100-120g of sugar and still achieve 150g of protein.

    If the OP finds they can make better choices and can stick with this better when lowering carbs and increasing fats, by all means as dietary compliance is what matters, but there is no reason to focus on keeping carbs low. As an aside, when I was following paleo, I was around 150-180g of carbs and felt like crap. Some just don't respond well to lowering carbs.


    OP, you are doing well and that won't stop your progress. Also, why do you want a sub for peanut butter? Are you allergic? If so, there is pumpkin or almond butter. Otherwise, peanut butter is very good for you. High in unsaturated fats.
  • Adc7225
    Adc7225 Posts: 1,318 Member
    In a nutshell the answer to both questions would be no and none.

    My first recipe was for 'My Coffee' I bring my thermos of coffee to work just about everyday because I like coffee and I was not willing to give it up. Once my 16oz of pleasure coffee are gone and if I feel the need to have more that is usually black, 3 calories for 8 oz. I would not suggest to anyone to give up or substitute coffee for weight loss purposes.

    Peanut butter, learn what a serving is and make it fit into your calories for the day. I believe that for long term weight management learning how to manage what we like to eat is better than substituting or giving it up for the short term to lose weight - what happens when you introduce it back into your life . . . usually uncontrolled consumption.
  • kgirlhart
    kgirlhart Posts: 5,155 Member
    I drink 2 cups of coffee every morning each has 2 tsp sugar and 2 tbsp full fat half and half. That is 70 calories each so 140 calories every day. I will not change that. I have lost 49 pounds so far and I'm 11 pounds from my goal. I also eat processed foods, high fructose and any type of carbs I want as long as I fit it into my calorie goal. I even eat fast food or go out to restaurants at least weekly. It hasn't been detrimental to my weight loss. Learn to eat the things that you like in the proper portion sizes and you will be fine.
  • jessicarobinson00
    jessicarobinson00 Posts: 414 Member
    There is no substitute for peanut butter. :( That PB2 stuff tastes like cardboard. I just eat a serving (or 4) and make it fit: I find it easiest to weigh the container before and after...and take the difference so I have an accurate count of how much I indulge...
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    ^^ What she said.

    And no. There is no good sub for peanut butter. You can try PB2. It's powdered peanut butter, and significantly less calories. But it does taste different.
  • RoseTheWarrior
    RoseTheWarrior Posts: 2,035 Member
    I love coffee. I have my morning coffee black, and have 2 sugar and 2 tbsp of half and half cream in my afternoon coffee. I've lost over 70 lbs. I eat carbs, too. People do not have to give up the things they love to lose weight. It's all about moderation and logging it accurately, completely, consistently.
  • skidoodk
    skidoodk Posts: 8 Member
    How about lattes 2 in morn take most of my cal count any suggestions
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    If you log, you'll soon se how or if anything fits.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    skidoodk wrote: »
    How about lattes 2 in morn take most of my cal count any suggestions

    What exactly is in those lattes? Are you buying them somewhere or making them yourself?
  • jennychiodo
    jennychiodo Posts: 5 Member
    edited May 2016
    Thanks everyone for the advice!! I'm not trying to cut out any of the listed above for any other reason than trying to start and maintain a "clean" as possible diet. I have digestive issues with processed foods and diabetes runs rapid in my family so I'm trying to steer away from sugary foods except natural sugars from Fruits and veggies if at all possible. Peanut butter I LOVE but have runner friends that say to steer clear of it but I think after all of the advice I will allow it in a proper portion size
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,426 MFP Moderator
    jennychiodo wrote: »
    Thanks everyone for the advice!! I'm not trying to cut out any of the listed above for any other reason than trying to start and maintain a "clean" as possible diet. I have digestive issues with processed foods and diabetes runs rapid in my family so I'm trying to steer away from sugary foods except natural sugars from Fruits and veggies if at all possible. Peanut butter I LOVE but have runner friends that say to steer clear of it but I think after all of the advice I will allow it in a proper portion size

    I suspect they suggest to steer clear because you are taking up 300 calories which could support carbs for glycogen capacity and energy.
  • bwogilvie
    bwogilvie Posts: 2,130 Member
    I'm a runner and I love peanut butter! I don't take sugar in my coffee, but that's simply because I don't care for the taste. I do put milk in it, and I log the milk. You can eat anything and lose weight, as long as you maintain a calorie deficit.
  • rosecropper
    rosecropper Posts: 340 Member
    Organic natural peanut butter- just roasted peanuts. No added salt, sugar, oil, etc... It's so peanutty good! Must log it accurately as it is calorie dense.
    I don't mind organic peanut powder in shakes or sauces- still get the flavor with fewer calories.
  • louisepaul16
    louisepaul16 Posts: 261 Member
    edited May 2016
    peaceout_aly wrote: »
    jennychiodo wrote: »
    Hi!! I'm on a serious weight loss journey!! I am completely committed to food journaling and weighing out all my foods not to mention getting rid of the processed, high fructose and bad carbs. I do however really not want to give up my tsp of sugar and 2 tbsp of milk in my coffee..... Is this going to be detrimental to my weight loss?? Also is there a good sub for peanut butter?

    Focus on eating a lot of protein, keeping sugar to below 40 grams and minimizing carbs.


    40g? Where did you get that from? The recommendation is no more than 25g of added sugar per day for women, and 30g for men, which equates to 6 teaspoons a day.

    I am doing a no added sugar approach so this is something I've researched a lot recently.

    Do I believe you should cut it out if you really enjoy it? No. Go for it. As others have said, log it and enjoy it. If you DO want to cut it out replace with stevia, which is a natural sweetener. As for peanut butter, I don't have it very often, but if you enjoy it, have it and log it. Just make sure you check that it doesn't have any trans fats added to it.
    Well done for making a good change and if you want to keep your sugar in your
    Morning coffee. Do it! ;)
  • capaul42
    capaul42 Posts: 1,390 Member
    edited May 2016
    Typically I have 5-6 cups of coffee a day, sugar and 2%milk make it 69 calories. I log every one. Not giving that up for anything lol
  • MorganMoreaux
    MorganMoreaux Posts: 691 Member
    Log the stuff you like - sugar in coffee, fresh peanut butter. Plan for it and work your other calories around it. I frequently save calories during the day for a sliced banana covered in 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. Previously, I was on a chocolate cheesecake run (400 calories) and would have a slice every night for dessert. You can either minimize calories through out the day to make it fit or exercise extra to buy more calories, or both :)
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    I have 550ml (18.5oz) of milk all up in my cups of tea in the morning, No need to cut it out. Just weigh/measure and log everything you eat and drink.
  • ktekc
    ktekc Posts: 879 Member
    edited June 2016
    I use PBfit in my smoothies and overnight oats. But i never mix it up to use as peanut butter like for a sandwich.i use whipped jif for 140 cals a serving instead of 190. Also you can take my coffee out of my cold dead hands.

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