OVERCOMING MY ADDICTION TO PEANUT BUTTER

Posted on July 4, 2015

When I joined DietBet in May, 2014, I had major struggles when it came to eating peanut butter. I WAS ADDICTED TO THE STUFF!!! LOL!!! Everybody who knows me, knew how out of control I'd become whenever I was around it. If I opened a jar & had one little taste of it, it was a WRAP!!! I'd sit & eat half the jar like it was a pint of Haagen Dazs Dulce De Leche ice cream (LOVE THAT TOO - LOL)!!!

My addiction was sooo bad I couldn't have any in my house either!!! As I started losing weight, I'd buy a jar & put it in the cabinet to see if I could be strong enough to resist the temptation to eat it, but for a long time it didn't work. I'd be okay for maybe a day or 2; then my mind would start playing tricks on me!!! I'd go in the kitchen as if the peanut butter was calling my name: "Adrienne, come on & have a taste. It's filled with protein!!! One little taste won't hurt!!!" LOL!!! I'd open the cabinet, & even take a sniff of it hoping that would control my urge, but that didn't work either!!! I always ended up over-indulging in it. LOL!!!

I really love peanut butter, & I didn't want to stop eating it entirely, so I started meditating to help me control my cravings. Whenever I wanted some, I'd repeatedly say to myself: I'm only having 2 tablespoons, & THAT'S IT!!!" Over time, it worked!!! YAY ME!!! :-)

I don't have any problems having peanut butter in my house anymore. I can buy a jar, & sometimes it's in the cabinet for 2-3 weeks before I decide to have some!!! :-)

Now, I just have to get over my addiction to NUTS!!! Once I start eating them, I don't know how to stop!!! LOL!!! I'm getting better though. Instead of eating them every day, I'll have some at least once a week or once every 2 weeks!!! I may OD on them, but once I eat them, I'm good for a while... Hey, we're all a work in progress!!! Change takes time!!! :-)

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Carrie

09/04/2015 3:55AM

Have you tried PB2? It's powdered peanut butter that's had the oil removed. You add water, and use it just like regular peanut butter. It's tastes the same but only has 45 calories for 2 tbsp! I LOVE the stuff! I love PB&Js; so I make them on thin rice cakes with PB2 for only 100 calories each.... a PB&J sandwich for 100 calories! In my grocery store, PB2 is located right with the jars of peanut butter. You should give it a try. :)

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adrienne121

Many of my DietBetter family members have already told me about it, but I just haven't tried it yet. Since I don't crave peanut butter like I used to, I haven't thought about buying it. Thanks for looking out for a sista though. I really appreciate it!!! :-)I may try it soon because I love peanut butter & jelly too!!! I used to eat P&J sandwiches every day during my college days (many years ago). LOL!!!

Erica L.

08/10/2015 8:39PM

You should be VERY proud of yourself for overcoming your addiction to peanut butter...now, on to the nuts!!! I'm proud of you and have THOROUGHLY enjoyed reading ALL of your blogs!!! Much continued success with your Kickstarters!!!

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adrienne121

Erica, I truly AM proud of myself, cause GIRL, IT WAS A HELLUVA STRUGGLE!!! I LOVE PEANUT BUTTER SOOO MUCH!!! LOL!!! Now that I have that under control, I just have to work on eating smaller portions of those delicious, crunchy varieties of nuts!!! LOL!!! It's gonna happen; I just have to continue taking it one day/one step at a time.... :-) And thanks for taking the time to read my blogs!!! I'm happy to hear that you've enjoyed reading them. I will be writing more again soon. Thanks for your well wishes for my challenges too!!! Maybe one day, you'll join one of them!!! :-)

Lancezh

07/30/2015 7:09AM

Maybe it's time for you to switch to a diet that incorporates the stuff you crave rather than cutting it out or something that makes you lose the craving for it.To be in a constant state of "i shouldnt eat this, but i want to" sounds pretty much a recipe for failure sooner or later.Glad to hear thought that you start to get it in check. Hopefully it stays that way.

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Lancezh

You seem to be a strong willed person, afterall you lost already 19.2kg's! That is a tremendous achievment. You're beating me by 1 kilo =)))The reason why i said it is this... i'm right now on a ketogenic diet with almost no carbohydrates (but lots of fat / protein), and the most notable effect is that i simply dont crave sugar that much anymore since my body had to switch to fatconsumption versus the normal glycemic state.If you ever struggle with your current method (if it's something different) it might be worth trying.

adrienne121

Lancezh, I really am strong willed!!! LOL!!! Once my mind is made up, there's no stopping me!!! :-) I've been doing IF plus the paleo way of eating, so I'm doing pretty good with my diet for the most part. I've gone off track at one point or another due to holidays, events, birthdays, etc, & every time I indulged in my favorite foods, I made a conscious decision to do so without any regrets. I'm back on track now, so WATCH MY SMOKE!!! My weight is gonna go DOWN, DOWN, DOWN!!! Great job doing the ketogenic diet too!!! Keep up the good work!!! :-)

HapiCampr

07/06/2015 6:47PM

Wonderful story showing yet another non scale victory. Life is about showing up for ourselves and you are a perfect example!! XOXOXO

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adrienne121

Thanks sooo much for your kind words sis!!! I really appreciate it!!! :-)

Elizabeth D.

07/06/2015 3:35PM

That's good progress, my friend! Keep it up!

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adrienne121

Thanks sooo much Elizabeth!!! I'm gonna definitely try to stay on track with this!!! :-)

Paprika

07/05/2015 9:14PM

Way to go Adrienne! One victory at a time! :)

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Thanks Paprika!!! :-) If you're interested in joining a 4% challenge, check out mine: "Adrienne's MOVE IT TO LOSE IT" DietBet. It started today (7/6/15 – 8/2/15). :-) Also, my Monthly Step Challenge "Adrienne’s MOVE IT TO LOSE IT Steps Challenge" starts today & ends on 8/2/15 @ 11:59pm. The first person who walks/runs the most steps in 28 days will win a $25 in credits prize from DietBet that he/she can apply to future challenges!!! The Top 3 Walkers will also receive an award from me!!! YOU GOTTA BE IN MY CHALLENGE TO WIN IT!!! Come on board!!! I'd love to watch you push yourself beyond your limit!!! :-)Here's the link: https://www.dietbet.com/games/69090Have an AMAZING day Paprika!!! :-)

no name

07/05/2015 2:34PM

Good Blog Adrienne, it's the weirdest thing, I tried to eat some pb last wk, couldn't or nuts, just so not into them now. That's how I work, go months w/o wanting it but wanting other stuff like meat or fruit, my new thing is greens with only fruit on it, apricot, strawberries, blueberries, watermelon.. crazy, don't want sweets either.. now I'm craving protein drinks, so I guess that's good. hope this stays with me for a while.... you're doing good on the pb tho, you're just doing good period...gonna miss you all, but I know I made the right choice, plus tomorrow I go to war with Paypal, not going to be nice I'm afraid, tired of them not paying me my winnings....so good luck to you on your new challenges, db, step, squats and planks....I'll be talking to you tho via fb/email...hugs to ya...

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Thanks Sandy!!! Isn't it something how our taste buds just turn off??? So you don't have a taste for nuts either??? WOW!!! I wanted some peanuts yesterday, & I must have eaten 2 cups of them (roasted, unsalted). They were sooo good!!! :-) It's funny you mentioned protein drinks because lately that's what I've been wanting too. As a matter of fact, I need to go to the store to get some unsweetened almond milk.... :-) Sandy, we're gonna miss you in our new challenge, but you have to do what you have to do. Hopefully, we'll see you in the next one in August. Thanks for your supportive words of encouragement!!! I'm gonna try my best to see all of my challenges through to the end!!! Hope it all works out for you with your Paypal issue. Enjoy your break!!! SENDING HUGS BACK TO YOU!!! :-)

Vicki J.

07/05/2015 6:45AM

change does take time and you are doing fantastic!!

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adrienne121

Thanks Vicki!!! I'm trying!!! :-)

Biking Syl

07/04/2015 2:45PM

Awesome success!! Maybe you can buy a small pack of nuts at a time, so you can't eat any more, because there's nothing in the house. That works for me. Nuts and seeds (in moderation) are really good for you, though, so don't cut them out completely. I am in the process of reading Eat to Live by J. Fuhrman. I already started adding more leafy greens to my smoothies and eating more nuts - and it actually helps to get rid of my sugar cravings, step by step. All in moderation, of course ...working on that part ;-)

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Sasha

Good for you, you do what works-- I've seen your chart, clearly you've been doing something right. Can't wait to read another blog, I just love them!

adrienne121

Thanks Sasha!!! Sometimes it's a struggle, but IT'S SOOO WORTH IT!!! :-)

Susan L.

07/04/2015 9:56AM

I loved reading this and boy do I relate to you!!! But with me it is potatoes....I just dearly LOVE POTATOES. I can't stop eating them until they are all gone. My very favorite potatoes are French fries. I don't think I will ever be able to conquer THIS addictive . I just don't cook them except for special occasions. Sometimes Dave will cook them and I hide in the bedroom with the door shut so I can't smell them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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adrienne121

Thanks Susan!!! You are too funny!!! You hide in the bedroom to avoid smelling them??? WOW!!! I can relate because I love french fries too!!! Girl, I could have a french fry party & be happy by myself!!! Give me some Idaho potatoes & a knife, & IT'S ON!!! LOL!!! I'll cut them up, fry them up, & sprinkle a lttle salt & pepper with ketchup on the side, & it's a wrap!!! Just let me sit in front of a good movie, & I'm set!!! LOVE THEM!!! YUMMY YUMMY FOR MY TUMMY!!! LOL!!!