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Posted on September 7, 2014

I have a confession to make: I'M A PEANUT BUTTER-HOLIC!!! LOL!!!

I wrote a blog about my weakness for NUTS, but it didn't cross my mind to write about my addiction to peanut butter until one of our family members mentioned it!!! OH MY GOODNESS!!! LOL!!!

I've got it bad!!! I LOVE PEANUT BUTTER LIKE I LOVE MY NUTS!!! I eat peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, peanut butter on toast, peanut butter on crackers, peanut butter on sliced apples, peanut butter on bananas, & I just eat peanut butter on a spoon!!! IT DOESN'T MATTER!!! I eat peanut butter (especially Peter Pan Peanut Butter - MY FAVORITE) like it's ice cream!!! I can open a jar, get a tablespoon, & then it's a wrap!!! Half the jar is gone!!! I CAN OD ON THE STUFF!!! I CAN'T KEEP ANY IN THE HOUSE!!! I used to buy them when there was a sale (4 jars for $5.00), & I kid you not, those jars would be gone in a matter of 10 days!!! My aunt laughs whenever I talk about how much I love peanut butter!!! She just doesn't understand how a person can eat sooo much of it, & never get sick of it!!! LOL!!!

It's funny though; ever since I started my first challenge in May, 2014, I haven't had any!!! I've eaten nuts from time to time, but I haven't had any peanut butter!!! I'm really proud of myself!!! It has actually been 4+ months since I've had any!!! WOOHOO!!! Don't get me wrong: when I go to the grocery store, I've been tempted, but then I shake my head "no", & keep it moving!!! I know myself: once I start eating it, I'm not sure I can stop. Therefore, I'm just avoiding it at all costs!!! I can eat NUTS, & then pause on it, but peanut butter is different. It almost has like a sweet taste to it, & that's like dessert to me. Oh well.......

Right now, peanut butter would sabotage all of my weight loss efforts; therefore, I won't be eating any for a LONG, LONG TIME!!! As a matter of fact, I'm not even gonna try the PB2 because I may get caught up in the mix & get tempted to buy the real stuff!!! LOL!!!

Well, FAMILY, that's my story............. Thanks to all your love & support, I've been strong enough to hang in there, & DO MY THANG - 31.6 POUNDS LOST & COUNTING!!! THANKS GUYS!!! I REALLY APPRECIATE YOU & EVERYTHING YOU DO!!! :-)

I've got to fight & win this battle, & learn self-control because I LOVE MY PEANUT BUTTER!!! But until then, NO PEANUT BUTTER FOR ME!!! I'LL JUST STICK WITH MY NUTS!!! :-)

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Alli

05/01/2015 5:51PM

I totally relate. I refuse to buy peanut butter because I know I will eat the entire jar in two days. When I go to my mom's house - I head straight to the kitchen and the peanut butter -she keeps peanut butter - just for me. I LOVE it on oatmeal cookies ... so good. I will have to learn to stay out of her kitchen.

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Alison, I've gotten much better since I joined DietBet. Now, I can have a jar in my cabinet for a few weeks & not touch it. I can even open a jar & be satisfied with just 2 tablespoons!!! Now that's what I call PROGRESS!!! WOOHOO!!! I'm really proud of myself for learning how to discipline myself when it comes to peanut butter. Now I have to learn not to OD on NUTS!!! I LOVE MY NUTS!!! LOL!!! BABY STEPS!!! Gotta take BABY STEPS!!! LOL!!! Alison, it will happen for you too!!! It just takes time!!! It took a long time before I was able to have peanut butter in my cabinet & not touch it, but now I can handle it. Good luck mamacita!!! You can do it!!! :-)

Pam

02/26/2015 9:04AM

I know... I feel you on this. I actually have my daughter keep the jar and hide it from me. I told her to only allow me a teaspoon of it. Sometimes I just need a taste. I truly LOVE peanut butter and that pb2 no its ok but its not peanut butter the chocolate PB2 is delicious and I do use it in my protein shakes. its so good. I just need it. LOL

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Pam

I know. You are so right the Chocolate PB2 is gone, I will not buy another. I do like it in my protein drinks but I know I would lose that battle. 2 tablespoons is 45 calories and I would have 4 so I agree I am not bringing it back. LOL

adrienne121

Good for you Pam!!! I'm sooo proud of you for making the decision to not get anymore until you're mentally ready for it!!! That's what I've had to do. Way to go mamacita!!! Keep up the good work!!! :-)

Perry

02/25/2015 8:01AM

Bahahahahaha i love it. i just became a Peanut butter fan. i have seen a lot of healthy snack recipe that include peanut butter. i think you should have some. you shouldnt let something you love out. you just need a portion control. like i dont let my chocolate out of my diet. i just eat like 1 in 2 -3 days and only 1 mini bar. this allows me to enjoy my diet even more. ps now i know i should try peanut butter on apple and banana hahahahax

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Perry, I've gotten better now. I don't eat it often like I used to. Whenever I have a taste for it, instead of eating half the jar, I eat 2 tablespoons, & I'M GOOD!!! You should try it on an apple & a banana. IT'S ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! I really like it on a banana better though....... :-)

Cherie

11/11/2014 4:08AM

Adrienne, whatever you're doing looks like it's working. You're inspiring me!

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Donna R.

WOW-are we kindred spirits???? I lOOOVVVEEEE Peanut Butter too. i tell people its my "crack" I, too, cannot keep it in the house. My fav is def on a spoon :-) . I tried raw almond and cashew butter for a while and at first I def ate less, but low and behold developed a strong liking for those too and once again could down the whole thing in a few days….I do have more control with PB2. I think its the textures that I love most. Thanks for sharing. I am not alone

adrienne121

Donna, we must be kindred spirits!!! LOL!!! It's funny though: I haven't tried Cashew & Almond peanut butter yet. Hmmm... I love cashews & almonds, so I sure I'll love those too!!! I'm gonna hold off on buying them though. I don't want to open up another door that will be difficult to close!!! LOL!!! I haven't tried the PB2 yet either. I plan on trying it one day soon. I'm getting better though. While I was in SC for the holidays, my niece had some peanut butter in her cabinet, & I only had 2 tablespoons & left it alone. YAY ME!!! And you're welcome!!! I had to share my story to keep me accountable, & I feel better knowing that I'm not alone too. :-)

Chrissy

11/09/2014 10:27AM

Lol...I was gonna tell you to try PB28.... But, I see your point ;))
One of these days you will again enjoy your PEANUT BUTTER...... with a healthy new outlook & not over indulge ;)))
I use natural PB & PB28 to make my healthy treats ;))))

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Chrissy

One day soon.....& I wanna hear all about it ;)))

adrienne121

Okay. Will do!!! :-)

michelleV

10/20/2014 3:16PM

i like the dry PB and i put it in my smoothies. tons of flavor and not a lot of calories.

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adrienne121

Sounds delicious!!! OOOO!!! YUMMY!!!

adrienne121

Michelle, I've organized a new 4% challenge: Adrienne's CHOOSIN' TO LOSE IT Challenge. It begins 10/27/14 & ends 11/23/14. Here's the link: http://www.dietbetter.com/games/52054 .

If you interested in getting PUMPED UP & motivated to lose more weight, please feel free to join me & the rest of my DietBetter family!!! We're gonna inspire & motivate you to be successful in achieving your weight loss goal, & you're gonna have fun while doing it too!!! :-)

Lubz

10/18/2014 6:53PM

PB and Betty Crocker vanilla icing is incredible!

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adrienne121

Lubz, I'm gonna have to try that!!! It sounds delicious!!! How do you eat it??? On what??? I'm curious.... Also, thanks for sharing!!! :-)

adrienne121

Lubz, I've organized a new 4% challenge: Adrienne's CHOOSIN' TO LOSE IT Challenge. It begins 10/27/14 & ends 11/23/14. Here's the link: http://www.dietbetter.com/games/52054 .

If you interested in getting PUMPED UP & motivated to lose more weight, please feel free to join me & the rest of my DietBetter family!!! We're gonna inspire & motivate you to be successful in achieving your weight loss goal, & you're gonna have fun while doing it too!!! :-)

DJ134

09/08/2014 6:44PM

Yes, I hear you and sooo identify!!! I consider myself a PB-holic, too, and cannot have an open jar in the house. Once it is opened, it disappears down that "little" red lane of mine. My favorite is PB w/grape jelly or I mix pb w/ maple syrup- a blend of 2 favorites of mine.
I do have PB2, and can manage that OK- at least if I get a little crazy with it, there is not as much damage done. And the single little servings help sometimes (portion control), but I have used up several all at once. Just best not to even have it in the house!!! Just like booze to an alcoholic! We can stay strong together to control that PB!

Donna R., adrienne121 and anon-82db783a-43aa-46e2-b4c4-e7792f1c1af4@5218d87b-c19f-4459-918a-09bfc263e563.anon like this comment.

adrienne121

DJ134, please forgive me for taking sooo long to respond!!! I've been really busy in my other challenges & working on other projects, & I didn't realize I had new comments on my blogs until now.

I'm with you!!! I can't have any peanut butter in my house either; otherwise, I'll devour it!!! LOL!!! I eat it like ice cream, & I never seem to get enough of it!!! There's something in the peanut butter!!! HELP!!! LOL!!! Let's stay strong together to control that peanut better!!! WE CAN DO IT!!! :-)

DJ134,, I've organized a new 4% challenge: Adrienne's CHOOSIN' TO LOSE IT Challenge. It begins 10/27/14 & ends 11/23/14. Here's the link: http://www.dietbetter.com/games/52054 .

If you interested in getting PUMPED UP & motivated to lose more weight, please feel free to join me & the rest of my DietBetter family!!! We're gonna inspire & motivate you to be successful in achieving your weight loss goal, & you're gonna have fun while doing it too!!! :-)

Elizabeth D.

09/07/2014 8:21PM

How funny...I'm munching on pb & Graham crackers as I read this! I wouldn't be able to od on it, though...too thick/sticky without lots to drink! I also have the little single serve containers, so that helps, too!

Great job with your continued success & knowing your limits! ;)

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adrienne121

Thanks!!! Now Elizabeth, why are you starting trouble??? Girl, I LOVE PEANUT BUTTER ON GRAHAM CRACKERS TOO!!! DANG!!! Have one for me too!!! LOL!!!

HapiCampr

09/07/2014 4:10PM

I rarely eat PB so not so much a trigger EXCEPT once in a great while I eat at least 2 T in quick succession. Not sure but I think I use it for the occasional sugar treat. I haven't eaten any this year, 2014, and now I will refrain from eating any for the rest of the year...LOL. Glad you've faced down your PB crave Adrienne...things like that can be hard to do. You, my dear, are amazing!

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adrienne121

Thanks Tori!!! :-)