My Peanut Butter

momov2boys · 10-19-2007, 10:16 AM

For better or for worse, both a blessing to me and a curse...

I have chosen to incorporate PB back into my woe.

I am bound and determined not to eat it from a spoon, at all costs.
I will not abuse it; I will not binge on it; I will eat it and savor it.
That's that!

I have been thinking about having some for days now, and the thought would not leave my mind.

It is the only food I want sometimes and without it, I feel restricted.

It has become a food I love.
It is good, healthy, LC calories, if eaten in moderation.

I just don't want to be without it in my diet.
I am strong enough to be able to moderate the foods I choose to eat.

I am really trying hard to apply intuitive eating to my LC days.
It is what I must do to better my relationship with food.

I will be successful at eating only healthy, LC foods, while honoring my hunger and respecting my fullness.

*Mindset, Moderation, and Balance.*

All will be well!

I will eat it, enjoy it and not have too much of it.

BellaHMB · 10-19-2007, 10:59 AM

Hey Rebecca,

I hope you can successfully incorporate it back into your diet. Only you will know with time whether you can moderate it!

Bella

liza15 · 10-19-2007, 01:52 PM

Rebecca- Don't be mad at me for saying this.......but I don't think it is a good idea. I think you are probably going through withdrawel right now, so you think you can't live with out it....that's the addiction talking.

Just a suggestion to think about. What if you made a committment to not eat it for a month, then after that month, if you want to try to give it another go with eating it sensibly, give it a try then. If you still can't at that time, then I would just give it up.

momov2boys · 10-19-2007, 03:47 PM

Liza, I could never be mad at you! Thank you for your honesty.

I've eaten 1 C already today.

I'll name tomorrow, October 20, my first day of abstinence.

Sadly, I CANNOT eat PB in any kind of moderation.

So, it's back to being eliminated!!!

BellaHMB · 10-19-2007, 05:04 PM

Well that's what I was thinking (about needing to abstain) but wanted to be supportive

I would say Rebecca you were negotiating.....

Bella

LaurieRobo · 10-19-2007, 05:07 PM

Rebecca -

I have watched you struggle with this for a long time. I honestly don't know what to say other than I hope that you are able to find peace with this.

momov2boys · 10-19-2007, 06:21 PM

Thanks to all of you, my friends!

I just get these strong cravings and then this intense desire to try (again and again) to have the ability to moderate it.

But, unfortunately, history repeats itself and I just absolutely cannot eat PB, in reasonable amounts.

I guess I should have known that the only true peace I'll find with foods is through abstinence from PB (and sugar).

Both Gullo and Atkins knew what they were talking about all along when it comes to real food addictions...
The only way to manage them is through abstinence.

Enough said.

No more PB.
No more sugar.

dbunny · 10-19-2007, 09:09 PM

i am the same way with PB- i cannot have it without sticking spoonfuls in my mouth after a taste of it. i have tried homemade almond butter and sunflower seed butter as substitutes and have found that i don't 'gorge' on them like i do peanut butter. i also have to stay away from macadamia nuts if not in a controlled portion.

steady · 10-19-2007, 09:29 PM

There is no denial here...you are addicted to peanut butter. Bummer, I know. You are not alone; I have lots of food addictions too; I won't even try peanut butter, because I KNOW I would be addicted...I find it much easier to just stay away from it. I feel for you Rebecca, but I also know YOU ARE strong enough to break the addiction. We are here to support you.

Texoma · 10-19-2007, 10:12 PM

You can do it!

momov2boys · 10-20-2007, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbunny

i am the same way with PB- i cannot have it without sticking spoonfuls in my mouth after a taste of it. i have tried homemade almond butter and sunflower seed butter as substitutes and have found that i don't 'gorge' on them like i do peanut butter.

We share the addiction.
I feel your pain.

I have tried all of the other nut butters, and I binge on them, too.
For me, it's something with the richness, creaminess, natural sweetness, and the fullness that I get from lots of those calories...

Quote:

Originally Posted by steady

I feel for you Rebecca, but I also know YOU ARE strong enough to break the addiction. We are here to support you.

Thank you, Girlfriend!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texoma

You can do it!

Thanks, so much.

Today will be the first of my PB-free days.

When I need something to fill that void, or have that soothing comfort from food, I'll have warmed pumpkin with spice blend Davinci's.
Of all the substitutions I've tried (and I've tried many), that seems to give me the closest pleasure--with way less calories...

All of your support means a very lot to me.

hhhmom74 · 10-20-2007, 08:41 AM

Rebecca!! You can do it!!! You WILL break the addiction!

BellaHMB · 10-20-2007, 09:44 AM

This reminds me that we need to have a substitute for an addiction- so having a plan is essential!

Bella

hhhmom74 · 10-20-2007, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BellaHMB

This reminds me that we need to have a substitute for an addiction- so having a plan is essential!

Bella

You are right!! I need to find a substitute for my cream cheese addiction. I have made it through 9 days w/o it but I am still craving it.

JONAH'S GRANNY · 10-22-2007, 10:13 AM

Down with Peanut Butter and Cream Cheese. This is what you are both going to look like if you keep eating it!

momov2boys · 10-22-2007, 10:51 AM

PB-free since October 20!

Joybird · 10-22-2007, 10:52 AM

I hear ya Becky, I love PB too, good luck

steady · 10-22-2007, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by momov2boys

PB-free since October 20!

Nice job...stick with it Girl!

LaurieRobo · 10-22-2007, 11:30 AM

WTG Rebecca!!!! We are all

for you!

momov2boys · 10-22-2007, 05:39 PM

You girls are the best!!!
Thank you, so much, for your support and encouragement.

The above posts sure came in handy for me all afternoon today when I fought hard against cravings and thoughts of PB.

The monster remains in the closet, hopefully forever!

BellaHMB · 10-22-2007, 06:25 PM

One day at a time!

Bella

momov2boys · 11-03-2007, 01:30 PM

Well, two weeks later...

For fourteen days I've been w/o PB or nuts of any kind.

I am down five pounds.

There will be no turning back!

Thanks to all of you for your support.
You all ROCK!!!

steady · 11-03-2007, 01:58 PM

Now you know that is a food that doesn't belong in your maintenance diet!!
Congrats! Nice job!

girl81 · 11-03-2007, 03:36 PM

You are not alone Rebecca.... sugar addict here; clean since 2001.`

Have you heard about walden farms new calorie free version of pb? I'm just wondering if that may help you in staying clean.

BellaHMB · 11-03-2007, 03:36 PM

Rebecca that is awesome!!

And how do you feel emotionally?? I imagine really well

Bella

hhhmom74 · 11-03-2007, 03:38 PM

That is AWESOME, Rebecca!

momov2boys · 11-03-2007, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by girl81

You are not alone Rebecca.... sugar addict here; clean since 2001.`

Wow. Great job!

Thanks to all of you!

I feel pretty good, and I will not eat PB!

I did buy sunflower seed butter from Trader Joe's, just this evening.

I did this because I want Conrad (my 4 1/2 year old) to be able to enjoy "PB&J" w/o eating the Smuckers uncrustables (crap) I've been buying him.

(I also really wanted to try it.)

It does contain a small amount of sugar, in the form of evaporated can juice.
But, since I'm working hard to do well with the balance and moderation mentality, it's fine...
I had about 1T (after dinner). It tasted very sweet to me. Yummy, but almost too sweet.

At 101, 1T here or there will not hurt me.

luckiangel · 11-03-2007, 04:56 PM

So THIS is where you are! I lost the other thread! Glad to hear you are still doing so well Rebecca!! Keep up the good work!!!!! I know you can do it.

Hi Bella!! How's it goin? We miss ya on in the century club!! Come visit everyonce in a while!

10-19-2007, 10:16 AM	#1
momov2boys Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,411 Gallery: momov2boys Stats: < 110 WOE: Intuitive Eating	My Peanut Butter For better or for worse, both a blessing to me and a curse... I have chosen to incorporate PB back into my woe. I am bound and determined not to eat it from a spoon, at all costs. I will not abuse it; I will not binge on it; I will eat it and savor it. That's that! I have been thinking about having some for days now, and the thought would not leave my mind. It is the only food I want sometimes and without it, I feel restricted. It has become a food I love. It is good, healthy, LC calories, if eaten in moderation. I just don't want to be without it in my diet. I am strong enough to be able to moderate the foods I choose to eat. I am really trying hard to apply intuitive eating to my LC days. It is what I must do to better my relationship with food. I will be successful at eating only healthy, LC foods, while honoring my hunger and respecting my fullness. *Mindset, Moderation, and Balance.* All will be well! I will eat it, enjoy it and not have too much of it. __________________ *REBECCA* *"If you keep your body well-nourished with the right* foods, you won't feel such intense cravings for the wrong ones." ~Stephen P. Gullo "It's what you eat consistently over time that matters. Progress, not perfection, is what counts." ~IE My Maintenance Journal:** http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/we...intenance.html Last edited by momov2boys : 10-19-2007 at 10:43 AM.

11-03-2007, 03:36 PM	#24
girl81 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 559 Gallery: girl81 Stats: past/100/healthy WOE: unprocessed	You are not alone Rebecca.... sugar addict here; clean since 2001.` Have you heard about walden farms new calorie free version of pb? I'm just wondering if that may help you in staying clean. Last edited by girl81 : 11-03-2007 at 03:56 PM.

10-19-2007, 10:59 AM	#2
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,199 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/143/140 original goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	Hey Rebecca, I hope you can successfully incorporate it back into your diet. Only you will know with time whether you can moderate it! Bella

10-19-2007, 01:52 PM	#3
liza15 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: height 5'7 Posts: 823 Gallery: liza15 Stats: 160/113/113 now 125/115/115 Start Date: 2007 / 2008	Rebecca- Don't be mad at me for saying this.......but I don't think it is a good idea. I think you are probably going through withdrawel right now, so you think you can't live with out it....that's the addiction talking. Just a suggestion to think about. What if you made a committment to not eat it for a month, then after that month, if you want to try to give it another go with eating it sensibly, give it a try then. If you still can't at that time, then I would just give it up.

10-19-2007, 03:47 PM	#4
momov2boys Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,411 Gallery: momov2boys Stats: < 110 WOE: Intuitive Eating	Liza, I could never be mad at you! Thank you for your honesty. I've eaten 1 C already today. I'll name tomorrow, October 20, my first day of abstinence. Sadly, I CANNOT eat PB in any kind of moderation. So, it's back to being eliminated!!!

10-19-2007, 05:04 PM	#5
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,199 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/143/140 original goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	Well that's what I was thinking (about needing to abstain) but wanted to be supportive I would say Rebecca you were negotiating..... Bella

10-19-2007, 05:07 PM	#6
LaurieRobo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 757 Gallery: LaurieRobo Stats: Pregnancy High 237 175/155/150-155 WOE: Fueling my workouts and running with plenty of FAT Start Date: March 2002	Rebecca - I have watched you struggle with this for a long time. I honestly don't know what to say other than I hope that you are able to find peace with this.

10-19-2007, 06:21 PM	#7
momov2boys Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,411 Gallery: momov2boys Stats: < 110 WOE: Intuitive Eating	Thanks to all of you, my friends! I just get these strong cravings and then this intense desire to try (again and again) to have the ability to moderate it. But, unfortunately, history repeats itself and I just absolutely cannot eat PB, in reasonable amounts. I guess I should have known that the only true peace I'll find with foods is through abstinence from PB (and sugar). Both Gullo and Atkins knew what they were talking about all along when it comes to real food addictions... The only way to manage them is through abstinence. Enough said. No more PB. No more sugar.

10-19-2007, 09:09 PM	#8
dbunny Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: orange, ca Posts: 272 Gallery: dbunny Stats: 5'10" WOE: Atkins	i am the same way with PB- i cannot have it without sticking spoonfuls in my mouth after a taste of it. i have tried homemade almond butter and sunflower seed butter as substitutes and have found that i don't 'gorge' on them like i do peanut butter. i also have to stay away from macadamia nuts if not in a controlled portion.

10-19-2007, 09:29 PM	#9
steady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 982 Gallery: steady Stats: 110/85-90 5'2 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: Feb 2007	There is no denial here...you are addicted to peanut butter. Bummer, I know. You are not alone; I have lots of food addictions too; I won't even try peanut butter, because I KNOW I would be addicted...I find it much easier to just stay away from it. I feel for you Rebecca, but I also know YOU ARE strong enough to break the addiction. We are here to support you.

10-19-2007, 10:12 PM	#10
Texoma MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,073 Gallery: Texoma Stats: 183.5/145/140 WOE: Atkins Maintainance /Pregnant Start Date: 3/29/07	You can do it!

10-20-2007, 08:41 AM	#12
hhhmom74 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 14,147 Gallery: hhhmom74 Stats: 199.5/138/120 5'4" WOE: back to Atkins Start Date: 6/22/02 restarted 10/6/08	Rebecca!! You can do it!!! You WILL break the addiction!

10-20-2007, 09:44 AM	#13
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,199 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/143/140 original goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	This reminds me that we need to have a substitute for an addiction- so having a plan is essential! Bella

10-22-2007, 10:13 AM	#15
JONAH'S GRANNY Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 7,655 Gallery: JONAH'S GRANNY Stats: Not telling WOE: Lower Carb Start Date: 01/03/2008/Originally 2003	Down with Peanut Butter and Cream Cheese. This is what you are both going to look like if you keep eating it!

10-22-2007, 10:51 AM	#16
momov2boys Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,411 Gallery: momov2boys Stats: < 110 WOE: Intuitive Eating	PB-free since October 20!

10-22-2007, 10:52 AM	#17
Joybird Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 69 Gallery: Joybird WOE: Atkins Start Date: Oct 8/07	I hear ya Becky, I love PB too, good luck

10-22-2007, 11:30 AM	#19
LaurieRobo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 757 Gallery: LaurieRobo Stats: Pregnancy High 237 175/155/150-155 WOE: Fueling my workouts and running with plenty of FAT Start Date: March 2002	WTG Rebecca!!!! We are all for you!

10-22-2007, 05:39 PM	#20
momov2boys Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,411 Gallery: momov2boys Stats: < 110 WOE: Intuitive Eating	You girls are the best!!! Thank you, so much, for your support and encouragement. The above posts sure came in handy for me all afternoon today when I fought hard against cravings and thoughts of PB. The monster remains in the closet, hopefully forever!

10-22-2007, 06:25 PM	#21
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,199 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/143/140 original goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	One day at a time! Bella

11-03-2007, 01:30 PM	#22
momov2boys Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,411 Gallery: momov2boys Stats: < 110 WOE: Intuitive Eating	Well, two weeks later... For fourteen days I've been w/o PB or nuts of any kind. I am down five pounds. There will be no turning back! Thanks to all of you for your support. You all ROCK!!!

11-03-2007, 01:58 PM	#23
steady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 982 Gallery: steady Stats: 110/85-90 5'2 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: Feb 2007	Now you know that is a food that doesn't belong in your maintenance diet!! Congrats! Nice job!

11-03-2007, 03:38 PM	#26
hhhmom74 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 14,147 Gallery: hhhmom74 Stats: 199.5/138/120 5'4" WOE: back to Atkins Start Date: 6/22/02 restarted 10/6/08	That is AWESOME, Rebecca!

11-03-2007, 04:56 PM	#28
luckiangel Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Douglas, Arizona Posts: 4,778 Blog Entries: 8 Gallery: luckiangel Stats: 305/266/150 WOE: Ultrametabolism/Curves Start Date: 10/2003-start over 7/27/08	So THIS is where you are! I lost the other thread! Glad to hear you are still doing so well Rebecca!! Keep up the good work!!!!! I know you can do it. Hi Bella!! How's it goin? We miss ya on in the century club!! Come visit everyonce in a while!