Peanut Butter?

MAchick
on 2/24/14 4:16 am
VSG on 01/27/14

I get dangerous with peanut butter. In the past,  I could literally finish a jar in a week or less. I have pb2 now,  which is delicious,  but I have to use it sparingly or I want more. Even then, it doesn't elicit the crazy reaction that regular peanut butter does. 

    

    
Brad Special
Snowflake

on 2/24/14 4:22 am
VSG on 12/06/12

They have PB2 at many grocery stores now including Wal-Mart.

Mrs_Desire _
on 2/24/14 4:28 am - Houston, TX
VSG on 11/18/13

I just "can't" do the PB. It is toooooooooooo addictive. I can go through that stuff. So I stay away. Good Luck!!!

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Gail D.
on 2/24/14 4:29 am

I had pb the first time when I went on regular food. But, since then -- under the recommendation of my "long distance trainer" (there's a story there. LOL), I switched to organic almond butter. Oh EM GEE!! It is sooo good, so much better than peanut butter, in both taste and for you. No added sugar at all, no added anything where I get it. Just ground up almonds. Delicious. Soooo delicious.

  

FindingMyWeigh
on 2/24/14 4:30 am
VSG on 10/30/13

PB2 Chocolate peanut butter is really good.  I buy it on Amazon, too, although you can find smaller sizes at the grocery store. 

 

  

    

    

        

Nancybefree
on 2/24/14 4:39 am
VSG on 11/21/12

Just my opinion, but the protein-versus-carbs ratio wasn't good enough for me to fit it into my plan during WL phase.  Even now I avoid it except for maybe a half-teaspoon now and again.  I kicked PB2 to the curb for the same reason.  There are much more sleeve-friendly and WL-friendly ways to get that protein in.  :)

 

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mollz007
on 2/24/14 4:40 am
VSG on 02/20/14

I asked my NUT about it and she said it's a good way to get some extra protein in, but obviously be careful of the fat. I'm kind of a PB addict so this could be dangerous for me. As far as when, I'm guessing the soft food stage but I didn't ask. That is a good question.

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pharmagirl_45
on 2/24/14 4:58 am - NJ
VSG on 01/14/14

Thanks guys.  I'm not a big PB lover but I'm just trying to get a little more protein in.  I'm really struggling with protein and calories.  I would only eat a 1tbs or so.

     VSG on 1/14/14 with Dr. Samuel Wasser

    

    
(deactivated member)
on 2/24/14 5:07 am

FYI - 1 TBS Peanut Butter (old fashioned) is 95 calories, 4 grams protein, 8 grams fat, 3.5 carbs. Since you're looking for ways to get more protein in, this probably wouldn't be the best choice since it is such a low protein bang for the calorie buck. Of course, just my opinion.

I know you've struggled with getting protein in, but can you try flavoring plain Greek yogurt and see if that works? Early out I used Greek yogurt to help boost my protein numbers. It was easy to get down and I could manage 1/2 cup of it pretty early out. That gave me 12 grams of protein, 5 carbs in 65 calories. A much better deal for me.

 

pharmagirl_45
on 2/24/14 8:27 am - NJ
VSG on 01/14/14
Can't do yogurt! My stomach can't take it since surgery.

     VSG on 1/14/14 with Dr. Samuel Wasser

    

    
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