Should I feel guilty for eating peanut butter when I'm trying to lose weight?

[Anonymous]

When I calculate the calories during the day that I've been eating I hate that the little amount I put on celery is around 100 calories... but I still can't help putting it on my celery!

[shadowlegend]

I just want to say, I have tried losing weight and disciplined myself and counted calories and checked the scales everyday and did the gym and all that. For years I've tried to lose weight but it's barely shifted. I can tell you in my experience that nothing is more destructive than how much you focus on losing weight and you become so obsessed you feel guilty for having peanut butter, or a muffin or a biscuit. The mental stress and pressure affects your body and weight way more than anything you eat. I stopped obsessing over my weight, put away the scales, I go to the gym because I like it and I know it keeps me fit, and I eat treats in moderation and never beat myself up about it and I feel wonderful and I think I look wonderful even if my weight hasn't changed, because my perception has. Body acceptance is 100% more important than trying to get to that "ideal"weight.

[jesshkah]

PB is good protein so it's not THAT bad. If you really are concerned just don't eat it ever day, but that little bit shouldn't make too much of a difference.

[GOOSEBOY78]

it all about portion control too. 2 or 3 are fine. but when you are eating 5 or more there's your problem beleive it or not but peanuts are good for you! try and get the reduced oil peanut butter as its a litte better for you and peanuts contain good oils and fats.

[BertMacklinFBI]

just try not to consume so much of it. peanut butter adds a lot of calories without you even realizing it.

[Anonymous]

You should try organic whipped peanut butter. They sell it at places like sprouts or any local health food store. It tastes just as good. Walden farms makes whipped peanut butter that has zero calories as well. Good luck on your weight loss journey! :)

[Melcart23]

Peanut butter isn't even terrible for you if consumed in moderation just like any other food. If you cut out 100% of the good tasting foods, you're going to discourage yourself and quit. Give your taste buds something good once in a while just so you don't miss those tastes all together.

[Paris13]

Make it Jiff's Whipped in a Tub when you are trying to lose The... Flab.
Less calories, Better for you and you do not feel any guilt as You... Chew.
Good luck and I am still Hooked on this Fluffy Feeling. xx

[Prettygurl12]

Peanut butter is good for you, yo. I've been known to eat a jar in one sitting lol

I'm 5'4 and 100-105 lbs so it obviously doesn't make me obese. Of course, I also work out. And I don't advocate for a diet of peanut butter lol

[Jxpxtxr]

Why don't you just dip your celery in salsa sauce instead? It tastes better and has far less calories.

[Asker]

wow thanks

[drewtacular]

depends on if your doing a low carb diet.. dont think there is too many carbs in PB
lots of protein so thats good for building lean muscle and the more muscle you have the more calories you burn at rest

[akadatank44]

Buy natural peanutbutter. Its good for you in moderation. I can eat the whole jar myself haha but only do serving sizes. The problem with regular Skippy peanutbutter is that they have hydrogenated fats in them which are terrible for you.

[THE_Godfather]

Which one is OK for you?

[akadatank44]

@THE_Godfather Natural Peanutbutter

[THE_Godfather]

Thanks for getting back to me. Duhhh that's your very 1st sentence.
Do you get this at a health food store?

[akadatank44]

@THE_Godfather yeah I do. I'm sure grocery stores sell them now. Just need to look for it. I know Skippy makes a natural brand but I've never tried it. You could give that a go. Because in natural peanutbutter the oil separates so you need to mix it up.

[MissMillionDollarMan]

it has protein! but i think you'll notice after a while you putting on less peanut butter. it's a process. don't sweat the small stuff. peanut butter is much better than nutella

[badger25]

All calories are not created equal!! 100 calories of twinkies is completely different than 100 calories of celery with peanut butter. Keep snacking! On the pb and celery

[TheGreyMan]

No. Peanut butter is actually healthy in moderation. It is high in protein and contains vitamin B3 as well as magnesium.

[Floppy]

Anything over you count calories is baloney. If it's peanut butter be ashamed of yourself

[teatea111]

As long As it's in moderation then you don't have to feel bad

[Unapologetic-1]

I think you shouldn't feel guilty because it has the unsaturated fatty acids, which can help to loose the stubborn fat plus it can make you feel satisfied! You like it go for it girl :)

[TripleAce]

Its fine. Its overall calories that count... just deduct 25 calories over a course of 4 days

[sixnineanon]

Yes you shouldn't eat peanut butter if you're trying to lose weight. You should be drinking a lot of water instead.

[Kylesar]

Peanut Butter is good in moderation
In fact, it's encouraged for a workout routine, but not everyday

[Zanecyber]

No u shouldn't, peanut butter has fats and protein and it takes longer to digest making u feel less hungry,

[Anonymous]

Or just try not counting calories. It's obviously stressing you. Justveat what you want.

[Anonymous]

Just don't eat too much
Weight loss is not about guilt

[Polocrew]

Peanut butter is actually good lol

[Iron_Man]

Its not to bad dont do it every day though.

[apple24]

Nah oh well!

[Anonymous]

no peanut butter is good for losing weight

[Decentguy]

dont eat it everyday