Hi!
I have generally had a craving for peanutbutter every morning for about two years. I eat the natural kind with a banana or whole wheat pancakes or oatmeal. I usually eat it everyday about one to two tablespoons. Will this keep me from loosing ten pounds. I am 5'6'' 128lbs and trying for 118. I was wondering for new meal options or ideas. I also wonder if I am hypoglycemic because of other issues throughout the day...any ideas...
Thank you

The peanut butter itself will not prevent you from losing weight. Eating too many calories will do that. Although peanut butter is high in calories, it is actually a good source of healthy fats. I say keep eating it, as long as you aren't eating too much of that or anything else. Good luck!

Nope, eating peanut butter every day will not prevent you from losing weight. Restricting fats in your diet can actually make it HARDER to lose weight, so you're better off keeping the peanut butter. It's a delicious, healthy way to get the recommended amount of "healthy fats" you need everyday. Unless you're eating a whole jar every single day, you don't have anything to worry about! :)

Go ahead and enjoy!
As long as you keep it to 1-2 T (and figure the couple hundred calories into your daily diet), it will not harm your efforts to lose weight.

Actually, you should be fine. I had gone on a low carb regimine a couple of years ago to lose some weight, and after I reached my goal, I found that I enjoyed the PB that I had been snacking on so much, I became "hooked" on it, and ate it everyday. I even ate it off the spoon as a snack. My weight stayed down just fine. I still love it. :p I always buy the natural kind without trans fats or sugar in it, nothing but salt and peanuts.

You may want to lower the bananna, pancakes and oatmeal a bit if you are wanting to lose that 10 lbs. That's an lawful lot of carbs, and not a lot of protein. If you like eggs, I suggest replacing some of that with them, or cottage cheese maybe. Or a protein shake.

Actually, you should be fine. I had gone on a low carb regimine a couple of years ago to lose some weight, and after I reached my goal, I found that I enjoyed the PB that I had been snacking on so much, I became "hooked" on it, and ate it everyday. I even ate it off the spoon as a snack. My weight stayed down just fine. I still love it. :p I always buy the natural kind without trans fats or sugar in it, nothing but salt and peanuts.

You may want to lower the bananna, pancakes and oatmeal a bit if you are wanting to lose that 10 lbs. That's an lawful lot of carbs, and not a lot of protein. If you like eggs, I suggest replacing some of that with them, or cottage cheese maybe. Or a protein shake.

I disagree about lowering it but maybe add a little protein to it. Or maybe take out the pancakes? Banana and oatmeal are good for you

Keep on eating the peanut butter, as long as you limit it to no more than two tablespoons a day. Although it's high in fat, it's the good kind of fat that should be part of any diet. It's also a good source of protein, fiber and other nutrients.

You did mention that you eat the natural kind. This is a wise choice. I buy the kind that has two ingredients: Peanuts and Salt. :D

You did mention that you eat the natural kind. This is a wise choice. I buy the kind that has two ingredients: Peanuts and Salt. :D

My peanut butter has one ingredient: organically grown peanuts.

I disagree about lowering it but maybe add a little protein to it. Or maybe take out the pancakes? Banana and oatmeal are good for you

Banana and oatmeal are VERY good for you. BUT not for trying to loose weight. They are both very high in carbs. That's too many carbs for breakfast not balanced with enough protein.

She won't loose much weight eating a lot of carbs like that every day. Maybe eat just the oatmeal, unsweetened, along with some protein, but leave the banana off.

Banana and oatmeal are VERY good for you. BUT not for trying to loose weight. They are both very high in carbs. That's too many carbs for breakfast not balanced with enough protein.

She won't loose much weight eating a lot of carbs like that every day. Maybe eat just the oatmeal, unsweetened, along with some protein, but leave the banana off.

I eat at least 4 bananas a week and cereal (usually oatmeal) 5-6 times a week. I lost 60 lbs over 18 months or so with a reduced calorie diet and plenty of exercise. You CAN lose weight while eating carbs. You can lose weight eating anything as long as you don't eat too much.

I eat at least 4 bananas a week and cereal (usually oatmeal) 5-6 times a week. I lost 60 lbs over 18 months or so with a reduced calorie diet and plenty of exercise. You CAN lose weight while eating carbs. You can lose weight eating anything as long as you don't eat too much.

GENERALLY speaking: Bananas and Oatmeal, together, alone, for breakfast, starting out for the day, for most people, will trigger a bit of hypoglycemia, making you shaky and hungrier than ever. It's a matter of opinion, yes, but more protein, generally levels out your blood sugar and keeps you fuller longer, than eating that many carbs alone. If you are speaking of adding some protein along with those bananas and oatmeal, no problem. Then working out, no problem.

When I am speaking of lower carb, I'm not talking about LOW carb, I mean LESS carbs. Balanced with proper protein.

I'm trying to say, that to lose such a small amount of weight, 10 lbs., to cut so many carbs at breakfast, plain and simple. Add some protein with less carbs.