Peanut butter

[jbgio]

Hello,

Can anyone tell me if I can have peanut butter and if it is a protein or fat? Also I am stuck at 11 1bs. and have been for about a month. Any suggestions?

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, jbgio. Peanut butter is definitely allowed, especially if it is the natural type without added hydrogenated fats or sugars. It is a combination of protein and fat – each tablespoon (16 g) = 1 protein + 1/2 fat exchange.
Regarding your weight, I just need to clarify – are you stuck at having lost only 11 pounds, or do you now weigh 111 pounds?

[jbgio]

Hi Ossie-Sharon,

sorry that was not clear. I have only lost 11 pounds and seem stuck! those 11 were pretty easy to lose but it has been over a month. I had a couple minor cheat days with graduations and such but not really bad and have been really staying with my menu. any suggestions?

[Ossie-Sharon]

Hi, jbgio. The best way to nudge a plateau is to modify physical activity. If you are physically active now, try making changes to wake up new muscles – it is generally recommended to do this every 3 weeks to avoid plateaus. You can also (or instead, if you like), throw in bursts of high-intensity activity – for example, jog for 30 seconds during every 5 minutes of a walk. This will also keep your muscles guessing.
If you are not currently active, then introducing some activity, even if starting slow and adding time and intensity incrementally, can make a big difference.
Finally, activity trades your fat mass for muscle mass, which is heavier – so sometimes the scale is not as accurate a measure of success as your mirror or how your clothes fit, or even how you’re feeling.

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