Thank you guys for sharing your ideas on emotional eating! So many of you bring up such great points and are so in-tune with your own bodies, but I wanted to point out one important thing that a very savvy lady, Em said: “I think emotional eating can also go the other way: refusing to eat because you’re upset.” Agreed.
The bottom line is, food should not be used as a tool or mechanism to cope with hardships in your life. Being TOO obsessed with food (i.e. it is your #1 obsession) is unhealthy if you use it for reasons other than to energize and “healthify” your body. I am still trying to learn to learn this by focusing more on other passions in my life! 🙂
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It’s Powdered Peanut Butter Time!
PB2 vs. FitNutz
Recently, I was sent some FitNutz mini samples packs to test drive their powdered peanut butter. Since I am already a huge fan of PB2 (What am I to do when my stash runs out?!?!? It is dwindling I tell you, DWINDLING!!!) I wanted to do a comparison to see which brand will continue to float my boat in the future.
The Low-Down
|
Per 2 Tablespoon Serving |
PB2 Original |
FitNutz Regular |
| Calories |
53.2 |
50 |
| Fat/Saturated Fat |
1.9g/0.34g |
1.5g/0g |
| Carbohydrates |
3.5g |
5g |
| Sugars |
1.5g |
2g |
| Fiber |
0.5g |
1g |
| Protein |
6g |
6g |
| Sodium: |
78mg |
40mg |
| Ingredients: |
Roasted peanuts, salt, and sugar (No preservatives or artificial sweeteners) |
Peanuts powder, sugar, salt(No preservatives or artificial sweeteners) |
| Other Flavors/Varieties Sold |
Chocolate PB2 |
FitNutz Chunky, FitNutz Pro (contains more fatty acids) |
| Price Online (not including shipping) |
$3.99 per 6.2 oz jar (If you buy a 4 pack or 8 pack. Not sold in single jars) |
$4.99 per 5oz bag (with Chunky and Pro at $5.49) |
The Ultimatum: The two companies have a product that is very very similar in flavor and texture, with FitNutz being a tad more on the sweeter side. (JUST a tad) The nutritionals don’t vary much, so in the end it boils down to what flavors you like! If you love some crunch in your PB, FitNutz crunchy has something for you! If you like some cocoa flavor in your PB, go for PB2. I don’t know why anyone would ever order FitNutz Pro (simply more fatty acids), but hey, whatever floats your boat right? I’m not here to judge.
Where I would order from? Good question! I would go for the cheaper option! It’s fabulous that at FitNutz you don’t have to order 4 jars in one go, but if you become a powdered PB addict, you will need it in bulk… and in which case, PB2 is cheaper (though I’m not a fan of PB2 Chocolate)!
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As I continue with my reading of “Shrinking yourself”, I’d love to post up little tips and facts I found interesting so those who didn’t buy the book can get a glimpse of what else is in it! (I Borrowed mine from the library) 😛
*Tip*: “You know that the secret to overeating (or under-eating!) is not your lack of willpower, but your experience of powerlessness. Remember that in the gap between powerlessness and the uncontrollable urge to eat, you are making a decision that can be changed!!!! You need to rid yourself of denial to do the learning work that will free you from your food addiction.”
THANKS to Mica, I have been given my first cyber bra!!!! It is my honor to pass this on to the following AMAZING people because I can always count on you guys for thoughtful, inspiring, and encouraging advice. 🙂
jeez, and I wish I could give it to Ashley, Jo, Sharon, and …OK I have to stop being greedy. 😛
Lucky Taste Buds! 
Hah – I literally, and I mean literally, just ordered my PB2 four pack!
Love that cyber bra!!!
I just found a place to order PB2 in Canada and I love it in my oats with banana and carob chips! Maybe FitzNuts will make it our way eventually, too!
I am glad to have provided you with your very first cyber friendship bra. You totally deserve it!
Powdered PB…I’m a bit afraid of it, but everyone raves about it!
PB2 ALL THE WAY 🙂
im still reluctant to try pb2 but i think i might just cause i hate stiring mine. =P
This was interesting, thanks! I like PB2, but I’ve never tried fitnutz. Great review 🙂
what a great review!!! thanks michelle!! i’ve always been curious about FitNutz!
Oh, thanks for sharing about it, I have never heard of it before!
i still havent tried either kind but i definitely want to! yum to portobella mushrooms! i forget about them for a while but love them so much 🙂
haha love the bra award- too cute! i’ve never even heard of fitnutz, and and haven’t tried pb2. they need to get this stuff in stores….preferably, the one closest to me!
I’ve tried the FitNutz, too and I have to say that I like PB2 so much better. FitNutz just had a bit of an “off” taste to me.
Thanks for the info on the book; I think I really need to get my hands on that!
congrats on the award and thanks for passing it to me!! 😀 this is such a cool award!!!
I haven’t had chance to try powdered PB, really want to, I wish they sell in stores. It sounds so interesting to be able to mix it in so variable meals! Your dessert creation looks soooo yummy~~~ 😀
Hey Girl! Thanks for all the PB info! Just wanted to let you know that you can order PB2 from Netrition for the same price but without a jar minimum or anything and 4.95 flat rate shipping… hope that helps! Enjoy your night!
❤ Laura
I had never heard of either of those peanut butters, ever! I love peanut butter, it is a staple of mine. Thanks for the great review!
I love your picture of the PB!
I used to be one of those people who didn’t eat when I was upset. Now I tend to go the other way. Grrr…can’t win either way.
I have yet to try out this powdered peanut butter, but I don’t know if I really want to – why not just have the real thing? I can see how the powedered stuff would be a great option for travelling though.
I have never tried powdered PB but your post alone is making me drool over it!
YAY! I am so FLAT-tered (hehe) to receive the cyber bra!! Thank you, Michlle! I might just have to give it right back to you because you have been hugely supportive and wonderful to me in recent months and I am so grateful! 🙂
AWESOME Post! I’m a huge PB2 fan (but same with you…don’t like the chocolate). I haven’t even heard of Fit Nutz. Maybe I’ll try the chunky out, it sounds good. But I love my plain old PB2 🙂
I still have never tried powdered peanut butter! Great comparison chart! I must try them soon!
I tried to comment on this and it wouldn’t let me before so I hope you don’t mind that I’m doing it now 🙂 When I read this post I had LITERALLY just placed my PB2 order, I can’t wait to try it!!
PB2 sounds awesome! I’ll need to try some when I’m in the States.
Well done on your Bra Award! And I’m flattered that I was nearly awarded one! Haha!
That quote, about overeating being stemming with an experience of powerlessness resonates really strongly with me. I think it true. I know I often wish that I could look at food the way other do, as something which nourishes me, rather than something which comforted me. I think that kind of perspective also affects the whole ‘power’ dynamic. In any event, it’s something I still need to really work on.
aww, thanks so much for the cyber bra award. you are too sweet, michelle! 🙂
Great comparison chart! I almost thought the PB2 was cheaper until I read this. Turns out they’re about the same price.
I ordered the Fitnutz Pro because I use it to make my protein shakes taste better. For the same price, I can’t imagine why you WOULDN’T want the extra EFAs.Better than taking fish oil 🙂