Popcorn is evil!

javamel

Dammit. I read the label wrong on my bag of homestyle popcorn and I had to adjust my calories by A LOT, so now I ate 1900 calories today. . Oh well, this is a learning experience right? No wonder I have been stalled...been eating that damn popcorn!!

(It was yummy though)

javamel

At least I tracked it I guess. Before, I think I would've buried my head in the sand and added a chocolate bar on top of it.

TorStar80

Hey at least you finally realized it on a side note I love the Smartfood Movie Theatre Popcorn.. good lord it's delicious!!

Damien_Scott

Yeah.. even after calorie counting for two years, I still can't properly freaking count the calories n a bag of microwave popcorn. Popcorn is a decent snack if you find the right kinds.

We prefer the lower calorie sea salt/salt&pepper/white cheddar pre popped bags. they are usually 130-150 calories for 2 1/2 - 4 cups. That's pretty good for an "unhealthy" snack and a lot easier to count.

Don't get discouraged. the beauty of setting your goal for a deficit is that when you mess up you usually just hit "maintaining" for a couple days. it all works out with consistency.

RaeBeeBaby

I bought a brand new air popper at the thrift store for $5. Now I pop my own corn, add a tiny little bit of butter and salt. At about 35 calories per cup, I can have a pretty big bowl and still meet my calorie goal for the day.

Nmarine1996

Try skinny pop!!! One cup is only 43 calories

Momepro

RaeBeeBaby wrote: »

I bought a brand new air popper at the thrift store for $5. Now I pop my own corn, add a tiny little bit of butter and salt. At about 35 calories per cup, I can have a pretty big bowl and still meet my calorie goal for the day.

I like using the spray butter for cooking.It coats more evenly, you aren't using as much, and it doesn't make the kerneks soggy or melted.

Brabo_Grip

RaeBeeBaby wrote: »

I bought a brand new air popper at the thrift store for $5. Now I pop my own corn, add a tiny little bit of butter and salt. At about 35 calories per cup, I can have a pretty big bowl and still meet my calorie goal for the day.

This. I use an air popper too. Another trick if I don't feel like getting the popper out, is to take kernels, cover the bottom of a regular brown paper "lunch sack" and microwave for two minutes. Listen for 2 second or so break during pops. Popcorn gets fluffy and light tasting, and low, low, cal compared to commercial microwave popcorn.

millea84

Oh crap. I just ate a bag of kettle corn the other night. I should probably check the calorie content. That stuff is addictive.

MsHarryWinston

When it comes to popcorn I buy the 100 calorie bags. That way I know 1 bag = 100 calories. So much easier to track.

iamunicoon

I love the coconut-vanilla one from Proper Corn. Roughly 100 cals per bag and soooo good.

astrdomitter

My husband and i make old fashioned on the stove with butter and add milk duds on our cheat night. Yum!

fuzzylop72

I should be measuring everything, but i'm lazy and trust the 100c bags of kettle corn. I should probably get an air popper since I do find the kettle corn a bit too sweet.

estherdragonbat

I love Skinny Pop. Usually save a few calories and have it as a late night snack.

queensamearh

I eat popcorn every day for my lunch. Popcorn is low calories than any kinds of chips. So I eat popcorn