Ok going to the movies w/ the kids, what to do????

KarenK37
KarenK37 Posts: 125 Member
edited October 2024 in Chit-Chat
Ok here is the dilemma, I have to have popcorn when I go to the movies I just think it is unnatural to not eat popcorn. So what does everyone suggest I do??? Help!!!

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  • anna_b1
    anna_b1 Posts: 588 Member
    I've actually brought my own bag of popcorn (microwave popped) in my bag rather than buy it. However, I've also bought the movie stuff and at the whole 1200 calorie bag by my fool self.

    If you can, bring along some healthy snacks. It's not the same, but it does save you a whole lot of calories.
  • _beachgirl_
    _beachgirl_ Posts: 3,865 Member
    Eat the movie theater popcorn and enjoy the movies with your kids
  • KarenK37
    KarenK37 Posts: 125 Member
    I am having soup for lunch and buying a kids popcorn and diet soda. I just can't go to the movies and smell their popcorn w/o having any. I did my calories for the day and they are tight but I finally figured in the good stuff!! I am going to have a good time w/ my kids and really enjoy the popcorn!! UGH only 5 days into this diet and already having a setback.
  • BeanyFrog13
    BeanyFrog13 Posts: 161 Member
    I usually get the smallest bag they have and work it in the same as you did, even if I have to have extra exercise in there to do it! :) Don't beat yourself up over it, you're not doing it every day :)
  • bmmadden
    bmmadden Posts: 499 Member
    Heres a couple ideas:Get a small or medium size and if you can dont let them add the extra butter, then have one of the kids hold it and sit in the middle so that its not right there on your lap if possible, drink water instead of pop, bring gum so that when you feel like you've gotten your "fill" of the popcorn you can chew some gum instead of eating the popcorn just because its there. Some things I have done though is bring two of those 100 calorie packs with me one that was like something salty and one that was something sweet and that way I knew I only ate 200 calories and my water. Bottom line enjoy the movie with your kids its just one day so even if you indulge on all the pop,candy , and popcorn-One day wont set you back
  • kristinaohno
    kristinaohno Posts: 113 Member
    i make my own with our popcorn maker, shove it in a ziploc, and in my bag it goes.
  • KarenK37
    KarenK37 Posts: 125 Member
    thanks everyone for your support and advise
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