Going to the movies -I need to step away from the popcorn

MomsTaxi23
MomsTaxi23 Posts: 19 Member
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It is summer and I need to keep my son busy. We are going to the movies today and I have a hard time not buying the popcorn, the snacks the candy etc. I need some suggestions. I can bring or buy a bottle of water. Anyone have suggestion of healthier munchies to snack on at the movie?

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  • kimlight2
    kimlight2 Posts: 483 Member
    I brought in grapes and a snack size bag of pretzals.
  • JlSimon22
    JlSimon22 Posts: 73 Member
    I always bring a bag of my own fat free popcorn and portion it out to what I can have for that day. That way you still get the enjoyment of popcorn at the movies, but its not so bad for you.
  • angelraguel
    angelraguel Posts: 142 Member
    i always take my favourite fruits the ones i cant normally afford to buy all the time, so it acts like a treat. I take strawberrys, melon fingers and grapes :D
  • Anna800
    Anna800 Posts: 639 Member
    I've stopped buying popcorn but I like these other ideas.
  • marymickaela
    marymickaela Posts: 190 Member
    Normally popcorn at the movies doesn't bother, but my husband and I went to see "TED" yesterday and I indulged. Today I think I'm paying the price from all that salt and butter. Normally I do what everyone suggested, but my brain was still overexcited from the weight I had lost the day before and decided I had to gain it back. Dinner didn't go any better. Take it from me. It isn't worth it. Be strong.
  • luvmyleo
    luvmyleo Posts: 94 Member
    Time your movie directly after a meal so you will be less likely to get that unhealthy (and outrageously expensive) movie junk. Better yet- take only enough cash to get your tickets and leave your wallet locked in your car.
  • WEB3
    WEB3 Posts: 121 Member
    Quaker Carmel Corn Rice Cakes > break 2 of them up into bite size pieces = 100 calorie "carmel corn" movie snack!
  • kariclose
    kariclose Posts: 1 Member
    I eat a protein bar before I go, or sneak it in. Protein keeps you fuller, longer.
    Since you don't want to pound a lot of water before a movie, that trick is out.
    I bring in roasted salted sunflower seeds. I like to eat one at a time, for that hand snacking action, and they are salty so they match the popcorn craving. Sunflower seeds are high in calories, so, you have to watch your serving size, but, loaded with the good fats and other nutrients that your body needs.
    This time of year, you have lots of fresh options, like cherry tomatoes and blueberries.

    A medium movie popcorn with NO butter is about 900 calories, with zero nutritional value. Add a soda to that and you've had about a days worth of calories with no health benefit.

    Good Luck!

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