My dirty little secret

lina1131
lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
edited September 21 in Health and Weight Loss
I have been at this for a year. I have lost a good amount of weight. I enjoy all sorts of food and don't necessarily limit myself because "it will make me gain weight". Basically, I am normal and not obsessed. However, a few minutes ago I opened up a 100 calorie pack of popcorn. Dug my anxious fingers in the bag to grab a couple of those yummy little suckers and accidently dropped 2, yes 2 of my 100 calorie popcorns on the floor. I actually thought to myself...

Should I log 90 calories instead of 100?

Discuss.
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  • JessicaBuff
    JessicaBuff Posts: 233
    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • Maggie1960
    Maggie1960 Posts: 322
    I would have opted for the 5 second rule personally, and scooped them up and eaten them!!!:blushing:
  • waterbug420
    waterbug420 Posts: 16
    Don't lie to yourself. You ate them off of the floor. Log 120 calories as punishment.
  • JPotvin
    JPotvin Posts: 108
    Jessica's got the right idea! Thanks for making me smile :)
  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
    I would have eaten them as well! Don't let them go to waste! :laugh:
  • waterbug420
    waterbug420 Posts: 16
    And make sure you log the 5 calories of energy it took to pick them up off of the floor.
  • Michelle9thJune2011
    Michelle9thJune2011 Posts: 13
    Haha, I agree with Maggie - I'd eat them! :laugh: :tongue:
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    I would have opted for the 5 second rule personally, and scooped them up and eaten them!!!:blushing:

    That is an option, but it brings up another important question.

    If I bend down to pick up the popcorn, should I log it as exercise in order to add to my calorie bank for the day? I'd hate to go into starvation mode for not eating my calories.

    Discuss.
  • tracyts
    tracyts Posts: 113
    :laugh: If you'd bent down to get them, you could have counted that as 20 seconds of stretching - that's exercise I can believe in!
  • waterbug420
    waterbug420 Posts: 16
    You are so amazing. Eat more popcorn. You deserve it.




    Nutella.
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    I may or may not have picked it up to eat it.
  • waterbug420
    waterbug420 Posts: 16
    You did. You totally did.
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    You are so amazing. Eat more popcorn. You deserve it.




    Nutella.

    The other day my older sister brought these shortbread tarts filled with nutella and topped with a strawberry over to my parent's house.

    I ate one. And when no one else was looking I ate another.

    Discuss.
  • waterbug420
    waterbug420 Posts: 16
    It only counts if other people are around.




    WHY DIDN'T YOU BRING ME ONE?


    WHY DO YOU HATE ME?
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    Well exactly, that is why I waited until no one was looking and swallowed it whole. I personally like to think that counts as exercise. I mean the amount of energy I put into the whole scandal surely burned a few calories.

    Hate is such a strong word.

    If there is a choice between Nutella and something else...Nutella always wins. Period.

    Discuss.
  • Sweetcheeks278
    Sweetcheeks278 Posts: 356
    Ladies, you all are hilarious! :) Good to know other people are having the same thoughts I do about the calorie counting! :) Thanks for the laugh!
  • themyriadthings
    themyriadthings Posts: 225 Member
    I would be definitely picking that up and eating it! Popcorn in all forms is delicious!
  • cparter
    cparter Posts: 754 Member
    Me, I would still log it as 100 and move on. Now if I dropped them in my lap they are done for and in my own house maybe 5 seconds rule depending on the room I am in :^)

    The greatest secret you actually have is how well you have stood up for natural way out vs the fads and the quick approach. Your year long journey is not something to frown on. You are an inspiration and I appreciate your opinions on many things that you have posted on. I stand her proud to be friended by you. Keep up the good work and inspiration you give to us all.

    Carlos
  • animatedbecca
    animatedbecca Posts: 203
    So glad I came to check this out! Totally made my day! Too cute!
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    I would be definitely picking that up and eating it! Popcorn in all forms is delicious!

    I am not sure I would like to count floor fuzz as a popcorn topping just yet. Just depends on how hungry I am. On a scale from 1 to 10...i'm only about a 5.6. Anything higher than an 8 would probably justify floor fuzz popcorn.
  • mommypennylane
    mommypennylane Posts: 67 Member
    This is funny... thanks for the smile.

    BUT seriously, I think we're all trying to lose weight and maybe we shouldn't make our aim exact calories burned or intake. I think throw the 2 away, still count the full 100 calories and do not count the bending over as exercise.

    I totally understand thinking about it though... if my kids take a drink from my cup I am tempted to minus the possible calories they consumed that I will now not be consuming but seriously, it could only have been a few calories and I'm in this to win this!!!!!! I will be skinny one day (hopefully) even if my calorie count isn't exact.

    HUGS & Good Luck everyone!!!!
  • ThatGirl_1968
    ThatGirl_1968 Posts: 47 Member
    This post was toooo funny!!! Totally loved it....thanks for bringing a smile to my face on a bad day! Reading this is much better than trying to eat myself into a better mood!
  • skinnytayy
    skinnytayy Posts: 459
    LOL!
    Too funny .. I could always use a good laugh!
  • waterbug420
    waterbug420 Posts: 16
    Nutella always wins. It's part of a healthy balanced breakfast. Says so on the jar.
  • waterbug420
    waterbug420 Posts: 16
    I think you need to make sure you count the calories in the floor fuzz. We wouldn't you going over your calories for the day not knowing about it.
  • waterbug420
    waterbug420 Posts: 16
    What do you think the calorie content of floor fuzz is? What if someone dropped butter on it?
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    I have decided to log the 100 calories and eat one grape to balance it out.

    100 calories
    - 10 calories for 2 popcorns

    90 calories
    - 5 calories for bending down and throwing in trash

    85 calories
    + 10 calories for extra large grape

    95 calories
    - 15 calories to walk to the kitchen to grab another grape

    80 calories
    + 5 Grapes

    100 calories!

    I hope I figured that out right. See, it always works out. No problems.
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    What do you think the calorie content of floor fuzz is? What if someone dropped butter on it?

    You do not pay attention. I did not eat the popcorn with floor fuzz. But, you do bring up a good point. What if someone that had eaten french fries in the office opened the refrigerator without washing their hands?

    This is hard. I am exhausted.
  • waterbug420
    waterbug420 Posts: 16
    Make sure you log your calories for over-thinking.
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    i'll log your momma's calories.

    :bigsmile:
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