embracing a small breakthrough

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keziak1
keziak1 Posts: 204 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm working on correcting my bad eating habits. The big one is junk eating at night. But today I also had a small victory because I went to the movies and didn't either drink Coke or eat candy or popcorn. I understand that if you plan for the calories you can eat this stuff but that was never the case for me, pure add-on calories and mindless eating. Usually I would eat most of it before the end of the previews and didn't actually eat during the film!

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  • 0067808
    0067808 Posts: 119 Member
    Hey well done you - not only have you saved all those empty calories, you've also probably saved yourself a small fortune because cinemas often charge a lot for the popcorn/drinks etc. Why don't you put the equivalent amount into a little jar and at the end of the month treat yourself - even just a new nail polish or some make-up can feel like a real reward for changing bad habits. Good luck!
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    keziak1 wrote: »
    I'm working on correcting my bad eating habits. The big one is junk eating at night. But today I also had a small victory because I went to the movies and didn't either drink Coke or eat candy or popcorn. I understand that if you plan for the calories you can eat this stuff but that was never the case for me, pure add-on calories and mindless eating. Usually I would eat most of it before the end of the previews and didn't actually eat during the film!

    Echoing above; not only did you save some extra calories for your day, but you also probably saved around $8 by not purchasing those items. Good job! :)

  • lawlifehanna
    lawlifehanna Posts: 90 Member
    Congrats! I had a similar breakthrough yesterday, although it sort of backfired: instead of popcorn and soda, I brought with me a bottle of water and a box of fresh grapes. I ended up eating the whole 1lb box of grapes. It's a lot better than eating the popcorn, but I definitely wasn't planning on eating that much! I think I'll also be setting up a popcorn/nacho/chocolate money jar and putting the money in the jar every time I overcome the urge to purchase those things.
  • keziak1
    keziak1 Posts: 204 Member
    I could also start a jar to put money in that I was spending at drive-throughs and convenience stores! Wow, I would be rich in no time. ; - )
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    That is awesome! Go you!!
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,149 Member
    I'll say good job to you, but personally, whats a movie without the popcorn!?
  • hscgirl13
    hscgirl13 Posts: 16 Member
    Good job! I remember those small achievements as well! I was so proud of myself when I cut out my daily icecream desserts!
  • fatcity66
    fatcity66 Posts: 1,544 Member
    missiontofitness wrote: »
    keziak1 wrote: »
    I'm working on correcting my bad eating habits. The big one is junk eating at night. But today I also had a small victory because I went to the movies and didn't either drink Coke or eat candy or popcorn. I understand that if you plan for the calories you can eat this stuff but that was never the case for me, pure add-on calories and mindless eating. Usually I would eat most of it before the end of the previews and didn't actually eat during the film!

    Echoing above; not only did you save some extra calories for your day, but you also probably saved around $8 by not purchasing those items. Good job! :)

    Hah....more like $15 around here.
  • fatcity66
    fatcity66 Posts: 1,544 Member
    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    I'll say good job to you, but personally, whats a movie without the popcorn!?

    I almost never eat popcorn during a movie. I don't need it, and it's harder to hear the dialogue over crunching! ;)
  • keziak1
    keziak1 Posts: 204 Member
    It's pretty easy to skip the popcorn at the theaters here. Even the plain is so greasy it just ends up making me queasy. Now a box of Raisinettes is another story...!
  • obscuremusicreference
    obscuremusicreference Posts: 1,320 Member
    Well done! And like fatcity66, it's more like 15 for popcorn and Coke here. I'm lucky enough that I hate the way it sticks in my teeth so I'm a cheap date.

    I find that the way to counter my junk food craving at night is to leave enough calories for cheese and an apple or crackers. It turns out that I just really like eating at night.
  • keziak1
    keziak1 Posts: 204 Member
    I like eating at night, too, but it's like a gateway drug for me. Eating a smart snack just makes me want to eat more.
  • obscuremusicreference
    obscuremusicreference Posts: 1,320 Member
    Yeah, those second and third smart snacks are how they get you.
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