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Taking the family to the movies, how do I NOT eat popcorn?

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jerryellis63012
jerryellis63012 Posts: 105 Member
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This is my carb downfall, right here, movie theater popcorn with extra butter (oil, I mean, like they use real butter, haha)
any suggestions on how to resist this evil carb filled deliciousness?

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  • m_puppy
    m_puppy Posts: 246 Member
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    How have you resisted doing meth? I'd go that route :D
  • jerryellis63012
    jerryellis63012 Posts: 105 Member
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    m_puppy wrote: »
    How have you resisted doing meth? I'd go that route :D

    LOL, well, that's certainly something to think about!
  • Sarasmaintaining
    Sarasmaintaining Posts: 1,027 Member
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    We went yesterday and the famiily shared a large bucket, while I sipped on Diet Pepsi. It actually didn't bother me-I just made sure I ate before we went so I wasn't hungry :)
  • Sarasmaintaining
    Sarasmaintaining Posts: 1,027 Member
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    m_puppy wrote: »
    How have you resisted doing meth? I'd go that route :D

    Lol :p
  • kuranda10
    kuranda10 Posts: 593 Member
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    I went to the movies last weekend and thought I'd have the same problem.
    Was super surprised when I got there and the smell of the popcorn and all the candy (sucker for raisonettes) kind of made me a litte queasy.
  • jerryellis63012
    jerryellis63012 Posts: 105 Member
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    Probably not legal or ethical, but, walked to the store and bought some jerky (very low carb, some are crazy high in carbs), and am planning on sneaking it into the theater...hey, don't judge me, after all the family will still be eating their overpriced popcorn, soda, and candy, lol!
  • Lillahe
    Lillahe Posts: 37 Member
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    Not possible for me I'm afraid I would have to eat it. :)
  • Kitnthecat
    Kitnthecat Posts: 2,055 Member
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    I'm not afraid to bring my own container of water into the theatre in my purse. But I did not want popcorn about 3 weeks ago last time I went to the movies....since I knew I would be eating a steak when the movie ended.
  • uhlyssuhrocks
    uhlyssuhrocks Posts: 4 Member
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    jerryellis63012 wrote: »
    Probably not legal or ethical, but, walked to the store and bought some jerky (very low carb, some are crazy high in carbs), and am planning on sneaking it into the theater...hey, don't judge me, after all the family will still be eating their overpriced popcorn, soda, and candy, lol!

    My husband once brought in a shrimp ring...don't let some beef jerky bother yah! :D

  • DittoDan
    DittoDan Posts: 1,850 Member
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    Sneak in a bag of pork rinds. Or cocoa dusted almonds...

    I hope this helps,

    Dan the Man from Michigan
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  • glossbones
    glossbones Posts: 1,064 Member
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    Ask for an empty cup and just take the butter
  • Twibbly
    Twibbly Posts: 1,065 Member
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    octobubbles wrote: »
    Ask for an empty cup and just take the butter

    Maybe if it were real butter...

    My answer? Sit on your hands & don't allow popcorn into your mouth.
  • DittoDan
    DittoDan Posts: 1,850 Member
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    I went to the movies last night and looked up how many carbs were in Popcorn, it was more than I thought. Even the smallest bag would be too much.

    There is absolutely nothing that you can buy at the theater that is low carb. Next time I be more prepared.

    Dan the Man from Michigan
    Cocoa Dusted Nuts Recipe

    P.S. Saw the Fast & Furious 7, I liked it.
  • jerryellis63012
    jerryellis63012 Posts: 105 Member
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    DittoDan wrote: »
    I went to the movies last night and looked up how many carbs were in Popcorn, it was more than I thought. Even the smallest bag would be too much.

    There is absolutely nothing that you can buy at the theater that is low carb. Next time I be more prepared.

    Dan the Man from Michigan
    Cocoa Dusted Nuts Recipe

    P.S. Saw the Fast & Furious 7, I liked it.

    That's what we watched, great movie! And might I add just 2 words...bacon jerky...oh my!bkancaycfp25.jpg
  • DittoDan
    DittoDan Posts: 1,850 Member
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    Good alternative! Certainly low carb...

    I haven't tried Bacon Jerky. But every other jerky I have tried from Oberto's was really good.

    Dan the Man from Michigan
  • kristenlarkin
    kristenlarkin Posts: 235 Member
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    I had 1 piece of movie popcorn a few weeks ago and I can't believe I ever liked it. It was pretty gross. The longer you follow low carb the more your taste in food changes. You aren't missing anything, sneak in a low carb snack

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