Pop Chips

Tuffjourney
Tuffjourney Posts: 971
edited September 28 in Health and Weight Loss
OMG, I just came in from my 2 mile walk. Sitting here reading these different topic. (I am new here) And not paying attention I just ate a whole bag of Pop Chips. WTF without even paying attention I just added 360 worthless calories. Dang it all. :(

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  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    Never eat out of a large bag of chips, you'll lose all portion control. If you don't have time to re-bag in ziplocks then buy the 1-person size ones, only 100 cals a bag.

    Other than that, welcome! I’m still meaning to try Pop Chips.
  • Amy1066
    Amy1066 Posts: 30
    I have done that type of thing too. Don't beat yourself up and just start again. Good job on the walk.:smile:
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    I just got some yesterday at target. Never seen them before but I think they are like the special K crisps but cost a lot less. I will make sure not to eat the whole bag. I hope. Oh and welcome. Its all about learning to break bad habits. You just taught yourself your first lesson. Portion control. Count out serving and put the bag away.
  • jessimacar
    jessimacar Posts: 291
    Chips are my weakness, I can't buy whole bags or I'll eat it all in one sitting. Pre-bagging is a good idea. I like to just figure out approx how much is in a serving, and find a container that fits only that much, so I can just pour and eat without any more measuring. :)
  • rodneyderrick
    rodneyderrick Posts: 483 Member
    I usually count out the serving amount of chips, place them in a bowl, and eat them after I've relaxed on the couch. I don't eat them standing in the kitchen, because then I won't feel satisfied. If I eat them once I've sat on the couch, propped up my feet, and relaxed with whatever television show I've decided to watch, I am usually satisfied after eating the last one.
  • OneFitMom_
    OneFitMom_ Posts: 151 Member
    I love Pop Chips!!! I always count out my serving first before eating them. Yummo!!!!
  • funkyspunky871
    funkyspunky871 Posts: 1,675 Member
    Everybody's given some great advice already! :) Make sure you either divide big bags of snack up into individual servings or go ahead and buy the smaller bags.

    My advice though? Go out and walk another 2 miles!! :)
  • MamaDee2
    MamaDee2 Posts: 843 Member
    Oh yes - that is "mindless" eating! Never sit down with the entire bag - put an alloted amount into a bowl or if you like the "bag/junk" food feeling put the in a smaller bag.
  • MovesLikePuma
    MovesLikePuma Posts: 122
    I usually count out the serving amount of chips, place them in a bowl, and eat them after I've relaxed on the couch. I don't eat them standing in the kitchen, because then I won't feel satisfied. If I eat them once I've sat on the couch, propped up my feet, and relaxed with whatever television show I've decided to watch, I am usually satisfied after eating the last one.


    I never thought of it that way. That is an excellent point! Thanks.
  • Tuffjourney
    Tuffjourney Posts: 971
    You know, I saw they are now selling individual bags. More expensive, but I now see they will be worth the money to me. No more pigging out. It pretty much just negated my 2 mile walk. :sad:
  • Tuffjourney
    Tuffjourney Posts: 971
    Everybody's given some great advice already! :) Make sure you either divide big bags of snack up into individual servings or go ahead and buy the smaller bags.

    My advice though? Go out and walk another 2 miles!! :)



    LOL, I dont think so......:huh:
  • megan4487
    megan4487 Posts: 142 Member
    Great job on the walk!!! and dont worry that happend to everyone!!! And like everyone has says it is a learning curve, were all here to help, let me know if I can do anything, add me if you want
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    I pre-portion everything I buy that comes in a larger bag. My scale is very handy for weighing out one serving at a time. I buy those little bitty snack sized ziploc bags and use them to portion out everything from almonds to chips to carrots. I put all of the little baggies in a basket in my pantry and that's my "snack center". When I want something, I can go in there and grab one and I can then easily add one serving's worth into MFP. No guessing how many calories, etc. I am about to consume. It's also really helpful when I'm running out the door to throw a bag or two of snacks into my purse to stave off junk food purchases because I'm hungry later.
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