Any advice on how to avoid Movie Theatre Popcorn?!

[nicolep91]

OK, so my dh wants to take the kids to see the new X-Men movie tonight. I want to go to but I've finally decided that I really need to be tougher with myself about what I eat and going to the movies is such a temptation to me. I just smell the popcorn when I walk in the door and start drooling!

Last year when I was really motivated (trying to get back to that state of mind again), I took a small baggie full of multi-grain Chex cereal to snack on and I was OK since it had some crunch and I could munch on that during the whole movie if I really wanted to. I could try that again this time but I was wondering if anyone else had any tips?

Thanks!

 

[kamgen]

Hey Nicole!
Well, one thing I do is pop some air-popped popcorn and take it with me in a ziploc.
The last time we went, I actually ate the movie popcorn, and worked it into my WW points the best I could.
Don't deprive yourself, but control yourself. I only ate some and let my DH hold it so I wouldn't go nuts. LOL!!!

Good luck....
Kamy

 

[John In Illinois]

Wait til it comes out on DVD??



LOL

 

[airhead]

Walk on by!!!!!

 

[TigH]

Your idea of the Chex mix is a good one!

I think back to the Oprah show that I watched several weeks ago. She had signed a 6 week contract with herself to stick to such and such an eating and exercise plan. She was to have NO alcohol at all during this time period. Well, some big award night came along during this contract period and she was honored with an award and she called her trainer to see if she could just have a glass of champagne. And they talked for a while and he said something that really got to me. He said something like, "So are you going to keep your word or not?" She didn't have the champagne.

I know there are lots of things I *could* choose to eat here and there, but then I wouldn't make very much progress, so I try to remember that contract with myself when I feel tempted. Maybe you could promise yourself either no movie popcorn or a small handful of popcorn or just bring your chex mix (excellent idea, BTW!) Good luck! I was going to say brush your teeth and then gargle with mouthwash right before you go, but I don't know if that would work!

 

[nicolep91]

kamgen - I might just do what you did and let myself have a little bit because I know my kids are going to want some, I'll just make them sit far away from me so I can't keep mindlessly eating it! I've been pretty good today so I think if I have a light dinner I can work a couple handfuls into my calories.

John In Illinois - Your suggestion would certainly be cheaper, that's for sure!

TigH - Thanks for sharing that Oprah story. It's definitely something for me to keep in mind! And you are so right about it all coming down to the choices we make - really, that is what losing weight is all about isn't it? Choosing a salad over a cheeseburger, choosing to exercise rather than sleep in, etc. I might just bring that chex mix tonight even if I do plan on eating a bit of popcorn to be sure that I don't overinduldge!

Thanks again, everyone!

 

[imgoingtodisney]

Im a cheapo
I always bring popcorn & diet coke for both DS & myself

 

[FergieTCat]

I'm with imgoingtodisney. I'm too cheap to buy movie popcorn!

I can't fathom spending $5.00-6.00 on a soft drink and popcorn, so I always smuggle in my own snacks. Usually a Diet Coke and something crunchy. Lately I've been hooked on mini-rice cakes.

If you must have popcorn, buy the smallest size they sell and try to work it into your program.

 

[lmhall2000]

Eat a big meal before you go!! My dh and I went out on our semi annual date last weekend- we went to Outback where I had some good food- but when we went to the theatre I was too stuffed to want it- dh didn't even get a coke- which is a major accomplishment for him. So eat a nice salad and meal right before you go and you'll be fine!
Plus the movie will be so fast-paced your mind won't have time to wander into wanting popcorn!!
YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Tara
Oh and I kept reminding myself I was only 4 days away from weigh day- didn't want to walk lots of extra miles to make up for the popcorn!

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Well I know you might not be doing Atkins but I am so that's the only way I can answer. The only way I can avoid popcorn at the movies is to smuggle in a diet rite (cola made with splenda) and a LC treat (bar/muffin/something! I have heard of others taking pork rinds but I don't like them LOL). I'm so bad.... breaking the movie theatre rules. LOL

 

[nicolep91]

Imgoingtodisney & FergieTCat - I know, the movie's popcorn is outrageously expensive but I usually always shell out the bucks because somehow it always tastes so much better than the stuff I make at home. Probably because I want my 99% fat-free to taste just like the drenched in butter 90- grams-of-fat tub I can buy there! lol! But thanks for the idea about rice cakes, Fergie. I haven't had those in a long time and they do have some really good flavors out now.

lmhall2000 - Mmmm, Outback sounds great! And you're right, the movie will probably keep my mind off food if I'm not hungry beforehand.

BibbidyBobbidyBoo - No, I'm not doing Atkins but thanks for the suggestion anyway! Oh, and I always advocate sneaking snacks into the theatre (I always bring my own bottle of water), they get enough of my money on the ticket as it is!

Thanks again, you all! I think I'm ready for the movies tonight. I'll try to report in tomorrow to let you all know how I did.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Try the Orville Redenbacker Smart Pop - Kettle Korn. Very tasty. Not so many calories. No greasy butter. That's the big treat in our home.

 

[nativetxn]

Try taking a legal snack with you. I hope it does the trick for you.

I love movie theater popcorn so much that I won't go into a theater at all, right now. The aroma, alone, would be my downfall and popcorn just isn't Atkins friendly.

Take your snack and enjoy the movie. You deserve a fun night out

 

[Desiree]

OOOH do I have to give y'all the lecture that the concession stand is the only way we make our money?!?! J/J... Honestly, instead of getting the large, just get a small one without any butter. And I can say that I have no desire whatsoever for movie popcorn since I'm around it all the time and I come home each night reeking of it! BLAH! I used to like it too.

BTW, X-2 was GREAT!!!! Let me know how you liked it!!!! We saw it this morning and loved it! We're going back in a little bit to watch Identity.

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

LOL
I'm only one person. BELIEVE me they get PLENTY of profit from the other 4 people in my family going along with me- on tickets for all of us and 4 people eating popcorn, huge drinks and candy. We spend twice as much on the snacks/drinks than we do on the tickets- which aren't cheap either mind you.....

 

[Desiree]

Heck, that's one of the reasons I got the job there in the first place!!!! B/C We were spending waaaaay too much $ at the movies! Now I have to just egg Chris on to buy something. (I say, it's the least we can do since we get in for free).

Of course it's not too hard to twist his arm!

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

That's a good idea. Although I know no WAY could I handle working there and constantly smelling the popcorn/etc. LOL you have nerves of steal girl!

 

[Desiree]

well i ususally go after the nachos instead! LOL (j/j!!)

You smell that stuff for 3 years, trust me, you dont want to see another kernal ever again!!!

Of course, staying away from the cokes is another thing alltogether as well!