going to the movies

I found something that worked for me last night at the movies. We bought a big tub and my husband grabbed some of the small complimentary cups( I figured they held 1/2 cup) I used one of the cups for my popcorn and ate 3 of those and that was it! I did count out a serving of reese pieces and a serving of whoppers. So my trip to the movies cost me about 400 cals. but for those that know, it was a bad day yesterday. When I got home and entered my calories I was at 1130 for the day! I actually didnt gain either so thats great! So try the next time you go, dont get a bag for yourself because you will eat it all. see if they have the small complimentary cups and scoop your popcorn from whatever the other person has. I will say my 2 year old had 6 of those cups of popcorn!

Awe, congrats on doing such a good job :D... I keep seem to bring myself to go to the movies any more- too many teenyboopers talking on their cell phones or talking and stuff... drives me up a wall lol

Good idea slappyon the popcorn. Congratulations also on your calorie count. I dont know about your day yesterday but you are in my thoughts. Have a great day today. Your pal Lurleen

thanks guys! I know I should have resisted but sometimes you have to give alittle!

I love going to the movies, and the concession is definatly my downfall. Thanks for the tip!

When i go to the movies i get the kiddie combo option. Its a small amount of popcorn (approx. 2 cups - maybe a tad more), a small candy (which i give to my bf), and a drink. I usually get some help on the so i figure i eat 2 cups just to be on the safe side.

My hubby and I went out to the movies for the first time in six months on Saturday!   I took all week to plan it out...

We went out to eat at Boston Market (the only fast food place I will eat from) and I had turkey and green beans (280 cal) and then I went to the movies, I snuck in (shhh! don't tell anyone) lite popcorn (vic's gourmet popcorn-mmm!) I brought 6 cups (210 cal) and a small bottle of water (usher's didn't notice because my jacket is big on me now that I lost 31lbs!) and I had a perfect time and did not feel at all deprived!!

Can't wait to do that again!

That sounded fun.  I am glad you had a good time at the movies....giggles...sneeky giggles....

Oh man.. everytime I go to the movies i sneak in a bag of Orville Redenbachers Smart Pop kettle corn.. 240 cals for the whole thing.. takes me about the whole movie to eat it though haa... and a diet rootbear... i LOVE IT... usually I go to the movies w/ my frinds or boyfriend @ night so I'll eat a small dinner then have the popcorn.. i love it! Plus to me kettle corn is a lot better than regular popcorn....

I have a tote purse so no one even notices =)

i think you would all enjoy this link, especially given the popcorn that was brought up.  it really is an eye opener!

http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov05/pop corn.pigs.ssl.html

Going to the movies ....like right now....I will have to eat some popcorn and drink water...my husband is picking me up ina few! Walk the Line....I am hungry so I will have to test my will power...cross your fingers for me!

Sue