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I know it is soon but when is it ok to have movie popcorn? I can't walk into a theater and not have popcorn. Or do you have a good snack alternative?

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I love movie popcorn. Went yesterday and was fearful of how I would feel. Drank a shake right before I went in and then 1/2 way thru the movie ate a piece of low fat Cabot individual packaged cheese. Was more than satisfied. Looked around at the people with the large buttered popcorn. And honestly those trim and slim ones weren't snacking. Don't think I ever noticed that before as I was devouring mine.

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I really like skinny pop and bring it in my purse. They have 100 calorie packs at Target and sometimes at costco.< /p>

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Perhaps you should break your association of mindless eating you have to passive entertainment, instead.

"When all is said and done, usually more has been said than done. "

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I had my sleeve on August 18 and still haven't had popcorn. I love it and am glad I'll be able to eat it again at some point. I use the PopSecret Light 97% fat free and don't miss the "movie" popcorn. I take it in my purse and feel completely satisfied.

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Perhaps you should break your association of mindless eating you have to passive entertainment, instead.

"When all is said and done, usually more has been said than done. "

I normally only get a small and add nothing to it. No butter and no salt. But it is literally the only thing I miss.

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I have popcorn very far and few between since surgery. 3 x's to be exact. Movie popcorn is not such a good idea with all the butter and salt that's usually in it. Don't do that to yourself. Eating before you go is a good idea, bringing Protein sources with you is also a good idea. Jerky, cheese, grilled chicken in a little sandwich bag, nuts. Or-- you could just bring a healthier version of popcorn like a skinny pop if you just have to have it. I know the smell is enticing but we must stray away from the behaviors and the types of food that caused us to gain weight in the first place. Was it all popcorn? no but its the concept of "I can't go to the movies and not have popcorn" mentality that has to be controlled. It could be a trigger food for you. If you feel so strongly don't go to the movies for awhile. It's not that you can never eat popcorn again but it's about doing it in the right way. The way that's healthy for you. Can you eat just 1 cup? Does it have to be loaded with salt and butter? Can you enjoy it the way it was meant to be? Do you have to have popcorn just because you are at the movies? Can you have a piece of fruit instead? Can you eat a well balanced meal before you go? Thoughtful planning vs mindless eating.

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I have popcorn very far and few between since surgery. 3 x's to be exact. Movie popcorn is not such a good idea with all the butter and salt that's usually in it. Don't do that to yourself. Eating before you go is a good idea, bringing Protein sources with you is also a good idea. Jerky, cheese, grilled chicken in a little sandwich bag, nuts. Or-- you could just bring a healthier version of popcorn like a skinny pop if you just have to have it. I know the smell is enticing but we must stray away from the behaviors and the types of food that caused us to gain weight in the first place. Was it all popcorn? no but its the concept of "I can't go to the movies and not have popcorn" mentality that has to be controlled. It could be a trigger food for you. If you feel so strongly don't go to the movies for awhile. It's not that you can never eat popcorn again but it's about doing it in the right way. The way that's healthy for you. Can you eat just 1 cup? Does it have to be loaded with salt and butter? Can you enjoy it the way it was meant to be? Do you have to have popcorn just because you are at the movies? Can you have a piece of fruit instead? Can you eat a well balanced meal before you go? Thoughtful planning vs mindless eating.

Yes I can only have 1 cup and no I have never added butter or salt. But I just love popcorn. I love skinny pop even. But I think everything you said makes total sense. Thank you!

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How about pickles ? Does any one eat pickles ?

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