The big thing is that you didn't eat a lot of the popcorn, even baby steps are great! All of us have 'off' days, just lift your chin and remember that tomorrow starts a new day. You can do this!

That's why I haven't been to the movies. I want to see Ironman 3. Still on liquids. As soon as I get the green light to have something good to snack on I him hitting the theater. Will see 5 movies in one day! lol

Congrats on being down another 3 pounds... That is definately a positive...

I don't go to the movies because I am not sure I could without having popcorn... I have had to change some activities in order to change my eating habits... We have a 60 inch plasma tv so its ok with me to wait for the movies to come out on DVD... I do miss seeing them in big screen, but I like seeing me in smaller vision....

But kudos on recognizing and doing even better this last trip to the theater...

I don't know as we are ever "cured" of being a foodie, However, dumping will sure curb the desire for some stuff! Ice Cream don't even sound good anymore! LOL!

hmmm...I eat popcorn a lot..the healthy kind..but im years out of surgery...you will be able to enjoy the treats you used to someday...sugar free of course lol....

Congrats on the loss. ..........Now stop picking on yourself!!! You are doing fantastic! you know that but I'm goanna tell you anyway. lol You see what needs changing and you work on it harder then anyone I've known or know.....

.I think it is ok to treat yourself as long as you do not go over board..........moderation is what both programs have worked on with me........well it will be the goal not deprivation. We all know to take a bite of popcorn over denying it over and over then binge and not just the popcorn.

not sure of the nutrition values but my friend eats skinny pop. Im not a popcorn person so I never checked it out. I know our 2 health food stores sells it and you could sneak that in.

ok Becca, first off congratulations on the 3 lb loss, second you have lost these lbs by making mindful changes in your life, congratulations, more lbs will come as you continue to "eat mindfully". Now if it was me, before mindful eating, I would have went in bought a container of popcorn and ate it all as a normal movie experience along with licoric (sp) and whatever else caught my eye, but you didn't, you did take the grapes and didn't eat as much as you used to of the popcorn. Next time you might eat even less popcorn and a few grapes, mindful eating.

Now I love popcorn so does my hubby, I was home only a couple of days when he asked "when are you going to bed?" when I asked why he said he wanted popcorn but wouldn't eat it in front of me, wasn't that kind, it's the SMELL that gets me, but in his bumbling way he tries, lol.

That's exactly why I haven't gone to the movies, the popcorn! I believe in moderation too. It's ok to give yourself a "treat" once in awhile. Congrats on the 3 lb weight loss. Keep it up!
~Colleen

You can eat popcorn post op with sleeve, just not alot of it. I get the microwave kettle corn ones and eat about 1/4 to 1/2 the bag and that is enough for me. I have never been one to get it at the movies with lots of butter on it, too expensive is how I feel! I am a cheapy! LOL!
There are no bad foods, only eat the foods in moderation or small amounts post op is my motto and my WLS programs feeling also. There are no forbidden foods.

Thanks everyone! I am not beating myself up too bad. But for me, its not really the popcorn part. What i strive for is the decision part. For example, we went out to mex food awhile back. And i ate whatever i wanted... But it was a decision i made, not a plan that went sideways, as with the popcorn.

But i've forgiven myself... And brushed off the crumbs, brushed and flossed (popcorn ya know!) And moved on :)

Oh man! I just got back from the movies and could not eat the popcorn. It was hard but I made it through fine. I brought my protein shake with me. My suggestion is enjoy popcorn while you still can, just dot go overboard.

Cindy

Suggestion - they have these things called veggie chips that may help with the desire for the popcorn. They don't taste that bad. I go to the movies all the time and surprisingly the popcorn is not a temptation especially because I refuse to get sick outside of my house. The good news is your not on this side of the bench yet so a little self-indulgence doesn't hurt right now, just don't over due it. I loveeeeeeeeee popcorn but knowing it doesn't love me back right now prevents me from eating it big time. There are other snacks low fat/calorie that work just as good at the movies, only thing is the theatre doesn't sell them so you have to byobb (bring your own brown bag) full of healthy snacks.

I just can't tempt myself with something that can potentially hurt me but i won't stop going to the movies with my family so it takes discipline the likes of which I have never known before. You will do it too when you get there. We all indulged before hand - perfect time to do it if you have to.