So for the first time in probably five years or so, I skipped my typical large, refillable bucket of popcorn and opted for a small bag at the movies. This is a really big deal for me. Movie popcorn is something I regularly crave and I occasionally go to the movies just for the popcorn. It’s definitely one of my favorite indulgences.
When I was planning what I was going to eat for the day on my lose it app, I looked up various caloric values for movie popcorn. A bucket with butter could be 1500 calories, possibly more. But the buttered small at Regal was more like 650. I could budget my intake around a 650 calorie snack. Part of me wanted to just throw the whole day and get the bucket, but my wedding is in a year and a half and small changes now will add up by then. So I got to planning.
I had a small breakfast of an uncrustable and two mandarin oranges. I originally was planning on going to an early movie, but then I decided it would be wiser to have lunch before the popcorn in an effort to be less hungry going into the movie. I’ve been struggling with hunger pangs despite eating enough calories in the last few days, and if those pangs struck at the movies, I would be more likely to go for the large. So I had a burrito bowl with chicken, black beans, and burrito veggies. I drank about 40 ounces of water before the movie as well.
Once I was at the movies, I tried to be conscious of how fast I was eating. I didn’t let the small bag disappear before the movie started. I finished it about halfway through the movie. Was I tempted to get another small? Yes I was. But instead I drank the rest of my seltzer water and avoided the temptation.
I know it’s just popcorn but I’m seriously proud of myself. Did I still put a little butter on it? Yes, but I budgeted for that. Cutting out butter can be the next step. Today’s movie trip was a win in my book and a reminder that it is possible to enjoy the food you love with a little planning.
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