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    Movie Theater - Snacks?

    So I've always been an avid-movie goer. I loved going to theaters. The sad part? About half of my enjoyment came from the snacks at the concession stand. I love theater style popcorn.

    I know I won't be able to just stop going to the theater while on this WoE, so I was just wondering if you guys had some suggestions for a few Atkins-friendly snacks that I could just bring in my purse? Just a little something so I don't feel deprived with everyone around me stuffing their faces with popcorn and nachos. Anything would help! Thanks.
    "Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin."



    24/f 5'8"

    start date : 10 - 05 - 08

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  • #2
    Re: Movie Theater - Snacks?

    Which phase are you at? If you are in induction I can think of pork rinds (easy, they are loaded with salt)






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    • #3
      Re: Movie Theater - Snacks?

      Yes I'm in induction... I actually just hit the two week mark but am doing extended induction. And I've tried the pork rinds... just wondering if there was any other option, or is that pretty much what induction would limit me to?

      Also some suggestions for OWL would be appreciated too, I'm not there yet but it'll be nice to know when I get there.
      "Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin."



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      start date : 10 - 05 - 08

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      • #4
        Re: Movie Theater - Snacks?

        Pickles!!!
        ♥Started Atkins on December 8th, 2005

        Officially Re-Focusing on 12-28-09.

        Was, Am, Will be: 280/222/175ish.
        Started Dec 2005 and lost 105 lbs by mid 2006, maintained loss for the most part until 2009...then really let go & gained some back... lol

        so:
        Restart Progress:
        12/28/09 ~ 235.1
        01/04/10 ~ 229.0
        01/11/10 ~ 229.0 Grrrrr....
        (Induction= only 6lbs but lost 10 inches! yay)
        01/18/10 ~ 227.4
        01/5/10 ~ 226.8
        02/01/10 ~ 222.6

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        • #5
          Re: Movie Theater - Snacks?

          I have diced up celery, jicama and cauliflower into "popcorn" sized pieces and eaten it out of a bowl. They could go in a ziplock and hide in your purse. Also, the microwave cheese crackers would be good. Just make sure they are packed to travel. Too much jostling around and you will be enjoying crunchy cheese crumbs. You could make the ham, cream cheese and cucumber rolls and slice them into bite sized poppable bits.
          I will brainstorm for ya some more.
          *Melinda*
          *Condiment Queen*
          HW 278 SW 196.5 CW 176 GW 150
          "Argue your limitations and they are yours" -Richard Bach

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          • #6
            Re: Movie Theater - Snacks?

            oh I feel ya. I had a SERIOUS popcorn addiction and went to a theater at the end of week one. I told my then BF to be prepared to haul my big butt outta the popcorn popper cause I was fixing to jump in face first and inhale every kernal!

            I took- precut pieces of cheese (lil squares) and a GIANT bottle of water. satisfied me and kept me from stealing the strangers popcorn that was surrounding me. Lil pieces of cauliflower cut up would work as well if you HAVE to have crunch. pepperoni slices are a nice addition to the cheese for a lil spice.
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            234/182.0/not shopping in the fat girl store.
            start 1/9/06 (down 49.5inches as of 7/7/06)
            10/03/06- Im in a size 14 jean!!!!
            (Modified OWL-moving up rungs for convenience when travelling, keeping carbs moderate)
            Foods I cannot have-
            Black beans.- instant headache and upset belly.
            spaghetti squash mixed with tomatoes- ravenous


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            • #7
              Re: Movie Theater - Snacks?

              Now that I'm on OWL, I carry 1-ounce ziploc baggies of almonds in my purse. Those are great during a movie. They sell flavored varities at the store that are very good, but very pricey and often have sugar added to them, so I make flavored toasted ones at home with cinnamon and splenda or chili powder and lime juice. It's a very decadent thing to sneak into a movie. Too bad I can't find a way to smuggle my water bottle in! Their bottled water prices are outrageous at my theatre!
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              • #8
                Re: Movie Theater - Snacks?

                Originally posted by changing
                Now that I'm on OWL, I carry 1-ounce ziploc baggies of almonds in my purse. Those are great during a movie. They sell flavored varities at the store that are very good, but very pricey and often have sugar added to them, so I make flavored toasted ones at home with cinnamon and splenda or chili powder and lime juice. It's a very decadent thing to sneak into a movie. Too bad I can't find a way to smuggle my water bottle in! Their bottled water prices are outrageous at my theatre!
                Mmmmm that sounds yummy!!!!
                ♥Started Atkins on December 8th, 2005

                Officially Re-Focusing on 12-28-09.

                Was, Am, Will be: 280/222/175ish.
                Started Dec 2005 and lost 105 lbs by mid 2006, maintained loss for the most part until 2009...then really let go & gained some back... lol

                so:
                Restart Progress:
                12/28/09 ~ 235.1
                01/04/10 ~ 229.0
                01/11/10 ~ 229.0 Grrrrr....
                (Induction= only 6lbs but lost 10 inches! yay)
                01/18/10 ~ 227.4
                01/5/10 ~ 226.8
                02/01/10 ~ 222.6

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                • #9
                  Re: Movie Theater - Snacks?

                  Beef Jerky.
                  Homemade cheese chips.
                  You can make the parmesean flax cracker recipe but cook it in little blobs instead of spreading it out so its like popcorn size to snack on.


                  5'4"
                  45 yrs (F) a.k.a. "Butterbean"
                  Start date 5/18/2003
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                  • #10
                    Re: Movie Theater - Snacks?

                    How about pepperoni slices - and they aren't noisy.
                    s176/c169/g140 F/36/5'6" began Mon.Dec.10, 2007

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                    • #11
                      Re: Movie Theater - Snacks?

                      Originally posted by mwalsh95
                      How about pepperoni slices - and they aren't noisy.
                      You can nuke them and make them crunchy like chips!


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                      Start date 5/18/2003
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                      • #12
                        Re: Movie Theater - Snacks?

                        I'll second pepperoni, but let me suggest you try to just watch the movie. I used to get movie candy too and I love movies, but I gave up the snacks and quickly find I don't miss them. I was just eating for the sake of eating, hungry or not, because I was in a movie. For me, that was a bad habit (eating just to eat) and I'm glad I broke it.
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                        • #13
                          Re: Movie Theater - Snacks?

                          Nuts
                          Turnip chips
                          celery sticks
                          Odille

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                          ----------------------------
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                          • #14
                            Re: Movie Theater - Snacks?

                            This might have been said already but I don't think movie snacks are a good idea. You should have already learned that you should eat only when hungry and when you are eating you should be focusing on eating and nothing else. Mindlessly throwing food in your mouth while watching a movie isn't something you should do.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Movie Theater - Snacks?

                              I do realize that. I'm only on week two of Atkins though and would like to at least adopt healthy snacking behavior since I don't think it's practical to go from getting popcorn/the works to nothing. I'm a lifetime snacker and movie-goer. Besides, movies are usually over two hours long, I think a small snack would be appropriate to keep blood sugar stable, or if I do get hungry during that time. It's not like I'm going to be able to hide much more than a healthy serving size in my purse.

                              But more power to you if you go without eating!

                              Thanks everyone for your suggestions, some really great ideas in this thread!
                              "Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin."



                              24/f 5'8"

                              start date : 10 - 05 - 08

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