I have been doing great with my portions and what I pick...except for one thing. I have been to the movie theater twice this weekend and both times I got a bag of reese's pieces... They are so good but then I feel horrible about eating them after words. I guess the theater would be considered a "trigger" for me. Because I feel like I need to be eating something? Good thing I dont go much But other that those two boxes I have been eating completely low carb and am still losing weight. Anyone else have a weakness that I can relate with? I also need some butt kicking for eating them..lol

I LOVE Reese's Pieces, pb cups, Butterfingers, etc. If I had a bag of Reese's, they'd be gone before you could even say "Reese's". However, I have found a way I can still enjoy Peanut Butter and feel no guilt because it is a healthy treat.

If I have enough calories left over at the end of the day and still need Protein, I'll put 1/2 to 1 cup of skim milk in the blender (the amount depends on my leftover calorie allowance). I'll then add 2 packs of equal or splenda and either 1 or 2 tbsp of Simply Jiff peanut butter (again, depending on calorie allowance). I'll blend this up, pour in a glass and have a mock peanut butter milkshake.

I like it (my husband doesn't). I'll have it once or twice a week.

I know what you mean! It's just pure willpower to not eat that junk food. For me, if I had looked at the package in the movie theater size and saw that those Reese's Pieces had 400 calories for that box. I would be turned off, I mean I'd be upset about it, but I wouldn't want it knowing it's 400 calories.. That seems to be doing it for me lately. If I'm in doubt I read the label, that usually turns me off if it's too high haha. My lunch didn't even have 400 calories ya know?

For me at the movies I love picking up some sugar free Hershey's or Dove chocolates (they have em at like Target, Rite Aid). They are 30 calories each piece and having one or two, slowly, kicks the craving for me. Or just in general finding a low calorie version of something that is just as satisfying. Like Popchips instead of Potato chips.

I would have to put some chocolate in that. *smile*

Thats why I have been hooked on Pistachios.

They seem to satisfy that snacking mode plus, I chew each one till it is fine, so I end up not eating too many.

Sandy

I know what you mean! It's just pure willpower to not eat that junk food. For me, if I had looked at the package in the movie theater size and saw that those Reese's Pieces had 400 calories for that box. I would be turned off, I mean I'd be upset about it, but I wouldn't want it knowing it's 400 calories.. That seems to be doing it for me lately. If I'm in doubt I read the label, that usually turns me off if it's too high haha. My lunch didn't even have 400 calories ya know?

For me at the movies I love picking up some sugar free Hershey's or Dove chocolates (they have em at like Target, Rite Aid). They are 30 calories each piece and having one or two, slowly, kicks the craving for me. Or just in general finding a low calorie version of something that is just as satisfying. Like Popchips instead of Potato chips.

I totally know what you mean! I love PB and used to just eat it out of the jar. It doesn't agree with my band since my last fill so I have to limit it. I will have some reese's pieces once in a while and I use it as a reward. I love popcorn too. I haven't had any problems with it and have an air popper. Its a good way to get some fiber too. Don't be too hard on yourself.

IMO it's ok to have the occasional treat. One of the benefits of being banded vs bypass'd. Just be very ware that it's a choice, and an ok choice, to do it on occasion so you don't get down about that choice if that makes any sense? (for me if I "lapse" it's hard to get back on the wagon unless I mentally prepare myself for the choice of a splurge)

I went to see a movie recently...I seldom do this but my old love was an XL Cherry Coke and a bag of popcorn, and even sneaking in a couple Mcd's cheeseburgers. So I have been avoiding the theatre. So i got the courage to go...prepared by sneaking in a serving of granola w/ greek yogurt (my lunch) a few apple slices, some Crystal light. I was still hungry half way thru the movie so bought some chicken tenders and shared the order with my 3 yo son. Bad for me, but a better choice than a big sack of candy I suppose. Oh and I also ate about 1 cup of homemade popcorn. Next time, I'll take some raw veggie (cucumbers, carrots, celery) in rice vinegar.