Say NO to popcorn @ the movies
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Popcorn shocker
If you're used to popcorn being a better-for-you option, you'll probably fall out of your chair when you find out the stats on the movie theater version. A large size with butter packs in around 1,500 calories and 130 grams of fat. Opt for the smallest one (Kid's Combo), leave off the butter and it'll still set you back around 500 calories and 25 grams of fat). It just doesn't seem worth it at all, does it? Sneaking in your own microwave-popped bags is one potential solution, but we don't need to tell you that movie theaters frown on this. So chomp on your own popcorn at home or just skip it altogether, because movie theater popcorn + you = larger pants (sad, but likely true).
Beverage blunders
A movie theatre-size "small" soda (16 not-so-small ounces) clocks in at around 200 calories The scary slushy machine pumps out an equally offensive beverage; with around 220 calories in each same-size serving Skip 'em — stick with water or diet soda, and save your calories for things you can actually chew.
Helpful food fact
Studies have shown that people eat more during sad movies than they do during upbeat funny ones. So arm yourself with guilt-free snacks if you're going to see a tearjerker!
King size mistakes
Watch out for those giant-size movie candies, people!
A 3 oz. bag of peanut M&Ms contains 470 calories and over 24 grams of fat! Reese's Pieces 8 oz. Movie Size has 1,200 calories and 60 grams of fat. Zoinks!
Twizzlers 6oz. Movie Size contains 600 calories and 4 grams of fat. And you thought this low-fat treat was a good idea, right?
P.S. What is all this "Movie Size" about?? Why don't they just call it what it is....Extra Extra Large!!
Movie Snack 911
Until movie theaters start selling healthier treats, you may need to resort to subtly bringing in your own. Here are some no-guilt snacks that can easily fit in your purse: Tootsie Pops and Blow Pops: With just 60 to 70 calories each, and hardly any fat at all (Blow Pops are fat free), these will keep your mouth happy and occupied for a long time. Yum!
Apple Slices: Apples aren't boring — cut up a pretty Fuji apple, squirt some lemon juice on it (to keep it from getting brown) and toss those slices into a zip-top bag. You'll have a delicious and completely healthy snack that has fewer than 100 calories.
If you're used to popcorn being a better-for-you option, you'll probably fall out of your chair when you find out the stats on the movie theater version. A large size with butter packs in around 1,500 calories and 130 grams of fat. Opt for the smallest one (Kid's Combo), leave off the butter and it'll still set you back around 500 calories and 25 grams of fat). It just doesn't seem worth it at all, does it? Sneaking in your own microwave-popped bags is one potential solution, but we don't need to tell you that movie theaters frown on this. So chomp on your own popcorn at home or just skip it altogether, because movie theater popcorn + you = larger pants (sad, but likely true).
Beverage blunders
A movie theatre-size "small" soda (16 not-so-small ounces) clocks in at around 200 calories The scary slushy machine pumps out an equally offensive beverage; with around 220 calories in each same-size serving Skip 'em — stick with water or diet soda, and save your calories for things you can actually chew.
Helpful food fact
Studies have shown that people eat more during sad movies than they do during upbeat funny ones. So arm yourself with guilt-free snacks if you're going to see a tearjerker!
King size mistakes
Watch out for those giant-size movie candies, people!
A 3 oz. bag of peanut M&Ms contains 470 calories and over 24 grams of fat! Reese's Pieces 8 oz. Movie Size has 1,200 calories and 60 grams of fat. Zoinks!
Twizzlers 6oz. Movie Size contains 600 calories and 4 grams of fat. And you thought this low-fat treat was a good idea, right?
P.S. What is all this "Movie Size" about?? Why don't they just call it what it is....Extra Extra Large!!
Movie Snack 911
Until movie theaters start selling healthier treats, you may need to resort to subtly bringing in your own. Here are some no-guilt snacks that can easily fit in your purse: Tootsie Pops and Blow Pops: With just 60 to 70 calories each, and hardly any fat at all (Blow Pops are fat free), these will keep your mouth happy and occupied for a long time. Yum!
Apple Slices: Apples aren't boring — cut up a pretty Fuji apple, squirt some lemon juice on it (to keep it from getting brown) and toss those slices into a zip-top bag. You'll have a delicious and completely healthy snack that has fewer than 100 calories.
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