Popcorn
I first ate popcorn when I was about 7 months post op. But I try to avoid it now because it is just too easy to eat too much of it. I could literally eat an entire microwave bag, the regular size not the 100 cal size, and not get full. It just doesn't seem to fill my pouch!!
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I take a brown paper lunch bag, put in three tablespoons of popcorn, fold over the top edge a couple of times, and microwave for 3 minutes. Then I drizzle 1.5 tsps of canola over it, sprinkle on salt and enjoy. It makes 3 cups of popcorn with no unpronounceable chemical additives.
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Thats a great idea Christina!!!
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I can eat popcorn way too easily so I only get the 100 calorie bags and try not to eat it too often. It also always causes a gain the next day and even though it's temporary it's not worth it for the psychological effect that has on me. So it's an occasional treat for me.
HW: 272 lbs. (BMI 49.7) SW: 237 lbs. (BMI 43.3) GW: 140 lbs. (BMI 25.6)
I eat it probably a couple times a week. I can eat almost a whole bag of microwave popcorn and I'm not talking about the 100 calories bags, either. However, after having my blood sugar crash a few times after eating too many carbs, I've started eating less popcorn and having a piece of cheese with it for some protein.
Tonight I wanted something crunchy and salty but I made roasted chickpeas instead. They take a long time to roast, though. Popcorn is so quick and easy.
Tonight I wanted something crunchy and salty but I made roasted chickpeas instead. They take a long time to roast, though. Popcorn is so quick and easy.
Kelly
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There is a lot of junk in those pre-made microwave popcorn bags. Most of them have way to much fat and salt. An easy way to avoid that is to get an air popper that way all you get is the popcorn no extra stuff you may not need. However, I have only so much pouch space and would rather have something with protein in it that keeps me from getting hungry. I love popcorn and I know me, I would eat it all day long and have it way too many times. If you are stronger than me, then go for it. One of the problems I have is going to a movie and smelling popcorn. I find myself thinking about finding a little old lady that I may be able to beat up and take her popcorn from her…but I resist the impulse …. So far.
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