Going to the movies this holiday weekend? Chances are you will buy snacks for your show; popocorn, soad and Reese’s Pieces perhaps.  Did you realize that these snacks could pack enough calories to be a meal?  Here is the low down on some of your favorite movie theater munchies and some tips to help you make movie night more figure friendly. 

Candy                                                                                                                                    Twizzlers (6oz.)   600 Calories
Reese’s Pieces (8 oz.)  1200 calories
Junior Mints (3oz.)   362 calories
Skittles (6.75 oz.)   776 calories
M & M’s Peanut (5.3 oz.)  762 calories
Raisinets (3.5 oz.)   380 calories
Milk Dud (3 oz.)    340 calories
Starbursts (24 pieces)   480 calories

Drink                                                                                                                                        Soda (18oz.)   218 calories
Soda (44oz.)   534 calories
Soda (32oz.)   388 calories
Lemonade (32 oz.)   440 calories

Popcorn
Small buttered (5 cups)  470 calories
Medium buttered (11 cups) 900 calories
Large buttered (20 cups) 1640 calories
 

Tips for a Lower Calorie Movie Experience:
 Cheaper by the Dozen? How many times have you been told by a concession stand worker that for a dollar more, you can get large popcorn or a super-sized soda? That might be true, but you will also double or even triple the calories, resist the urge!

Re-think your drink. Choose water!  Opt for diet soda instead of a regular or super-sized, super-sugary soda or Slurpee.  Or, share a drink with someone…purchase one drink and ask for two cups.

Share a snack.  If you want candy or popcorn, share it with someone.  Your sweet tooth is satisfied, and you cut back on the calories.

Don’t have a meltdown! Instead of asking for extra melted butter on your popcorn, request no butter at all. Doing this will save you lots of calories.