Skittles

[Deleted User] · July 2012

I am a chocoholic but since I'm trying to change my eating habits, I have not been as obsessed (no oreos, lindor truffles, Reese's, etc!). I did buy Klondike 100 calorie bars not only because of chocolate but it's literally 100 degrees here so it cools me down.
Anyways, went to the movies and couldn't for the life of me figure out what to snack on. I usually don't eat them but figured Skittles weren't so bad (right?!). Omg, now I'm addicted to them! Is this ok? Shoud I avoid them at all costs?

entropicbeauty · July 2012

You might want to check out the nutritional information - they are high in calories and the worst part is it's EMPTY calories, just a bunch of sugar. At least with chocolate you get the tiniest amount of protein and the fat will shut off a bit of your hunger.

You may want to work more on portion control and not completely cut out things that you enjoy.

J&K10910 · July 2012

You need to change your food attitude.

You don't need to avoid ANYTHING at all costs. But use some moderation, and make better choices most of the time. Skittles are probably one of the worst, candy wise, IMO, but you don't need to completely shun them. Just don't eat a whole bag every day.

anna.oskar · July 2012

i seriously don't go to the movie theater without getting a buttered popcorn and an icee. Never. Because heck, it's not like I go there once a week and even then you have to live a little. I just make sure the rest of my food is nutritionally and calorically balanced. Heck, i had a twix bar today.

Also, skittles are pretty much just sugar.

Lobsters25 · July 2012

I agree with you ladies, Skittles isn't a great option at all, but that one time isn't going to be the end all. It's kind of like the 3 Musketeers ads that magically lessened when everyone figured out the truth - they have less fat and cals so they seem healthier, but they also have so much sugar (which eventually can turn to fat.) On the other hand, you could have a payday or snickers if you need a fix, where there is a slight healthy balance with healthy fats and protein from the nuts.

But it all comes down to what J&K said...everything in moderation.

dewingedpixie · July 2012

There are healthier ways to get your chocolate fix. Have you tried lara bar minis in chocolate? Its a date and nut based bar with cocoa powder. The minis are about 2-3 bites and its like eating a brownie. I just ate a full size chocolate lara bar for a snack because I'm heading to the pool in 15 minutes to swim laps.

J&K10910 · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_skittles?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:238Discussion:e61b2e12-bdee-4066-9f85-9d0428477d8dPost:81d5d711-f8d6-4ca4-a77b-a1c6205471cf">Re: Skittles</a>:
[QUOTE]There are healthier ways to get your chocolate fix. Have you tried lara bar minis in chocolate? Its a date and nut based bar with cocoa powder. The minis are about 2-3 bites and its like eating a brownie. I just ate a full size chocolate lara bar for a snack because I'm heading to the pool in 15 minutes to swim laps.
Posted by dewingedpixie[/QUOTE]

Sorry, but I think this is nuts too. Sometimes, you need some chocolate. And it's ok to have chocolate. Just don't eat a whole damn bag of mini Snickers.

anna.oskar · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_skittles?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:238Discussion:e61b2e12-bdee-4066-9f85-9d0428477d8dPost:d71b3650-0732-4b1f-bd23-1a5235e56705">Re: Skittles</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Skittles : Sorry, but I think this is nuts too. Sometimes, you need some chocolate. And it's ok to have chocolate. Just don't eat a whole damn bag of mini Snickers.
Posted by J&K10910[/QUOTE]

<div>Amen. I'm off to demolish a 90% cacoa Lindt bar</div>

Lobsters25 · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_skittles?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:238Discussion:e61b2e12-bdee-4066-9f85-9d0428477d8dPost:9b83acd0-54fc-4798-b937-771f61884795">Re: Skittles</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Skittles : Amen. I'm off to demolish a 90% cacoa Lindt bar
Posted by anna.oskar[/QUOTE]

<div>Love it! I've been indulging in a few pieces of the 72% dark chocolate pound plus bar from Trader Joe's. There's nothing like the real stuff.</div>

anna.oskar · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_skittles?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:238Discussion:e61b2e12-bdee-4066-9f85-9d0428477d8dPost:33aa7803-4982-4487-bbe3-20c43dfe7622">Re: Skittles</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Skittles : Love it! I've been indulging in a few pieces of the 72% dark chocolate pound plus bar from Trader Joe's. There's nothing like the real stuff.
Posted by Lobsters25[/QUOTE]

<div>Delicious AND heart healthy!</div>

[Deleted User] · July 2012

Thanks ladies...You guys are right, everything in moderation

FYI...didn't have any today and I'm not craving them like I thought I would. Maybe it was just a phase lol

dewingedpixie · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_skittles?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:238Discussion:e61b2e12-bdee-4066-9f85-9d0428477d8dPost:d71b3650-0732-4b1f-bd23-1a5235e56705">Re: Skittles</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Skittles : Sorry, but I think this is nuts too. Sometimes, you need some chocolate. And it's ok to have chocolate. Just don't eat a whole damn bag of mini Snickers.
Posted by J&K10910[/QUOTE]

I'm with you on this too. I allow myself a ghiardelli square most nights before bed as well. I was just trying to offer less guilty pleasures as well. When I'm pmsing I'm going to be honest all I want is to demolish a whole pint of icecream or a bag of mini snickers :D. I have to find other lesser evils to mix in the bag.

Starqueg · July 2012

Whover on this site said they eat a Lindor Truffles as a regular treat or dessert, you rock. I bought a bag of the white chocolate ones today, and ate just one. I need to hide them in my cabinet so I don't grab one every time I go into the kitchen though.

OP: If you love chocolate, moderate your intake. If you cut it out entirely, you might end up eating a ton of it in one sitting later. I eat chocolate on a regular basis, but only a little each day. One truffle is about 76 calories, definitely a huge amount in the grand scheme of things.

melizard48 · July 2012

try the skinny cow dreamy clusters:crunchy crisps and creamy caramel drenched in dark chocolate =120 calories ( also in milk chocolate)
also try skinny cow icecream. in my opinion the dulche de leche is to die for.

J&K10910 · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_skittles?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:238Discussion:e61b2e12-bdee-4066-9f85-9d0428477d8dPost:b251dabc-f75d-4e22-bc61-55c232deeeef">Re: Skittles</a>:
[QUOTE]Whover on this site said they eat a Lindor Truffles as a regular treat or dessert, you rock. I bought a bag of the white chocolate ones today, and ate just one. I need to hide them in my cabinet so I don't grab one every time I go into the kitchen though. OP: If you love chocolate, moderate your intake. If you cut it out entirely, you might end up eating a ton of it in one sitting later. I eat chocolate on a regular basis, but only a little each day. One truffle is about 76 calories, definitely a huge amount in the grand scheme of things.
Posted by Starqueg[/QUOTE]

Ha, that was me! Aren't they delicious? Once you get used to the fact that you can have one every day so you don't need to eat 7 every day, theyr'e the perfect amount of chocolate :)

erbear84 · July 2012

Has anyone tried the new Hershey's Pleasures or whatever they are? They're individually wrapped and lower in fat/calories. I haven't been able to justify buying them yet.

[Deleted User] · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_skittles?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:238Discussion:e61b2e12-bdee-4066-9f85-9d0428477d8dPost:2cae8d13-f99b-474f-b56c-f2633bb3e920">Re: Skittles</a>:
[QUOTE]try the skinny cow dreamy clusters:crunchy crisps and creamy caramel drenched in dark chocolate =120 calories ( also in milk chocolate) also try skinny cow icecream. in my opinion the dulche de leche is to die for.
Posted by melizard48[/QUOTE]

Sounds yummy, will def. try.

MerAndTrick · July 2012

Wow... OK. There is NO way to rationalize Skittles. Even in portion control. The stuff is straight sugar... It's not even about the calories at that point its about the way it screws around with your body in terms of insulin, blood glucose levels, etc.

Dark chocolate on the other hand, oh every day and twice on Sunday! Has more good stuff packed in it than red wine, has GOOD fats, anti-oxidants, and has been shown to reduce cortisol levels and increase mood.

[Deleted User] · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_skittles?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:238Discussion:e61b2e12-bdee-4066-9f85-9d0428477d8dPost:2b0c2ae2-72b3-4603-8679-42cfdf1c4878">Re: Skittles</a>:
[QUOTE]Wow... OK. There is NO way to rationalize Skittles. Even in portion control. The stuff is straight sugar... It's not even about the calories at that point its about the way it screws around with your body in terms of insulin, blood glucose levels, etc. Dark chocolate on the other hand, oh every day and twice on Sunday! Has more good stuff packed in it than red wine, has GOOD fats, anti-oxidants, and has been shown to reduce cortisol levels and increase mood.
Posted by MerAndTrick[/QUOTE]

Good to know, thanks!

kaos16 · July 2012

I have been known to have a stockpile of tiny boxes of Junior Mints or the little York peppermint patties. When I go to the movies I will take one with me. . . . while I don't know the calories offhand, the small amount of chocolate and mint satisfies my movie candy craving, and because it's such a small portion I don't have the option of overeating even if I wanted to!

Also, the Skinny Cow clusters are amazing. I would recommend them when you need a candy fix too.

bertke10 · July 2012

All this talk about chocolate... now I want some!
I might be super weird, but I just keep a stash of baking chocolate (semi-sweet) in my cupboard. It will fix a craving but it's not so smooth and delicious that I'll "accidently" eat the whole thing in an emergency. Because i've had many a ghiradelli (sp?) and lindt "accident." haha.

I always do popcorn at the movie theatre - much more difficult to do severe calorie damage with something light and fluffy than with boxes of sugar.

MerAndTrick · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_skittles?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:238Discussion:e61b2e12-bdee-4066-9f85-9d0428477d8dPost:73c8e359-e2f8-4db8-8e41-7fe38c59ae56">Re: Skittles</a>:
[QUOTE]All this talk about chocolate... now I want some! I might be super weird, but I just keep a stash of baking chocolate (semi-sweet) in my cupboard. It will fix a craving but it's not so smooth and delicious that I'll "accidently" eat the whole thing in an emergency. Because i've had many a ghiradelli (sp?) and lindt "accident." haha. I always do popcorn at the movie theatre - much more difficult to do severe calorie damage with something light and fluffy than with boxes of sugar.
Posted by bertke10[/QUOTE]

<div>I keep the dark chocolate at home and in my office at work.</div><div>Have ya'll tried the dark chocolate with sea salt in it?</div><div>OMG - cures salty and sweet craving AT THE SAME TIME. BEST EVER!</div>

[Deleted User] · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_skittles?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:238Discussion:e61b2e12-bdee-4066-9f85-9d0428477d8dPost:73c8e359-e2f8-4db8-8e41-7fe38c59ae56">Re: Skittles</a>:
[QUOTE]All this talk about chocolate... now I want some! I might be super weird, but I just keep a stash of baking chocolate (semi-sweet) in my cupboard. It will fix a craving but it's not so smooth and delicious that I'll "accidently" eat the whole thing in an emergency. Because i've had many a ghiradelli (sp?) and lindt "accident." haha. I always do popcorn at the movie theatre - much more difficult to do severe calorie damage with something light and fluffy than with boxes of sugar.
Posted by bertke10[/QUOTE]

Thanks to my awkward teenage years, I had braces so anything that gets stuck in my teeth I can't stand. No popcorn for me (but it smells delicious!).

[Deleted User] · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_skittles?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:238Discussion:e61b2e12-bdee-4066-9f85-9d0428477d8dPost:30120b60-239f-49e9-b07e-8192f434ccda">Re: Skittles</a>:
[QUOTE] I have been known to have a stockpile of tiny boxes of Junior Mints or the little York peppermint patties. When I go to the movies I will take one with me. . . . while I don't know the calories offhand, the small amount of chocolate and mint satisfies my movie candy craving, and because it's such a small portion I don't have the option of overeating even if I wanted to! Also, the Skinny Cow clusters are amazing. I would recommend them when you need a candy fix too.
Posted by kaos16[/QUOTE]

Mint plus chocolate equals YUM!

J&K10910 · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_skittles?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:238Discussion:e61b2e12-bdee-4066-9f85-9d0428477d8dPost:2b0c2ae2-72b3-4603-8679-42cfdf1c4878">Re: Skittles</a>:
[QUOTE]Wow... OK. There is NO way to rationalize Skittles. Even in portion control. The stuff is straight sugar... It's not even about the calories at that point its about the way it screws around with your body in terms of insulin, blood glucose levels, etc. Dark chocolate on the other hand, oh every day and twice on Sunday! Has more good stuff packed in it than red wine, has GOOD fats, anti-oxidants, and has been shown to reduce cortisol levels and increase mood.
Posted by MerAndTrick[/QUOTE]

Oh lord. How's the view way up there on your high horse?

ricksang · July 2012

Mer and Trick you give THE WORST nutrition advice and you are pretty damn ignorant about weight loss as well. You can have Skittles in moderation. EVERYTHING in moderation. Unless this person has DM I or II, she won't die from one serving of candy. THE FUUCK? She won't get fat from eating a serving of skittles either. OP have the Skittles if you want them, just watch your portions. Don't eat the entire box.

melizard48 · July 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_skittles?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:238Discussion:e61b2e12-bdee-4066-9f85-9d0428477d8dPost:24e3c228-2743-4327-b784-3a4a71b7ff2c">Re: Skittles</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Skittles : Oh lord. How's the view way up there on your high horse?
Posted by J&K10910[/QUOTE]
i totally agree w you. thr is no need to overreact over something as silly as skittles although i also agree tht dark chocolate is much healthier and has a less chance of causing diabetes. im boarderline diabetic so i have to watch my sugar intake. ima sucker for twizzlers and dark chocolate w caramel. twizzlers are fat free so i think im safe there. but definitely get off your high horse dear.

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