Alcohol is it a total no no ?? Anyone have some low cal alternatives ?

michellebutler73345

Just wondering if there are any drinks that wouldnt be considered as high in calories as some others? Or should I be giving it up completely ?
Thanks

0dreamer0

I drink vodka-water-bar lime...
its basically a shot or two of vodka and mostly water with a dash of lime... or lemon if you wish.
I love my beer and wine but I had to switch it up when I decided to make these changes.

baconslave

I save calories up and either drink hard liquors with diet soda or in water with flavored sugar-free/0 cal stuff, like Mio. Or just on the rocks. Ummm....now I want some scotch!

If it's something you can enjoy in moderation, no need to give it up. You just need to save your calories if you really want it.

michellebutler73345

Sorry might be a stupid question but is that a lime or lemon wedge ?

cwolfman13

When I was dieting I drank vodka or whiskey and soda or vodka and diet tonics primarily.

Liftng4Lis

If you have calories for it, you're good to go. Avoid mixers if at all possible as they pack on the calories (unless its diet and that tastes icky).

libbydoodle11

I always used to mix sparkling water with my vodka.

0dreamer0

michellebutler73345 wrote: »

Sorry might be a stupid question but is that a lime or lemon wedge ?

There is lemon and lime juice you can buy at the grocery store... or yes, the simple wedge. If I'm making it at home, I add a bit of juice and a wedge.
It's kind of hit and miss until you find what your taste preference is

fobs13

Gin and slimline tonic instead of my white wine. Less inclined to nibble when drinking gin compared to craving doritos while drinking white wine.

0dreamer0

fobs13 wrote: »

Gin and slimline tonic instead of my white wine. Less inclined to nibble when drinking gin compared to craving doritos while drinking white wine.

mmm doritos

fobs13

@0dreamer0 I know Doritos are my downfall. Especially the chilli heatwave. Could eat a 200g bag so have to avoid them completely as no half measures!

mymodernbabylon

I drink whatever I enjoy and fit it within my macros. So I have beer, wine, vodka.

RllyGudTweetr

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kirkor

From my main man Martin Berkhan: http://www.leangains.com/2010/07/truth-about-alcohol-fat-loss-and-muscle.html

Time4Coffee

"Skinnygirl Cocktails" and "Hungry Girl" have a few ideas (hungry-girl.com/search?keyword=cocktails) I tend to avoid anything sweet.

BethClicks

I like a nice Gin and seltzer with a twist of lime Low cal to boot!

ndj1979

I usually go with vodka water and a lemon ..but I do still drink beer, especially during beach and football season ...I just try to make room for it on the weekend. I do not drink during the wee ...

michellebutler73345

great thanks for all the good tips everyone

bmerrim

As a former bartender I think I have some great suggestions for you. I know that drinking vodka-water can get very tedious after a time, especially if you're used to drinking more flavorful mixed drinks. Get yourself a good muddler and a fruit juicer (you can get a plastic hand-held one at the dollar store!) and just let your imagination run wild. In addition to counting calories when I drink, I honestly just try to sneak in as many "good" things as I can.
A few of my favorites: muddle blueberries and sage in a mixer, add gin (or vodka), pour over ice and enjoy with a splash of club soda. A mojito (clear rum, muddled mint, half a lime, club soda, sugar) is a great drink and if you're making it yourself you can sub the simple sugar out for something a little better (agave or stevia, perhaps). Muddled strawberries and jalapeno goes GREAT with some tequila. The list is seriously endless here. When I'm craving a Bloody Mary, I make my own mix with my juicer, but you could also just use V8 and add your own spices. I also love mixing alcohol with coconut water (I know that sounds weird). I will sometimes take my own coconut water out to a bar with me, get a Grey Goose (or whatever) on the rocks, and add my own coconut water for flavor.
Don't be afraid of infusing your own alcohol, either! It's actually pretty simple - take some booze, take whatever you want to infuse it with (fruit, veggies, herbs) and store them in a jar together for a few days. Serve with club soda or tonic. Pepper-infused vodka (BLOODY MARYS ANYONE?!), jalapeno-infused tequila, pineapple soju! If you can dream it up, you can infuse it, and the best part is that you know exactly what is in your alcohol.
Speaking of soju, if you've never had it now is the time to find some (I get mine at the local liquor store). It is a Korean sweet potato liquor with about 60 calories per serving (that's half the calories of a serving of vodka), and tastes pretty much like vodka. Which means it mixes well!
Obviously all of this is contingent on how many calories you save up, but if I plan on drinking I make sure to save up a few hundred calories (run a little farther that day!) to be on the safe side. If you're going out to a bar you can just tell the bartender you're on a diet and they should be able to help (unless you're at a dive, then just go for the unflavored vodka+water! lol). Just stay away from really sweet drinks - things like moscato, flavored vodka, flavored rums...unless they are infused in-house (some places do that!), its probably just all sugar so beware!
Hope this helps.

jrline

you can have whatever you want just log it and workout extra if you are over calories.

brodi3man

1 night of drinking isn't going to make you fat. As long as its not every night

SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage

I love the Smirnoff Ice Light coolers. 80cals per bottle. Or I mix Zevia (0 calorie soda) with vodka or rum. Alcohol doesn't have to be a no-no, just fit it into your day.

chad_phillips1123

I usually save up calories through the week because I usually eat and drink a bit more on Saturday (love my SEC football!). I really love beers especially some seasonals, but I've been sticking to liquors (vodka, whiskey, rum, moonshine) and drinking straight or mixing with either low cal juices (Ocean Spray 50 cal per 8 oz) or diet drinks.

Sites like getdrunknotfat.com/ can help you plan for the best drinks and get your best drunken bang for your caloric buck.

galprincess

I drink alcohol when I go out but ive found tonic water with fresh lemon or lime to be like g and t its refreshing and does taste a bit naughty but its around 60 cals a 100ml

MsHarryWinston

5 oz wine = 100 cals
1 oz hard booze = 60 cals

So my rum and cokes are now Bacardi white with diet coke = 60 cals each.

I used to just drink red wine whenever wherever but now I'm like, do I want this wine or would I rather have icecream?
Just asking that question I havnt had a glass of wine in 2 weeks, lol. The question just makes me THINK about my choice.

But I havnt "stopped" drinking. I just keep choosing different things.

I_Will_End_You

Vodka, water and a squeeze of Mio.

Fabfitgirl5

White wine spritzers are my go to drink. White wine with seltzer water. Generally aren't too bad in calories, just make room for them in your calorie allotment. Moderation is the key.

13bbird13

Wow, some great advice from our bartender above! I've heard about infusing alcohol and now I totally want to try it. I've also heard that vodka and tonic is a good go-to for low-cal drinkers and I want to try that as well. I've pretty much had to give up wine just because I always want too much of it. Saki is one of my favorite cold-weather drinks and I can stretch a bottle over 2 or 3 nights of a weekend so I do enjoy that. (I also love Sambuca in the winter, but I don't even dare look up the nutritional value and sugar content; I think my heart might stop.)

goddessintraining1

Vodka with water & lime or a diet soda or red wine. Personally, I can't drink and lose weight. Even if I track the alcohol, my weight loss stalls. I'm able to drink in moderation and maintain my weight, though. It differs for every individual.

CdnRower

Just be aware that drinking alcohol will turn off your fat burning temporarily. Having said that, time your consumption accordingly i.e. not after you just did a lot of hard work at the gym

MelanieRBrace

I just started a no alcohol for 2 weeks challenge yesterday - I'm trying to see if I get more results from cutting it out entirely.