Alcohol

Boolost1

oh my i know that alcohol has empty calories, I used to love drinking beer, but have found that I tend to end up with the beer belly, and wine also has alot of calories, to wind down the odd ocasion anyone any suggestions on light tipples, pleasde do not say soda water it is so vile.

thanks

misspaddles

Fresh water with a wedge of lemon?

KarenJanine

G&T or vodka and diet Coke/lemonade

00figg

i don't really drink, but we talked about this at work recently during our biggest loser competition and i think the general consensus was that single shot liquors were your best options, like a whiskey and water.... if you drink diet drinks, maybe a rum and diet coke? i think the key is to limit your intake...

Boolost1

hey thanks all, yes i think a long glass of g and t sounds summery and relaxing

thin1dayplease

I always stick to vodka and diet coke or diet irn bru the lighter the spirit the less calories it contains.

Boolost1

thanks hun..... i absolutley love blossom hill white zinfandel

dopeysmelly

Either gin/vodka and tonic or champagne.

CrabNebula

I take flavored sparkling water and mix them with gin or rum.

For beer, I don't go cheap. The higher alcohol content the better, calories be damned.

Hornsby

mixed with this

holly55555

Just drink what you like in moderation??

mizzzc

whoa whoa whoa don't knock the club soda now! LOL I always mix 1 1/2 shots skinny girl vodka with 2-3 parts club soda and 1 part lime juice and it tastes amazing about 60 calories a drink maybe more

TheLegendaryBrandonHarris

I drink regularly. I prefer bourbon but it's absolutely packed with calories. My typical evening of drinking, just relaxing at the house, comes to 12 ounces. I literally pour the booze into a measuring cup, then into my glass so I know it's accurately measured. (I hit a 'plateau' and thought, "What gives?" I wasn't logging my alcohol correctly.)
The bourbon whiskey I drink is 69 calories an ounce, so a usual night for me is 828 calories from the alcohol.

But I noticed that a six pack of light beer makes me feel about the same as 12 ounces of bourbon, or fairly close. And the beer, namely, Natty Light, is 570 calories for a six pack. I could drink 8 beers and still consume fewer calories than the bourbon.

Of course all of this is anecdotal and alcohol content is alcohol content, but just based on how I feel after drinking six beers, it's pretty close to how I feel after 12 oz of bourbon.

CrabNebula

I'm done after 3-4oz of gin. I'm a lightweight now. On the other hand, it is cheaper that way, so...

LoneWolfRunner

Whiskey. Neat. Every damn day.

saires_au

I love a strawberry and lime cider. Now I have half a glass of cider 1/2 glass of berry flavoured sparkling water

Cortelli

Straight liquors neat or with whatever no cal mixer you like. I like to sip tequila, and have a glass of water every now and again.

For those of you suggesting G&Ts - be aware that unless you're drinking no cal tonics (which taste nasty, IMHO) tonic water is actually more calorific than you might expect.

Steveheikkila

I recently read a study about this topic. What alcoholic beverage gives you the best buzz per calorie? Not best buzz for the price. Not the lowest calorie beverage (it doesn't have much alcohol). We're talking biggest alcohol bang per calorie.

I would have thought that straight 80 proof booze would be the winner. But it's not. It's sparkling wine/champaigne. You want a low calorie buzz, the bubbly is the way to go. Next best is straight liquor (maybe cut with water or on the rocks if you prefer).

Here is the article if you're interested:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/03/28/the-wonkblog-guide-to-efficient-drinking/

TitaniaEcks

All the hard liquors (not liqueurs/cordials) are low-carb and the best bang for your calorie buck, unless they have added sugar (usually the flavored kinds do). Rum, vodka, gin, tequila, whiskey, etc. are essentially carb-free.

Choose a sugar-free mixer. Any diet soda works. And diet cranberry juice is good too. Ocean Spray has a new diet cranberry juice with a hint of lime; this is my favorite with vodka now. 5 calories per 8-ounce serving of juice.

As far as beers, the best alcohol-to-calorie ratio is in Natural Ice. If you can tolerate the taste it's your best bet. A lot of people don't like it, but it doesn't bother me. Plus you can't beat the price.

I drink VERY regularly, and booze used to be my diet killer, but I've managed to strike a balance.

Also, here - you're welcome: getdrunknotfat.com/

Jbarnes1210

vodka and diet Sprite or 7up. You could also add half a pack of the no sugar packets of crush, or Hawaiian punch..it adds a fruity taste. I was told sugar was carmelized to dark liquor it's color....

TheBeachgod

TitaniaEcks wrote: »

All the hard liquors (not liqueurs/cordials) are low-carb and the best bang for your calorie buck, unless they have added sugar (usually the flavored kinds do). Rum, vodka, gin, tequila, whiskey, etc. are essentially carb-free.

Choose a sugar-free mixer. Any diet soda works. And diet cranberry juice is good too. Ocean Spray has a new diet cranberry juice with a hint of lime; this is my favorite with vodka now. 5 calories per 8-ounce serving of juice.

As far as beers, the best alcohol-to-calorie ratio is in Natural Ice. If you can tolerate the taste it's your best bet. A lot of people don't like it, but it doesn't bother me. Plus you can't beat the price.

I drink VERY regularly, and booze used to be my diet killer, but I've managed to strike a balance.

Also, here - you're welcome: getdrunknotfat.com/

nlbez

If im wanting lower calorie alcaholic drincks i go for vodka and diet coke or archers and diet lemonade. X

kindrabbit

I have a bottle of honey whiskey and a bottle of coke zero. I'm just waiting until my daughter goes to bed

michellesz

Skinny Margarita:
1 can Diet Mountain Dew mixed with
Great Value - Lime Margarita Drink Mix, Sugar-Free, 1/8 packet or Jordan's skinny mix if you can't find in your store & 1 oz shot of Montezuma - Tequila=Total of 78 calories

Boolost1

Thanks for all the replies, it's so hard got the kids in bed argued with hubby then went shop brought 4 fosters then thought ....nope had dilute tropical orange with ice and then jumped in my daughters bird and stuck my fingers up at the world......then woke up this morning feeling great.... And you f I go out tonight it's G&T on the rocks and perhaps a new hubby ....

Pascalywood27

I'd go with hard liquor, with or without ice. Or you can always mix a spoonful of 94% alcohol in a glass of juice.

LacednLace

TitaniaEcks wrote: »

All the hard liquors (not liqueurs/cordials) are low-carb and the best bang for your calorie buck, unless they have added sugar (usually the flavored kinds do). Rum, vodka, gin, tequila, whiskey, etc. are essentially carb-free.

Choose a sugar-free mixer. Any diet soda works. And diet cranberry juice is good too. Ocean Spray has a new diet cranberry juice with a hint of lime; this is my favorite with vodka now. 5 calories per 8-ounce serving of juice.

As far as beers, the best alcohol-to-calorie ratio is in Natural Ice. If you can tolerate the taste it's your best bet. A lot of people don't like it, but it doesn't bother me. Plus you can't beat the price.

I drink VERY regularly, and booze used to be my diet killer, but I've managed to strike a balance.

Also, here - you're welcome: getdrunknotfat.com/

Also Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire. You can drink it straight or drink it with a mixed diet drink. Personally it's delicious straight up. Very smooth and tastes just like a fire ball. Last I checked it has 70cal-90cal per 1.5oz.

kdiamond

Hornsby wrote: »

mixed with this

Yes!!! I also use Ciroc Coconut! Soooo tasty!

kallickmichelle

Social enjoyments is amazing! Actually my friend founded it. May not yet be available in all states but check it out if it does! Only 60ish calories a drink

Otherwise I cut out alcohol myself

ndj1979

vodka with water a lemon…a ounce pour of absolute is about 65 calories ….

or

vodka with a splash of OJ ….

melodyis4reals

Diet coke and vanilla vodka! Yum.