Keto and Whiskey

jldhaney

So, I drank a few drinks last night that are not keto approved but I still counted the carbs and managed to stay under my daily goal. Will this still cause me a big stall? If it does I know from a past experience it took several days to see the scale move again. Thoughts? Other people's experiences?

Shron123

I find alcoholic beverages even w/in carb allowances slow my weight loss. I don't gain weight that week but I don't lose weight either. This is usually after a camping or cottage weekend where I have 3-5 drinks two nights running. I do not find one or two glasses (5 ounce glasses) of red wine over the course of a week affects my weight loss though.

retirehappy

The body will process alcohol first, it slows your fat burning down. Ok for special occasions but not so great for losing weight day to day.

jldhaney

Thanks for your responses. I'm always looking to learn more!

zimmerem

Whiskey, diet ginger ale and lemon juice has become my drink since starting keto. But if I have more than one or two I find that I'm down in weight the next day because of the diuretic effect but then gain weight from storing water for the next few days. Then it takes another couple days of increased water intake to get rid of it all. It pretty much makes my whole week a wash. I find I just have to be mentally prepared for the fluctuation and if I'm not, then I abstain. Lol

tmanfromtexas

zimmerem wrote: »

Whiskey, diet ginger ale and lemon juice has become my drink since starting keto. But if I have more than one or two I find that I'm down in weight the next day because of the diuretic effect but then gain weight from storing water for the next few days. Then it takes another couple days of increased water intake to get rid of it all. It pretty much makes my whole week a wash. I find I just have to be mentally prepared for the fluctuation and if I'm not, then I abstain. Lol

Wow, I could not have said it better. This is EXACTLY what happens to me. I drank Saturday night (vodka yum) and was down 3 pounds Sunday morning WOOHOO!!! then this morning I was back up to where I was Saturday morning plus a few ounces lol.

jldhaney

I think plain whiskey might have been better but I had Crown Regal Apple and I'm assuming it has more sugar. I made sure to drink plenty of water the days following and didn't feel bad.

andysport1

Alcohol and ketosis do not go together.

To be in ketosis you must make fantastic decisions about food choices, the foods will most likely be fresh, natural, very little processing and therefore lower in toxins.
Why ? Why on earth ?
Would you
POISON yourself with alcohol?

Adds toxins, affects digestion, affects muscles, affects mental health.

Alcohol only makes people feel better because it numbs the brain.

Rant over
:-)

baconslave

#truth

I drink, but only to celebrate. Or once a week because the buzz is fun, and I get bored.

tcunbeliever

Chocolate is a poison too...not gonna stop me from eating it because it's DELICIOUS, just like wine and whiskey and beer...there are a lot of things we eat that are technically poison...mango...lima beans...kidney beans...nutmeg...the dose makes it poison...if you don't go bat crap crazy on it, you probably aren't going to die.

kirkor

Not keto specific but has good info on alcohol as it relates to fat loss:
http://www.leangains.com/2010/07/truth-about-alcohol-fat-loss-and-muscle.html

wanderinjack

From my erase history keto and alcohol are a very bad combination. Marks Daily Apple had a podcast of a blog on this with the host El Russ discussing the mechanics of this. Good luck.

tcunbeliever

Found a new drink today and I like it - though if you are into sweet stuff you will probably not be a fan.

Truly Spiked & Sparkling - I'm having the Colima Lime flavor

5% alcohol, 2g carbs (1g sugar, 1 g fiber) 100 calories - 12oz glass bottles

I like it, but I like sparkling water, so not a shocker that I would like alcoholic sparkling water.

We have a lake party tomorrow, so I wanted something easy and portable, this fits and is tasty, so figured I would share the discovery!

jldhaney

I enjoy wine. I enjoy whiskey. I enjoy beer. Every day? No. Once a week? No. Once in a while? Absolutely! Still very new to all things Keto and will continue to ask questions. Thanks for the responses.