Like Minded Lushes - August 2010

nisijam5

OK....I was quite happy to see this supe "Lush Bunch" thread...I have been alcohol free for one week today. I can't believe how much better I feel from just that short amount of time. Have also been on the 1200 calorie target and on the treadmill for the past three days, haven't lost any lbs...but am oddly not bummed out about it. I gotta credit better attitude to the non fuzzy alcohol head. Anyway...super cool boyfriend coming over Friday and am fixing dinner...am WAY more worried about the drinking than the food. Am hoping to maintain a reasonable couple glasses of wine and stay away from Margaritaville.... He doesn't really drink, well, not excessively, so whatever will no doubt be fine with him. Any suggestions staying on track here?

getting a little tipsy could make the date better:devil: :smokin:

iguanaliz

So I'm finally back from my Key West adventure! Oddly enough, I drank less while I was on vacation than I do when I'm not! Perhaps it was the brutal heat (which was bad, even for me and I live in Tampa!), or perhaps it was the lack of harassment from the villainous clients, or perhaps it was because I was too busy stuffing my vodka-hole with Florida lobster, key lime anything, and other goodies? I actually haven't had a drink since Saturday -- and vacation didn't end until today!

Which is not to say that I lost weight. Because I certainly didn't do that! Some of that lobster was tempura, dipped in honey, after all. But I didn't gain, either. So I'm chalking that up in the "win" column. Of course, now that the villainous clients know I'm back, they've stressed me out already and I would love nothing more than to end my day with a few drinks. But I can't because I have an early appointment and must behave.

My mini-goal now is to get to the gym twice this week, and stay away from my precious vodka until at least Saturday. Or Friday. I'll decide based on that gym thing :ohwell:

nisijam5

So I'm finally back from my Key West adventure! Oddly enough, I drank less while I was on vacation than I do when I'm not! Perhaps it was the brutal heat (which was bad, even for me and I live in Tampa!), or perhaps it was the lack of harassment from the villainous clients, or perhaps it was because I was too busy stuffing my vodka-hole with Florida lobster, key lime anything, and other goodies? I actually haven't had a drink since Saturday -- and vacation didn't end until today!

Which is not to say that I lost weight. Because I certainly didn't do that! Some of that lobster was tempura, dipped in honey, after all. But I didn't gain, either. So I'm chalking that up in the "win" column. Of course, now that the villainous clients know I'm back, they've stressed me out already and I would love nothing more than to end my day with a few drinks. But I can't because I have an early appointment and must behave.

My mini-goal now is to get to the gym twice this week, and stay away from my precious vodka until at least Saturday. Or Friday. I'll decide based on that gym thing :ohwell:

Maybe you should be like the flight attentant who cursed them out on speaker, grabbed a couple beers and left for the day via the slide shoot....my HERO

nisijam5

Hey Lushes,

I got the skinny on the skinny margaritas...apparently, there is a huge shortage on the stuff 'cause it's so popular and they didn't make enough...a girl at work bought 2 CASES from the local liquor store...I got the last bottle from my place and the guy said they can't even order anymore

37 calories an ounce...I can't wait to try it this weekend

amysj303

there's a recipe for the skinny marg on hungrygirl's website. It sounds like a regular margarita to me! A real skinny marg would be tequila with club soda and lime. It tastes pretty good and the only calories are in the tequila.

iguanaliz

So I'm finally back from my Key West adventure! Oddly enough, I drank less while I was on vacation than I do when I'm not! Perhaps it was the brutal heat (which was bad, even for me and I live in Tampa!), or perhaps it was the lack of harassment from the villainous clients, or perhaps it was because I was too busy stuffing my vodka-hole with Florida lobster, key lime anything, and other goodies? I actually haven't had a drink since Saturday -- and vacation didn't end until today!

Which is not to say that I lost weight. Because I certainly didn't do that! Some of that lobster was tempura, dipped in honey, after all. But I didn't gain, either. So I'm chalking that up in the "win" column. Of course, now that the villainous clients know I'm back, they've stressed me out already and I would love nothing more than to end my day with a few drinks. But I can't because I have an early appointment and must behave.

My mini-goal now is to get to the gym twice this week, and stay away from my precious vodka until at least Saturday. Or Friday. I'll decide based on that gym thing :ohwell:

Maybe you should be like the flight attentant who cursed them out on speaker, grabbed a couple beers and left for the day via the slide shoot....my HERO

Mine too! Although I would have snagged the entire beverage cart. Heck, if you're going to jail, you might as well do it up right!

iguanaliz

Hey Lushes,

I got the skinny on the skinny margaritas...apparently, there is a huge shortage on the stuff 'cause it's so popular and they didn't make enough...a girl at work bought 2 CASES from the local liquor store...I got the last bottle from my place and the guy said they can't even order anymore

37 calories an ounce...I can't wait to try it this weekend

Is that the stuff from Bethanny on Real Housewives? (Hey! Don't judge me :blushing:) I've heard good things. In keeping with my true lushness, what's the alcohol content?

surlydave

I love Key West. It's the place I alwasy say I am going to just go to when I want to run and hide.

Maybe it's just me, but 37 calories an ounce doesn't sound good. Regular tequilla has about 69 calories an ounce. Seems like you could get more bang for your buck just using regular tequilla and a smarter mixer (club soda & lime, crystal light, etc).

shellishell

BUMP! We all need to stick together - my weakness is 1-2 nights every other weekend, about 6 beers with each occurrence, when I don't have my kids and my husband and I act like kids! LOL

nisijam5

Hey Lushes,

I got the skinny on the skinny margaritas...apparently, there is a huge shortage on the stuff 'cause it's so popular and they didn't make enough...a girl at work bought 2 CASES from the local liquor store...I got the last bottle from my place and the guy said they can't even order anymore

37 calories an ounce...I can't wait to try it this weekend

Is that the stuff from Bethanny on Real Housewives? (Hey! Don't judge me :blushing:) I've heard good things. In keeping with my true lushness, what's the alcohol content?

That's what the bottle says...Bethenny

Calories for 1.5 oz...37.5
Carb 1.43 g
& most important
Alcohol 12.7%

nisijam5

Maybe it's just me, but 37 calories an ounce doesn't sound good. Regular tequilla has about 69 calories an ounce. Seems like you could get more bang for your buck just using regular tequilla and a smarter mixer (club soda & lime, crystal light, etc).

37 calories for 1.5 oz...for me, it's about quality...if it tastes like a real margarita with 1/4 of the calories...I'M IN!!

I can't even stomach light beer...it's just not worth it to me...I blame living in Germany...got super spoiled

mamaturner

AH! I may have to run to the store today to get some so I can enjoy this weekend... does it look bad going into a liquor store with a toddler trailing?

nisijam5

AH! I may have to run to the store today to get some so I can enjoy this weekend... does it look bad going into a liquor store with a toddler trailing?

Absolutely not!! That's our main reason for drinking!!!

mamaturner

haha good... I remember going to the liquor store with my parents while growing up... all I cared was I got my candy! lol.

amysj303

that reminds me of friends with small children took them to a bar with a volleyball pit in the back. they called it "the sandbox" and took buckets and toys and let the kids play in the sand while they were drinking at happy hour. They could walk there so...
Also, "I'm outdoorsey, if by "outdoorsey" you mean drinking on patios!"

nisijam5

that reminds me of friends with small children took them to a bar with a volleyball pit in the back. they called it "the sandbox" and took buckets and toys and let the kids play in the sand while they were drinking at happy hour. They could walk there so...
Also, "I'm outdoorsey, if by "outdoorsey" you mean drinking on patios!"

Sounds like good parents...fresh air, sandbox, supervised

nisijam5

double post

rjadams

Also, "I'm outdoorsey, if by "outdoorsey" you mean drinking on patios!"

Here, here, I'll drink to that. :drinker: :drinker:

oh and I made it thru last night so only tonight to go.

XFitMojoMom

Yep - only tonight to go. Tomorrow is the physical, and tomorrow night a toppy dinner at a tony resto with full bodied french wines.

XFitMojoMom

that reminds me of friends with small children took them to a bar with a volleyball pit in the back. they called it "the sandbox" and took buckets and toys and let the kids play in the sand while they were drinking at happy hour. They could walk there so...

:blushing: :blushing: :blushing: OH, so you *saw* us last weekend! :blushing: :blushing: :blushing:

yvonnej1

Having a bit of a bad day, on 3rd glass of wine and have a v strong urge to raid the cupboards for anything unhealthy I can find to stuff in my mouth. It's my first real destructive food urge I've had since I joined MFP hey ho, I'm resisting so far...

nisijam5

Having a bit of a bad day, on 3rd glass of wine and have a v strong urge to raid the cupboards for anything unhealthy I can find to stuff in my mouth. It's my first real destructive food urge I've had since I joined MFP hey ho, I'm resisting so far...

Oh, the alcohol can lead to indiscretions on many levels:devil: ...stay strong....:noway: don't do it

GingerKid

I think I found my home! It's my biggest downfall. It drives me to eat bad things as well as the calories from the booze itself.

I haven't quite figured out a goal for this "month" as I *just* found this thread today.

I did want to say re: vacation, I found I didn't drink as much as I do at home because I was busy, engaged in what I was doing, etc. Being at home is so routine, there's a big entertainment factor to drinking for me.

I have to run right now, but wanted to join in ASAP so I don't forget!

mamaturner

welcome gingerkid.. I had to giggle, my bro calls himself a ginger all the time..

Total fail... wanted the skinny margarita.. couldn't find.. Had to get something naturally it's like 90+ out there.. long hard day of work.. got a Smirnoff Savannah Tea (yummm!!!) but 110 cals per 1.5 oz... my guestimated 8 oz serving.. 1320 cals... yikes.... To stick it to the can, tee hee.. I may have another...

yea.. been one a them days, lol

rjadams

Having a bit of a bad day, on 3rd glass of wine and have a v strong urge to raid the cupboards for anything unhealthy I can find to stuff in my mouth. It's my first real destructive food urge I've had since I joined MFP hey ho, I'm resisting so far...

Oh, the alcohol can lead to indiscretions on many levels:devil: ...stay strong....:noway: don't do it

Sorry you are having a bad day. I am sure you can stay strong. and enjoy the wine.

I am so looking forward to tomorrow and then to complete unadulterated drinking for days. I am going camping for 4 days and I plan on putting the Lush in Lush!!!!

rjadams

[double post.

stellcorb

So, is it bad that I looked at my remaining calories after dinner and decided that I needed to go to the gym so I could have a couple of beers? I guess it's motivation, right?

mamaturner

rjadams- enjoy it!! You CANNOT repeat you CANNOT camp without drink!!

stellcorb- not at all (in my opinion) that's what this is all about, making sure your enjoying life and yourself without going overboard... ps don't look at my food diary today..

drink 3... I gave up keeping track of cals today.. tomorrows a new day damnit!

rjadams

FAIL!!! okay so I was celebrating. I made my mini goal yesterday and had to celebrate. I am at 144 this morning. 1 pound under my goal for sunday. I had wine and then buttery black russians. it was a good night. And camping starts tomorrow so copius amounts of alchohol will be consumed.

amysj303

Somebody tell me how the skinny girl marg in a bottle tastes! Last night had one Kirin with my bento dinner. Wednesday I had two Annapurna Amber ales, but instead of the burger and fries I had the crabcake and corn chips. Baby steps!