Drinks with calories in them are a waste!

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  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    It is personal preference. To me drinking calories isn't a waste. I have near 3000 calories to work with so I get plenty of solid food and I am never hungry.
    I like you! I can't wait until I am in maintenance and can eat that too. My TDEE is about that when I am having an active day. :drinker:
  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    wine is always worth the calories to me

    Agreed, wine and crystal meth are my exceptions, otherwise it's lovely water all the way.

    And coffee.

    Beer occasionally too.

    But generally water.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    i DON'T DRINK ALCHOL AND WHEN IT COMES TO PROTEIN YOUR BODY DOESN'T KNOW THE DIFFERENCE IN tUNA PROTEIN , CHICKEN PROTEIN OR PROTEIN SHAKE i HAVE BEEN COUNTING GRAMS NOT CALORIES AND i STAY FULL AND NEVER GAIN ANY BAD WEIGHT BACK ONLY MUSCLE :)

    HAPPY CAMPER !


    The fact that you appear to be shouting this at us makes me believe otherwise.
  • p4ulmiller
    p4ulmiller Posts: 588 Member
    Is it just me that thinks its somewhat arrogant to say what is a waste and what isn't? Provided I meet my nutritional needs and consume a moderate deficit, I'll eat and drink what I like.
  • MandyMason7
    MandyMason7 Posts: 185 Member
    Margaritas are always worth the calories. :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

    QFT x2!
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    I wouldn't feel at all bad about spending 100 calories on a cappuccino. I love me some yummy coffee drinks.
  • twinketta
    twinketta Posts: 2,130 Member
    I was just given a Cappuccino (Cappuccino, Skim Milk, 1 Sugar, 1 Mug (275ml) then I logged it, and to my shock, 111 calories!

    It's just not worth it, I could of used those 111 calories on good solid food, I think for now I just stick to my water, green tea, and coke zeros. Drinking anything else just uses up calories and would probably make you very hungry because you have less room for food.

    Well done you for choosing to use your calories wisely...keep up the great work :smile:
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    Considering that you're only eating 1,430 calories per day, I can see why 111 calories would be a deal breaker for you.

    I kindly suggest that you reassess your calorie goal.
  • twinketta
    twinketta Posts: 2,130 Member
    Considering that you're only eating 1,430 calories per day, I can see why 111 calories would be a deal breaker for you.

    I kindly suggest that you reassess your calorie goal.

    Maybe the OP put his goals into MFP and this is what the output was?

    When I first started on this website my goal was 1200 cals a day...I lost weight...I have been maintaining for nearly a year after learning about the calorific content of foods and the benefits of exercise.

    Sometimes, we need to go to basics to help in the long run?
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    Considering that you're only eating 1,430 calories per day, I can see why 111 calories would be a deal breaker for you.

    I kindly suggest that you reassess your calorie goal.

    Maybe the OP put his goals into MFP and this is what the output was?

    When I first started on this website my goal was 1200 cals a day...I lost weight...I have been maintaining for nearly a year after learning about the calorific content of foods and the benefits of exercise.

    Sometimes, we need to go to basics to help in the long run?

    Maybe, but I kinda doubt it. He's still trying to lose around 50lbs and 1400ish calories is low for any typical male. If he doesn't want to eat more than that, then that is fine, his body his choice, but I still wouldn't feel right unless I suggested he take a look at it and reassess.
  • twinketta
    twinketta Posts: 2,130 Member
    Considering that you're only eating 1,430 calories per day, I can see why 111 calories would be a deal breaker for you.

    I kindly suggest that you reassess your calorie goal.

    Maybe the OP put his goals into MFP and this is what the output was?

    When I first started on this website my goal was 1200 cals a day...I lost weight...I have been maintaining for nearly a year after learning about the calorific content of foods and the benefits of exercise.

    Sometimes, we need to go to basics to help in the long run?

    Maybe, but I kinda doubt it. He's still trying to lose around 50lbs and 1400ish calories is low for any typical male. If he doesn't want to eat more than that, then that is fine, his body his choice, but I still wouldn't feel right unless I suggested he take a look at it and reassess.

    I am sure the OP will take on board all the suggestions :smile:
  • FoxyLifter
    FoxyLifter Posts: 965 Member
    I disagree because wine.

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  • Gee_24
    Gee_24 Posts: 359 Member
    I LOVE tea. Before mfp Id have cups and cups a day and not think about the calories.

    So i switched to 2 sugars and now have 3-4 cups a day. Using up to 200 calories every day just for tea.


    Totally worth it.
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    A small portion of my calories is set aside purely to satisfy my emotional needs. Sometimes that is cocoa, sometimes a glass of wine. Denying these small pleasures would cause my whole plan to derail.
  • MichMunchkin
    MichMunchkin Posts: 94 Member
    Is it just me that thinks its somewhat arrogant to say what is a waste and what isn't? Provided I meet my nutritional needs and consume a moderate deficit, I'll eat and drink what I like.

    Nope, it's definitely not just you.
  • justal313
    justal313 Posts: 1,375 Member
    Said no beer drinker ever
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    Yea. Um. No.

    That's dandy that you don't want to drink any calories, but for those of us who enjoy our beer and whiskey, not to mention our whole milk, that just isn't going to fly.

    What matters for weight loss is eating less than you burn. How you get there really doesn't matter so long as you hit your nutritional needs.
  • mrsamanda86
    mrsamanda86 Posts: 869 Member
    My girly delicious coffee from Starbucks is never a waste lol
  • sarahrbraun
    sarahrbraun Posts: 2,261 Member
    I was just given a Cappuccino (Cappuccino, Skim Milk, 1 Sugar, 1 Mug (275ml) then I logged it, and to my shock, 111 calories!

    It's just not worth it, I could of used those 111 calories on good solid food, I think for now I just stick to my water, green tea, and coke zeros. Drinking anything else just uses up calories and would probably make you very hungry because you have less room for food.

    I don't even log my daily coffee. I use flavored grounds ( pumpkin spice currently), 1 sweetener, and about 1/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk. It comes out to no more than 45 calories per cup. The sad thing is, a few weeks ago I paid $4 for a 450 calorie pumpkin spice latte at starbucks that didn't taste much different than my homemade brew! That is something I won't be repeating very often!
  • chelseascounter
    chelseascounter Posts: 1,283 Member
    To me they aren't.... I drink coconut water every day. I wouldn't drink zero calorie "tea."
  • justal313
    justal313 Posts: 1,375 Member
    Margaritas are always worth the calories. :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

    After a race I ran on Cinco De Mayo and you got a beer and a margarita for running. The margarita was clearly 99% sour mix that may have seen some tequila in a book once. That was NOT worth the calories. I had to go find a good margarita after that...
  • adorable_aly
    adorable_aly Posts: 398 Member
    You'd have to pry my mug if tea out of my cold dead hands!!
    Yes I'm English, yes I'm the quintessential stereotype. Sorry not sorry.

    But um wine, vodka, rum, lemon Chello.

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