Wine

Chiileo5021

While Dieting I may want to wind down with a glass of wine. Is this a big no no?
Really wanting some...

rwieber

I LOVE wine!! Personally, I am trying to limit my drinking to weekends or special occasions. Some people probably cut out all alcohol but you have to decide what will work for you. I can't imagine giving it up totally so.....that's my compromise :-)

sjaplo

Of course you should have a glass of wine. Denial is the first step to failure or something like that. :laugh: Just figure the calories into your total for the day.

mjcongleton

I'm drinking a 5.5 ounce glass of Cabernet right now LOL. I drink it often and have lost 12 pounds so far so I guess it is OK.

As a side note, I don't think binge drinking will fit the bill, but many days I have 2 of those 5.5 ounce glasses of wine. Just count your calories well. Also if I remember right "dry" wine has less calories then "wet/sweet" wine. Double check that for sure, but I think that is right.

rickyll

I came for the wine... I'm gonna have some wine.

daisyellow

As long as you're under your calorie goal, you'll continue to lose weight while drinking wine.

It's science.

kezwbatay

I have cut back in the week and will try and limit it to a weekend...just had a glass of sauvignon blanc

GlitterrMagpie

As you can see from my pic I love a glass or 3 of vino :drinker: I make room in my calories and I started drinking white and rose with soda water to make it a longer drink.

fhfreedom

Wine is acceptable like anything... in moderation and tracked Just happens to be my favorite little "something".

CorlissaEats

I have the odd glass of wine when I feel like, if it fits in my calorie day. In general weightloss, your body doesn't really care where the calories come from. Its all a form of fuel until you get to serious training or body building and then it matters a little more.

The only caution I will say is dont do it the night before a weigh-in. Alcohol pretty much always causes a temporary scale spike for me.

shrinkingshreya

A 5 oz glass of red wine a day is very healthy for you! You can have a glass of wine and a piece of dark chocolate for under 250 calories.. a great way to unwind and enjoy yourself and that end of your night. I have sort of a binge problem with drinking so I tend to get carried away but if I plan it into my day I'm less likely to do so!

shrinkingshreya

As you can see from my pic I love a glass or 3 of vino :drinker: I make room in my calories and I started drinking white and rose with soda water to make it a longer drink.

I REALLY like this idea!

charlicee

Keep it to one 4-oz glass each night, most wines will be 90-125 calories for that one glass. However, if you are dieting under 1500 calories, I say skip the wine till the weekend, a cheat day, a special occasion, or a low-cal dinner.

janatarnhem

Wine, for me , and dieting doesn't work! One glass tends to lead to another syndrome! I try to limit it to social occasions!

ashlando

I have lost 30 lbs and didn't give up wine. As long as you factor it into your daily calorie count you should be fine!

HawkeyeTy

Sure.

Mooz11

I have cut way back on my alcohol/wine consumption. I'm using it as a reward for sticking to my diet and losing weight. i.e. Lose 4lbs, get to have a glass (or 2) of wine that week...total. I usually save it for a weekend just to make it feel like a real night out (though these days I'm usually at home with the hubby and kids playing with trains, reading books or coloring. lol)

fast_eddie_72

Had to cut way back, but I still enjoy wine. Will enjoy wine tonight! I put it in my log earlier to see how many calories I'd have left for dinner. lol

Factory_Reset

If it fits my day I have it

and some times even when it doesn't

ashleycde

I have no problem fitting in a glass of wine with dinner, or if I go out for lunch with a friend. If you're having that glass at lunch though, make sure you've already worked out that morning, or are on a rest day, as it's not a good idea to workout with alcohol in your system, even if you don't think you have a buzz on from just one glass.

That said, I have cut way down on my wine consumption because it's oh so easy to finish the bottle, sweet tasting nectar of the Gods that it is.

Chiileo5021

Thank you for all the comments!
It never notified me I had comments! Thank you

Terpnista84

At one point I was drinking everyday. I cut it down to one or two nights a week if it fits in my calories. I avoid wine because I can easily consume a bottle. I stick to vodka which has no carbs and drink with a zero calorie beverage.

Roxiegirl2008

Love it...drink it...log it! I save calories in my day for it if I want to have a glass outside since the weather is getting nice. If I choose not to then I have an ice cream sand which (skinny cow yum)

tat2cookie

I have to be careful when I drink cause it doesn't take much for me to have too much then I start eating. But I do have a small glass of red every once in a while. I notice that I've been enjoying it a lot more and it lasts longer which helps my wallet! Lol

7lenny7

wine is worth every single calorie! Just log it.