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Limiting / Giving Up Wine -- What to Drink!

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  • mymodernbabylon
    mymodernbabylon Posts: 1,038 Member
    As I don't plan on giving up either wine or beer for life, I'm not going to give it up now. If I did, then I'd probably just gain the weight back once I began to drink again. I just fit it in, though I don't drink every night (I'd rather have Nutella some nights!).
  • nicoleromine
    nicoleromine Posts: 92 Member
    For myself, I found that it was less about the wine itself and more about the HABIT of relaxing and having the glass of wine every night. I still allow myself to have a glass (at max 2 glasses!) of wine twice a week (usually Friday and Saturday). For the remaining nights, I simply developed a new relaxing habit that involved drinking something that wasn't going to rack up my calorie or sugar count right before bed. After some experimenting, I've found that I like to indulge in really flavorful and fancy (but no or low calorie) teas. This new healthier habit is now well-established. I also spend a lot less money on wine and truly enjoy it when I get to drink it.! Hope that helps.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I didn't give up my wine, beer, and booze entirely when I was losing, but I did substantially cut back. I bought a soda stream and started drinking a lot of bubbly water...I don't use the syrups, I just make bubbly water and throw in a lime wedge or something.
  • MamaFunky
    MamaFunky Posts: 735 Member
    Have you ever tried hot tea? Of course it doesn't taste like wine, but I love to have a cup of Chamomile at night after dinner. I love wine and beer, but have also found that hot tea can be very soothing and relaxing as well. HTH! :smile:
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    I still drink wine. It's a love affair. I only get it on the weekends now though.

    If I need a drink to help me sleep at night I'll have some whiskey or scotch. If that's not your thing gin and tonic is nice.
  • luvmydawgs
    luvmydawgs Posts: 182 Member
    I still have a glass almost every night but I log it every night too. I would rather drink my wine calories than eat =)
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    yeah I'm a wine drinker...but if I'm counting calories instead of going all out, I have smirnoff ice light

    ETA: or "alive" rum coolers :)
  • JupeJones
    JupeJones Posts: 107 Member
    I still have a glass almost every night but I log it every night too. I would rather drink my wine calories than eat =)

    Amen! :-)

    Heck, I even made a "booze" category in my food diary here. :drinker:
  • kristyloz75
    kristyloz75 Posts: 9
    Try mojito with trivia insted of sugar!
  • calmandpeaceful
    calmandpeaceful Posts: 95 Member
    Yes, I have the habit too and want to break it. How long did it take you? What is your replacement drink? thanks!!
  • gwenm4
    gwenm4 Posts: 127 Member
    Red wine, all the way.
  • gwenm4
    gwenm4 Posts: 127 Member
    Thanks! Yes, it is SOOO all about the glass and so when I do have water with orange, that's what I do. It's definitely a mental trick.
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