Am I ok to replace food with alchohol for one day?

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  • lemonsurprise
    lemonsurprise Posts: 255 Member

    I'm really surprised everyone thinks this! Before I was calorie counting I would just get a 750ml bottle to myself! I'm not a small person though, and I'm 23 so that was and still is my excuse ;)


    UM, wow:)

    I second that.

    That is A LOT of vodka. Why so much? Why not drink in moderation?

    Well, on the rare occasions I do go out I'll be out until the next day so if you think that I could be potentially drinking over 18 hours then I guess it is in moderation !! But tomorrow I'm just going to be "normal" and only drink for a few hours!
  • lemonsurprise
    lemonsurprise Posts: 255 Member
    But I'm not trying to deny 3/4 a litre of vodka isn't a huge amount! I just thought 300mls was pretty normal!
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    Do the water in between drinks thing. You won't be sorry.

    I'd probably stick to smaller than usual meals for the day but eat my 3 regular meals, get a bit of exercise in, and then not be too worried about going over on calories by say, 100-300 for the day. Like others are saying, it's just one day. However I can't ever allow myself to go over by 800 cal. That would freak me out.
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    Just eat your normal food, have your drinks in celebration with your friend, log it, then move on. One day isn't going to wreck your hard work.

    **Going out for buffalo wangs and martini's with friends tomorrow. No effs shall be given.:flowerforyou:
  • BoatsnHose
    BoatsnHose Posts: 120 Member

    I'm really surprised everyone thinks this! Before I was calorie counting I would just get a 750ml bottle to myself! I'm not a small person though, and I'm 23 so that was and still is my excuse ;)


    UM, wow:)


    I second that.

    That is A LOT of vodka. Why so much? Why not drink in moderation?

    Well, on the rare occasions I do go out I'll be out until the next day so if you think that I could be potentially drinking over 18 hours then I guess it is in moderation !! But tomorrow I'm just going to be "normal" and only drink for a few hours!

    Lol this post hit home. I used to be that way in college and after graduation. Drink a 5th of whiskey before even going out to the bar, which led bad decisions and..........

    well now I'm sober two years:laugh:

    Good luck!
  • ukaryote
    ukaryote Posts: 860 Member
    Eat your normal food and just enjoy the drinks. Go way over for a day, then drop back to your normal pattern. You won't notice that bump over a month of good habits.
  • socalkay
    socalkay Posts: 746 Member
    But I'm not trying to deny 3/4 a litre of vodka isn't a huge amount! I just thought 300mls was pretty normal!

    I don't know about "normal", but the average is 4 drinks per week, according to a recent Gallup poll. Only 12% of the respondents said eight or more drinks per week.

    http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/08/20/how-much-alcohol-does-average-us-drinker-consume/
  • susanhallberg
    susanhallberg Posts: 9 Member
    I learned a long time ago that a good measure is one calorie per proof per ounce of alcohol, therefore 1 ounce of 80 proof liquor is 80 calories, really simply way to figure it out.
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    But I'm not trying to deny 3/4 a litre of vodka isn't a huge amount! I just thought 300mls was pretty normal!

    Ya… for a binge drinker/alcoholic. :huh:
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Lol honestly I drink about 4 times a year, there's no problem in that department. You can say 10 vodkas, or you could say 5 doubles! That's not that much is it?!

    Seriously? That's a crap ton of vodka. :sick:

    I'm really surprised everyone thinks this! Before I was calorie counting I would just get a 750ml bottle to myself! I'm not a small person though, and I'm 23 so that was and still is my excuse ;)
    WOW. That really is a crap ton of vodka. And I'm no light weight. I'm stunned that someone who drinks a few times a year can have more than 3 or 4 without being totally blotto. Please, just go over the calories. Don't drink 10 shots on an empty stomach.
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Lol honestly I drink about 4 times a year, there's no problem in that department. You can say 10 vodkas, or you could say 5 doubles! That's not that much is it?!

    Seriously? That's a crap ton of vodka. :sick:

    I'm really surprised everyone thinks this! Before I was calorie counting I would just get a 750ml bottle to myself! I'm not a small person though, and I'm 23 so that was and still is my excuse ;)
    WOW. That really is a crap ton of vodka. And I'm no light weight. I'm stunned that someone who drinks a few times a year can have more than 3 or 4 without being totally blotto. Please, just go over the calories. Don't drink 10 shots on an empty stomach.

    I agree- I'm not really sure how someone who only drinks a few times a year can down a 750ml bottle of vodka.

    OP: In case you are unaware, a 750ml bottle holds just shy of 25.4 ounces. If you are pouring 2 oz shots, that's almost 13 shots. If you are pouring 1.5 oz shots, that's about 17 shots. A bit excessive and concerning if you ask me.
  • BlueLadyBug22
    BlueLadyBug22 Posts: 156 Member
    Well I don't know if it's okay but when i drink I skip meals. Unless it's a beer or two, which usually it's not. I rarely drink (Like once a year) so I don't think it matters much.
  • Fasttrack2freedom
    Fasttrack2freedom Posts: 122 Member
    I say go for it :)
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Lol honestly I drink about 4 times a year, there's no problem in that department. You can say 10 vodkas, or you could say 5 doubles! That's not that much is it?!

    Seriously? That's a crap ton of vodka. :sick:

    I'm really surprised everyone thinks this! Before I was calorie counting I would just get a 750ml bottle to myself! I'm not a small person though, and I'm 23 so that was and still is my excuse ;)
    WOW. That really is a crap ton of vodka. And I'm no light weight. I'm stunned that someone who drinks a few times a year can have more than 3 or 4 without being totally blotto. Please, just go over the calories. Don't drink 10 shots on an empty stomach.

    I agree- I'm not really sure how someone who only drinks a few times a year can down a 750ml bottle of vodka.

    OP: In case you are unaware, a 750ml bottle holds just shy of 25.4 ounces. If you are pouring 2 oz shots, that's almost 13 shots. If you are pouring 1.5 oz shots, that's about 17 shots. A bit excessive and concerning if you ask me.
    That's a crap ton of vodka. (and again, I'm no light weight.)
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Lol honestly I drink about 4 times a year, there's no problem in that department. You can say 10 vodkas, or you could say 5 doubles! That's not that much is it?!

    Seriously? That's a crap ton of vodka. :sick:

    I'm really surprised everyone thinks this! Before I was calorie counting I would just get a 750ml bottle to myself! I'm not a small person though, and I'm 23 so that was and still is my excuse ;)
    WOW. That really is a crap ton of vodka. And I'm no light weight. I'm stunned that someone who drinks a few times a year can have more than 3 or 4 without being totally blotto. Please, just go over the calories. Don't drink 10 shots on an empty stomach.

    I agree- I'm not really sure how someone who only drinks a few times a year can down a 750ml bottle of vodka.

    OP: In case you are unaware, a 750ml bottle holds just shy of 25.4 ounces. If you are pouring 2 oz shots, that's almost 13 shots. If you are pouring 1.5 oz shots, that's about 17 shots. A bit excessive and concerning if you ask me.
    That's a crap ton of vodka. (and again, I'm no light weight.)

    It sure is! I'm almost positive that if anyone consumed that much vodka they would be in the emergency room getting their stomach pumped due to alcohol poisoning :grumble: :noway:
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    I didn't even look at the amt OP wanted to drink. WowZA !?;:tongue:
  • Holla4mom
    Holla4mom Posts: 587 Member
    But I'm not trying to deny 3/4 a litre of vodka isn't a huge amount! I just thought 300mls was pretty normal!

    You would drink 20 vodkas in one sitting? Wow. I have little tolerance, but I still know that's pretty amazing!

    I would definitely eat solidly for the day, very solidly, if you're going to have 10 drinks.
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    But I'm not trying to deny 3/4 a litre of vodka isn't a huge amount! I just thought 300mls was pretty normal!

    There have been a few times (not many) that my husband has drank that much (300mls) in a night and he doesn't remember anything the next day. Not to mention he ends up needing help to get to bed. He ends up pretty trashed. That to me says it's a lot to be drinking in one night.
  • CrimsonDiva7
    CrimsonDiva7 Posts: 171 Member
    I try to increase my workouts on days I'm going out so I can eat a great meal and enjoy drinks!
  • moniqueloupe
    moniqueloupe Posts: 4
    I suggest separating your perspective on food consumption and alcohol consumption entirely. To be honest, the fact that you're asking this question worries me a lot.You're welcome to message me and talk about it further anytime you want to. -Nikkie
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    I'm pretty sure one day won't ruin anything. Can you describe this 800 calorie drink just to be sure, please?

    Sounds like a single pint of Rogue's Chocolate Stout.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    I'm pretty sure one day won't ruin anything. Can you describe this 800 calorie drink just to be sure, please?

    Sounds like a single pint of Rogue's Chocolate Stout.
    Nope. An entire bottle of vodka (she says). But, mmmmmm chocolate stout.
  • F00LofaT00K
    F00LofaT00K Posts: 688 Member
    I'm still in my 20s and this would have had me puking my guts up even when I was fat. Ick! Are you SURE you only drink 4 times a year??? That's some serious alcohol tolerance! If it's only 4 times a year, just eat normally and have a few drinks. One day won't make you gain all the weight or prevent you from losing the weight you already have.
  • Patttience
    Patttience Posts: 975 Member
    Lol honestly I drink about 4 times a year, there's no problem in that department. You can say 10 vodkas, or you could say 5 doubles! That's not that much is it?!

    Yes is it if you do it without food in your stomach. Drink a glass of water between each drink. And drink more water before you to go to bed to reduce your chances of a hangover.
  • tiggerhammon
    tiggerhammon Posts: 2,211 Member
    Lol honestly I drink about 4 times a year, there's no problem in that department. You can say 10 vodkas, or you could say 5 doubles! That's not that much is it?!

    Seriously? That's a crap ton of vodka. :sick:

    I'm really surprised everyone thinks this! Before I was calorie counting I would just get a 750ml bottle to myself! I'm not a small person though, and I'm 23 so that was and still is my excuse ;)
    WOW. That really is a crap ton of vodka. And I'm no light weight. I'm stunned that someone who drinks a few times a year can have more than 3 or 4 without being totally blotto. Please, just go over the calories. Don't drink 10 shots on an empty stomach.

    I agree- I'm not really sure how someone who only drinks a few times a year can down a 750ml bottle of vodka.

    OP: In case you are unaware, a 750ml bottle holds just shy of 25.4 ounces. If you are pouring 2 oz shots, that's almost 13 shots. If you are pouring 1.5 oz shots, that's about 17 shots. A bit excessive and concerning if you ask me.

    I remember, years ago, when I would have shots competitons on a drinking night with friends. 17shots - I could hit that every time. I always managed at least 20, usually closer to 30 - my record is 32.
    Granted there is a reason I haven't touched alcohol in going on 6 years now.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Lol honestly I drink about 4 times a year, there's no problem in that department. You can say 10 vodkas, or you could say 5 doubles! That's not that much is it?!

    Yes is it if you do it without food in your stomach. Drink a glass of water between each drink. And drink more water before you to go to bed to reduce your chances of a hangover.
    She's planning to have 20+ shots. She's going to have a hang over, at the very least.
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Lol honestly I drink about 4 times a year, there's no problem in that department. You can say 10 vodkas, or you could say 5 doubles! That's not that much is it?!

    Seriously? That's a crap ton of vodka. :sick:

    I'm really surprised everyone thinks this! Before I was calorie counting I would just get a 750ml bottle to myself! I'm not a small person though, and I'm 23 so that was and still is my excuse ;)
    WOW. That really is a crap ton of vodka. And I'm no light weight. I'm stunned that someone who drinks a few times a year can have more than 3 or 4 without being totally blotto. Please, just go over the calories. Don't drink 10 shots on an empty stomach.

    I agree- I'm not really sure how someone who only drinks a few times a year can down a 750ml bottle of vodka.

    OP: In case you are unaware, a 750ml bottle holds just shy of 25.4 ounces. If you are pouring 2 oz shots, that's almost 13 shots. If you are pouring 1.5 oz shots, that's about 17 shots. A bit excessive and concerning if you ask me.

    I remember, years ago, when I would have shots competitons on a drinking night with friends. 17shots - I could hit that every time. I always managed at least 20, usually closer to 30 - my record is 32.
    Granted there is a reason I haven't touched alcohol in going on 6 years now.

    God bless you. And congrats on almost 6 years of sobriety!! :flowerforyou:
  • riotthyme
    riotthyme Posts: 13 Member
    Wow the getting judgy about the amount of liquor is pretty off-putting. If she can handle it, why feel the need to judge? If she can't, it's going to be her terrible morning to live, not yours.

    To the OP - If you have time to plan for a "cheat day" when you don't have to worry about anything, just make sure your weekly totals are on. To repeat it, one little bump isn't going to derail the train if you're committed.
  • 1stday13
    1stday13 Posts: 433 Member
    http://getdrunknotfat.com/ Check it out. should give you a good Idea how many calories you are really getting. diet Lemonaide :happy: good for you! sounds like me and diet soda or Crystal lite. Cut calories wherever you can.
    One day is not going to ruin anything. Just jump back to normal next day. This is all about lifestyle change, not Deprivation! Enjoy your friends Birthday!!! :drinker:
  • 1stday13
    1stday13 Posts: 433 Member
    This is one of the best topics I have been on in forever!!! I love it !!:laugh: :drinker:

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