Like Minded Lushes - January 2011

Just_Dot

Ditto "the other Amy" it is soooooo cold in Colorado. It's miserable.

nisijam5

I did it...Monday - 0 drinks

wooo, hooo

KeenaAdams

This Forum is great! It's nice to have a non-judgemental zone to post topics and questions relating to drinking! Thanks

7samia

My problem is that I like to have a yummy (chocolate or vanilla) drink at night. Do you think 1 each day ( if it is in my calorie range) is OK or do you think indulging in the sweet flavored drinks will sabotage my diet in the long run?

Just_Dot

Oh, there are people out there that will quote you study after study about how alcohol impacts the liver and yadda, yadda, yadda, then it impacts the body's ability to metabolize fat, blah, blah, blah...

I'm not one of those people.

I say, if you're in your calorie limit, go for it. :drinker:

amysj303

I don't know, maybe a calorie is a calorie-it doesn't matter whether it came from carb, fat or sugar. But I am trying not to drink beer for the next three weeks. I don't know that I think beer is worse than vodka or wine, but I seem to be able to drink more of it.

Just_Dot

Hey Amy...I get tomorrow off again. :happy:

amysj303

Hey Amy...I get tomorrow off again. :happy:

Hey, lucky you! I work for the Federal Government and we didn't get a late start or early dismissal at all this week. Cold is no excuse I guess...

froggiegirl71

I just found this string and I am loving it. I have been part of a group called HASH for years now (I even meet my husband there). It is not illegal. the official motto of HASH is "we are a drinking club with a running problem". we get together on the weekend and run/walk (i walk) and have some beers. There is a "trail" set up to find and follow and if you break traditions you have to drink some beer. OH NO

It is great. I can drink but still get in some exercise to offset the calories.

HASH is a world wide group with a HASH house in about every major city. here is how you can find one in your area. http://half-mind.com/index.php

brittanymonster

This thread will be useful for when my French family comes to town.

Glass of wine with lunch, two different wines with dinner, and a dessert wine after...
I'm going to need a teeny tiny glass!

Just_Dot

Hey Amy...I get tomorrow off again. :happy:

Hey, lucky you! I work for the Federal Government and we didn't get a late start or early dismissal at all this week. Cold is no excuse I guess...

It's because the busses won't start. I'm not complaining!!

I just had some hot white chocolate and vanilla with a bit of orange vodka and Irish cream. Yum!!!

amysj303

Hey Amy...I get tomorrow off again. :happy:

Hey, lucky you! I work for the Federal Government and we didn't get a late start or early dismissal at all this week. Cold is no excuse I guess...

It's because the busses won't start. I'm not complaining!!

I just had some hot white chocolate and vanilla with a bit of orange vodka and Irish cream. Yum!!!

So jealous, that sounds good. I am going to Vine Street after work, they only have beer and wine so I guess it is wine for me.

Cristy_AZ

Hi everyone. I lost this thread for a while and glad to see it again. I DID IT!!! after 3 mos of tryimg and moderation I have been alcohol free since Jan 3 (yes, we had an awesome 3 day new year weekend :drinker: ) I think I shocked the hell out of my metabolism with that and 6 workouts a week.... lost 11 pounds! I will keep you posted on continued abstinence, aiming for 90 days.

(used be to clrflowers)

emchamberlain

Whoa, I think I have found my people.


Hi!

rjadams

new tread for the month.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/165945-like-minded-lushes-februay-2011

sexyjeans

I did it! Well, almost - if I can make it through tonight, I'll have gone for one month with no alcohol what so ever!!!

Must be the first time in 15 years I've been sober this long. Two weeks to go to reach my goal now...

Great job. This is a fabulous accomplishment. I haven't gone that long by any means & know what discipline it takes. Well done!

moniqueluv

Hey Guys,

If any of you are watching tv, the Drs. are showing you how to lose with booze! Ahhhhhhh:drinker: Highlights: Wine is better that beer for the belly. Cheap white wine has less nitrates than expensive so if you get headaches from wine, go for the cheap stuff. Lean belly shot: ginger, mint leaves, cucumbers, club soda & gin. Drink up!

judz46

Well, I've just switched to dry wine as it has less calories...getting to quite like it now, in fact I'm just going to have a glass or two sitting in the sun out on the deck - what could be nicer..??? I find it i have one an hour before dinner, it curbs my apetite and i dont eat as much...and do you know that red wine is good for the heart?

lefrance12

bump

lefrance12

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SW 193 Sept. 1 2010
CW 177
GW 170 by March 9

amydcarlson

I haven't posted on this thread for a while. Anyway, YES, I am still drinking, and YES, I still manage to stay under my allotted calories. i stalled out for a couple of weeks, but I had lost another pound as of yesterday. I don't believe it has anything to do with the alcohol, but I'm totally willing to cut it out for a couple of weeks if all else fails. I've known far too many SKINNY ALCOHOLICS to jump on the wagon just yet! :laugh:

My one question do the rest of you like minded lushes: Do you think most people chart their alcohol consumption? I do....but I happened to look at some of my friends food diaries, and I'm not seeing a whole lot of alcohol being consumed. There are one or two that seem to be honest, and a few that type in some "quick add" calories that could be questionable, but I don't see a whole lot of booze. (Oh, except for one guy who apparently couldn't spell and had to break up with his girlfriend after "ONE" glass of wine *coughs* (BULLSH!T))

Anywho... Am I really that different from everyone else, or just more "take it or leave it". This is me. Maybe I was raised in a family of raging alcoholics, but if I was, I swear I had it better than most of the other friends I had. I have been loved, un-abused, encouraged, and encouraged to succeed by my family....who all drink sometimes. Am I weird? Is everyone just a bit sensitive? I would love to hear some opinions from other "Like Minded Lushes". Please respond.
:drinker:

bluemartini6

amyd-i think some people don't count wine/booze. for instance, i just got back from vacation, one night i had 4 or 5 glasses of wine, I counted it (although i may have slightly underestimated the ounces since i didn't measure them), but my partner who is much more dilligent than i about measuring the food he puts into mpf didn't count anything while we were away. he just kept telling me, don't do it, you don't want to know. i on the other hand know which days i was 300 calories over, and tried to compensate with long walks on the beach or figured i'd make it up when i returned to my regular schedule.

ps after my wino vacation, i still lost one pound!

Froggy1976

This is just the forum for me. Wine is my weakness and not only that I LOVE the wine that is probably the worst for you. Moscato! I could drink a whole bottle or more in one evening. I am doing good this week though. I haven't bought a bottle and have been instead drinking green tea (it's just not the same but it definitely fits better with my goals. Weekends are a different story. We shall see, thanks for starting this group. I now know I am not the only one struggling with alsoholic calories!

amysj303

new thread every month-
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/183529-like-minded-lushes-march-2011?page=12#posts-2575328

hooma

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