Giving Up ALCHOHOL..WAIT..!?

Consmomluv

I must admit... Im a sucker for a good stiff Captain Coke, Bloody Mary or Wine
However, They are packed full of cals AND I want to lose weight!!!

I decided Im not drinking.... *sigh* any of my FAV alchy-bev's UNTIL I lose TEN lbs...

Im already experiancing seperation anxiety :laugh:

It's going to be a reward, plus... I prob drink TOO much anyways. Cant help it... yum yum!!!!

I already dont drink ANY pop (unless w/ my Cappty Coke)...

Looks like WATER & CRYSTAL LIGHT (sugar free) will be my BFF for the next 10 lbs )

OH, Friends- any suggestions on low-cal, low-sugar drinks for when I let myself get a little tipsy..???

Thanks :drinker:

(PS, I these cheesey smileys!!!!!)

TheMaidOfAstolat

I gave it up for New Years....I'm hoping that cutting it out will help me with my metabolisim.

sweetseraph7

I gave it up unti I lose 100lbs so I feel your pain!

sweetcheeks27

I like to drink every now and then too..but I have decided that it just isn't worth it. I am working off the extra calories for days..and plus the extra water weight I carry around because of it is ridiculous

I just wish I would let it stop at a drink or two..haha. then it probably wouldn't be so bad.

katrina1025

Pretty much all liquor is about 70 cal a shot. I like Diet Cranberry & Vodka, not too bad at 70 calories!

Meganne1982

I'm a beer girl and am used to full body (high cal) beers. But I'm trying to cut the drinking calories too, I tried one of those 64 cal beers the other night- and not bad.

roylawrence87

I gave that crap up. Not worth the hassle if you ask me. Just my two cents.

kimmie0627

I do diet pepsi and so-co or a bud select 55. Then I also work it into my calories. If I know I am going to have a few drinks I do extra to burn those calories a head of time. Plan, plan, plan. LOL

Kimmie

amysj303

vodka soda and you can always do your Captain with diet coke. If you give up alcohol for a little while then you don't have to drink as much to get a buzz, so that's a bonus. There's a thread called "like minded lushes" if you want some support and encouragement!

EaglesFan521

okay so here are some of my faves-

Captain and Diet Coke
Diet Coke and Vanilla Vodka
rockstar rootbeer- diet ginger ale, root beer vodka and vanilla vodka- it tastes almost exactly like rootbeer.

good luck and i am sure you will do great!

marynb

I KNOW IT SOUNDS WEIRD BUT VODKA AND WATER WITH SOME SLICED LEMONS IS PRETTY AWESOME! CAREFUL THOUGH CAUSE IT TASTES LIKE WATER AND LEMON AND U FORGET THERE IS A SHOT OR 2 OF VOKDA

jenniffer86

Good Post.. and nice to see some other people doing the same..

That was on my list of NY Res.. to give up drinking for a while till I lose 10lbs as well..


ahh... it's gonna be hard on the weekends.. I guess I'll have to boycott the clubs too.. :P

good luck!!
x

droberts56

Ditto, girfriend! I miss my nightcap(s)...We'll be happy we made the sacrifice 10 pounds from now! Drink lots of water.

lilRicki

I drink skinny b!tches...water, vodka and bar lime...70 calories a drink

UpToAnyCool

hello ~ you need to know about this thread:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/145046-like-minded-lushes-january-2011

good luck! :flowerforyou:

melissashparago89

I gave it up too, and if we do drink on a special occasion we will need less to feel anything which means LESS CALORIES!!!!!

good choice and good luck w/ the 10 lbs!

-Melissa

runningneo122

I gave up alcohol years ago due to an allergy.(I break out in handcuffs.) Living healthier has become a lifestyle change choice for me. I started by giving up one thing at a time. Booze and drugs, then smoking, then caffiene and soda, then natural sugar(replaced w/ yellow), then fried food, then started running.... It's a slow progression, but if you want to slim down it takes a lifestyle change. My signature says lost 2 pounds(this week) I just joined but I've lost 45 in the last year before I started running....

lilyreki

Try Vodka and Gatorade. Cool Blue Gatorade tastes like oranges to me, that might be good. Or the basic Grape or Red Gatorade would be good too!

amelia_atlantic

Every six months I give up alcohol for one month to flush out my system of toxins. I'm with ya until the end of January!

cmriverside

I gave up alcohol years ago due to an allergy.(I break out in handcuffs.)

:laugh:

aaddaammggoolleeaaffss

Drinking is what got me to where I am now lol...party party party is all I did from about 16-22...haven't really drank many times within the last 6 months though

riveraan00

Beck's light bee isn't bad and think 2.4 carbs ... Coronas light really isn't that bad either if you're willing to sacrice 50 cAls per beer since it's a out 110 cals but does the job in less time lol

nsueflorence

I have also cut out drinking, before I "started" my weight loss journey. The last time I drank I was miserable for days. That was with drinking water... lots of water between drinks. On such a low calorie diet its really not sure a good idea. Not to mention just the horrible effect it has on your body as a whole.

I think the reason I stopped drinking on a regular basis is mostly because of the effects it has on our skin. I quit smoking last year as well for the same reason. Pretty vain I know but if you think about it how healthy you are inside shows on the outside.

SweetPandora

I gave up my wine as of the New Year!

I usually had a glass or two with dinner!

I am hoping it makes a difference.

Karen

onawhymm

I make my regular cocktail (1 shot vodka, diet tonic, splash of sugar free cranberry pomegranate and a lime) in my cocktail shaker. Stir it - don't shake it because of the tonic! Then pour into a martini glass with ice cubes. It fills the martini glass like 3 times and feels like 3 cocktails when it's only 70 calories. Plus - drinking anything out of a fun martini glass makes it taste better! Cheers!

smithy74

i'm going to try and give up the lager for a 3 or 4 months but i'm still going to have a whisky with one lump of ice or a gin and slim line tonic every now again lol

DarthBubbles

Gin with diet tonic and lime :drinker:

crystal_sapphire

we have the same fav drinks

moderation is the key or i won't drink for a week and then have what i please.

watch48win

Gin with diet tonic and lime :drinker:

I bought some diet tonic, but have been too chicken to try it. Does it taste close to regular tonic?

MusicWonderland

i too have gave up alchohol for the new years, i had given it up before for three years because i have too much of an addictive personality and it just wasnt working for me but then i started drinking again a year and a half ago. now i started to see how much weight i added drinking again and all the problems for myself that it can add! To all that have chosen to give up alchohol KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

flaswtness

Vodka with Fresca....I especially like the black cherry fresca.