Like minded lushes -Februay 2011

kelligonzales

I don't stop my consuption just try and plan for it. Two days a week i let loose though.

kelligonzales

My drink of choice is anything with tequila.... But as of late i've been doing vodka with crystal light.

ashley0616

I am definitely in this category. I love my vodka tonics (or a vodka martini if Hubs is feeling generous enough to make me one ) and while I have cut way down on them, I can't give them up completely. I don't count red wine as an alcoholic beverage or a BAD thing at all because it has and always will be part of my healthy lifestyle. I attribute my amazing blood work to regular fish and red wine consumption....but I digress.

I have given up ice cream, soda, pizza, french fries, fast food, and a host of other things. You can take my vodka from my cold, dead hands. :laugh: I don't have it much, but I am just not willing to compromise. I tried club soda (gag) and diet tonic (gag again) and decided it's just worth it to me to work a little harder that day and have my drink or 2.

I love this thread, all you get here is a lot of "DON'T DRINK THAT!!" and it's sad. Alcohol can be part of a healthy lifestyle!

yvonnej1

I love this thread, all you get here is a lot of "DON'T DRINK THAT!!" and it's sad. Alcohol can be part of a healthy lifestyle!

Yep I'll drink to that! :drinker: :happy:

Well I am enjoying my freedom to be lushy week but am actually still pretty well controlled. I've had 2 glasses of red wine on both Monday and Tuesday nights, then tonight I decided on a shot of vodka, I still have half a bottle of red wine open and I'm sure that will be enjoyed soon. I've had loads of calories left so could've have drunk more and still stayed within my calories but I just haven't felt the need to. I guess it shows that the more I try to deny myself something the more I want it.

nisijam5

I would like to know everyone's favorite drink.... i need some newer ideas besides drinking beer.

I like skinny margaritas...tequila, nectar and lime juice

MAJOR breakthrough today...went out with my drinkin' BFF and didn't stop for drinks which we usually do...now, I just have to workout...still have to get through tonight

rjadams

good for you Kim. I was so incredibly bored at work today that I want to drink. I hope that if I get my but on the treadmill I will feel better.

rlmarti4

First day on my diet I decided to celebrate with tequila and orange juice...and a few shots. Now I'm just trying to work out extra hard for Hockey Fri, UFC Sat., and Super Bowl Sun.

nisijam5

First day on my diet I decided to celebrate with tequila and orange juice...and a few shots. Now I'm just trying to work out extra hard for Hockey Fri, UFC Sat., and Super Bowl Sun.

Well, who needs food?

Carl01

I would like to know everyone's favorite drink.... i need some newer ideas besides drinking beer.

Beer is my preferred but for mixed drinks Captain n Coke although a spicy Bloody Mary on the golf course in the morning is pure heaven.

moniqueluv

I like anything vodka and anything wine. Although i've really cut back on the wine. Maybe 1 bottle a week instead of 3-4. Also i recently started with the vodka and club soda too once I realized that there are like 90 calories in tonic water and 0 in club soda.

Cando055

Amy, you must be right about the fat cells. Oh, well, I drank last night to celebrate my husband's birthday, but got to the gym this morning and am just going to get right back on track.

rjadams

I did not get on the treadmill last night. I did drink a glass of wine and one little grey goose martini and then I fell asleep. so I guess it was a good night.

jlsAhava

I would like to know everyone's favorite drink.... i need some newer ideas besides drinking beer.

Lately, I'm a big fan of vodka tonics.

nisijam5

Monday, 0 drinks
Tuesday, 2 1/3 Samual Adams
Wednesday, 1 Samual Adams

Total: 3 1/3

Yesterday was $5.00 martini day and 1/2 price apps...I was dying to go...but, mangaged to get through the night

Robin, despite the flowers, how was the wedding?

crazycat59

Well, I have a bit of the flu bug so alcohol was not doable the last couple of days. Feeling better today. Tomorrow I have a Dr. appt. with a new Dr. (Leaving the one I had for 10 yrs), and am anticipating a better health partner in my cause to lose weight.
Which I know is up to me but the new one is highly recommended - more social skills and actual conversation....we will see.

Anyway, tequila and diet squirt is a nice little drink. A splash of Rose's lime if you have it, but that is additional calories.

Thanks for reading,
Pam

amysj303

Last night friends came over to watch Weeds and I made a frozen lasagna. We opened a bottle of wine but I think I drank the lion's share, but I am not sure, really.

rhazelwood

I am so glad that I'm not alone!

Just_Dot

My neighbor brought us a bottle of Pink Grapefruit Belvedere vodka as a thank you for watching her son for the previous 2 "cold days" so I had a couple of those with diet Sprite last night. Tonight is volleyball, so I doubt I'll drink at all.

rjadams

Monday, 0 drinks
Tuesday, 2 1/3 Samual Adams
Wednesday, 1 Samual Adams

Total: 3 1/3

Yesterday was $5.00 martini day and 1/2 price apps...I was dying to go...but, mangaged to get through the night

Robin, despite the flowers, how was the wedding?

you are doing well this week Kim.

the wedding was fabulous. I can't wait to post some pix. when I get a chance.

nisijam5

Monday, 0 drinks
Tuesday, 2 1/3 Samual Adams
Wednesday, 1 Samual Adams

Total: 3 1/3

Yesterday was $5.00 martini day and 1/2 price apps...I was dying to go...but, mangaged to get through the night

Robin, despite the flowers, how was the wedding?

you are doing well this week Kim.

the wedding was fabulous. I can't wait to post some pix. when I get a chance.

Well, I am cooking with wine tonight...so, opening a bottle will be dangerous:devil:I know you can relate

Just_Dot

Well, I am cooking with wine tonight...so, opening a bottle will be dangerous:devil:I know you can relate

I totally can! Whenever I cook risotto, I have to buy 2 bottles of wine, because I tend to add some, drink some, add some, drink some, etc.

lefrance12

sorry got lost there!! Must be due to lackavodkaitis :drinker:

Just_Dot

Sounds like what happens to me!!

rjadams

Sharing. My beautiful daughter.

nisijam5

OMG...she is beautiful...looks like her sister

rjadams

OMG...she is beautiful...looks like her sister

thanks. She really cleaned up nice

Just_Dot

Gorgeous!!

amysj303

such a pretty bride, love the flowers and the dress!

Cristy_AZ

Cristy - congrats on the 30 days!

For those of you that drink most days :bigsmile: do any of you have trouble sleeping or have weird dreams on the days you are not drinking? DH is feeling worse instead of better.

Thanks and yes! Absolutely noticed this! Dreams Worse than cheap beer dreams (I call malt liquors, nightmare beer, lol) Also waking early and not being able to get back to sleep. It got better after a couple weeks, though, now I find I remember my dreams more and I do sleep a little less. I think its a huge adjustment since most of my drinking was in the evenings or heavier in the evenings on those all day drinking days.

nisijam5

Monday, 0 drinks
Tuesday, 2 1/3 Samual Adams
Wednesday, 1 Samual Adams
Thursday, 5 wine (3.5 oz per glass)...like 2 sips if you ask me

Total: 8 1/3....I think I am doing better than the last 2 weeks...3 more days to go with a superbowl which our division is in

Also, I agree with the dreaming aspect when refraining from the alcohol...we even had a discussion at work about it...most drinkers do have difficulty sleeping and thus we hit the bottle to compensate...anyone have the racing thoughts while trying to fall asleep?