Like Minded Lushes June 2011

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  • chuisle
    chuisle Posts: 1,052 Member

    Same here...I'm going out for a drink tonight and would love a nice cocktail but will be going with wine instead. Life's tough :)

    You poor thing... having to settle for wine :)

    White girl problems :)

    However, did stick to two glasses of wine and was very happy with them! Tomorrow the real lushiness begins.
  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,029 Member
    no wine for me last night. Vodka instead. I really need to re-evaluate what I am doing to myself. This week has been awful food no exersize and too much booze. Gotta get a grip.
  • kblue2007
    kblue2007 Posts: 2,564 Member
    no wine for me last night. Vodka instead. I really need to re-evaluate what I am doing to myself. This week has been awful food no exersize and too much booze. Gotta get a grip.

    Its so easy to slip back into it isn't it!!!!! I have been keeping up with my workouts but I need some motivation, I fear I may fall off the horse SOON!!!!!!!!!! I've had two REALLY bad weekends in a row and its hard to get motivated after that!!!
    We can do it Robin, we just have to remember why we are making these changes....for our health and for our personal happiness!!!! XOXO
  • chuisle
    chuisle Posts: 1,052 Member
    no wine for me last night. Vodka instead. I really need to re-evaluate what I am doing to myself. This week has been awful food no exersize and too much booze. Gotta get a grip.

    Its so easy to slip back into it isn't it!!!!! I have been keeping up with my workouts but I need some motivation, I fear I may fall off the horse SOON!!!!!!!!!! I've had two REALLY bad weekends in a row and its hard to get motivated after that!!!
    We can do it Robin, we just have to remember why we are making these changes....for our health and for our personal happiness!!!! XOXO

    I saw someone post on here somewhere once about what wagon/horse you were on. People worry about falling off the wagon, but she said you should really be changing your wagon. When we are regularly not exercising or eating well that is a wagon in and of itself. Changing your wagon so that you default is to eat healthy and exercise is the goal. In that case, falling off sometimes is natural. But since its now you're wagon, you'll get back on. I liked this thought process. I finally feel like after 4.5 months of "being on the wagon" I am now at default here. But that doens't mean I don't have to try of course!
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    Monday, 2 glasses of wine
    Tuesday, 0 drinks
    Wednesday, 4 glasses of wine and 2 Paulander Oktoberfest beers
    Thursday,
    Friday, work 3 to 11
    Saturday, work 3 to 11
    Sunday, work 3 to 11

    Total: 8 drinks
    Goal: < 12

    I managed to drop 0.6 lbs for the weigh-in yesterday and not be eliminated...whoosh! We are down to the final 10 peeps.
  • kblue2007
    kblue2007 Posts: 2,564 Member
    Monday, 2 glasses of wine
    Tuesday, 0 drinks
    Wednesday, 4 glasses of wine and 2 Paulander Oktoberfest beers
    Thursday,
    Friday, work 3 to 11
    Saturday, work 3 to 11
    Sunday, work 3 to 11

    Total: 8 drinks
    Goal: < 12

    I managed to drop 0.6 lbs for the weigh-in yesterday and not be eliminated...whoosh! We are down to the final 10 peeps.

    Congrats! Keep up the great work!!!!!!!
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member

    I managed to drop 0.6 lbs for the weigh-in yesterday and not be eliminated...whoosh! We are down to the final 10 peeps.

    Congrats! Keep up the great work!!!!!!!
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    Thanks, I really need to step up my game this week because my lushy sister is coming next Thursday and staying until Sunday. It could definitely mean elimination.`````
  • kblue2007
    kblue2007 Posts: 2,564 Member

    I managed to drop 0.6 lbs for the weigh-in yesterday and not be eliminated...whoosh! We are down to the final 10 peeps.

    Congrats! Keep up the great work!!!!!!!

    Thanks, I really need to step up my game this week because my lushy sister is coming next Thursday and staying until Sunday. It could definitely mean elimination.`````
    [/quote]

    Ahhhh when I get together with my lushy sister in law things get ugly, haha!!! But soooo much fun :)
  • Kat120285
    Kat120285 Posts: 1,599 Member
    Gramma's biopsy came out fine =] AND the boyfriend offered to take her Kitty she's having problems with so we're getting 2 kitties this weekend and my Gram is very happy she doesn't have to put angel down And so am I because he's such a sweet boy.

    This calls for celebration tonight :drinker:

    In other news, not counting calories has been great and listening to my body has been working, here's to hoping it stays this way.
  • djkymba
    djkymba Posts: 174
    Glad to see this thread exists!

    I am a total weekend warrior when it comes to drinking, but I'm so proud of myself, last night went out with the hub and took the role of designated driver. It made it a lot easier to get up for my 5:30 appointment with my personal trainer, that's for sure!

    It may have been discussed already, I only read the first and last two pages of this thread, but anybody ever heard of this method for calculating calories in wine?

    alcohol %
    x
    # of ounces consumed
    total
    x
    1.6
    your total number of calories consumed

    I found this info on this page: www.wineintro.com/basics/health/metabolism

    Where all the science is explained, and also some other fascinating things about metabolism. I have no excuse for not logging my booze calories anymore. Wah! or YAY! (depending. :wink: )
  • aud82
    aud82 Posts: 30 Member
    Love this post... It's Thirsty Thursday... I may just need some support tomorrow... :D BUT, I'm going to drink vodka & water (with Mi0 liquid water enhancer) instead of beer... so that should count for SOMETHING, right?! :)
  • chuisle
    chuisle Posts: 1,052 Member
    Gramma's biopsy came out fine =] AND the boyfriend offered to take her Kitty she's having problems with so we're getting 2 kitties this weekend and my Gram is very happy she doesn't have to put angel down And so am I because he's such a sweet boy.

    This calls for celebration tonight :drinker:

    In other news, not counting calories has been great and listening to my body has been working, here's to hoping it stays this way.

    Sounds like you found a keeper! Its awesome he volunteered!

    Aud - that's my go to...I figure I'm hydrating while I'm dehydrating and its more bang for my buck (or calories) :)
  • MartiJJohnston
    MartiJJohnston Posts: 517
    Love this post... It's Thirsty Thursday... I may just need some support tomorrow... :D BUT, I'm going to drink vodka & water (with Mi0 liquid water enhancer) instead of beer... so that should count for SOMETHING, right?! :)

    I really need to find a substitute for beer... What flavor Mi0 do you mix with it? I know it's thristy Thursday, but I really need to NOT drink one night this week at least! :embarassed: :ohwell:
  • chuisle
    chuisle Posts: 1,052 Member
    Love this post... It's Thirsty Thursday... I may just need some support tomorrow... :D BUT, I'm going to drink vodka & water (with Mi0 liquid water enhancer) instead of beer... so that should count for SOMETHING, right?! :)

    I really need to find a substitute for beer... What flavor Mi0 do you mix with it? I know it's thristy Thursday, but I really need to NOT drink one night this week at least! :embarassed: :ohwell:

    Try fresh squeezed lemon. Does wonders for the taste and is more natural
  • aud82
    aud82 Posts: 30 Member
    Fruit Punch, Strawberry Watermelon, & Berry Pomegranate are my favorite! And I haven't checked the calories (but I'm sure it's higher than plain vodka) but cherry vodka is amazing with any of them... tastes just like koolaid! :)
  • aud82
    aud82 Posts: 30 Member
    Love this post... It's Thirsty Thursday... I may just need some support tomorrow... :D BUT, I'm going to drink vodka & water (with Mi0 liquid water enhancer) instead of beer... so that should count for SOMETHING, right?! :)

    I really need to find a substitute for beer... What flavor Mi0 do you mix with it? I know it's thristy Thursday, but I really need to NOT drink one night this week at least! :embarassed: :ohwell:

    Try fresh squeezed lemon. Does wonders for the taste and is more natural

    Ohhh! I think I figured this 'quoting' thing out! lol!
    I'm not a big fan of lemon... :-/ that's why the Mi0 works well... :) It's a bunch of 'junk' I'm sure... but, it's 0 calories... and it's wonderful! :)
  • aud82
    aud82 Posts: 30 Member
    Love this post... It's Thirsty Thursday... I may just need some support tomorrow... :D BUT, I'm going to drink vodka & water (with Mi0 liquid water enhancer) instead of beer... so that should count for SOMETHING, right?! :)

    I really need to find a substitute for beer... What flavor Mi0 do you mix with it? I know it's thristy Thursday, but I really need to NOT drink one night this week at least! :embarassed: :ohwell:

    Just figured the 'quote' thing out... :)
    Fruit Punch, Strawberry Watermelon, & Berry Pomegranate are my favorite! And I haven't checked the calories (but I'm sure it's higher than plain vodka) but cherry vodka is amazing with any of them... tastes just like koolaid! :)
  • chrisyoung0422
    chrisyoung0422 Posts: 426 Member
    Love this post... It's Thirsty Thursday... I may just need some support tomorrow... :D BUT, I'm going to drink vodka & water (with Mi0 liquid water enhancer) instead of beer... so that should count for SOMETHING, right?! :)

    Someone else who rocks the Mio with booze. Good call. I have the punch one and it goes well with vodka and carbonated water.
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    Last night was a fail, I had two margs then a beer. I just didn't want to drink another marg and didn't want to quit drinking...
  • yvonnej1
    yvonnej1 Posts: 904 Member
    Still no alcohol for me this week. Really surprised I haven't gone straight back to my lushy ways like I did after last time I gave up for a month. Actually I think I must be sickening for something as my mum brought me a bar of chocolate over on Monday and I still haven't eaten it, I've looked at it a couple of times but thought no, I don't fancy it :noway:
  • sarah_ep
    sarah_ep Posts: 580 Member
    Last night was a fail, I had two margs then a beer. I just didn't want to drink another marg and didn't want to quit drinking...

    Ditto.

    I had 2 martinis and a Stella with the DELICIOUS Clam and garlic pizza I had last night. It was hard not to get a second slice.
  • ATXJudie
    ATXJudie Posts: 67 Member
    I just added a glass of wine to today's food diary -- let's hope I can keep it at one!

    Enjoy Thirsty Thursday fellow lushes!
  • ChaliBahli
    ChaliBahli Posts: 39 Member
    fun thread- cheers to the spice of life!
  • Stunner97
    Stunner97 Posts: 4
    Glad to find this thread, definitely know that for me to really be successful with my weight loss I have to control this aspect of my life way better, could def use the support
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    Does anyone want to be lush free over the weekend with me? I need to push the sobriety hard to super perform in this contest. First one out of the 170's get an advantage for the next week which I will need d/t lushy sister arrival. I don't want to be eliminated:sad:

    Any takers?:huh:
  • SoCalWoman
    SoCalWoman Posts: 2,384 Member
    Vacation for me..so I'm not even bothering to log anything.
    I'm doing ok with the eating, the drinking not so great. It's just too easy to grab a glass of wine, a beer or cocktail when you're at the beach!!
    I'm trying to get in a little exercise..but nothing structured. Lots of walking around the amazing shops in Laguna. And of course some ocean/pool time.
    Happy almost weekend all! :drinker:
  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,029 Member
    I would join you Kim but I know I would fail. too much employment stress. But I will support you strong and try to be very moderate in my drinking.:wink:
  • Aprilstar480
    Aprilstar480 Posts: 2,803 Member
    I'd join ya Kim BUT I'm the ONLY lush not on your team!!!:wink::drinker:

    Seriously though I'm really thinking a glass of wine or a few shots of whiskey sound super-good right now. I've been in a frump today. Had to get up way earlier than normal, got my water shut off cause I forgot to pay the bill ( had the money... Just forgot:grumble: ), and just had a little drama at work that put me over the edge. My night bartender just tried to tell me she wasn't working if the band was playing... Who does that??? You work at a bar, you can't call in because you don't like the band!!! She's working but still it stressed me out cause that woulda ment I had to work a double today and tomorrow and part of my weekend. Hopefully, I'll calm down and forget about wanting a drink before I get off work:explode:
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member

    I'd join ya Kim BUT I'm the ONLY lush not on your team!!!:wink::drinker:

    I know!!! You should drink and lots of it as well....
  • pattygirl120
    pattygirl120 Posts: 7 Member
    Well, I'm sipping on a glass of champagne as I'm reading these posts....Hmmm.....
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