Beer geeks?

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Bartleyk11
Bartleyk11 Posts: 16 Member
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I love good beer, and usually try to save myself a few hundred calories a day, so I can enjoy a beer or two each night. Any other craft beer drinkers out there, that are losing weight?
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  • Seajolly
    Seajolly Posts: 1,435 Member
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    I'm a big beer fan. I love my microbrews and I'm a bit of a beer snob. :laugh: However, since joining MFP 45 days ago I don't think I've had beer once! Pretty sad when I think about it... I'm going to start saving room in my calories for a nice beer or two or three on the weekends!
  • merrillfoster
    merrillfoster Posts: 855 Member
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    I've lost 25lbs so far (almost to my goal!) and while I still have work to do, I won't give up my beer/wine. I enjoy it too much. That being said, I'd rather have 1 good beer than 2 light beers. So, in answer to your question, yes. My faves (I'm hoping to turn this thread into a 'recommendation' lol)
    New Belgium
    -Skinny Dip
    -Loft
    -1552
    Bells
    -Oberon
    -Two Hearted Ale
    Heavy Seas
    -Loose Cannon
    -Small Craft Warning
    -Anchor Steam
    Lancaster Brewing Company
    -Strawberry Wheat
    Victory
    -Prima Pils
    -Hop Devil

    Anyways, just a few of my faves. Enjoy!
  • heathhumble
    heathhumble Posts: 178
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    Oh yea! I have a few on the weekends.I log them under "snacks". I see you are a Spartan fan ? I'm a Wolverine Fan.Live in Newport ,MI Monroe County.
  • Mom2rh
    Mom2rh Posts: 612 Member
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    Love Microbrews...Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. The best. :drinker:
  • audigal2008
    audigal2008 Posts: 1,129 Member
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    mmm coors light :)
  • 00trayn
    00trayn Posts: 1,849 Member
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    My boyfriend got me into craft beer (I'm drinking a Karl Strauss Red Trolley as I type this), and while beer may have been a factor in stalling for 6 months, I have been drinking and losing in June. But, I have 2 beers maybe 3 on a weekend night when we go out. Its not nightly, except for this week since I'm on a business trip... hehe
  • 00trayn
    00trayn Posts: 1,849 Member
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    My boyfriend got me into craft beer (I'm drinking a Karl Strauss Red Trolley as I type this), and while beer may have been a factor in stalling for 6 months, I have been drinking and losing in June. But, I have 2 beers maybe 3 on a weekend night when we go out. Its not nightly, except for this week since I'm on a business trip... hehe
  • 00trayn
    00trayn Posts: 1,849 Member
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    I've lost 25lbs so far (almost to my goal!) and while I still have work to do, I won't give up my beer/wine. I enjoy it too much. That being said, I'd rather have 1 good beer than 2 light beers. So, in answer to your question, yes. My faves (I'm hoping to turn this thread into a 'recommendation' lol)
    New Belgium
    -Skinny Dip
    -Loft
    -1552
    Bells
    -Oberon
    -Two Hearted Ale
    Heavy Seas
    -Loose Cannon
    -Small Craft Warning
    -Anchor Steam
    Lancaster Brewing Company
    -Strawberry Wheat
    Victory
    -Prima Pils
    -Hop Devil

    Anyways, just a few of my faves. Enjoy!

    LOVE Bells Oberon! Heavy Seas is great too, I just tried Holy Sheet, hahaha
  • bulldog4life
    bulldog4life Posts: 8
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    Im just starting this whole eating right thing, but I REALLY! love the taste of beer. Any beer! This is gonn be tough. Anyone know what a "heathy" beer is?
  • Seajolly
    Seajolly Posts: 1,435 Member
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    My beers of choice are (in no particular order) Brooklyn Brewery Pennant Ale, Redhook IPA, Abita Turbodog, Abita Strawberry (my favorite sweet summer beer), Allagash White, Carlesberg Elephant, Sixpoint Sweet Action... but if I want something cheap and light I go with Miller High Life. :drinker:

    I consider myself a beer snob. You'll never see me with a can of Bud Light in hand, not even if it's free! :laugh:
  • nocoretro
    nocoretro Posts: 6
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    I live in the "Napa Valley" of beer - Fort Collins, CO (home of New Belgium). We have some of the best beer on the planet here. I'm losing weight with Metabolic Research Center, and beer is a pretty big no-no with them. I've been on program for a few weeks now and I'm JONESIN'!!!
    I see it as even more of a motivation for me - the sooner I make my goal, the sooner I can have a celebratory 1554!!!
  • brewingaz
    brewingaz Posts: 1,136 Member
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    **Raises hand** Right here! Been homebrewing for 10 years here. It's a ***** of a hobby to pair up with losing weight.
  • Andee08
    Andee08 Posts: 147 Member
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    I live in the "Napa Valley" of beer - Fort Collins, CO (home of New Belgium). We have some of the best beer on the planet here. I'm losing weight with Metabolic Research Center, and beer is a pretty big no-no with them. I've been on program for a few weeks now and I'm JONESIN'!!!
    I see it as even more of a motivation for me - the sooner I make my goal, the sooner I can have a celebratory 1554!!!

    LOL I live in Longmont, CO and I totally understand. Left hand brewery is like 2 miles from where I live. I also used to work at a bar in Georgia that had 224 beers on tap. I am a TOTAL beer snob. Since I started this (April 2011) I have drank very little beer because of the calories. I actually have a few cases in my basement right now just waiting for an excuse.
  • Bartleyk11
    Bartleyk11 Posts: 16 Member
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    I log mine in under "beer snacks" :drinker:
  • Bartleyk11
    Bartleyk11 Posts: 16 Member
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    My favorites are mostly Michigan beers -

    Founders
    Bells
    Shorts
    New Holland
    Dark Horse

    But I love beers from all over the country and world.

    Bear Republic just recently started distributing here. I'm really loving Hop Rod Rye, Racer 5 and Red Rocket :)

    If I go over my calories for the day, it is usually because I couldn't resist another beer. The good ones all seem to weigh in at about 200 calories per bottle....
  • momma_roo
    momma_roo Posts: 146 Member
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    I try and leave room for a few beers or glasses of wine too. I love going to the local grocery store and buying a mixed 6 pack. I like Sweetwater 420, Boddingtons, Blue Moon Summer Ale, Harpoon, Red Hook and our local Appalachian Brewery makes a mocha stout and a ninja porter that are to die for ;) mmmmm....... beer........
  • audigal2008
    audigal2008 Posts: 1,129 Member
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    Im just starting this whole eating right thing, but I REALLY! love the taste of beer. Any beer! This is gonn be tough. Anyone know what a "heathy" beer is?
    Coors light is 100 cals
  • Bartleyk11
    Bartleyk11 Posts: 16 Member
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    Im just starting this whole eating right thing, but I REALLY! love the taste of beer. Any beer! This is gonn be tough. Anyone know what a "heathy" beer is?
    Coors light is 100 cals

    My go to light beer is Guinness draught. It's not my favorite - but it's only 126 calories and it sure beats Coors Light.... :drinker:
  • Mom2rh
    Mom2rh Posts: 612 Member
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    Im just starting this whole eating right thing, but I REALLY! love the taste of beer. Any beer! This is gonn be tough. Anyone know what a "heathy" beer is?
    Coors light is 100 cals

    Coors light is "Love in a canoe."

    ( bleeping near water...)

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