Pressure to Drink Alcohol and Weight Loss

radradradradrad

once in a while is nothing. do what makes you happy. you can get back to the routine tomorrow.

NanaDebby

This is a hard one. Especially in the summer when all we seem to do is socialize...which usually involves drinking. I totally agree with everyone who said that it has to be your choice. What works for me might not work for you. And it might be hit and miss until you find out exactly what does work for you.
Personally.......I try to fit a few drinks on the weekend into my calorie count. I enjoy having a margarita or an iced cold beer on a hot summer day....not willing to give that up. And so far it has worked for me.
The tip about filling your empty beer bottle with water is sheer genius! I will definitley be trying that one. I have also stuck a lime or lemon in my water to make it look like a cocktail. Another thing I have done (this works well at the beach)....bring your "to go" cup with you. You know, your big coffee cup or some sort of cup with a lid. No one has any idea what is inside and if they can't see what your are (or aren't) drinking, they usually don't bother asking.
I also like the suggestion of fitting in a run on the beach or a long hike or walk. You might even inspire someone else to go along with you. Above everything else......relax and have fun!!!:drinker:

plnxx

How about I switch this topic up a bit.

First, an article about low-cal cocktails
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/low-calorie-cocktails

I understand that we are all here to ultimately loose weight, but should it be at the price of denying ourselves? I must assert my hedonistic claim, "no!" Have your sweet sin whether it be chocolate, a rich coffee or alcoholic beverage. If it is in moderation I see no evil in it.

As for the topic of alcohol, opt for low calorie drinks such as wine, light beers or drinks mixed with tonic water or diet coke.

I hope this provided some help. Enjoy your evening and try to to succumb to drinking out of obligation or peer pressure. In my opinion, situations are much more pleasant when we follow our desire, not that of others.

finchase

I'm in a similar situation tomorrow night when I have to go out to a happy hour with work friends. However, they've all been very supportive of my weight loss journey so I don't think they'll pressure me. The problem will more likely be me: I'd like to have a beer or two (or even better, a frozen margarita) and I love the tortilla chips that are constantly refilled and placed on the table. I'm trying to prepare myself by exercising more this week and eating a light lunch tomorrow. I may go over my calorie limit tomorrow, but on Friday I will be right back at it again.

katlady32

Do whatever YOU want to do. I went away for a weekend and cheated a lot one day of it. I still lost 3 #, probably because I got up @ 5 am and did an 8 mile run the Friday we left, and watched it closely when i came home. Have fun. If people are really pressuring you to drink, let them know you will do keg stands the next night if they get up and do a 5am run with you in the morning.

babybearz

you have options, extra light beer such as canadian 67, blue 55 or sleemans clear...also a shot of hard liq like gin and diet tonic.... all under 100 calories you still can indulge add some extra activity to your day to give you some wiggle room... dont deny yourself, just choose wisely