Booze... Suggestions

unlockthebox
unlockthebox Posts: 31 Member
edited October 1 in Health and Weight Loss
what do people recommend as the best options for alcoholic drinks? I have heard so many conflicting suggestions!
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  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Whatever you enjoy the most. Just account for it in your caloric intake (workout earlier in the day if you know you are going to have a few)
  • emmyworthy
    emmyworthy Posts: 119 Member
    If I feel the need for alcohol, I'll drink a gin and slimline tonic because I think that has the least calories in!! But if you're reeeeally dying for a good drink just have whatever you fancy and make sure you work it off the next day!!
  • sarahlucydaynes26
    sarahlucydaynes26 Posts: 263
    hi :)
    have what you want and just log it then work out although i have vodka :D X
  • MayMaydoesntrun
    MayMaydoesntrun Posts: 805 Member
    Cold and free are my favorites..
  • brewingaz
    brewingaz Posts: 1,136 Member
    Whatever helps you get through the day. Ususally I just sip on vodka all day long at work, then Bacardi 151 in the evenings. I don't eat much food though. Too many calories.
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    It depends what you enjoy, really. As the others have said, no point in drinking stuff just because it's lower in calories, if you're not going to enjoy it.

    However, in general, I'd avoid most cocktails and beer. Wine for sipping, a good malt whisky, or vodka with something low cal (tomato juice is my preference) are probably the best.
  • LoveleeB
    LoveleeB Posts: 560 Member
    Tequila.. it makes you do CRAZY things. :wink:
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    I guess the less sugar the better, that way most calories are from alcohol.
    So shots!!!
  • Erica0718
    Erica0718 Posts: 469 Member
    Cold and free are my favorites..

    LOL....yes cold & free

    I am a beer drinker and had greatly cut back and am ashamed to say when I do drink a beer during the week I have a MGD 64, 64 calories and tasted like water somebody spilled a drop of beer into...sigh I miss you Blue Moon.

    Skinny Girl Margarita's are good.

    Just stay away from high sugar daiquiris and wine coolers, as long as you fit whatever you are drinking into your calorie allowance for the day you will be fine.
  • ohamberx0
    ohamberx0 Posts: 98 Member
    Ugh, I love it all. So many calories though! :( Don't know if I can pass up beer during the football game tonight though lol
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Q: What king of beer do you like?

    A: An open one.
  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    I like the skinny girl margaritas, but really, just factor in the calories of what you're going to drink. Remember, beers and other malt beverages have way more calories than liquor.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Q: What king of beer do you like?

    A: An open one.
    Q: how do you knwo when you've had too much?

    A: I run out
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Whatever you enjoy the most. Just account for it in your caloric intake (workout earlier in the day if you know you are going to have a few)

    Yes, this is the best advice. Calorie wise distilled liquor is lowest IF chasers or mixers are calorie free. But it's also hardest on your organs so giving up beer or wine in favor of it isn't really doing your body a favor.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Scotch in the winter, tequila in the summer, a beer on a hot day.
  • diane423
    diane423 Posts: 48
    what do people recommend as the best options for alcoholic drinks? I have heard so many conflicting suggestions!

    I have been having Light Martinis very good.....
  • IamJustSanie
    IamJustSanie Posts: 93 Member
    Watch you mixed drinks.... I blame all my weight on Long Island Iced Tea...stick with vodka
  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    Whiskey/Gin/Rum/Vodka and seltzer water are the ones I get the best bang for the buck on.

    My problem with alcohol isn't the calories though, it's how much harder it is to work out the next day (at least when you drink the way I do)
  • beach_bum_gurl
    beach_bum_gurl Posts: 200
    I prefer cranberry vodkas or white wine~
  • chefchazz
    chefchazz Posts: 427 Member
    Scotch in the winter, tequila in the summer, a beer on a hot day.

    vodka in the winter vodka in the summer vodka rocks on a hot day :tongue:
  • dancingj2
    dancingj2 Posts: 4,572 Member
    Simple drinks with minial sugar such as a rum and diet Coke. Light beers do not have too many calories also.
  • kevinlynch3
    kevinlynch3 Posts: 287 Member
    Vodka.

    If I'm drinking beer, I just limit the beers I consume otherwise I start to feel bloated.

    Log both..
  • zippo32
    zippo32 Posts: 1,407 Member
    Guiness.........................there's your meal right there!
  • suzieb1971
    suzieb1971 Posts: 312 Member
    i stopped drinking last october. best thing i ever did, along with stopping smoking.

    empty, pointless, damaging calories. feel a whole lot better without it, and i dont miss it in the slightest.
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    Raspberry Vodka with Soda
    Marqueritas
    Bud Light Lime and any Light Lime beer for summer. :drinker:

    My favorites. :drinker:
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    I agree with a lot of this. If your going to drink. Drink good stuff.
    microbrew, top shelf stuff. non boxed wine.

    Its your body, don't feed it junk.
  • firegirley
    firegirley Posts: 86 Member
    I LOVE coconut rum with diet mountain dew. I know, lots of calories in rum...but its yummy!
  • Lozzy_82
    Lozzy_82 Posts: 324 Member
    I try to stick to gin and slimline tonic, but I like white wine too. My weakness is cider. I love the stuff SO much but it's so full of calories :(
  • alliecore
    alliecore Posts: 446 Member
    You should go with whatever makes you happy. :drinker: Except for vodka. It makes me pregnant!:noway:
  • unlockthebox
    unlockthebox Posts: 31 Member
    Many Of the items listed aren't available in Canada but thanks for the response and the few friend adds it generated also! Any thoughts on Tonic water or club soda?
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