Do you drink alcohol?

edith_t

If so, why? If not, why not?

Just wondering, as I am considering going tee-total for a number of reasons, mostly health/diet related. (I'm not an alcoholic) So do you drink? What are your motivating factors for drinking/not drinking?

No judgement either way

edith xx

Cathy92

No, I don't bother with alcohol any more. I used to have a social glass of wine..never liked it. Now, my attitude is why bother? I want to EAT my calories, not drink them.

ilovedeadlifts

drank a ton before I got into lifting.

now I might drink once a month, if that.

just not worth it. If something doesn't help you achieve your goal, there isn't a good reason to do it.

robinogue

I don't drink alcohol. Never liked the taste..

Dreamer1311

No I don't drink. I am 26 almost 27 and I've never been drunk in my entire life. Never had the desire to drink.

2Bgoddess

not often, and when i do, I try to have the Woody's 99. (99 calories) - I can build 3 or 4 into my calorie intake. they are a little empty, but once in a while it is nice to go celebrate with friends.

stephyy4632

not a drinker ( I will have a wine cooler if I go to a wedding reception or on new years but other than that I don`t drink at all) never cared for it and honestly HATE the taste of beer YUCK

trud72

i used too... :drinker: but since losing weight i do try to steer clear as its wasted cals and if yu have some you always get the nibbles too!!
so it's a no no!:mad:

bigdawg025

Yes... I drink on occasion... beer... I love beer. All different kinds of beers, and I like to try new ones all the time. I don't over indulge typically, but I simply do it because I enjoy the taste.

Shweedog

I do, socially. On the weekends with friends if we have a BBQ or social gathering and on special occasions like New Years, our anniversary, etc. I log it. Beer, wine, champagne, and vodka tonics.

ivikatasha

I used to drink a lot, and then I got alcohol poisoning, and now I can't stand it.

So I do not drink anymore.

KMSForLife

I love a glass of red wine a few nights a week. I always account for it in my calorie intake. Red wine and chocolate - two things I refuse to give up but won't allow to control me either! In past diet attempts, I went full speed ahead and then crashed into a brick wall. I needed to learn that everything in moderation is ok. For me, wine and chocolate aren't derailing my efforts because I don't overdo it. If I gave up everything I enjoyed then I would fail.

jrich1

A beer every now and then.

beccala18

I for the most part try not to drink my calories, but when I go out with friends, I will have a couple of drinks. It's a social thing and I enjoy having a drink or two now and then. I just make sure that I plan the rest of my day to account for those drinks, either by eating super clean the rest of the day or exercising more to make up those calories. It works for me.

akjmart2002

Yup, I love some good microbrewed IPA! I simply keep it to a minimum and account for it in the calorie counts for the day. It's pure carbs, so I need to keep that accounted for as well. As long as I'm doing something to counter-balance I see no problem with a beer or two every now and again.

inotnew

I'll have a beer or two for super bowl or some other big occation. Otherwise I have to really want one before I do.

UpEarly

I love a glass of good red wine with dinner every now and then. I also will have a glass of champagne or prosecco when we're celebrating. In the fall, artisinal hard cider from New England is one of my favorite things. In the summer, a mojito with fresh mint from the garden can't be beat.

That said... I am not a frequent drinker. Maybe 1-2 drinks a week, but then sometimes I'll go six weeks with nothing or have a night where I'll drink 2-3 glasses of wine over the course of an evening.

I don't find that it makes an impact either way, really. It's another one of those 'all things in moderation' examples.

EowynElin

I drink alcohol. Maybe about once a week, sometimes more sometimes less. I never drink more than 3, and I never get tipsy or drunk. Not worth while and not good for you! I enjoy it because of the taste and for some health reasons. Red wine is actually good for you. (not too much of course but a glass here and there)

vodkaswigger

I drink one night a week with friends on my treat day as i call it, if i didnt have that day to look forward to i dont think i could have lastest so long in my weight loss, it has never hindered it either,i still lose gradually each week, as long as i put the exercise in and eat well the other 6 days i dont feel guilty about it either. xx

radicalreader

Nope. Don't like the taste. Don't like the way it makes me feel (during or after).

kimberly702

Not as much as I used too! Used to drink a lot, could down a bottle of wine in a night and would do this about once a week... it contributed a LOT of my weight gain and stomach problems. Now I may have a few beers (3 tops) once or twice a month (socially). Miller Lite is all I will drink now, except if I'm at my bff's house, her husband makes these delish drinks with Crystal Light! I feel SOOOOOO much better since I quit drinking so much!! And having a healthier lifestyle... it's amazing!

prettytothinkso

I do. Usually every Friday night. The husband and I like to watch some tv together and relax with some drinks. I almost always have exercise calories to spare. I also enjoy being tipsy!

kb455

I drink socially. If I go out to eat with my girlfriends or to a party, I like to have a drink or two...... or several (if I have a DD). I will usually try to save calories for the alcohol so that it doesn't totally obliterate my diet.

marz31

allergic to wine, don't like beer, but I have a mixed drink every so often. maybe 5-15 times a year, depending. Not enough to ever think I should cut it out or that it's causing problems. Mostly I have the cocktail when we're out to dinner, we rarely drink at home.

engineman312

more alcohol for me!!! i love alcohol. beer, wine, gin, rum, vodka, scotch, whiskey, bourbon. i drink all of these. not all at once, obviously. but everything in moderation. i will drink a glass of wine with dinner now and again, and have a few beers while watching sunday drinking, and i drink during social events like weddings and partys. when i know i'm drinking, i do a big work out to create a calorie deficit and make room in my diary. i always limit myself to just a few drinks, and i factor in each one.

i drink because i like the taste, not to be more social or to get drunk. if you don't like to drink, thats fine. i don't judge.


i'm kidding. i totally judge and think you're weird.

Elizabeth_C34

I quit drinking heavily about 2 years ago and only have 1-2 beers per week (max). I was binge drinking too much when I was in college, and it was doing nasty things to my liver and kidneys. I feel 100% better now.

edith_t

to those of you who drank and then gave up on account of diet reasons, how have your friends reacted to this? whenever i have gone out with friends who are drinking and have told them i'm not, i get the 'spoilsport, you never let your hair down' looks/speech. yes this is peer pressure, but it's not so easy to say 'well don't be friends with them' when i do consider them to be very close friends and i value their friendship enormously. has this happened to anyone and how have you dealt with it?

tigersword

I drink a few times a week, usually beer, sometimes wine, and an occasional cocktail. Nothing wrong with it, and some studies show moderate alcohol can actually help weight loss, the key is not to eat when you drink.

Elizabeth_C34

to those of you who drank and then gave up on account of diet reasons, how have your friends reacted to this? whenever i have gone out with friends who are drinking and have told them i'm not, i get the 'spoilsport, you never let your hair down' looks/speech. yes this is peer pressure, but it's not so easy to say 'well don't be friends with them' when i do consider them to be very close friends and i value their friendship enormously. has this happened to anyone and how have you dealt with it?

I usually get one drink and sip on it slowly instead of downing it. Keeps the "spoilsports" comments to a minimum.

atsteele

Not as much as I would like to!! LOL

I love trying different wines. I like going to a farmers market and trying out the local vineyards. When I go out to eat, my favorite part is trying something new variety of wine... sometimes a beer.

But other than going out, I almost never drink alcohol. I need the calories to feed the machine.

SeasideOasis

I drink. I enjoy beer tasting, wine tasting, etc etc etc Me taking alcohol out of my diet is incredibly unrealistic, so I don't do it. I am very careful to watch my munchies though....