Drinking............

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  • Christie23
    Christie23 Posts: 357 Member
    CHEERS!!!

    I absolutely refuse to give up my wine, no matter how many people on this site have admonished me for it. As long as I keep my calories in check, then I will be clinking glasses! :drinker:
  • CanuckLove
    CanuckLove Posts: 673 Member
    I drink wine and vodka/sodas and the occasional martini and I've lost weight.. its the choices I make (And the amounts I consume) WHILE i'm drinking that kills me..... Just be careful with that.. you know after a few and everyone wants to get pizza and it seems like the best idea IN THE WOOOOOOORLD...... lol
  • loseiteli
    loseiteli Posts: 242 Member
    I cut out drinking all together until I hit my goal...now I don't drink very often but only let myself have a drink or two if I'm out with friends or with a special meal at home. I think it really made a difference in getting on track. For me drinking was followed by poor late night food choices as well!

    Same for me. drinking=snacking which kept the weight on...
  • czechsmate
    czechsmate Posts: 556 Member
    CHEERS!!!

    I absolutely refuse to give up my wine, no matter how many people on this site have admonished me for it. As long as I keep my calories in check, then I will be clinking glasses! :drinker:

    Cheers!!
  • _Timmeh_
    _Timmeh_ Posts: 2,096 Member
    Moderation and low cal mixers.
    I could drink a 12 pack of beer without blinking an eye but I keep this picture of myself at the beach in the back of my mind...bloated and hungover. Not a pretty sight.
  • ninelives58
    ninelives58 Posts: 160 Member
    We all make choices.... There is absolutely nothing healthy about this. Your body is not getting the nutrients it needs and then you're poisoning it on top of that...

    I wouldn't call a couple of drinks in moderation "poison". In fact, this info from the Mayo Clinic cites possible health benefits.

    "Moderate alcohol consumption may provide some health benefits. It may:

    Reduce your risk of developing heart disease
    Reduce your risk of dying of a heart attack
    Possibly reduce your risk of strokes, particularly ischemic strokes
    Lower your risk of gallstones
    Possibly reduce your risk of diabetes"

    Now I would never suggest someone start drinking for any possible health benefits, because we all know that over consumption is very dangerous, and those possible benefits listed haven't been fully proven, but to call it poisoning for those who are able to consume in moderation seems extreme.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    We all make choices.... There is absolutely nothing healthy about this. Your body is not getting the nutrients it needs and then you're poisoning it on top of that...

    Wine is not poison. Neither is beer. Don't be ridiculous.
  • Carenath
    Carenath Posts: 9 Member
    Okay.. I have to chime in here, as a member of the Hash House Harriers I would have to say that you most certainly can lose weight while drinking. I know of several hashers which are in very impressive shape, and drink like a fish :) Now, of course like anything else, proper moderation applies and all that.
  • Jade_Butterfly
    Jade_Butterfly Posts: 2,963 Member
    I drink wine just about every night before and with dinner. Usually only 2 - 3 glasses, but occasionally more, especially on the weekends. I'm just a few lbs from goal. But I don't splurge too much on other things like sweets or sugary drinks, and I exercise regularly. I eat a healthy diet and drink. My weight is good and heading toward great, and I have a clean bill of health from my doctor.

    I didn't give up my wine while losing weight because I have no intention of giving it up forever. I like it.

    That's what I'm talking about...cheers! :drinker:

    Much agreed!
  • sarahsedaii
    sarahsedaii Posts: 39 Member
    I have cut down a lot on what I drink, but I still enjoy a glass of wine two or three times a week. Does not seem to make a huge difference in my weight loss
  • SmartFunGorgeous
    SmartFunGorgeous Posts: 699 Member
    I still have my drink of choice from time to time, and it hasn't stopped my weight loss. (True, there's no alcohol in it, but Dr Pepper does have empty calories, so isn't it essentially the same thing?!)
  • Bullly
    Bullly Posts: 136 Member
    Lee

    As you know, it is a weakness of mine too.

    However I have lost weight. But I have tried to cut back not cut out my drinking. If I have had a heavy exercise day I do reward myself. The important thing I think is once in a while a blow out is ok. Just not all the time.

    As they always say, moderation!
  • saintspoon
    saintspoon Posts: 242 Member
    We all make choices.... There is absolutely nothing healthy about this. Your body is not getting the nutrients it needs and then you're poisoning it on top of that...


    LOL some would say the same about sugar :P
  • jamos14
    jamos14 Posts: 2
    I also love craft beers. I have cut out alcohol during weekdays completely and usually limit myself to 6-8 drinks over a weekend. I feel it has worked very well.
  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    We all make choices.... There is absolutely nothing healthy about this. Your body is not getting the nutrients it needs and then you're poisoning it on top of that...

    Dude...you're killing my buzz
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