alcohol help!!

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  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
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    I love beer, but when I'm actually minding what I'm drinking I choose Gin or Vodka tonics (no diet tonic) or started drinking straight Martini's like the "marilyn monroe"... I get a better buzz faster and my drink lasts me longer. even a few of these drinks can still add up! So either that or 1-2 light beers... I'd have the tonics/martini's if you can be hardcore enough to drink them. :tongue:
  • fit4mom
    fit4mom Posts: 1,352 Member
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    run a few miles. Or what I do is take one night a week off. On that day, i eat/drink what I want within reason. That still gives me 6 days a week to hit the mark.

    That's what she said.



    run
  • boston6
    boston6 Posts: 158 Member
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    Stay away from:
    1. Sierra Nevada Bigfoot: 330 calories
    2. Samuel Adams Boston Lager: 180 calories
    3. Guinness Extra Stout: 176 calories
    4. Pete's Wicked Ale: 174 calories
    5. Harpoon IPA: 170 calories
    6. Heineken: 166 calories
    7. Killian's Irish Red: 163 calories
    8. Long Trail: 163 calories
    9. Molson Ice: 160 calories
    10. Anheuser Busch Natural Ice: 157 calories

    Better choices - calorie wise, not necessarily taste wise
    1. Beck's Premier Light: 64 calories (fewest!)
    2. Amstel Light: 95 calories
    3. Anheuser Busch Natural Light: 95 calories
    4. Michelob Ultra: 95 calories
    5. Natural Light: 95 calories
    6. Miller Light: 96 calories
    7. Heineken Light: 99 calories
    8. Budweiser Select: 99 calories
    9. Coors Light: 102 calories
    10. Corona Light: 105 calories
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    Rum and diet coke are a staple of people on this website.

    Really? That seems inconsistent with all the diet coke is evil threads.
  • Vivian_Phoenix
    Vivian_Phoenix Posts: 68
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    It happens. Either work out and earn those calories, or just enjoy it and get back on track tomorrow. One day over here and there isn't going to ruin anything.

    I agree, that is so true.
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
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    Just drink your beer, enjoy it and move on.
  • rockeraxXx
    rockeraxXx Posts: 126
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    Stay away from:
    1. Sierra Nevada Bigfoot: 330 calories
    2. Samuel Adams Boston Lager: 180 calories
    3. Guinness Extra Stout: 176 calories
    4. Pete's Wicked Ale: 174 calories
    5. Harpoon IPA: 170 calories
    6. Heineken: 166 calories
    7. Killian's Irish Red: 163 calories
    8. Long Trail: 163 calories
    9. Molson Ice: 160 calories
    10. Anheuser Busch Natural Ice: 157 calories

    Better choices - calorie wise, not necessarily taste wise
    1. Beck's Premier Light: 64 calories (fewest!)
    2. Amstel Light: 95 calories
    3. Anheuser Busch Natural Light: 95 calories
    4. Michelob Ultra: 95 calories
    5. Natural Light: 95 calories
    6. Miller Light: 96 calories
    7. Heineken Light: 99 calories
    8. Budweiser Select: 99 calories
    9. Coors Light: 102 calories
    10. Corona Light: 105 calories


    omg!!! Can someone say BEER EXPERT lol Love it :drinker:
  • DBTFW
    DBTFW Posts: 23 Member
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    Here's an interesting site: http://getdrunknotfat.com/

    The calories listed are per 12 oz (a can of beer), so you'd have to do a little math to figure out how many calories per shot of rum or whatever. I think a shot is 1.5 oz.

    I loves me a good beer, too, but if I drink something else it's usual Capt. Morgan and Coke Zero (or Diet Coke). Yes, it's probably evil, but baby steps, man! All things in moderation, but I double workout if I drink now.

    I found this, too, from the livestrong site (the last sentence is a bummer):
    WEIGHT LOSS
    Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram, which is only 2 calories less than fat. These calories are considered "empty" as alcohol does not have any nutritional value. According to the Berkeley Wellness Letter, when you drink an alcoholic beverage, your body will immediately begin to use the alcohol for energy, ignoring the three macronutrients -- protein, carbs and fat. Therefore, drinking alcohol slows the body's ability to burn fat.
  • erxkeel
    erxkeel Posts: 553 Member
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    Id rather drink water than light beer, I mean WTF is the point? If your going to drink just put forth a little effort and get what you want!
  • SassyCalyGirl
    SassyCalyGirl Posts: 1,932 Member
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    Do a heavy workout before you go out. :) You can do it! No need to deny yourself a good time. :)

    I like my cocktails too so I do my best to stay away from the bar but I'm realistic too. In fact I am a team captain of a pool team that plays (in a bar) every Sunday afternoon. It is hard to resist so instead of drinking my fab Gin & Tonic (171 calories) I have switched to Michelob Ultra (95 calories) I tried MGD 64....yucky poo poo. Tastes like, well I guess I can't really say that! :bigsmile:

    another great website is www.wastedcalories.com (the name does say it all)
  • xSophia19
    xSophia19 Posts: 1,536 Member
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    go for a jog, or do some zumba. dance around your living room for 30 mins, run up and down the stairs, etc..

    i get this problem when i have 1 too many drinks :laugh: i wouldnt even worry too much about it to be honest, its only 1 day! go enjoy yourself and start fresh tomorrow x
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
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    If you're gonna drink beer, drink real beer. Light beer tastes like garbage, as it's basically watered down, so all you get is watered down bitterness. Not everything needs to be low calories. I drink 200 calorie beers regularly, I'd say my ticker speaks for itself.

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