What alcohol to choose?

ali_kat4

Going to a party... will be drinking involved... What is the best alcohol to drink for less calories? I'm normally a red wine drinker. I haven't been drinking at all (Excluding New Years of course). So now that's i'm eating healthy, I don't want to drink my way up the calorie chart. Any other tips?

spragukr

Can't really offer any help, but I too would like to know the answer to this question, as I will be going out with my boyfriend on his birthday next week, and don't want to throw myself off too badly!

elgo1819

Depends. Are you going for a few casual drinks? Or are you going rockstar, and getting smashed? A few beers aren't...terrible. If they're light. They have the 55 Select beers (ew) you can try. Basically it'll come down to what you want to sacrifice.

elgo1819

I used this. But I love beer. And that's all I drink 90% of the time (if I'm drinking. Not lately). As for wine/liquor, I'm not helpful.

http://www.beer100.com/beercalories.htm

MartiJJohnston

I just bought some Voli Lyte Vodka. I believe it's 74 calories for 1.5 ounces. Regular vodka is about the same calories for only 1 ounce. It's really smoothe, too. I mixed it in a VERY tall glass with water, lime, and lemon wedges. :drinker:

carrie1013

I actually like the 55 Select. I wouldn't think a bloody mary would be too bad, especially if made with v-8.

siciliankiss

Vodka & Water with a lemon/lime

You won't be dehydrated so no hangover!
and there's no calories in water so you'll be saving them on that end but should count the vodka calories (1 shot per drink)

dvd1

Alcohol is almost as calorific as fat. It doesnt matter what you drink, as every form of alcohol contains 7 calories per gramme. Have smaller sized glasses of wine at the party and keep an eye on how much you consume. A bottle of red wine ( 12%) will put about 600 calories into your system. Enjoy the party.

KarenRaydo

I actally had a Bloody Mary made with V8 because I thought the same thing. I was extremely surprised. If you are thinking of drinking one eat less calories before hand. I too like a drink if I go out for a meal. Now I think more carefully about my choices. Honestly, I have not searched anymore wine beer or cocktails. But have invited my family to supper for "beer bottom" chicken. Have no idea how to count calories for a moistureizer.

wildon883r

Life is short so why worry about calories at all on your night out? Of course moderation is the key to keeping it off but nothing says every day of your life must be moderate.. Have fun!

siciliankiss

Life is short so why worry about calories at all on your night out? Of course moderation is the key to keeping it off but nothing says every day of your life must be moderate.. Have fun!

^^
enjoy yourself!
Sometimes your body needs that "crash" then pick yourself right back up!

ali_kat4

Thanks for the tips! And you're right... I shouldn't worry about it too much. I'm not a huge vodka person and I have heard it's less calories before.. but unless it's mixed with sugary oj.. then I can't stomach it. I guess it's wine (mixed with moderation). I'll just have to laugh a little more (That's good for burning calories isn't it? lol)

CourteneyLove

not sure about cals.. but UV cake is delish.. just saying ;]

gtfcnat

Malibu & diet coke? 51 cal

CourteneyLove

Malibu & diet coke? 51 cal

SOUNDS YUMMY.. and I don't even like pop!

CandeesLand

I was taught to have a glass of water between drinks, you're still holding/drinking something, so you don't feel like you are missing out and still getting to have a couple drinks, plus less likely to have a hangover.

JimieLou

Life is short so why worry about calories at all on your night out? Of course moderation is the key to keeping it off but nothing says every day of your life must be moderate.. Have fun!

I second this!!
I used to be a hardcore party girl until I started this lifestyle change. Now, a year into my journey, I don't drink nearly as often as I used to. However, when I go out, I go all out! Even though all now 81 pounds lighter is a LOT different that all out when I tipped the scales at over 300 pounds.
But I figured if I'm only gonna go out one or two nights a month then I'm gonna do it up right!

To answer your questions, I only drink Bud Light ....with the occasional Vegas Bomb shot.

mellymclaughlin

I've recently got back into Vodka - drunk it with redbull during my party heyday but as I got older, my brain and body just couldn't handle it so I got more into wine, whiskey and scrumpy ciders - all of which aren't great when you are counting the cals! I now drink Vodka and Slimline Tonic although I might get into this Vodka with water and lime if that anecdote about no hangover is true. I never thought of it like that.......

eatlift

Steel Reserve and High Gravity!

ChrisBrown3107

Jack Daniels and diet coke in a tall glass with extra coke for longevity at parties usually works for me. I rarely go over 3 drinks nowadays on nights out. Comes in at 79 calories per glass which is pretty good.

JeanetteDee

I used to drink Vaderade (Vodka and Gatorade) when I was watching my weight before, but now I have been doing Mich Ultra and try not to go over 4 beers.

siciliankiss

Thanks for the tips! And you're right... I shouldn't worry about it too much. I'm not a huge vodka person and I have heard it's less calories before.. but unless it's mixed with sugary oj.. then I can't stomach it. I guess it's wine (mixed with moderation). I'll just have to laugh a little more (That's good for burning calories isn't it? lol)

or dance!

ali_kat4

79 cals is much better than the wine! hmmmm decisions!! I'll definitely have to follow the tip of alternating with water. I quit smoking last year (which is where the weight gain came from)... so everytime I drank after that I would drink way too much too quickly because I was so used to "smoke-sip-sip-smoke" That turned into "sip-sip-sip-sip-drunk-sleep". I'll pour smaller glasses and then have water. That should last the evening! Thanks

kbmnurse

I love beer, Coors light. But, of course it doesn't matter when I drink 6 or 8 of them. Life is short could be dead tomorrow. I don't do this a lot but, when I do I go all out.

JulieF11

Mike's Hard Lemonade is only 98 calories for 11 ounces. I think that's a good tasty choice. Check out the following if you'd prefer vodka.

80-proof vodka (40% alcohol; the most common type) has 64 calories per 1oz
86-proof vodka (43% alcohol) has 70 calories/1 oz
90-proof vodka (45% alcohol) has 73 calories/1 oz
100-proof vodka (50% alcohol) has 82 calories/1 oz

iuew

Going to a party... will be drinking involved... What is the best alcohol to drink for less calories? I'm normally a red wine drinker. I haven't been drinking at all (Excluding New Years of course). So now that's i'm eating healthy, I don't want to drink my way up the calorie chart.

vodka / diet soda or vodka / diet cranberry. that's what i usually drink, although i sometimes have a brandy or rum. don't waste calories on the mixer, though.

Any other tips?

make sure you have a plan to get home safely after the party.

hope that you have a good time.

RonSwanson66

Here you go:

http://getdrunknotfat.com/

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TheKitsune6

CrystalMarie253

I don't know which alcohol is the best to drink but I am going to throw this out there just in case... If you have lost a bunch of weight and haven't been drinking for a while be careful! On New Years I drank what normally would have not been too much for me, but because of losing a lot of weight and not drinking for a long time, I could NOT handle as much alcohol as I used to. I ended up "getting sick" a lot and I passed out on my bathroom floor for like 4 hours. Mind you I am 28 and that was the first time I have ever drank enough to "sleep" on my bathroom floor (or with my face on the toilet seat .. ugh... embarassing). Not my finest moment and I hope it doesn't happen to anyone else LOL!

nitepagan

Mixed drinks can be high in calories, especially sweet fruity drinks. Beer can be high in carbs. Virgin Mary no alcohol, tomato juice and a stick of celery. If you go with Bloody Mary, limit yourself to 2 drinks or be the designated driver, everyone will marvel at your strength and dedication.