Any one else like to drink?

Flemstica

I can't be the only one who wants to lose weight without giving up drinking, right? lol. So a question for my fellow imbibers; what's the best drink option for us? Light beer? White wine? Straight vodka? ;-)

bigplayclay34

I drink whiskey and diet coke (although, trying to give up the diet). An ounce of whiskey has 69 calories. If I drink it, I figure it in to my daily allowance. There are also great beers like "Bud Select 55" and "MGD 64." I think just like anything else, moderation is okay.

Flemstica

Do you log the whiskey? How do you measure, is a shot glass an ounce or an ounce and a half?

maura1110

i really like red wine so i still have that sometimes. unfortunately its usually about 120 calories for a glass so i have to factor it into my daily limit. but one of my usual go-to drinks its vodka and club soda with a splash of cranberry juice. it's only about 90 calories per drink.

Flemstica

Mmmm that sounds good

itsuki

http://getdrunknotfat.com/

The lower the calorie-to-alcohol number (CAR), the "better" it is for you.

I like rum and diet coke, or tequila with water and zero-calorie water flavors (crystal light, mio, etc).

A shot glass is an ounce and a half.

Usually if I'm having more than 2 shots I start over-estimating when I log, 'cuz the odds of you pouring more than you'd like into a glass increase. :P

Flemstica

Awesome link, thanks for sharing!!!

debilyn574

I just came across this article, so I thought I'd share:
http://www.functionalfitmag.com/blog/2011/11/03/can-you-still-lose-fat-when-you-booze/
I stopped drinking completely for 6 weeks when I lost my weight (20 lbs), but have started having the occasional drink again. It's hard to do!