St Patrick's Day and BEER

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  • dietfree2012
    dietfree2012 Posts: 801 Member
    i plan to do 30 day shred in the morning, take the kids to kid friendly st pattys celebration, eat lunch out and then go for an afternoon jog to prepare for my evening of green beer!!
  • ahubacek
    ahubacek Posts: 135
    I drink but keep it within my calories; I can have one normally but for St. Patties day I'll probably hit the gym early so give me a little more wiggle room. Also, Guiness is 125 cals a bottle (and I like my beer dark) so it works out well.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Most days I try to fit them in my calories.... some times (maybe once a month) when I go out with friends, I have as many beers and tasty foods as I want and don't stress about it.

    Life is too short to give up good beer. Yes, I said GOOD BEER. If you're at your goal, and in maintenance, enjoy the fruck out of your beverages!


    OH, I forgot to actually mention what I'll be doing for St. Pats.... I don't think I'll do anything special, really... I kind of think of St. Patrick's day as "amateur night" at the bars.... I don't like drinking with folks that only get tanked a few times a year.
  • rsbrace
    rsbrace Posts: 30
    Thats why these guys run and drink beer! www.harrier.net
  • rsbrace
    rsbrace Posts: 30
    I am going to have a guiness! WOOOT St Patties Day!
  • Amazon_Who
    Amazon_Who Posts: 1,092 Member
    I have some Tin Roof with my name on them. I am cutting my calories this week a little each day to that I can really enjoy them Saturday.
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    I'm in maintenance at this point. I drink beer on the weekends and eat well during the week. That IS my maintenance plan. :drinker: I hadn't given too much thought to this weekend but I'll probably hit the casino that's near my house for some green beer and a little dancing.
  • iplayoutside19
    iplayoutside19 Posts: 2,304 Member
    I'll be camping this weekend. But I will do my long run Saturday morning, probably 8 or 9 miles. That will create more than enough room for beer calories. I don't drink beer frequently, but when I do it's going to be craft beer, not that water that's advertised on TV.

    At my last trail race some runners were drinking beer at aid stations. Good source of carbs.

    I have a plethora of beers picked out. Boulevard Irish Ale, Odell Red Ale, and I have New Belgium Trippel left over from last week's purchase. There is actually a blog about beer and running:

    http://draftmag.com/new/beer-runner/
  • TeutonicKnight
    TeutonicKnight Posts: 367 Member
    Sweet! Thanks for the input guys. Myself, I'll be indulging in:

    Innis & Gunn (ANYTHING of theirs, except their Blonde)...their rum cask stuff is AWESOME!
    Young's Double-Chocolate Stout
    Guinness Draught (of course!)
    Dragon Stout (from Jamaica....can't remember the brewery)
    Eggenberg Doppelbock Dunkel

    Not ALL of the above, but my few will be from the above selection ;-).


    New Holland's Dragon's Milk
    New Holland's Pilgrim's Dole
    Ayinger Celebrator
    Paulaner Salvator

    Does anyone have the beer app untappd? We can be friends!
  • carriedag
    carriedag Posts: 31 Member
    Beers are calories and will be added into my daily intake. I will exercise to justify my extra intake on St. Patrick's Day (no more than 4 beers), good ones that is.

    People who think that Light beers are better for you are wrong. You are better off having a full flavored craft beer than a Bud, Miller, Coors Light beer. Those have so many adjuncts in them, including fructose corn syrup, that you should avoid them at all costs.

    I will imbibe in a New Holland Pilgrim's Dole, Dragon's Milk, and hopefully some other high gravity beers. Quality over quantity!

    Fructose Corn Syrup in beer? That is sacrilege! I will definitely be enjoying a couple ales but will beat myself up about it the next day. No Guinness - Blech! Maybe a Harp Lager or a MacTarnahans.

    I'm working on creating a daily calorie deficit this week but I'm making up for last weekend!
  • GorillaNJ
    GorillaNJ Posts: 4,024 Member
    Sweet! Thanks for the input guys. Myself, I'll be indulging in:

    Innis & Gunn (ANYTHING of theirs, except their Blonde)...their rum cask stuff is AWESOME!
    Young's Double-Chocolate Stout
    Guinness Draught (of course!)
    Dragon Stout (from Jamaica....can't remember the brewery)
    Eggenberg Doppelbock Dunkel

    Not ALL of the above, but my few will be from the above selection ;-).


    New Holland's Dragon's Milk
    New Holland's Pilgrim's Dole
    Ayinger Celebrator
    Paulaner Salvator

    Does anyone have the beer app untappd? We can be friends!

    I will have to check for that App... but I do like to keep my beer Irish on St.Pats. Love to find some Murphys Stout on tap. Maybe a Harp or Smithwicks or too....

    but what I do not endorse is the black and tan... best way to ruin a good Guinness.
  • agataarchangel
    agataarchangel Posts: 292 Member
    Thinking about going to the bars at 9am

    Yes!!!! Hahaha. that's the way to do it! ;-)
  • agataarchangel
    agataarchangel Posts: 292 Member
    we have a parade at 11am, then the partying starts. unless you go for breakfast before hand. the good news is that the entire town is one giant party, so i'll be literally walking miles. i'm not too concerned about it! have fun, get drunk, get home safe. that's my plan! :drinker:

    One giant town party!? That sounds KILLER! :-D
  • GorillaNJ
    GorillaNJ Posts: 4,024 Member
    Thinking about going to the bars at 9am

    Yes!!!! Hahaha. that's the way to do it! ;-)

    The Blarney Stone in Downtown Manhattan is open at 7:20 when St.Pats is during the week... so I have heard...:drinker:
  • shonora
    shonora Posts: 48 Member
    Can I ask where the " Saint Patties Day" day saying comes from I'm from Ireland ive lived in Dublin all my live and have never heard St Patricks Day called that before Patty is short for Patricia which is a Girls name and St Patrick was a man!!
  • mslack01
    mslack01 Posts: 823 Member
    I try to be really careful on days I know I am going to drink. And I have found a new affinity for Bud Light platinum. About two...and I'm done.
  • ahubacek
    ahubacek Posts: 135
    Can I ask where the " Saint Patties Day" day saying comes from I'm from Ireland ive lived in Dublin all my live and have never heard St Patricks Day called that before Patty is short for Patricia which is a Girls name and St Patrick was a man!!

    We're American; we ruin everything. :wink:
  • EricNCSU
    EricNCSU Posts: 699 Member
    I'm running a 10K in the morning. As for the rest of the day I don't have any plans. Probably no beer for me.
  • MrsORourke
    MrsORourke Posts: 315 Member
    I'm totally cheating (but it's not really cheating if your PLANNING the cheating, right?!?!). I LOVE beer...and parades...and drunk Irish guys...no way I'm missing out on all that fun!

    OMG I LOVE drunk Irish guys!!!! :love: :drinker:

    haha, trust me, you wouldn't love him so much when he comes home wasted and reeking of alcohol...then you have to sleep next to him and whatever "odors" his body releases all night. haha! but yes, he can be pretty fun and lovable while getting to that point. lol. I'm hoping my Irish guy doesn't get *too* drunk this year.

    I am madly in love with an Irish guy...and don't mind his occasional drunken schenanagins. He makes me giggle. And the foul odors come with the territory...and don't make me love him any less. :heart: :love: :drinker:
  • jmoneycgt
    jmoneycgt Posts: 80 Member
    Can I ask where the " Saint Patties Day" day saying comes from I'm from Ireland ive lived in Dublin all my live and have never heard St Patricks Day called that before Patty is short for Patricia which is a Girls name and St Patrick was a man!!

    As someone born and raised in America, but raised in a large Irish family, I also wish people would stop calling it St Patty's day. If you feel the strong urge to celebrate it by blowing your diet you should probably understand the history. Paddy is short for Patrick. St. Paddy's day. Please.
  • Pronoiac
    Pronoiac Posts: 304
    To respect my Irish heritage I plan on drinking whiskey, singing, and mayb even fighting...then drinking and singing some more with the person I just fought with. LOL

    It comes once a year. I be goof this week, get in a good trail run that morning, and then attack the festivities with a vengance!

    For me it's:
    Kick off: Jamesons Distillery Reserve on the rocks
    Jamesons 1812
    Firestone brewery's Velvet Merlin (it tastes like a Guiness, if Guiness were actually good)
    Close it down with Union Jack IPA as the eve wears on.
  • tippytoes01
    tippytoes01 Posts: 3
    Drink Guinness!! It's the perfect Irish beer and is suprisingly lower calorie compared to some beers!! May as well drink something that tastes good if you are going to drink beer :) About 200 calories for 16 ounces.
  • nixirain
    nixirain Posts: 448 Member
    I am screwed. That is my 30th Birthday and I am heading to San Francisco to celebrate. No diet for me that day.
  • 10acity
    10acity Posts: 798 Member
    Beer is essential, and I refuse to give it up because I'm trying to lose weight. I enjoy it too much. However, I only have it once or twice a week, and usually no more than 2 (I like real beer and am not going to drink Michelob Ultra or some crap, so 2 is a limit necessary for calories as well as to avoid intoxication!) so it's pretty easy to build it into my daily allowance. I've never had a green beer, though. The colour-- preferably a dark amber-- has always been a part of the experience for me. St. Pat's might call for a Guinness...
  • berv0009
    berv0009 Posts: 454 Member
    I will be drinking beer. Lots of it. I will probably go for a run Saturday morning but not enough to counteract the calories from beer.

    This is your life......... so if you want to drink beer - JUST DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    :) I am not going to give up things I love like the occasional pizza, beer, burgers whatever it may be.

    I really do believe in working out hard and enjoying foods you love in moderation!

    But.......... to each their own! :drinker:
  • Kerri_is_so_very
    Kerri_is_so_very Posts: 999 Member
    People who think that Light beers are better for you are wrong. You are better off having a full flavored craft beer than a Bud, Miller, Coors Light beer. Those have so many adjuncts in them, including fructose corn syrup, that you should avoid them at all costs.

    Quality over quantity!

    Sound advice!!! Cheers :drinker:
  • Kerri_is_so_very
    Kerri_is_so_very Posts: 999 Member
    Beer is essential, and I refuse to give it up because I'm trying to lose weight. I enjoy it too much. However, I only have it once or twice a week, and usually no more than 2 (I like real beer and am not going to drink Michelob Ultra or some crap, so 2 is a limit necessary for calories as well as to avoid intoxication!) so it's pretty easy to build it into my daily allowance. I've never had a green beer, though. The colour-- preferably a dark amber-- has always been a part of the experience for me. St. Pat's might call for a Guinness...

    Oh you people are so smart!!!! The advice can't get any better than what is on this thread!! :drinker:
  • Kerri_is_so_very
    Kerri_is_so_very Posts: 999 Member
    I'm totally cheating (but it's not really cheating if your PLANNING the cheating, right?!?!). I LOVE beer...and parades...and drunk Irish guys...no way I'm missing out on all that fun!

    OMG I LOVE drunk Irish guys!!!! :love: :drinker:

    haha, trust me, you wouldn't love him so much when he comes home wasted and reeking of alcohol...then you have to sleep next to him and whatever "odors" his body releases all night. haha! but yes, he can be pretty fun and lovable while getting to that point. lol. I'm hoping my Irish guy doesn't get *too* drunk this year.

    I am madly in love with an Irish guy...and don't mind his occasional drunken schenanagins. He makes me giggle. And the foul odors come with the territory...and don't make me love him any less. :heart: :love: :drinker:

    Hate to break it to ya...it's not just the drunk Irish guys that stink!!!! :tongue:
  • TeutonicKnight
    TeutonicKnight Posts: 367 Member
    I am screwed. That is my 30th Birthday and I am heading to San Francisco to celebrate. No diet for me that day.

    Go to Pyramid Brewery!! Heck go to Triple Rock or Jupiter Brewery too!!1 YOU ARE LUCKY!
  • kateroot
    kateroot Posts: 435
    I won't worry about calories.

    To be completely honest, the night will probably end with some serious puking.
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