Do you ever save your calories for alcohol? Do you still los

Lisa1971

I was wondering if anyone does this and if it works for them.

Also, what are some good low calorie, low carb, alcoholic drinks?

Thanks!

dieseljay74

I do. All my fat loss came from weight lifting and good diet alone...no cardio.

I save the day of for some drinks if i know I'm gonna have a bunch.

Which every UFC party it happens!

Never gained any fat from it

aweightymatter

I do, but I can't really too often any more. As I get closer to my goal weight it's one plateau after another and more than one or two drinks can set me back by a couple of days -- it's really frustrating.

The lowest-carb and calorie choice you can make though is about an ounce and a half of liquor (which I think is a typical pour) and a no-calorie mixer for about 100ish calories. That means vodka soda, rum and Diet Coke, etc. No tonic -- it's got almost as many calories as regular soda -- and no ginger ale, and of course no sugary juices, sour mix, etc. You could do clear liquor on the rocks, too, though depending on what kind of drinker you are, that may either slow you down or speed up how quickly you finish one drink.

There are various "diet" mixers out there now too but they tend to be full of artificial sweeteners and chemicals.

I also got a bunch of free samples of a new low-calorie vodka called Voli in different flavors -- I think it had about 60 calories per ounce versus the usual 75. It tasted pretty smooth but not like much, and because of that it was easier to chug it a little faster, which, again, isn't that great.

Wine has some nice health benefits as well and isn't too caloric, and you're more likely to sip and enjoy it. If you like beer, there's always light beer, I guess, but, that's not for me personally. (Beer of any kind also stalls me/makes me bloat.)

If you're a big beer person though, I guess just plan it and make sure to have a couple of drinks you really enjoy! If you're already a big drinker, though, you'll definitely have to cut back if you want to see fat loss, especially as you enter the normal weight category.

Basically, being healthy and smaller is a huge lifestyle overhaul, for better or for worse. And I know first-hand how tough it is, I work in the music and nightlife industries If peer pressure is an issue or you just don't want to hear anybody's stupid comments or deal with them handing you another drink, you can always make what I call a "stunt" drink, and just pour some seltzer water or soda into a glass with a lime, and drink it with one of those little straws. People will leave you alone. hah

MariaMariaM

I was wondering if anyone does this and if it works for them.

Also, what are some good low calorie, low carb, alcoholic drinks?

Thanks!

I try to plan for it. I know weekends are going to have some alcohol in it. I don't like beer so I really need to plan for the type of drinks I like (rum and coke, vodka and cranberry). If I drink, I also don't go for the diet mixers. I get the full calorie ones.
You also have to think that if you are eating right 90% of the time, days with alcohol in it should not impact you much.

DeanneLea

I have a weekly bonus calorie allowance that keeps me at a healthy daily average for weight loss that I can use anytime. I typically use the bulk of it on the weekend on alcohol or date nights, then spread the rest throughout the rest of the week. I got to goal on weight watchers and they give a weekly bonus points allowance so when I switched to calories, I tried to incorporate that. I lose consistently.

mustgetmuscles1

I plan for it if it is just me and the wife having a few on Friday. Cherry flavored vodka and diet coke is pretty good low cal. One shot=80 calories.

If Im going to a party or something I usually just dont worry about it. Thats not very often though.

raevynn

I have the occasional glass of wine, when it fits in my calories.

No worries.

happypath101

For sure! I love to have a drink or two with the bfriend on the weekends. I'll skip snacks for that. I also try to go with the lower calorie drinks, e.g. Smirnoff Ice Light.

TeachTheGirl

I fit my first alcoholic drink that I've had for weeks into my calories tonight.

Mimosa. 156cals.

HealthyAlison

A family friend did that. She was obsessed with staying very thin and liked to drink a lot so she ate very little. It eventually killed her.

ahubbard134

Yes! But I usually only do one or two drinks at a time.

Joneses17

I do. I try to only drink one day a month and usually those are homemade margaritas. I usually work out extra that week or pass up a cheat meal.

MFPLynne

I still drink. Usually its wine. But occasionally I will have gin & tonic, martinis, or a microbrew beer. My guy drinks Michelob Ultra because it is the lowest carb beer with the highest alcohol number. It still tastes like water to me so I don't even bother.

apeluso1985

Yes!

I do a cardio workout and give myself plenty of cushion, because sometimes with a drink I want a snack as well. So I give myself 1000 calories if I am going out.

I love skinny girl margarita's they are all natural, taste great (need a little salt) and 100 cal's 4 four ounces.

I think it's good to have a fun summer drink that doesn't feel like I am depriving myself. Also, my future husband drinks bud light and thats only 110 cal's.

DFWTT

Yes and Yes.

DopeItUp

My motivation to work out every day is the ability to have a beer or two. Good craft beer only, no need to waste calories on garbage beer. According to my log, I've drank 330ish different beers (I very rarely repeat) in 11 months, while losing 60lbs in the process. It works - just don't do something dumb like eating 200 calories and then drinking 1000 calories worth of beer for the day. I usually get 2500-2600 calories a day so a few hundred in beer isn't the end of the world.

Inebriated

Yes, I do that on the weekends sometimes. I still lose weight.

athensguy

I usually have one or two real beers.

Low calorie vodka = vodka with less alcohol since all of the calories come from the alcohol.

Also, all foods are entirely made of chemicals.

coopersmom2006

Hubby and I have wine/whine night once a week. I know I'm going to drink 1/2 a bottle of red wine so I plan it into my calories for the day.

Sabine_Stroehm

A family friend did that. She was obsessed with staying very thin and liked to drink a lot so she ate very little. It eventually killed her.

What did she die of, if I may ask?

waffleflavoredtea

I personally don't really lose much, plus it makes me lose my inhibitions if I have much at all. I stick to red wine if I have to have something, but on weekends sometimes I have a drink with friends, just a lower calorie version of what they're having

gmctech

HELL YES! AND HELL YES... LoL :drinker:

SusanleeBee

A family friend did that. She was obsessed with staying very thin and liked to drink a lot so she ate very little. It eventually killed her.

What did she die of, if I may ask?

I would assume alcoholic hepatitis, if she ws consuming almost all of her calories through alcohol, that's a lot of alcohol.

Suegeee

absolutely! You can't give up everything. Just plan. I save it for the weekends. During the week I may have a glass of wine with a meal because it pairs well, but not for the buzz. For the buzz (yes, it is fun!) I like vodka with a splash of Rose's lime or fresh citrus if you have it, but when out I like to have them put it (one shot) in a big pint glass filled with soda water. That way I won't drink too much while getting more of other liquid. I do notice for sure if I don't drink for awhile then do....it seems to really affect my loss. Cheers! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

inlander

Booze of any variety stalls me any time I drink it, and I still have 40 pounds left to lose. I think different bodies work differently - if you don't notice anything detrimental as a result of drinking alcohol, then by all means, drink on!

MariaMariaM

A family friend did that. She was obsessed with staying very thin and liked to drink a lot so she ate very little. It eventually killed her.

All extremes are bad. Everything in moderation should be OK.

bugbeenz

No, never save calories for alcohol.. still drink alcohol - mainly wine, but the odd cocktail.. drink maybe once or twice a week, maybe more, maybe less.

And yes, I'm still losing weight.

bnazarian

I rarely drink, maybe one drink a month, but there is a body of research that suggests that a little alcohol is better than no alcohol for the heart. I am considering leaving some room for a glass of red wine or beer once a week or so. It makes me cringe to think of a very thin person that doesn't eat much saving the calories for alcohol. In general, alcohol isn't good for the system, but in moderation it can be. I think particularly for people over 40, we tend to need a little different diet than 20-30 somethings.

AlyRoseNYC

Yes and yes! I have a drink every night.

For my ghetto Hard Limeade: One lime, half a teaspoon of Truvia, cup of water, 1.5-2 ounces of flavored Vodka or play around with the recipe to your liking.

lentigogirl

I don't "save" calories for alcohol -- I simply factor it in along with other types of calories and carbs that are part of my regular diet. Unlike I think everyone else who has posted here, my alcohol calorie/carb allotment definitely includes beer or wine, which I believe is healthier (in moderation, of course) than distilled alcohol.

freckledrats

I don't drink very much right now. Sometimes I'll save some calories for a big fun night, but that's very rare. If doing cocktails, I stick to rum/diet coke. Other times, light beer and red wine.

Light beers run around 90ish calories per 12 oz.

Red wine is about 100ish calories for a glass, depending on type.

I don't bother with high alc by volume liquors because I'm pretty sensitive to vodka and tequila. Also, I've found that unless I just plan to have a green light for the night, I can only have one drink anyway. After two, I'm just like, LOL EFF THE DIET GIVE ME MORE RUM.

Oh, judgement impairment.