Wine, Wine, WINE!

sdlyons91

Like everyone else, I could not, could not, give up my wine. All of the ideas mentioned here work for me too. The biggest is just planning my nights out and exercise ahead of time. Tonight I'm going for dinner. I made sure to go exercise and am already figuring out my balance of wine and food ahead of time. It works out!

Rosered3333

I love my wine! The only way I've been able to continue drinking it though is to limit to weekends. Lately this has been backfiring though because it makes me hungry for other less healthy options.

On the other hand, we have been able to build up a wine rack collection this way, since we're not drinking everything we're bringing in.

It's a struggling learning where to fit it in, but a delicious struggle.

LBPerkins

Neverstray, did you replace your wine with anything, just gave it up or went to bed early? How are you doing it? Is it difficult to count it in as most others are doing? Just curious...

alli_dalli

Ha ha, I have a drink problem.... last week I tried using the exercise bike while drinking a glass of red wine but its so tricky. Spills everywhere. You'd think they'd fit a wine glass holder onto the newer models of bike wouldn't you?!

Ariana_75

Ha ha, I have a drink problem.... last week I tried using the exercise bike while drinking a glass of red wine but its so tricky. Spills everywhere. You'd think they'd fit a wine glass holder onto the newer models of bike wouldn't you?!

LMAO!!!! That would be brilliant!!

Julyfly70

Oh, I love each and every one of you! Can't give up my wine. I'll give up cake, cookies, candy, even chocolate but not wine.

KodAkuraMacKyen

I've lost a little and have still been able to drink one or two glasses on the weekends. I also would give up cakes, cookies, and other booze but not wine. I live in Utah so I'm not sure I can find the brands of wine several of you have listed (Skinny Grape, SkinnyGirl Sangria) but I'm certainly going to try! Thanks everyone! It's encouraging to know I can still keep the things I like and lose weight.

Amberjade27

I love wine!!!! As with anything...perfectly fine in moderation. I have it on weekends or when out with friends and generally stick to one glass. I then savor that glass!! If it's super good, I may plunge into a second glass, but then make up the calories elsewhere! Slainte!

Shawneb66

Not giving up my wine either...after drinking water all day you have to have something good to drink!! It's the new DESSERT!! Yum! I think tomorrow feels like a Wine Wednesday!! ~clink~

Runs4Wine

Well, my screen name shows you how I feel about wine. I run to earn the cals to drink it

lisawants2bskinny

I also run an extra 20 minutes for a glass of wine. ha ha... I love a glass of wine after work on Fridays! I usually clean the house with some music on with my glass of wine.

guapogringo

I lost 40lbs and never gave up my wine! I did cut back A LOT, but never gave it up. So it is doable ladies!!!

Ladies? what guys can't drink wine?? haha

I would have to agree. I am kinda wine snob myself. Mostly into Napa Cabs. The red seems healthier to me than white. I stick to two glasses max during the week. Maybe an extra on the weekends. I have been getting lean sticking to this plan, eating right, and getting my workouts in. There is a lot I would sacrifice but not the vino. Moderation is the key. I also drink a lot of water when i drink wine as well.

yoovie

I will never stop Wine-ing.

pastryari

Stop? No way. Like others said, I just fit it into my cals.

jiddu17

Charles Shaw is my secret lover. I can drain 750mL on a Tuesday night watching cartoons. Doesn't matter to me.

BUT, I save the wine for the weekends now and relax with a nice shot, er.... tumbler full of two ounces..... of tequila. IF you are a tequila person, it can be just as interesting to try the different varieties, for less calories with the same, um, warming effect. And yes, you can sip tequila. Though it may not have the same "heart benefits" as my favorite Merlot from Chuck, it's been fun to sample.

tdm2592

I've lost over 50 without giving it up...I measure every time and always factor it into my calorie plan for the day.

JustJennie1

I have put an ban on alcohol during the week with the exception of Friday nights and the weekends. If I know I'm going to be drinking (like for example tomorrow night starts the summer concerts and I have a feeling I will be imbibing) I make sure that I put aside the calories so that I can have a glass (or five LOL) and enjoy it.

I refuse to give up my wine. I'll cut back, cut down but give it up? Not a chance!

mo135

Ha ha, I have a drink problem.... last week I tried using the exercise bike while drinking a glass of red wine but its so tricky. Spills everywhere. You'd think they'd fit a wine glass holder onto the newer models of bike wouldn't you?!

Perhaps try a sippie cup or a sports type water bottle?

gingerveg

I LOVE wine, but I've cut way back. Now my rule is I will only drink with 3 of my very best friends that is it. Otherwise I drink seltzer, soda water with lime, or kombucha in a wine glass.

ETA: Oh and I do not drink during the week at all.

mo135

As someone who blogs about craft beer, and a lover of wine, (ThirstyWarrior on FB & Twitter) I figure pushing harder at Insantiy buys some caloric wiggle room. That and I'm cutting out the other junk. If Spartan warriors and the Roman Legion could be in great shape and still drink wine and beer (yes they had beer too), so can we! I am human, therefore I rationalize.

kylesmommy89

I loves my wine and I still drink it all the time. Sorry, no advice from this girl!

SelkieDiver

I'm not good with moderation, so this time around I cut out wine at home. If I'm going out I'll still have a glass, 2 max, but at home nada. No until I get these final 10 off, then I should be able to fit it in during maintenance.

mmmyotwnz

I run an extra 10 minutes so I can have wine. Seriously.

And I run hard.


We are soul sisters.

Love this! I am going out right now to find Skinny Girl Sangria!!

BTW, the Skinny Girl White Cosmo is pretty good. After having my entire extended family(divorced parents w/their spouses and MIL + my own kids) with me on vacation for one week. I went thru a bottle or two.
I walked on the beach a lot to fit it in.

freezerburn2012

I love wine so much that I moved to wine country.

crystallambeth

I'm NOT giving up wine. I'm cutting back and fitting it into my calorie goals.

THIS!! i dont think anyone i know would want me to cut my wine out....lol!!

ExtraordinaryMachine80

Oh thank God, I'm not the only one. I just had two glasses...and those are big glasses....going to go for a walk/jog tonight to burn off. It motivates me to exercise this week, at least - gotta get in those miles if I wanna drink!

l3rob

I factor it in to my calories as well, but its hard to have just one glass. I try to exercise more to make up for it too! I tried the SkinnyGirl wine the other day and its not bad. I like red and white but for SkinnyGirl I preferred the white. (100 calories per 5oz)

Bilbobradshaw

I'm NOT giving up wine. I'm cutting back and fitting it into my calorie goals.

AMEN.

reyopo

My boyfriend SELLS wine for an independent importer/distributor of incredible small-producer Italian, French, Spanish and Oregon wines...his knowledge and palette is amazing. He is in restaurants and stores pouring for somaliers and stewards all day, and comes home with at least 8 open bottles every night that are generally available to drink. I HAVE to resist...I get allergies to the sulfites, and feel crappy if I drink too much consistently. I have a glass or two with a special dinner, on a date night, or an occasion...but the rest of the time I've learned to enjoy just SMELLING it, and maybe taking a little taste. How crazy is that? I guess when something so good is so abundant and you've made a commitment to health, you learn how to resist. Not that I think wine (especially reds) in moderation is unhealthy at all...I personally just feel better if I keep it to a minimum.

JenniferDLP

Drinking it as we speak!!! I haven't given it up, but I budget it in.