How bad could a glass of wine be??

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  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Red wine is one of my favourite things in the world, but I'm slightly allergic to it and getting more so. If I don't take an allergy pill I start sneezing and getting stuffed up, then get an asthma wheeze. I usually weigh more the day after drinking wine, which I suspect is some sort of swelling or water retention from the reaction. Beer not so - I usually wake up a pound of two lighter :drinker:
  • HoneyIShrunktheMom
    HoneyIShrunktheMom Posts: 76
    If you think wine affects you that way then don't drink it. But ... my honest advice is to stop weighing yourself more than once a week and on your weigh in day, make sure you weigh at the same time of day every week. For example, on Monday morning I get up, go to the restroom, walk to the kitchen to start the coffee pot and then step on the scale before I have anything to eat or drink.

    So many things can factor into the number on the scale and you just can not get a true reading by getting on the scale every day.

    One other thing, you said you weigh/measure 95% of your food. If you're not weighing/measuring *everything* then it's likely that what you assume is approx. 95% is probably less than 95%. Try to weigh and measure everything and see how that works for you. It's SO easy to under estimate what you think a portion is.

    Good luck!
  • LizL217
    LizL217 Posts: 217 Member
    Red wine has tryptophenylphosphoric acid which studies have shown causes muscle to spontaneously transmogrify into fat.

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  • caseythirteen
    caseythirteen Posts: 956 Member
    I used to love my nightly glass (or two) of wine, but it's one of the things I've cut back on. Even though I drink plenty of water, I do still feel more bloated when I've had a glass for more than a day or two in a row. That being said, I doubt it was the cause of your gain but more the water retention idea. Maybe try experimenting with having less glass and drinking more water. If you can find a good balance than it's the best of both worlds!
  • MrsSWW
    MrsSWW Posts: 1,585 Member
    This is the second thread I've read today that's dissing wine...:sad: :sad: :sad:


    It's okay, wine, I still love you, and will love you forever :love:
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    A glass of wine can be VERY bad. There are a lot of really bad wines out there. However a glass of good wine is very good.
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    One particular item wine or otherwise cannot cause more weight gain or not. Calories are calories and as long as you are eating less then your body expels it is going to cause weight loss. How fast or slow is completely up to the person and yes everyone fluctuates on the daily!

    This is actually incorrect.

    While I agree on IIFYM idea, calories are not calories with regards to alcohol.

    Alcohol does have a specific effect on the metabolism and there are quite a few studies to support this.
    It can also lead to liver steatosis - this is the general condition known as "fatty liver" - what occurs is that alcohol changes and impairs the normal processes of synthesis and elimination of triglyceride fat in this tissue. This can have impact on a variety of conditions from diabetes to sleep apnea.
    Furthermore alcohol impacts renal vitamin D metabolism which has all sorts of downstream effects.

    Everything in moderation.
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    This is actually incorrect.

    While I agree on IIFYM idea, calories are not calories with regards to alcohol.

    Alcohol does have a specific effect on the metabolism and there are quite a few studies to support this.
    It can also lead to liver steatosis - this is the general condition known as "fatty liver" - what occurs is that alcohol changes and impairs the normal processes of synthesis and elimination of triglyceride fat in this tissue. This can have impact on a variety of conditions from diabetes to sleep apnea.
    Furthermore alcohol impacts renal vitamin D metabolism which has all sorts of downstream effects.

    Everything in moderation.
    While all this is true, there is also research to support the idea that alcohol has a hight Thermic Effect of Food (TEF), so its calorie contribution actually counts somewhat less than the equivalent calories from other sources.
  • whiteheaddg
    whiteheaddg Posts: 325 Member
    Since joining MFP I've learned that most items on the planet will make you fat or kill you; to include (but not limited to): sugar, bread, dairy, peanuts, meat, soybeans, diet sodas, and, now, wine.

    I have cut out none of the above in my weight loss to date and enjoy a glass (or two) of wine or bottle (or two) of beer nightly. It is factored into my calorie count and as longs as net calories is less than TDEE the weight comes off.

    I'll end with saying that this is what has worked for me and has helped me stay on target.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Does this happen to anyone else?

    I can't speak for anyone else but, no it didn't happen to me. I met my goal, lost a few more and have maintained that loss since April of 2011 and I drank wine just about every day. Still do. Usually 2 glasses with dinner and more on the weekends. Occasionally I skip the wine and have beer, but it's usually wine.

    Also, surely know that you didn't lose 3 lbs of fat overnight, right?
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Red wine has tryptophenylphosphoric acid which studies have shown causes muscle to spontaneously transmogrify into fat.

    This is easily counter-acted by eating peanut butter within a one hour timeframe (before/after) drinking the wine.
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    When you drink alcohol, your body processes the alcohol before anything else because it's poison, and your body sees it as a danger and wants to get rid of it as quickly as possible. Processing food comes second. Therefore, while processing the alcohol, your body stores everything else as fat until the alcohol is processed. In general, that's how it works. I don't know what one glass does or what "one glass" means, but that's the general idea. So, yes, it can make a huge difference.

    there is absolutely nothing true about this statement. your body doesn't switch gears like that, and digestion takes an long time.

    alcohol is absorbed directly from the stomach, and requires no digestion at all.

    You're wrong, but I'm not searching for the info. But, it is true. Just so you know.
  • opus649
    opus649 Posts: 633 Member

    You're wrong, but I'm not searching for the info. But, it is true. Just so you know.

    :laugh:
  • LowFatMama
    LowFatMama Posts: 625 Member
    I am an outright LUSH :tongue: when it comes to wine! I gave up chocolate, I gave up potato chips, I gave up nearly every food that was a comfort to me. I could not, will not give up the wine! Dark red wine.
    Don't get me wrong, I treat myself occasionally to a greasy burger, or a slice of cheese pizza, and don't feel the least bit guilty about it.
    My calories per day fluctuates between 1200 -2000, the other day, I overate, and my calorie count was over 3000! The next day, I got back on the MFP wagon, and mostly stick to what is working for me.
    To be honest, I drink more than the occasional glass of winre per day. I find on the days that I don't drink wine, my weight stagnates for a day or two.
    I guess what I'm trying to tell you is, IMO, I don't think the wine is what is holding you back. Maybe try varying your calories every day.
    I also take raspberry ketones every day, and barely exercise. My weight loss is slow and steady.
    Stick to your plan, whatever works for you, Don't give up!
    Good luck to you,
    Viva la wine!


    Oh good !! im not alone :drinker: CHEERS

    and love this "Viva la Wine" indeed
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    This is actually incorrect.

    While I agree on IIFYM idea, calories are not calories with regards to alcohol.

    Alcohol does have a specific effect on the metabolism and there are quite a few studies to support this.
    It can also lead to liver steatosis - this is the general condition known as "fatty liver" - what occurs is that alcohol changes and impairs the normal processes of synthesis and elimination of triglyceride fat in this tissue. This can have impact on a variety of conditions from diabetes to sleep apnea.
    Furthermore alcohol impacts renal vitamin D metabolism which has all sorts of downstream effects.

    Everything in moderation.
    While all this is true, there is also research to support the idea that alcohol has a hight Thermic Effect of Food (TEF), so its calorie contribution actually counts somewhat less than the equivalent calories from other sources.

    About 20% so 100 calories of alcohol are actually about 80.
    Here is a great blog on that - http://www.leangains.com/2010/07/truth-about-alcohol-fat-loss-and-muscle.html

    Again, one glass good, many bad. Alcohol is not calories in calories out exactly, but a type of ... "super food". Now that I've said that, somebody whip me.
  • OnionGirl7
    OnionGirl7 Posts: 33
    Thanks One and All, I've taken a lot from this and moving forward

    Scales Once a week.
    Carry on sticking to calories
    Keep up with the exercise (but ignore the calorie counter on my bike!!)

    Most of all save my treat for the weekend, I may be worth it, but the bloating from wine certainly isn't.

    Thanks Al

    Sue
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    ADD ME IF YOUR A WINO, if i can do it and succeed , then so CAN YOU!
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    About 20% so 100 calories of alcohol are actually about 80.
    Here is a great blog on that - http://www.leangains.com/2010/07/truth-about-alcohol-fat-loss-and-muscle.html

    Again, one glass good, many bad. Alcohol is not calories in calories out exactly, but a type of ... "super food". Now that I've said that, somebody whip me.
    You are my hero lol.
  • jenniferg83
    jenniferg83 Posts: 278 Member
    Red wine has tryptophenylphosphoric acid which studies have shown causes muscle to spontaneously transmogrify into fat.

    This is easily counter-acted by eating peanut butter within a one hour timeframe (before/after) drinking the wine.

    omg so i can have my wine as long as i have my peanutbutter?!?!? I'm in!

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