What alcohol drinks do you allow yourself?

knittnponder

I like an occasional Rum & Coke but we use Xevia Cola instead of coke. I can't do artificial sweeteners outside of Xylitol, Stevia and the one that starts with "E" that I can't seem to spell or pronounce so Xevia works for me (sweetened with Stevia and the "E" sweetener.)

ETA: Alcohol does impede weight loss progress for many of us but if this truly is a "lifestyle change" then you need to figure out how to balance all the stuff you enjoy with good health. I like an occasional hot cocoa with Kahlua or Irish Cream on a cold winter's night too but it's a rare treat.

78nSunny

Vodka on the Rocks (Kettle One or Ciroc), and on especially good weeks with no cheating a Guinness or two during the games but never more than two. If my Dad is in town EVERY EVENING at 5pm (set your watch by it) Red wine on the back deck before dinner.

perfectingpatti

We shouldn't speak of alcohol on a fitness site. You can't lose weight while drinking alcohol. Don't allow yourselves to do it, people. Just don't.


(for all on my FL)

chigau_me

gin and tonic, or cosmpolitan (made at home) or martini with some juice ... or almost anything depending on the mood i have about one drink a week, usually it fits well with my calories as i rarely eat enough for my daily goal

KaraJ22

Fire Fly Sweet Tea Vodka + Water= 66 calories

It's not too stiff (depending on how much water you mix with) or overly sweet

CoffeeNBooze

any and all. personally I haven't found it made any kind of difference in weight loss or weight gain.

bail8gent

If I drink on Saturday night I would have some type of Good Vodka - I really like Van Gogh Espresso tastes just like Iced coffee...

Also cherry or grape vodka just on the rocks !

KANGOOJUMPS

i drink whatever i want to, i work hard during the week and let loose on the weekends, works for me!

bluebird321

Once per week or month, I might drink some Cuervo Gold tequila or Jack Daniels with a chaser. Beer and wine give me a headache

jiz35

As a couple of others have said already any alcohol I have is logged into my food & drink diary to try to keep under upper calorie limit, not always successful though.

I tend to have a glass of medium dry white wine with dinner most evenings and probably a bit more at weekends. Alternatively a glass or two of sparkling. Sometimes I have a schnapps (blackcurrent) or amaretto after a meal with coffee if out.

saltedcaramel86

I love red wine and usually have a bottle on the weekend. Brandy or whiskey if I have some in the house or on special occasions. Everything in moderation I say

LuckyLeprechaun

Mmmm you wanna hear a lovely drink I invented? Irish cream with vodka. We named it a Russian Leprechaun. Yummmmmmmm

LuckyLeprechaun

I mainly have double Jamesons......138 calories and one is plenty on a school night :drinker:

MelisRunning

I have whatever I want~usually a really good beer (don't waste my time on lite beers).

AllTehBeers

I switched to Captain Morgan spiced rum w/diet coke. 60 calories per shot. The occasional Happy Hour is saved!

Every weekend. :drinker:

bcattoes

We shouldn't speak of alcohol on a fitness site. You can't lose weight while drinking alcohol. Don't allow yourselves to do it, people. Just don't.

Oops! I guess I read this too late. I already lost while drinking (daily). :ohwell:

caseythirteen

I'm a wine and beer girl. A few nights a week, usually just one but occasionally two.

LaColombicana

Vodka Tonic & a slice of lemon or lime for flavoring. It does the job!

JSheehy1965

Glass of red wine and occasionally a malt whiskey or some bourbon.

nklunk

Any AB Products.....since I work for an AB Wholesaler:)

KCoolBeanz

Whatever my liver desires...I just make sure I have the room for it. :-)

EsmeStarz87

It's hard im a bartender but Since I started dieting I only do a Shot no mix drinks

rubberbiscuit

Vodka and diet tonic, with a squeeze of lime. I had a couple of these last weekend, yum.

chocolateluvr80

wine- moscato-type and southern 7's on special occasions. Oh, and mimosas on christmas.

RickyN29

So happy to find this thread!!!

As my weight has gone down, my social life has gone up...and now I drink a bunch. Previously, a bottle of alcohol would last me a year. Now it lasts me a week!

My go to drink for being calorie conscious is gin and soda water with lemon, or sometimes a splash of pineapple juice. Its about 75 calories a drink, three or four on a weekend night and I am feeling wonderful.

But yes, the hardest part is after drinking not ending up at fast foods. I honestly woke up in bed next to an empty super nacho tray and was so depressed. (Thought it could have been worse lol)

krickeyuu

Wine every day--and an occasionaly Margarita on the rocks if I am having Mexican food.

anonymousKel

Absinthe
Akvavit
Arak
Arrack
Baijiu
Borovička
Cachaça
Gin
Damson gin
Sloe gin
Gulu
Horilka
Kaoliang
Maotai
Mezcal
Neutral grain spirit
Ogogoro
Ouzo
Palinka
Pisco
Rakia
Slivovitz
Rum
Soju
Tequila
Vodka
Metaxa
Whisky
Bourbon
Scotch
Tennessee whiskey
Brandy
Armagnac
Cognac
Fruit brandy, Eau-de-vie (French), Schnapps - Obstwasser (German)
Damassine
Himbeergeist
Kirsch
Poire Williams
Williamine

^ those....and also lots of wine.

Ditto....lots of wine mostly with a tonne of soda x

anonymousKel

Whatever my liver desires...I just make sure I have the room for it. :-)

yeah this too....I log it all to...well mostly but lots of exercise on those days

LadyBeryl

Lots of people lose weight and continue to moderately drink alcohol. The biggest problem, IMO, is how you may eat and drink more than you should if you are under the influence of alcohol.

That said, I'm not a big drinker but tonight I've allocated calories for celebratory prosecco!

MireyGal76

beer- bud light lime
wine
malibu rum and orange punch
caesars
mike's hard lemonade


really, if I'm not way over in my cals, I'll let myself have whatever I want.