In need of tips for holiday drinking & snacks
kai47
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Obviously with new years rolling around and holiday parties left and right, having a cocktail or beer is inevitable. Anyone have some good suggestions on something low cal (beer/wine/cocktail) that won't have you drinking a full days worth of calories but still get a good buzz?
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getdrunknotfat.com
Lists out lots of different types of alcohol and nutrition info.0 -
No buzz needed..... Don't drink and drive.... Try Sparkling Water.... Sparkling Grape cider/drink.... It has the fizz without the buzz... , :drinker:0
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Personally, I take off from exercise and tracking calories between xmas and new years because it's not what you do between Christmas to New Years, it's what you do between New Years to Christmas. A body needs a calorie and exercise break occasionally to help eliminate the stress from your body. So enjoy. Try to eat more lean meats and if you drink, spirits and wine are the way to go.0
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Wine and exercise work for me.0
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Vodka and diet coke (or any diet beverage) does the job for me
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Bacardi and water with a lemon slice is what I drink0
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Obviously with new years rolling around and holiday parties left and right, having a cocktail or beer is inevitable. Anyone have some good suggestions on something low cal (beer/wine/cocktail) that won't have you drinking a full days worth of calories but still get a good buzz?
Jager shots0 -
LETS GET DRUNK!!0
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I guess you can just drink plain everclear diluted with a little water until you are sufficiently drunk. that is going to be your lowest calorie option.
But you know, the point of having an "adult beverage" is not JUST to get drunk. You can have something quality and enjoyable and find a way to fit it into your calorie budget. Or you can splurge a little. It's the holidays. Enjoy it!0 -
LETS GET DRUNK!!
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LETS GET DRUNK!!
yeah, that is pretty much what i look like.0 -
Thanks for the link! This is great!0
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No buzz needed..... Don't drink and drive.... Try Sparkling Water.... Sparkling Grape cider/drink.... It has the fizz without the buzz... , :drinker:
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skinny girl wines are good. or just bump up exercising so you can indulge a little more. that's my plan0
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I like to put a little egg nog in my Irish Whiskey.
I'm going to try making homemade egg nog this year. I plan to put a little in my Irish Whiskey. The egg nog I buy at the store is only 210 calories for 1/2 cup.
It's Christmas for fck sake.0 -
Good vodka
On Ice
Squeeze in Fresh lime
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I am going to make my most serious post ever.
Make this drink. F@cking do it!
1oz of raspberry vodka, island originals strawberry mix and 7up!
ETA: It's called "Big Mamas lemonade". They sell it at a restaurant called Montana's, but it taste just as good when you make it on your own.0 -
Personally, I take off from exercise and tracking calories between xmas and new years because it's not what you do between Christmas to New Years, it's what you do between New Years to Christmas. A body needs a calorie and exercise break occasionally to help eliminate the stress from your body. So enjoy. Try to eat more lean meats and if you drink, spirits and wine are the way to go.
I agree wholeheartedly!! For this to be a lifestyle for me I allow myself the holidays off. However I'm still mindful of what I eat I might overindulge a little like having 5 mini desserts ( I put a teaspoon or TBSP of each dessert on my plate...very satisfying). I don't waist calories on sodas...Not worth it for me I rather drink diet lemonade. I will try to fill my tummy up with more veggies and fruit but I don't deprive myself neither do I allow myself to go too crazy!
BTW I think Hungry Girl has a cocktail cookbook and ideas. I would google it!
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No buzz needed..... Don't drink and drive.... Try Sparkling Water.... Sparkling Grape cider/drink.... It has the fizz without the buzz... , :drinker:
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EXACTLY!!!0 -
I've been maintaining for almost four years now, and during the holidays, I'll just eat a reasonable amount of food/drink without binging on it. With drinks, the lesser the volume of fluid, the fewer calories you're consuming, in general, so you're going to want to go with something that will get you f'ed up as fast as possible. Vodka shots will do the trick. Or wine if you want to pretend to be healthy, which is what I do myself, and I can actually hold a conversation for a few minutes before that "drinkable" bottle of pinot grigio I thought was such a great value has exploded down my gullet
In terms of food, especially sweets, take a "sampling" approach. Enough of a slice of cake, or a cookie, to try the flavor without going overboard (usually one of something, or a bite sized piece). I also do like to get in a couple of days of exercise just to feel better about myself; emotionally it's a good thing.0 -
yeah, that is pretty much what i look like.LETS GET DRUNK!!
I like to pretend I'm sexy when I'm drunk.
My drink of choice is a good gin and club soda.0 -
it is only a couple of days and 3500 cals equal 1lb right? so You are going to have to really overeat/drink to make a serious impact on your calorie deficit. Enjoy, eat drink and be merry and work your lil butt off after to get back on track.
Merry Christmas,:drinker: enjoy0 -
cake vodka and diet coke. =end thread0
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I've been maintaining for almost four years now, and during the holidays, I'll just eat a reasonable amount of food/drink without binging on it. With drinks, the lesser the volume of fluid, the fewer calories you're consuming, in general. Vodka shots will do the trick. In terms of food, especially sweets, take a "sampling" approach. Enough of a slice of cake, or a cookie, to try the flavor without going overboard (usually one of something, or a bite sized piece). I also do like to get in a couple of days of exercise just to feel better about myself; emotionally it's a good thing.
That sounds cool also!0 -
That sounds amazing!!!I am going to make my most serious post ever.
Make this drink. F@cking do it!
1oz of raspberry vodka, island originals strawberry mix and 7up!
ETA: It's called "Big Mamas lemonade". They sell it at a restaurant called Montana's, but it taste just as good when you make it on your own.
Nothing changes for me during this time. I have days through out the year where I go overboard, I have days during the holidays when I'm right on target. Its all the same to me. If I want to drink I'm going to drink, holiday or not. Just do what works best for you! Merry Christmas!0 -
I'm not counting calories during the holidays. But I will be mindful of what I'm eating and not go overboard.
I actually baked 7 different kinds of cookies. I probably have 35-40 dozen cookies in my freezer right now. I made them all small. They are like, 2 bite cookies. haha I didn't modify the recipe to make them low fat or anything, but by making them small, I can try one of each and not feel like I pigged out and over indulged. And I WILL be trying every cookie.... hahaha
As for cocktails, wine isn't too bad with calories, if you have 1-3 glasses. If you have 1-3 bottles, then your calories won't be the issue... haha
I don't usually drink that much during Christmas. New Years, however..... That's a whole other story. hahaha0 -
it is only a couple of days and 3500 cals equal 1lb right? so You are going to have to really overeat/drink to make a serious impact on your calorie deficit. ...
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!!0 -
it is only a couple of days and 3500 cals equal 1lb right? so You are going to have to really overeat/drink to make a serious impact on your calorie deficit. ...
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!!
Hahaha! let`s go0 -
skinny girl wines are good. or just bump up exercising so you can indulge a little more. that's my plan
They are only about 10-25 calories less per glass (50-125 less per bottle) than most regular wine, though. Doesn't seem worth giving up my favorites for so few calories to me.0 -
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As for cocktails, wine isn't too bad with calories, if you have 1-3 glasses. If you have 1-3 bottles, then your calories won't be the issue... haha
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Yup. 1-3 bottles and then you'll have pregnancy weight with which to contend.0
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