Real women drink beer.

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  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member


    Otherwise it literally is no different than having a slab of cake.


    Except the part where beer is better than cake. ;)
  • Scar1964
    Scar1964 Posts: 92 Member
    So, my weakness is not chocolate, cake or sweets. Microbrews are my weakness, as they should be coming from the PNW. I am wondering how all of you other beer drinkers manage this? I tried and have failed to give up beer entirely but I am still really needing to shed about 25- 30 lbs. Sure, I could drink light crappy beer but let's face it, I've been spoiled with heavy delicious, high calorie dark beers. How do you make up for this in your diet and exercise routine?

    I drink beer while working out.
  • sataylor24
    sataylor24 Posts: 49 Member
    I enjoy a good stout guinness and just make sure to have a longer workout on those days. I enjoy my beer too much to give it up completely.
  • artex1024
    artex1024 Posts: 119 Member
    I cut back to one or two beers when I'm out with friends, which only happens once a week. No more keeping it at home. If I know I'm going out, I'll just eat fewer calories throughout the day and get in a decent workout. A friend of mine combats his love of good beer by riding his bike to the bar or brewery.
  • LaurenVamp
    LaurenVamp Posts: 74 Member
    no they don't, it is not ladylike.

    This is bullsh*t.
  • Tandi_S
    Tandi_S Posts: 439 Member
    Coffee and Beer are my liquids the choice.

    ^^^^THIS!!! :drinker:

    What others have said, do a little planning in advance. If it doesn't get done before, then make up for it after. Life is too short to not have some of the things we love!
  • cosmic0074
    cosmic0074 Posts: 91 Member
    The day you choose to drink, log it in first thing in the morning, so you can plan your eating calories around it to keep under range. Also, have longer work-outs if needed!
  • _CowgirlUp_
    _CowgirlUp_ Posts: 585 Member
    Did I hear someone say "beer?"

    I'm a beer drinker too...I prefer micro/craft beers too and have been able to satisfy myself with, get this...

    Bud Light Platinum! Yes, it's true. A light beer that actually tastes like beer and not piss water. It's 6% alcohol content allows me to drink a bit less of it than regular beers and it's less calories so win/win! To top it all off, I love the pretty cobalt blue bottles!
  • abbyrae1
    abbyrae1 Posts: 265 Member
    I'm a Wisconsin girl, so naturally I love beer! And wine! and on occasion some Margaritas, but I try to keep it to the weekend, and if possible once a week. Every week is different though, sometimes if I want to meet up with friends on a Tuesday, I will and then I'll just make sure I'm careful on the weekends.
  • Luvmesumkenny
    Luvmesumkenny Posts: 779 Member
    Coffee and Beer are my liquids the choice.


    ^^ THIS!!!!!!!!! :drinker:
  • MG_Fit
    MG_Fit Posts: 1,143 Member
    I have a "Drink" section in my food :D I basically workout to drink :P
  • leantool
    leantool Posts: 365 Member
    no they don't, it is not ladylike.

    I disagree. It all depends on the lady drinking them. I go out all dolled up, dress, high heels, nice make up and hair and love to drink beer straight from the bottle. Men seem to love it too. Doesnt make me less of a lady inside or out.


    Please don't get offended but i completely disagree. doing that would make any lady look less lady-ish, i am sure you are one though

    I don't drink from the bottle, mainly coz I don't drink bottled beer when I go out just from the pump unless it's Leffe which is rare on the pump in the UK.

    I like American beers - Brooklyn etc not really a bud person.

    Who cares about being lady like, I don't. I don't get dressed up with make-up on or anything.

    some of us care
    i don't drink but caring for whether people find you lady like or not seem retrogressive and archaic.in my book being a nice polite human being is what matters for both sexes.i feel that is what makes one a Lady or a Gentleman, not some phoney snootiness..(goes off looking for tin hat and armour)
  • 40Marbles
    40Marbles Posts: 188 Member
    Whiskey's too rough
    Champagne costs too much
    And vodka puts my mouth in gear
    This little refrain
    Will help me explain
    As a matter of fact
    I like beer

    (I can't remember much more of the song, except for the "I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow" part.)
  • leantool
    leantool Posts: 365 Member
    Real women have vaginas....
    no dear , it's all in the mind... really.
  • leantool
    leantool Posts: 365 Member
    really i thought butch manly women drunk beer.....
    real women stick to water deary....
    do you want to mean that drinking makes a woman less of one?and butch- manly ness? would you explain those attributes please? i mean how do you decide a woman is manly?
  • nvpixie
    nvpixie Posts: 483 Member
    I told my husband I was cutting down on beer (actually cutting it out for awhile) and he suggested light beer. I laughed and told him I rather drink dirty water. I, too, like microbrews. I haven't had a beer in a couple weeks, but I think after a month, I will treat myself to one or two if I'm still steadily losing weight. The key, I think, is to limit it to once a week and then only have a couple. I believe that's how it will work out for me. So, what's your fave beer?
  • meredith1123
    meredith1123 Posts: 843 Member
    I drink vodka.
    makes life easier.
  • downinaggieland98
    downinaggieland98 Posts: 224 Member
    no they don't, it is not ladylike.

    I hope you're kidding!

    I love BIG, hoppy beers. 90min is my absolute favorite, or a good Imperial Red. Makes me want to go grab one right now.
  • CaptSnap
    CaptSnap Posts: 1
    Exercise more, drink beer on those days.

    No exercise? Don't drink that day.

    Works for me.
  • statickey
    statickey Posts: 309 Member
    What do you guys think about bud ice?
  • downinaggieland98
    downinaggieland98 Posts: 224 Member
    really i thought butch manly women drunk beer.....
    real women stick to water deary....

    Oh girl, you need a drink, stat!

    LOL. Totally agree.
  • pepperdove
    pepperdove Posts: 20 Member
    I love beer, and it is definitely a weakness for me! I used to be a wine girl, but lately I have switched to good microbrews almost exclusively. I prefer a nut brown ale, local when it's available. Mmmm.
  • pepperdove
    pepperdove Posts: 20 Member
    :drinker:
  • Lt_Starbuck
    Lt_Starbuck Posts: 576 Member
    I only drink on days I exercise..........
  • KatrinaWilke
    KatrinaWilke Posts: 372 Member
    I'd marry all of you ladies who enjoy their good beer if I were not married! :love: :drinker: My wife can't stand the beer I drink!

    BTW, someone commented about a stout beer having 500 calories- that is way off. More like 150, which is less than most IPA's. It's more about the alcohol content than the color of the beer. My poison of choice, Dogfish 60 Minute IPA, is 210 calories per 12oz.

    A Dogfish 120 Minute IPA has 450 calories but it's also up to 25% alcohol. So there are brews out there that are super caloric, but they are also the really expensive high alcohol kind that you aren't swilling down at a BBQ.

    ^^Thank you!! I am a porter/stout drinker....the comment about 500 calories nearly made me scream. You are right, they usually contain around 150 calories!
  • downinaggieland98
    downinaggieland98 Posts: 224 Member
    no they don't, it is not ladylike.

    I disagree. It all depends on the lady drinking them. I go out all dolled up, dress, high heels, nice make up and hair and love to drink beer straight from the bottle. Men seem to love it too. Doesnt make me less of a lady inside or out.

    Please don't get offended but i completely disagree. doing that would make any lady look less lady-ish, i am sure you are one though

    You know what makes any lady less lady-ish? Judging another woman by what she is drinking. That's just ridiculous.
  • Matt_Wild
    Matt_Wild Posts: 2,673 Member
    So a woman who starves herself on 1200 calories is left 1000 for food? Or woman who doesn't with say 1300-1400 for food? A pint of English larger is normally between 190 and 250 calories. Its crazy to spend that man calories on such an unimportant part of your diet.

    It troubles me so many people here want to make change to their weight and health but then refuse to shake that what got them to where they are at?
  • Just2Bhappy
    Just2Bhappy Posts: 113 Member
    I'm more of a hard cider or long island girl.
  • Just2Bhappy
    Just2Bhappy Posts: 113 Member
    Exercise more, drink beer on those days.

    No exercise? Don't drink that day.

    Works for me.

    This! If I know i'm going out drinking I work out extra to make room for those calories.
  • DaWayne360
    DaWayne360 Posts: 261 Member
    Thanks, that is definitely helpful. I tried ignoring the beer aisle at the grocery store the last few days but today I couldn't help myself. I just started my weight loss journey and finally saw the scale move a few pounds in my favor. After a few beers I started to feel guilty as if I was putting all my hard work to shame. Still trying to find a balance in this whole thing. :)

    How much beer a week are we talking? A couple a night? There is your weight problem and you need to make some major adjustments. If it’s a 6 pack over the weekend then some self control over the next few months should do it. Limit it to 4 over the weekend and count the calories. After you reach your goal weight, knock yourself out as long as you are exercising enough to counter the calories. I love IPA's, but they tend to be upwards of 200 calories per 12 oz. I ran 5 miles last week so I could justify having a couple.
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