Alcohol for Memorial Weekend

Iceprincessk25

Just make sure that you get out on the beach and chase kids around, or go skiing, or you know, do something active to make up for what you're drinking. right? right!

Have lots of sex.

HAHA! True! I've been tempted to try it out with my HRM, but that's not very sexy :laugh:

HA! I didn't even do the visual....but now that I have it's hilarious!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

mommared53

PS - yes, alcohol IS necessary on long week-ends. Everything in moderation friend. :drinker:

Why is it necessary? Just curious.

Because it's fun to unwind over the weekend!

So you can't unwind unless you drink alcohol? That's sad. I'm not saying nobody should drink alcohol. As long as you're legal drinking age people can drink if they want to. I personally don't drink and I have no problems unwinding over the weekend. I just don't understand why you have to have alcohol to unwind. But to each his (or her) own I guess. :ohwell:

weaklink109

PS - yes, alcohol IS necessary on long week-ends. Everything in moderation friend. :drinker:

Why is it necessary? Just curious.

Because it's fun to unwind over the weekend!

So you can't unwind unless you drink alcohol? That's sad. I'm not saying nobody should drink alcohol. As long as you're legal drinking age people can drink if they want to. I personally don't drink and I have no problems unwinding over the weekend. I just don't understand why you have to have alcohol to unwind. But to each his (or her) own I guess. :ohwell:

Brings to mind the story my dad tells about the fella who said "I drink to steady my nerves.........Last night I got so steady I couldn't move.":noway: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

circusmom

PS - yes, alcohol IS necessary on long week-ends. Everything in moderation friend. :drinker:

Why is it necessary? Just curious.

Because it's fun to unwind over the weekend!

So you can't unwind unless you drink alcohol? That's sad. I'm not saying nobody should drink alcohol. As long as you're legal drinking age people can drink if they want to. I personally don't drink and I have no problems unwinding over the weekend. I just don't understand why you have to have alcohol to unwind. But to each his (or her) own I guess. :ohwell:

Why do I drink, because a Margarita just doesn't taste like a Margarita without the tequila!!!

leavinglasvegas

I don't know that calories of this and I'm sure its not "diet" friendly, but its Oh, so good!

Bacardi Dragonberry with Squirt. Tastes like a strawberry Starburst. Its not as sweet as it sounds. So delish!

I can't drink this weekend:sad: Dr.'s orders. Booooooooo! So have one for me please, or 4 whatever floats your boat, lol!:drinker:

I agree, there's nothing like a few drinks over the weekend to unwind. Especially a holiday weekend on the lake! I'm a little envious of all of you:blushing: I'll be in Northern Michigan with everyone drinking but me. So un-Kid Rock like for summertimes in Northern Michigan:laugh:

Happy weekend! And just don't drive, be safe all!

Iceprincessk25

PS - yes, alcohol IS necessary on long week-ends. Everything in moderation friend. :drinker:

Why is it necessary? Just curious.

Because it's fun to unwind over the weekend!

So you can't unwind unless you drink alcohol? That's sad. I'm not saying nobody should drink alcohol. As long as you're legal drinking age people can drink if they want to. I personally don't drink and I have no problems unwinding over the weekend. I just don't understand why you have to have alcohol to unwind. But to each his (or her) own I guess. :ohwell:

I'm not sad because I like an alcoholic beverage every now and then. I don't drink every day nor do I drink every weekend.

Wow....way to be a little judgemental here. :noway: I think it's B.S when someone asks about alcoholic beverages in a post and it ALWAYS turns into this disaster of a "why do you need a drink at all" crap. We're adults here. If we feel like an alcoholic beverage over a holiday weekend.....then why not???? The OP didn't ask if you thought drinking was okay or not.

Do I need a drink to unwind? No. Do I like the way they taste? Yes. :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

What do you eat/drink that you like the taste of so I can tell you you're sad for liking that?

mommared53

I wasn't being judgmental. I said in my post that anyone who is legal drinking age can drink if they want to. As a non-drinker I'm just trying to understand why others feel they HAVE to drink in order to unwind. I just don't get that part of it. There's no reason to get your panties in a twist because I asked a simple question. But I'm off of this post now.

immacookie

Oooh have you tried the sugar free margarita mixes? They're awesome! I love margaritas but the calories are those things can be a killer!

What brand??? Sadly enough I have to go over to NJ to a "real" liquor store to get a variety of decent mixes... next trip over I'll look for it!!!

There's another drink thread on MFP too - my suggestions were diet gingerale and either captain or gin or gin and diet tonic

xtina11179

Oooh have you tried the sugar free margarita mixes? They're awesome! I love margaritas but the calories are those things can be a killer!

"Skinny Mixes", you can buy them at Bed, Bath & Beyond. They have 0-5 calories per serving (plus alcohol) but a ton of flavor! They come in Margarita, Aplletini and Cosmopolitan (the one I had). They are about $5-$6 a bottle and make QUITE A FEW cocktails.

immacookie

Oooh have you tried the sugar free margarita mixes? They're awesome! I love margaritas but the calories are those things can be a killer!

"Skinny Mixes", you can buy them at Bed, Bath & Beyond. They have 0-5 calories per serving (plus alcohol) but a ton of flavor! They come in Margarita, Aplletini and Cosmopolitan (the one I had). They are about $5-$6 a bottle and make QUITE A FEW cocktails.

Ok so they are the same ones then.... :laugh: :drinker:

Ryhenblue

If I want a drink I like either Crown Royal 97 cal or Tequila 70 cal and I mix it with Carbonated water.

Ryhenblue

I wasn't being judgmental. I said in my post that anyone who is legal drinking age can drink if they want to. As a non-drinker I'm just trying to understand why others feel they HAVE to drink in order to unwind. I just don't get that part of it. There's no reason to get your panties in a twist because I asked a simple question. But I'm off of this post now.

You were being judgmental by saying that's sad. Too bad you don't know how not to post at all if you have nothing to contribute.

bluiz13

i actually had to stop reading this thread because instead of answering the questions people have to throw their judgment into the mix....
if you have nothing to contribute to the topic ABOUT the topic why do you post a response...
i love coming here and reading people suggestions but i'm REALLY getting sick of reading people that have to impose their opinions on everyone....why do people have to drink to have a good time??? why ask that question???? who cares???? if they want a drink to enjoy their hard work this weekend or this day or this year or whatever why do you have to ask why????????

just think before you post please....if it isnt pertinent to the topic, please keep it to yourself...there is absolutely no reason for anyone on this board to feel personally attacked for a choice THEY GET TO MAKE ABOUT THEIR LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

okay i'm done....
thanks for the topic and thanks for the suggestions i read...i'm not a big drinker but i am glad to know what "lighter" drinks i can imbibe if i so choose this weekend or any other time for that matter....kinda like the lower calorie fruit thread i read the other day...
thanks again and sorry for the rant,
denise

ZebraHead

What Bluiz13 said!!

I always enjoy single shot vodkas and Sprite Zero on the rocks.


Enjoy and be responsible not a statistic...

meokk

• Pina Colada (6 oz): 378 calories
• Mojito (8 oz): 214 calories
• Cosmopolitan (4 oz): 200 calories
• Chocolate martini: (2 oz each vodka, chocolate liqueur, cream, 1/2 oz creme de cacao, chocolate syrup): 438
• Margarita (8 oz): 280
• Green apple martini (1 oz each vodka, sour apple, apple juice): 148
• Martini (2.5 oz): 160
• Port wine (3 oz):128
• Bloody Mary (5 oz): 118
• Red wine (5 oz):120
• White wine (5 oz): 120
• Alcohol-free wine (5 oz): 20-30
• Beer (12 oz): 150-198
• Light beer (12 oz): 95-136
• Ultra-light beer (12 oz): 64-95
• Champagne (5oz): 106-120
• Coffee liqueur (3 ounces): 348
• Godiva chocolate liqueur (3 oz): 310
• Wine spritzer (5 oz): 100
• Eggnog with rum (8 ounces): 370
• Hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps (8 oz): 380
• Hot buttered rum (8 oz): 292
• Spiced cider with rum ( 8 oz):150
• Mulled wine (5 oz): 200
• Vodka and tonic (8 oz): 200
• Screwdriver (8 oz): 190
• Mimosa (4 oz): 75
• Gin and tonic (7 oz): 200
• Long Island iced tea (8 oz): 780
• White Russian (2 oz vodka, 1.5 oz coffee liqueur, 1.5 oz cream): 425
• Mai Tai (6 oz) (1.5 oz rum, 1/2 oz cream de along, 1/2 oz triple sec, sour mix, pineapple juice): 350
• Rum and Coke (8 oz): 185
• Rum and Diet Coke (8 oz): 100
• Mike's Hard Lemonade (11 oz): 98

Thanks Foxy,
this is brilliant, so helpful

have a good weekend!

amysj303

I am going to Vegas, I think drinking is required;) but I am going to much more "aware" than in the past. I can't make my own drinks, so I will probably order vodka with club soda (I prefer tonic but it has calories and club soda does not) I usually squeeze a lime in or order flavor vodka if they have it. Otherwise I will drink light beer. But I might want a margarita, but I can get away with silver tequila mixed with soda and lime for a low-cal version.
I agree with bluiz, why click on this post and ask questions like-why do you have to drink to unwind?

karlowe

why do u wear make up ...cant u feel beautiful with out it....some religions think that is wrong too! LMBO!!!!!!!!!! and btw cheers! I prefer bud light ponies...YUMMY!

Ms_Natalie

i actually had to stop reading this thread because instead of answering the questions people have to throw their judgment into the mix....
if you have nothing to contribute to the topic ABOUT the topic why do you post a response...
i love coming here and reading people suggestions but i'm REALLY getting sick of reading people that have to impose their opinions on everyone....why do people have to drink to have a good time??? why ask that question???? who cares???? if they want a drink to enjoy their hard work this weekend or this day or this year or whatever why do you have to ask why????????

just think before you post please....if it isnt pertinent to the topic, please keep it to yourself...there is absolutely no reason for anyone on this board to feel personally attacked for a choice THEY GET TO MAKE ABOUT THEIR LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

okay i'm done....
thanks for the topic and thanks for the suggestions i read...i'm not a big drinker but i am glad to know what "lighter" drinks i can imbibe if i so choose this weekend or any other time for that matter....kinda like the lower calorie fruit thread i read the other day...
thanks again and sorry for the rant,
denise

:flowerforyou: I loved this rant Well said Denise!

Iceprincessk25

why do u wear make up ...cant u feel beautiful with out it....some religions think that is wrong too! LMBO!!!!!!!!!! and btw cheers! I prefer bud light ponies...YUMMY!

he he.....why do you wear make-up.....hilarious.

ZebraHead

why do u wear make up ...cant u feel beautiful with out it....some religions think that is wrong too! LMBO!!!!!!!!!! and btw cheers! I prefer bud light ponies...YUMMY!

he he.....why do you wear make-up.....hilarious.

Make-up makes me feel pretty!! And it's not like I go outside with it on. GOSH!!! :devil:

iguanaliz

Love you guys! I'm LMAO over my skinny cosmo!

Iceprincessk25

why do u wear make up ...cant u feel beautiful with out it....some religions think that is wrong too! LMBO!!!!!!!!!! and btw cheers! I prefer bud light ponies...YUMMY!

he he.....why do you wear make-up.....hilarious.

Make-up makes me feel pretty!! And it's not like I go outside with it on. GOSH!!! :devil:

Zebra...free yourself....go on outside! :laugh:

I wear make-up because I'm ugly on the inside and I atleast want my outside to be pretty.

kimmay

My favorite low cal drink is absolut mandarin, tonic water and a squeeze of lime. Just checked the nutritional info for absolut mandarin and it is 69 calories per 1 oz. and 10 cals for tonic water.