How much do you drink?

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  • debrag12
    debrag12 Posts: 1,071 Member
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    For the yanks: Units of alcohol are a measure of the volume of pure alcohol in an alcoholic beverage. They are used in some countries as a guideline for alcohol consumption.
    One unit of alcohol is defined as 10 millilitres in the United Kingdom,[1] and as 10 grams (12.7 ml) in Australia. In both countries, a so-called standard drink contains one unit of alcohol (according to the country’s own definition). The definition of a "standard drink" varies significantly in other countries.

    so wait, someone who drinks 50 units per week essentially drinks 50 beers or glasses of wine or shots? How are they still alive?

    a beer (pint) is around 2-3 units in UK
  • WVmom24
    WVmom24 Posts: 266 Member
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    I go out once or twice a week. Never drink if I'm not out, so I guess that makes me a 'binge' drinker by definition...although I don't see it that way. I just drink socially, and I'm only social on the weekends! Lol. I drink quite a bit...anywhere and anything between a couple pitchers of margaritas, up to an entire bottle of jagermeister chased with beer. I wish I could be a cheaper date, but damnit I love the local metal bands and bars and we know how to party. :P
  • debrag12
    debrag12 Posts: 1,071 Member
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    try this to work it out

    https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/understand-your-drinking/unit-calculator
  • ChristinaR720
    ChristinaR720 Posts: 1,186
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    I don't really drink. I have a glass of wine every once in a while, but it's rare. But, I also have no life... LOL! :sad:
  • BleedsCoffee
    BleedsCoffee Posts: 247 Member
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    I'm pretty well-behaved. I like to have a nice glass of red wine now and then, but it typically averages out to no more than 2-3 glasses per month.
  • nuttingh
    nuttingh Posts: 65
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    A bottle of wine every other saturday with my girl friends. Though I think I may re-evaluate since last time I was very drunk on the bottle, I think lowering my calories has lowered my alcohol tolerance and the hangover was hellish :sick:

    I have found this in the time I've been on MFP. I'll be warm by the time I finish my first glass of wine. Light beer doesn't affect me as much like that.

    I usually have 1 night a week where I have a glass of wine or perhaps a beer. On weekends, I'll usually grab one bottle of wine or a few (2-3) beers. Now tonight, is going to be a bit different. I'm going out to the casino with my brother and mom, so I'll be having 4-5 beers probably. Hopefully not more.

    I used to drink every Friday and Saturday night. And that would be 4-5 shots plus 1-2 pitchers of beer each night. Plus food at the bar. Bar food is terrible too. I know I can't drink like that anymore. I'd be holding the floor down.
  • latanyamckenzie
    latanyamckenzie Posts: 26 Member
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    Good for you Squidles. I admire that. U drink about one glass of wine a year if that. That's one habit I can't afford to start.:smile:
  • traceytwink
    traceytwink Posts: 538 Member
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    I used to drink before all the time in my 20's then had kiddies and had to take medication where I couldn't drink alcohol so stopped for 10 years started having a few drinks again last year (vodka) but not a big drinker any more last time I drank was beginning of April and we were at a party ????
  • shadowkitty22
    shadowkitty22 Posts: 495 Member
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    I drink a lot less than I did. Used to be on 50 units or more a week.... which is way too much. Put it down to too much stress and unhappiness. Now I have converted a lot of that stress into exercise.

    I now drink about 25 units or so a week and always plan for it. I just love beer and music too much to give it up, I refuse.

    How about everyone else here?

    What's a unit?
  • Catlady87
    Catlady87 Posts: 302 Member
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    I've pretty much cut all alcohol out - partly because I haven't got enough calories to drink them. Th other main reason is I'm recovering from depression and one of my triggers is alcohol. Even 2 glasses of wine can be enough to cause my mood to drop significantly for at least. Day or two.
    I dont have to get drunk for it to affect my mood. I'd rather be sober than miserable, so I now drink Becks Blue. Tastes like beer and has less calories. Win, win for me
  • keem88
    keem88 Posts: 1,689 Member
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    i used to make 2 to 3 mixed drinks of oj strawberry banana juice with mango and pineapple rum and peach schnapps when i got home from work. i really hated my job. it also tore up my bladder though so now i may have a drink once or twice a week. unless i go out for a birthday or something, then i just drink all night.
  • 5n0wbal1
    5n0wbal1 Posts: 429 Member
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    Since I turned 21, I've either been nursing a baby or pregnant. At one point, I was both. I definitely don't drink when I'm pregnant, but when I'm nursing, maybe one drink every three months. If I drink more than that at one time, I pump the milk and throw it away.
  • Sparlingo
    Sparlingo Posts: 938 Member
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    Probably 2 or 3 alcoholic beverages per year, on separate occasions.
  • 5n0wbal1
    5n0wbal1 Posts: 429 Member
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    Never been a big drinker, I know how to have fun without being intoxicated and I like to know I won't be doing anything stupid. :tongue: And alcohol has TONS of calories.
    ok I'll shut up now.
    I'm glad someone agrees with me. I'm not bored just because I don't drink. On the contrary, I actually remember what I've done and have more power over myself. I don't like losing my judgment; it leads to bad situations.
  • Sqeekyjojo
    Sqeekyjojo Posts: 704 Member
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    I drink a fair bit. Not usually at home alone, that's usually just a little stubbie at about 2.7%, but when the guys are around for rehearsal, it's lager and spirits mostly. Wine if a particular friend is here.

    I can and do drink a lot in one go, but over the week, most days are totally or nearly alcohol free. It does mean the staff at the local ask 'are you not drinking today?', but that's ok. They see me most when I am drinking, not the rest of the week, and I'm never drunk to the point of being incapable. Guess that's the nature of the business, though. Drink (and smoking) is normal.

    Despite all the recommended levels per day (including a large red wine equating to a binge), the doctor has never been bothered by it - to them, despite this official government stuff, they've seen more damage sustained by people who report drinking less but ever day, rather than my account, which is nothing for most the week, then a lot on gigs. Mind you, they could just be grateful I'm not doing the stereotypical musician thing of hard drugs...
  • avababy05
    avababy05 Posts: 930 Member
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    one or two drinks once or twice a year.

    I aspire to drink more,when the kids are older and I work less.
  • DatMurse
    DatMurse Posts: 1,501 Member
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    ZERO. It is poison. Hodgie x
    while correlation is not always causation.
    Moderate drinkers have less health problems and less chance of heart disease than nondrinkers and alcoholics
  • kenorus
    kenorus Posts: 62 Member
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    2 glasses of red wine at dinner. Trying not to have any but I enjoy it. I exercise every day golf also so I do have the extra calories. If I didn't then I probably would cut it out!
  • shanaya37
    shanaya37 Posts: 49 Member
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    I drink daily. At least 2 beers after work and more on weekends. My mom quit drinking as she had a big problem with it apparently although as a child I did not notice anything different with her. Now she is in residential care with a stroke due to smoking so even though she hasn't drank in over 20 years she still got screwed. I work hard and I play semi hard . **** happens.
  • amberlykay1014
    amberlykay1014 Posts: 608 Member
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    I love craft beers, and wine when I'm in the mood. I drink on average 7-15 units per week.

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