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"Saving" my calories for drinking tonight... is that bad?

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  • Bevigal
    Bevigal Posts: 66 Member
    Sometimes you do what u gotta do! Sometimes a trip to Margaritaville is really helps...:laugh: :drinker:
  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    I did that, only to find that there were no alcoholic beverages being served at the wedding I went to. Oh well.
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
    Psssh, I've totally done that.

    Vodka shots are also my answer to low calorie drinking.
  • sofaaakingcool
    sofaaakingcool Posts: 11
    I think it's OK. Drinking and being on a diet is hard, so I respect you if you try to even stay within your calorie range haha
  • aussie_nic_getting_fit
    aussie_nic_getting_fit Posts: 134 Member
    in my world alchohol calories dont count!!!! if i m haveing aone or two beers/wines i'll count them.. but if im out for a big night, i dont even bother, as long as its not a daily/weekly occurance i think you'll be fine

    enjoy!! loosing weight is a lifestyle change, we still have to "live", if we deny ourselves of everything, then we wont be able to sustain long term dedication and motviation (just an opinion)
  • clockley
    clockley Posts: 2
    I read about this the other day, -I believe the term for doing this alot is "Drunkorexic" :-). Having said that, I quite deliberately went on a long and intense walk this afternoon so I could have a couple of glasses of wine after dinner! As others have said, -better to watch that you've managed your macronutrients well and do some extra exercise to make up for the plonk:-)
  • Its_Nat
    Its_Nat Posts: 184 Member
    I did that, only to find that there were no alcoholic beverages being served at the wedding I went to. Oh well.

    Now that's totally depressing!! lol

    I see absolutely nothing wrong with keep some cals aside for alcohol - we've still got to live our lives!

    *heads off for a glass of red while cooking dinner*
  • microburst20
    microburst20 Posts: 130
    This was my reply to- demon drink , what to do about alcohol- (another thread open right now)


    I save some calories all week if I think I might want to have drinks on a weekend evening. Since I already measure food portions it was easy to measure alcohol for drinks. 2 ounces of liquour is a quarter cup and apprx. 160 calories. I mix it with diet soda. I also save some of that days calories for healthy snacks to go with- such as baked corn tortillias-(not chips) and salsa or airpopped popcorn. Then eat, drink, and be merry commences with no regrets the next day. I dont think I could stick to healthy eating long term if I couldnt have some drinks when I wanted. I have cut down on the amount and how often. It just seemed to happen naturally when I started holding myself accountable for what I consume.
  • andeehrdz
    andeehrdz Posts: 59 Member
    I'm doing that tonight, I even have them logged in, because I know EXACTLY what I will be drinking: one sazerac and on French 75... mmmm it's been awhile :)
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