Vodka

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  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,078 Member
    Well, funnily enough I have discovered how not to get hangovers through this site....drinking lots of water every day means you don't get dehydrated after drinking alcohol all night. I wish I known this decades ago!
  • cms721
    cms721 Posts: 179 Member
    I use my Saturday mornings for my long runs and workouts. I can spend more time with exercise because I dont have to go to work. The added calories I burn from my "BIG" workouts help me with my "empty calories" on Saturday night.
  • rjacob1214
    rjacob1214 Posts: 19 Member
    I'm sorry if some people are misunderstanding; I'm 24, I drink one night a week (if that). I don't crave it and can have one drink without the desire for a second.

    I am NOT an alcoholic, I appreciate your concern.
  • hkulbacki
    hkulbacki Posts: 187 Member
    this page cuts the calories for some drinks:
    http://greatist.com/health/60-healthier-drinks-for-boozing-030712/
  • teresa_c
    teresa_c Posts: 58
    hey there! there is no reason in my opinion to have to completely give up alcohol when you are trying to lose weight. That would just set you up for weight gain when you added it back in. Just look at it like this, when you are trying to lose weight and be healthy would you say it is a good idea to eat one piece of pie or the whole pie? would it be better to eat the whole bag of cookies or just a few? So, drinking 4-5 vodka and sodas every weekend all at once, well, if you're serious about losing weight and maintaining a fairly healthy lifestyle, that doesn't make a lot of sense. The good news is, if you just modify what and how many slightly, just as you would a bag of candy, or cookies, for example, you can still drink AND lose weight AND be healthy. The other poster had a great idea of drinking something calorie-free with lime between drinks to lower the over-all amount you're consuming. or drink a martini before a good meal of protein and a salad...then have a nice cocktail to round things off...really you don't have to drink a ton to have a great time.
  • ZeeShay
    ZeeShay Posts: 1,132 Member
    I just had one of these nights, I calculated the calories and well it made me feel like I should give up the drinking for a while.
    But there are some options, low cal beers or lite beers. I think theres also a skinny brand of wine or something.

    I'm sure the next time I go out im probably gonna have a drink, but maybe less of the girly sugary ones. :] I think moderation is the key, just have to keep everything balanced, and try not to over do it. :]
  • littleagainplease
    littleagainplease Posts: 34
    I went onto a vodka-only diet a couple of years ago.

    I lost six weekends.

    Made me laugh :smile:
  • evmoses
    evmoses Posts: 46 Member
    Ummm The Mom in me wants to say slow down the drinking. But the party person in me understands totally.. Just went to a Halloween party with other M/C riders...I, too, do not drink everyday or for that matter every MONTH but when I do get together with biker friends and family we drink...This weekend was that sorta of weekend...or at least Saturday night. I was pretty good with calories that day even with the drinking . My problem was the next day when I was craving greasy breakfast and carbs and sweets allllll day. Called it a cheat day and am moving on...I will eat and exercise and NOT beat myself up for enjoying MY life in a way that I see fit. If you had said that you drink and drive or you drink everyday and HAVE to have it that would be different. As long as you are responsible and not causing drama for others or yourself...have fun and remember to get back to your healthy eating when you are done. If you don't know how learn to dance and dance those calories off. Its hard to drink when you are dancing every dance! But DO NOT get derailed.. I am going to lose my weight and I have seen both sides of this issue (been slim and been fat) and I will tell you I would rather be with a slightly overweight happy person over a skinny mean-spirited person any day! Good Luck!
  • Sarah1023
    Sarah1023 Posts: 194 Member
    My partner and like to indulge in a night of drinking here and there. I suppose it could be categorized as binge drinking, as I don't drink 6 nights out of the week, and that one night, will have 4-6 vodka sodas, depending on where the night takes us. We have a great time, loosen up, hang out with friends, take a cab home and that's that.

    I'm facing a few problems, the first being: the calories in said drinks. I don't want to give these nights up, and also find if I restrict calories on these days, it can lead to some "issues" (puking). I know a lot of people on the weight loss journey give up alcoholic beverages altogether, but where's the fun in that? The second issue: insatiable hangover hunger and lack of motivation to work out.

    Does anyone else chose to drink while dieting, and if so, do you experience this?

    Do I just need to bite the bullet and give it up?

    Also, I'm new to the community and if you want to be my friend, well, I wouldn't mind that at all. :)

    Rachel
    I'm constantly doing research as part of my job as a nutritionist and just wanted to give some insight on the "insatiable hunger" you mentioned. You may already know this, but alcohol stimulates the body to make ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates appetite. Therefore, the next day or so you will notice your appetite increases, but then should fall to normal. I guess the main thing is if you are able to stay fit/active/healthy with moderate alcohol intake and it's not posing other health risks, the decision would be up to you :)

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