What alcohol drinks do you allow yourself?

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  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    I like an occasional Rum & Coke but we use Xevia Cola instead of coke. I can't do artificial sweeteners outside of Xylitol, Stevia and the one that starts with "E" that I can't seem to spell or pronounce so Xevia works for me (sweetened with Stevia and the "E" sweetener.)

    ETA: Alcohol does impede weight loss progress for many of us but if this truly is a "lifestyle change" then you need to figure out how to balance all the stuff you enjoy with good health. I like an occasional hot cocoa with Kahlua or Irish Cream on a cold winter's night too but it's a rare treat.
  • 78nSunny
    78nSunny Posts: 43 Member
    Vodka on the Rocks (Kettle One or Ciroc), and on especially good weeks with no cheating a Guinness or two during the games but never more than two. If my Dad is in town EVERY EVENING at 5pm (set your watch by it) Red wine on the back deck before dinner.
  • perfectingpatti
    perfectingpatti Posts: 1,037 Member
    We shouldn't speak of alcohol on a fitness site. You can't lose weight while drinking alcohol. Don't allow yourselves to do it, people. Just don't.


    :wink: (for all on my FL)
  • chigau_me
    chigau_me Posts: 50
    gin and tonic, or cosmpolitan (made at home) or martini with some juice ... or almost anything depending on the mood :) i have about one drink a week, usually it fits well with my calories as i rarely eat enough for my daily goal
  • KaraJ22
    KaraJ22 Posts: 10
    Fire Fly Sweet Tea Vodka + Water= 66 calories

    It's not too stiff (depending on how much water you mix with) or overly sweet
  • CoffeeNBooze
    CoffeeNBooze Posts: 966 Member
    any and all. personally I haven't found it made any kind of difference in weight loss or weight gain.
  • bail8gent
    bail8gent Posts: 46
    If I drink on Saturday night I would have some type of Good Vodka - I really like Van Gogh Espresso tastes just like Iced coffee... :tongue:

    Also cherry or grape vodka just on the rocks !
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    i drink whatever i want to, i work hard during the week and let loose on the weekends, works for me!
  • bluebird321
    bluebird321 Posts: 733 Member
    Once per week or month, I might drink some Cuervo Gold tequila or Jack Daniels with a chaser. Beer and wine give me a headache
  • jiz35
    jiz35 Posts: 64 Member
    As a couple of others have said already any alcohol I have is logged into my food & drink diary to try to keep under upper calorie limit, not always successful though.

    I tend to have a glass of medium dry white wine with dinner most evenings and probably a bit more at weekends. Alternatively a glass or two of sparkling. Sometimes I have a schnapps (blackcurrent) or amaretto after a meal with coffee if out.
  • saltedcaramel86
    saltedcaramel86 Posts: 238 Member
    I love red wine and usually have a bottle on the weekend. Brandy or whiskey if I have some in the house or on special occasions. Everything in moderation I say :)
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    Mmmm you wanna hear a lovely drink I invented? Irish cream with vodka. We named it a Russian Leprechaun. Yummmmmmmm
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    I mainly have double Jamesons......138 calories and one is plenty on a school night :drinker: :wink:
  • MelisRunning
    MelisRunning Posts: 819 Member
    I have whatever I want~usually a really good beer (don't waste my time on lite beers).
  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
    I switched to Captain Morgan spiced rum w/diet coke. 60 calories per shot. The occasional Happy Hour is saved!

    :heart:

    Every weekend. :drinker:
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    We shouldn't speak of alcohol on a fitness site. You can't lose weight while drinking alcohol. Don't allow yourselves to do it, people. Just don't.

    Oops! I guess I read this too late. I already lost while drinking (daily). :ohwell:
  • caseythirteen
    caseythirteen Posts: 956 Member
    I'm a wine and beer girl. A few nights a week, usually just one but occasionally two.
  • LaColombicana
    LaColombicana Posts: 63 Member
    Vodka Tonic & a slice of lemon or lime for flavoring. It does the job!
  • JSheehy1965
    JSheehy1965 Posts: 404
    Glass of red wine and occasionally a malt whiskey or some bourbon.
  • nklunk
    nklunk Posts: 149 Member
    Any AB Products.....since I work for an AB Wholesaler:)
  • KCoolBeanz
    KCoolBeanz Posts: 813 Member
    Whatever my liver desires...I just make sure I have the room for it. :-)
  • EsmeStarz87
    EsmeStarz87 Posts: 33 Member
    It's hard im a bartender but Since I started dieting I only do a Shot no mix drinks :/
  • rubberbiscuit
    rubberbiscuit Posts: 128
    Vodka and diet tonic, with a squeeze of lime. I had a couple of these last weekend, yum.
  • chocolateluvr80
    chocolateluvr80 Posts: 64 Member
    wine- moscato-type and southern 7's on special occasions. Oh, and mimosas on christmas.
  • RickyN29
    RickyN29 Posts: 69 Member
    So happy to find this thread!!!

    As my weight has gone down, my social life has gone up...and now I drink a bunch. Previously, a bottle of alcohol would last me a year. Now it lasts me a week!

    My go to drink for being calorie conscious is gin and soda water with lemon, or sometimes a splash of pineapple juice. Its about 75 calories a drink, three or four on a weekend night and I am feeling wonderful.

    But yes, the hardest part is after drinking not ending up at fast foods. I honestly woke up in bed next to an empty super nacho tray and was so depressed. (Thought it could have been worse lol)
  • krickeyuu
    krickeyuu Posts: 344 Member
    Wine every day--and an occasionaly Margarita on the rocks if I am having Mexican food.
  • anonymousKel
    anonymousKel Posts: 92 Member
    Absinthe
    Akvavit
    Arak
    Arrack
    Baijiu
    Borovička
    Cachaça
    Gin
    Damson gin
    Sloe gin
    Gulu
    Horilka
    Kaoliang
    Maotai
    Mezcal
    Neutral grain spirit
    Ogogoro
    Ouzo
    Palinka
    Pisco
    Rakia
    Slivovitz
    Rum
    Soju
    Tequila
    Vodka
    Metaxa
    Whisky
    Bourbon
    Scotch
    Tennessee whiskey
    Brandy
    Armagnac
    Cognac
    Fruit brandy, Eau-de-vie (French), Schnapps - Obstwasser (German)
    Damassine
    Himbeergeist
    Kirsch
    Poire Williams
    Williamine

    ^ those....and also lots of wine.

    Ditto....lots of wine mostly with a tonne of soda x
  • anonymousKel
    anonymousKel Posts: 92 Member
    Whatever my liver desires...I just make sure I have the room for it. :-)

    yeah this too....I log it all to...well mostly but lots of exercise on those days
  • LadyBeryl
    LadyBeryl Posts: 344 Member
    Lots of people lose weight and continue to moderately drink alcohol. The biggest problem, IMO, is how you may eat and drink more than you should if you are under the influence of alcohol.

    That said, I'm not a big drinker but tonight I've allocated calories for celebratory prosecco!
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    beer- bud light lime
    wine
    malibu rum and orange punch
    caesars
    mike's hard lemonade


    really, if I'm not way over in my cals, I'll let myself have whatever I want. :)

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