No more alcohol!

HurricaneElaine
HurricaneElaine Posts: 984 Member
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Last night was the first straight Friday night I've had in a longgggg time. I haven't changed my weight log since 11/4 when I weighed in at 242.0 - since then I've been up as much as 5 pounds and then back down throughout the week. But I'd drink on Friday or Saturday, and the next morning there was that weight back again. I decided the alcohol had to go. This morning, the scale smiled at me - I now weigh 242.4. :happy:

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  • Dianalovescats
    Dianalovescats Posts: 30
    Alcohol does make people gain weight.
    Also, weighing urself isnt good if u havent seen a change in the way u look. When u see a change, then go and see how much you lost, or gained. :)
    Good luck!!
    And also good luck on the " NO MORE ALCOHOL! "
    :-D Bye!
  • Healthydiner65
    Healthydiner65 Posts: 1,552 Member
    You are doing yourself a big favor getting rid of alcohol.You will feel better and look better and you' 'll save money! Good luck!
  • JeanneJeanne
    JeanneJeanne Posts: 11 Member
    Good for you! I don't drink because I'm an alcoholic, and I can't imagine trying to lose weight while including alcohol calories in my total daily allowance. I'd starve to death! Best wishes on your journey.
  • KathyRed07
    KathyRed07 Posts: 75
    The problem with alcohol (for me) is that I can usually fit it into my calories without a problem - BUT when I drink, it Triggers my snacking.......BIG TIME!! It happens EVERYTIME, and then I beat myself up the next day.
  • Guamybear
    Guamybear Posts: 1,061 Member
    I stopped drinking while I concentrate on losing weight.. too many empty calories plus the next day i am always famished and want to eat everything in sight.

    I don't think I would have lost half as much if I kept up my friday night outings.
  • Cinflo58
    Cinflo58 Posts: 326 Member
    A beer, a glass of wine, a shot of the hard stuff is 100-150 calories. If you are trying to lose weight you should be aware of liquid calories. Alcohol has almost as many calories as fat. So either limit alcohol or stop altogether. Good luck on this journey!
  • Daysednconfused
    Daysednconfused Posts: 975 Member
    Good for you! I am not yet ready to give up my alcohol on Friday and Saturday nights, but I always bust my azz to work it in!
  • DebraYvonne
    DebraYvonne Posts: 632 Member
    Good for you. It makes a difference for me too. I can't drink much alcohol anyway -- my body just doesn't metabolize it well and I can be sick the next day after 2 small glasses of wine. I just drink very very occasionally!
  • BigDnSW
    BigDnSW Posts: 641 Member
    If you really want to see how many calories in alco, read this (pretty accurate): http://getdrunknotfat.com/. I don't keep any alco in the house anymore as like some of you, I get the munchies. I do allow myself an adult beverage, but only in small amounts and only once in a while.

    Out of sight, out of mind...says the ex-abuser :)

    Proud of you!
  • mfpcopine
    mfpcopine Posts: 3,093 Member
    Good for you. I wish I could give up alcohol because it would make weight loss so much easier, but it's one of my few reliable pleasures.
  • Crayvn
    Crayvn Posts: 390 Member
    Alcohol does make people gain weight.

    alcohol does not make people gain weight.. moderation is the key for everything.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
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  • gargisingh
    gargisingh Posts: 123 Member
    Good for you! Not only you are saving yourself the extra calories, you are also doing a huge favor to your body cycles (heart, sleep), immune system, insulin and metabolism! :smile:
    All the best!
  • christylindquist
    christylindquist Posts: 32 Member
    Good for you! I realized that alcohol was hindering my full potential as well. I have not had an alcoholic beverage in a few weeks and actually don't miss it at all..especially when the scale continues to go down.
  • chocohollic
    chocohollic Posts: 62 Member
    Hi there!, I'm pretty much the same. I joined here a while ago, but stopped because I realised I was kidding myself with not counting alcohol into my calories and just logging the food (silly eh!).

    Also, after an evening of wine consumption, i'd crave the wrong foods the next day so fighting a losing battle there too!

    Now i'm back after giving myself a good talking to. I've actually just had enough of alcohol in general - not just because of the calories - I just can't see the point in hangovers on the weekend any more - what a waste!

    This has been my first weekend free, and many more to come - I'm really looking forward to being back and hoping that the weight starts to come off, for finally logging honestly :)

    Good luck with your weight loss! x
  • vabchloser
    vabchloser Posts: 223 Member
    Just wanted to say that I made this decision back in September. Best thing I could have done. I have been limiting myself to 1-2 drinks per month for a special occasion. Every Friday night is no longer a special occasion for me.
  • Madholm
    Madholm Posts: 167
    I log my booze and set my daily goal lower than necessary to make up for it on a weekly basis.

    For me the worst thing about going out drinking is the temptation to eat after; vodka soda doesn't really have many calories.
  • samantha1242
    samantha1242 Posts: 816 Member
    Awesome! Alcohol has been cut out of my life in a big way for many reasons on top of weight loss and health. It's not the calories in the alcohol that was getting me, it was the calories in the full pizzas, boxes of mac and cheese, hot dogs or any other after bar food I was indulging in. Then the day after "hangover epic meal time" day that was ruining me. If I wasn't an all or nothing person, I would probably still drink more than I do now. But for now, I keep it for once every couple of months. :) good luck!
  • banjobaby
    banjobaby Posts: 46 Member
    that's great! all but cutting out alcohol has done absolute wonders for my weight! it's probably one of the biggest changes i've made recently that has made the biggest difference. so many useless calories that do nothing to promote health!

    i now have ONE glass of wine 1-2 times a month if that as opposed to 4+ ridiculous drinks a week on average.
  • paintedlady77
    paintedlady77 Posts: 154 Member
    If you really want to see how many calories in alco, read this (pretty accurate): http://getdrunknotfat.com/. I don't keep any alco in the house anymore as like some of you, I get the munchies. I do allow myself an adult beverage, but only in small amounts and only once in a while.

    Out of sight, out of mind...says the ex-abuser :)

    Proud of you!
    Thanks for posting this Web site. It's going to help me so much!
  • woodsy0912
    woodsy0912 Posts: 323
    Good luck on your decision!

    I used to drink heavily about 5 times a week. I contribute a lot of my weight gain to it.

    I now only drink lightly on the weekends. Have not been "drunk" in months. :laugh:

    My life is much improved and none of the hangover binges that someone else mentioned.

    I still love wine and the key for me is moderation I have learned. I will never look back!
  • many_splendored
    many_splendored Posts: 113 Member
    Good luck!

    I've only started drinking just now that I've had my 21st birthday, and I'm realizing for the same reason why I can't make a habit out of it. (Plus which, quite frankly, beer tastes awful to me, so if I'm going to have the calories, I'd rather have a decent martini or other mixed drink.)
  • PaprikaPrincess
    PaprikaPrincess Posts: 89 Member
    Same here. I tend to be a bit of a binge drinker and I don't want the calories or the hangover.
  • pixietoes
    pixietoes Posts: 1,591 Member
    Congratulations! I came at this effort with a very different mindset than I've ever done before. I should say I belong to a Sommelier Guild and drinking is something that was a regular experience for me and when I was dieting I would be moderate about it but make ways to have wine several times a week.

    This time I had a lot of reasons for wanting to eat clean, cleaner than I ever had. When I get to my goal I will look to see what can be added back without destroying what I have achieved. If I have to enjoy wine only by tasting and spitting well that'll be the way it is, but I am kinda hoping that I will eventually be able to get back to enjoying it eventually.
  • longtimeterp
    longtimeterp Posts: 614 Member
    i cant remember the last time i was drunk...literally, blacked out lol...but when i know i will be drinking heavily, which is a couple times a month (go hard or go home?) i set up my food diary with a beer in each meal, and then i make sure to track each beer for each period, and i always plan ahead by going on like an 8-12 mile run first thing and then having a big 100g casein/whey protien shake as soon as im done...the protien keeps me fuller to avoid the drunk munchies, and the body is ripe to burn through all the calories you put in it! Works wonders, i actually ;lose weight drinking, and i know its water weight from dehydration, but i do always have 1 glass of water per 2 drinks to help with that as well.

    btw, even my personal trainer said that was a great way to do it if you are gonna have to do it...lol. Im not an alcoholic, just a drunk, alcoholics go to meetings!

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