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rxman13
rxman13 Posts: 348 Member
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Do you track your alcohol calories? Not that i am a alcoholic but enjoy a drink everyone in a while. I have read a studywhere calories from spirits dont cause weight gain
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  • sarahcuddle
    sarahcuddle Posts: 349 Member
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    Don't know where you heard that but it's probably wishful thinking :)
  • bpwparents
    bpwparents Posts: 359 Member
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    Yes I count them because they are calories. Also straight out of a nutritionists mouth, alcohol turns into sugar when digested. Sugar=not good for weight loss. That being said, I'm leaving room in my diary for a few drinks tonight!
  • Melo1966
    Melo1966 Posts: 881 Member
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    I do track the calories. I do not mix with high caloric beveages to save on calories. I do believe that the calories may not be completely accurate as alchol is a dieretic.
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
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    Do I track? Yes, most definitely.

    Does alcohol cause weight gain? It can, especially in heavier drinkers.

    Here is a study on alcohol, body weight, and weight gain in middle aged men that concludes: "Heavy alcohol intake (>or= 30 g/d) contributes directly to weight gain and obesity, irrespective of the type of alcohol consumed."

    In moderate drinkers, the literature points to the general conclusion that alcohol is not a determiner of weight gain, but there were no lifestyle adjustments or controls (see http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21790610 ).
  • coyoteo
    coyoteo Posts: 532 Member
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    Yup, I measure them in my little ounce cup and log them. :)
  • BrettPGH
    BrettPGH Posts: 4,720 Member
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    Gimme.
  • _Timmeh_
    _Timmeh_ Posts: 2,096 Member
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    I have read a studywhere calories from spirits dont cause weight gain

    Only on Saturday.
  • d_Mode
    d_Mode Posts: 880 Member
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    I usually do...
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,473 Member
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    yes, for sure you do, most of the time, it is the pop or mix that has all the calories., drink her straight!
  • rxman13
    rxman13 Posts: 348 Member
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    I am looking for the study.. But it was scientific. and had a P value of .005. Which means the study if repeated would have the same results with a 95 % success rate
  • rxman13
    rxman13 Posts: 348 Member
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    Also talking like Bourbon and Vodka not beer or mixed drinks of any kinds
  • LMT2012
    LMT2012 Posts: 697 Member
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    Of course you count them. But, I've said it before. For me, it's not the calories in the booze that messes me up. It's the all evening munchies I get and loss of inhibition for what I eat that is the problem. Even the next day I notice cravings that are hard to control.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,867 Member
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    I count them...I've heard the same thing (in RE to straight liquor), but I'm erring on the side of caution. I just plan for them. I'm actually trying to cut back...I've actually already cut back substantially, but I still have 3-4 drinks per night. I've significantly cut back on beer and my overall intake, but I'm really in the habit of coming home from work and having a few drinks. In the new year I'm planning to limit my intake to weekends and occasions...I will probably count it, but not be so overly concerned as I am now.
  • hyerlevo
    hyerlevo Posts: 16
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    No I dont track it but since it's up there near the "Fat" category (fat =9 cal per gram) ( alcohol =7 cal per gram) while protien and carbs are only 4 cal per gram, I enulge in it sparingly.

    Be well!
  • jennaworksout
    jennaworksout Posts: 1,739 Member
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    yes track them, they are high and add up!! :grumble:
  • dantrick
    dantrick Posts: 369 Member
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    yup and Saturday kicked my butt.
  • Angie_Fritts
    Angie_Fritts Posts: 263 Member
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    Of course I count them. You are lying to yourself if you don't.
  • Justkf
    Justkf Posts: 208 Member
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    Of course you count them. But, I've said it before. For me, it's not the calories in the booze that messes me up. It's the all evening munchies I get and loss of inhibition for what I eat that is the problem. Even the next day I notice cravings that are hard to control.


    Agreed!
  • Bobby__Clerici
    Bobby__Clerici Posts: 741 Member
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    Do you track your alcohol calories? Not that i am a alcoholic but enjoy a drink everyone in a while. I have read a studywhere calories from spirits dont cause weight gain
    Yes, please cite that study.....I need some good comedy...:laugh:
  • Fvaisey
    Fvaisey Posts: 5,506 Member
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    Do you track your alcohol calories? Not that i am a alcoholic but enjoy a drink everyone in a while. I have read a studywhere calories from spirits dont cause weight gain
    Cite that study.....I need some good comedy...:laugh:

    I have been doing some independent research on this topic. So far my findings indicate that alcohol calories do count. Planning on doing a double blind study tonight...

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