How to Drink Alcohol...

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  • xoemmytee
    xoemmytee Posts: 162 Member
    Also Crystal Light (and other brands) make drink mixes specifically for alcohol. They have mojito, cosmo, and even margarita flavors!
  • StevieGibbons
    StevieGibbons Posts: 2 Member
    I sip on a sipping tequila, and occasionally suck a slice of lime after a sip. I can make a pony glass last a long time, with a water back.
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
    I sip on a sipping tequila, and occasionally suck a slice of lime after a sip. I can make a pony glass last a long time, with a water back.

    I love tequila!
  • Gracerrr
    Gracerrr Posts: 141
    At home or parties, I go with Crystal Light. If I'm out at a bar, I usually get a shot and lime slices. Once in a blue moon, I have a diet mixed with my drink, but I'm trying to avoid soda altogether.
  • AMS44067
    AMS44067 Posts: 49
    My questions is why can't you go out and enjoy yourself without alcohol? Maybe that's your problem!

    I agree with this opinion. I haven't had a drop of alcohol in years, and I can very well enjoy life that way. sometimes I don't understand why people can't have fun without alcohol.
    Plus, alcoholic drinks have lots of calories.
  • Cp731
    Cp731 Posts: 3,195 Member
    Im sorry I couldnt resist...............

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  • weloveourboys
    weloveourboys Posts: 133 Member
    My questions is why can't you go out and enjoy yourself without alcohol? Maybe that's your problem!

    I agree with this opinion. I haven't had a drop of alcohol in years, and I can very well enjoy life that way. sometimes I don't understand why people can't have fun without alcohol.
    Plus, alcoholic drinks have lots of calories.

    Yay you. Want a medal? Sometimes I don't understand why people feel they have a right to judge others. Perhaps you can explain.
  • lizlkbg
    lizlkbg Posts: 566
    I'm just a straight up bourbon type, but if I want to make it last or if it's cheap happy hour bourbon I will do bourbon and diet cola or bourbon and soda. Rule of thumb is 1 oz + 70 cals and a pour is usually 1.5 ounces.
  • lizlkbg
    lizlkbg Posts: 566
    My questions is why can't you go out and enjoy yourself without alcohol? Maybe that's your problem!

    I agree with this opinion. I haven't had a drop of alcohol in years, and I can very well enjoy life that way. sometimes I don't understand why people can't have fun without alcohol.
    Plus, alcoholic drinks have lots of calories.

    Yay you. Want a medal? Sometimes I don't understand why people feel they have a right to judge others. Perhaps you can explain.
    This. Sheesh. Some people can enjoy life without being self righteous and annoying, but do we throw that in YOUR faces?
  • bronizzle
    bronizzle Posts: 126 Member
    My girlfriend and I drink water(heavy on the ice) vodka and then we mix in our favorite crystal lite, or a fruity tea bag and some stevia;)
  • OzarkMountainMan
    OzarkMountainMan Posts: 42
    Can't beat a Jack Daniels and Coke-Zero!

    For beer, Budweiser Select is a nice option.
  • AMS44067
    AMS44067 Posts: 49
    My questions is why can't you go out and enjoy yourself without alcohol? Maybe that's your problem!

    I agree with this opinion. I haven't had a drop of alcohol in years, and I can very well enjoy life that way. sometimes I don't understand why people can't have fun without alcohol.
    Plus, alcoholic drinks have lots of calories.

    Yay you. Want a medal? Sometimes I don't understand why people feel they have a right to judge others. Perhaps you can explain.

    So if I voice my personal opinion I am judging?
    We have a lot of rude people on this board.
    As a member: If someone asks a question I have the right to respond in any way I want as long as I follow the rules of theboard moderator.
  • lizlkbg
    lizlkbg Posts: 566
    My questions is why can't you go out and enjoy yourself without alcohol? Maybe that's your problem!

    I agree with this opinion. I haven't had a drop of alcohol in years, and I can very well enjoy life that way. sometimes I don't understand why people can't have fun without alcohol.
    Plus, alcoholic drinks have lots of calories.

    Yay you. Want a medal? Sometimes I don't understand why people feel they have a right to judge others. Perhaps you can explain.

    So if I voice my personal opinion I am judging?
    We have a lot of rude people on this board.
    As a member: If someone asks a question I have the right to respond in any way I want as long as I follow the rules of theboard moderator.

    Yep, you were judging.
    And sure, you have the right to state your opinion, and we have the right to respond to it negatively.
  • michcor
    michcor Posts: 52 Member
    Yeah, I can't give up my alcohol. Lol, I just love my Black Butte, and I know that I shouldn't, but I do. I just drink it on the weekends. I work my butt off at the gym. I'm vegan, and eat zero processed foods, so I figure it won't kill me if I keep the beer.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    drink if you like it drink it. I dont see why you have to become a tea totaler when you are losing weight. The only thing I drink with calories is alcohol and I dont feel guilty.
  • jillbean1217
    jillbean1217 Posts: 10 Member
    I don't drink often, but when I do, it's usually not to "enjoy the taste" but rather to enjoy the effect. Beer is good for when I'm trying to keep an accurate calorie count--my local bar overpours by a ton, which is great for the whole "getting drunk" thing, not so great for the "keeping track" thing. I really love ciders as well. Redd's is the lowest calorie one I've found at 150. The crystal light idea is a stellar one, I'm going to have to try that out when I go to Vegas next month. I used to drink vodka, sprite and grenadine, until I realized that grenadine has 50 cals per tablespoon! Now I stick to rum and diet if I'm choosing liquor.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    This is the most helpful "diet" web site I've ever stumbled upon:

    www.getdrunknotfat.com

    It grades alcoholic drinks based on the ratio of calories to alcohol. Enjoy!

    ha! I love it that you had to stumble to get there. Well done.


    Tequila with lime. Done and done.

    That's what I've been doing does it job quick and for less volume, LOL
  • zombiemusicgirl
    zombiemusicgirl Posts: 98 Member
    My questions is why can't you go out and enjoy yourself without alcohol? Maybe that's your problem!

    I agree with this opinion. I haven't had a drop of alcohol in years, and I can very well enjoy life that way. sometimes I don't understand why people can't have fun without alcohol.
    Plus, alcoholic drinks have lots of calories.

    Sometimes I don't know why people choose to ride horses or play golf. However just because I don't see the fun in it doesn't mean that they should quit it. And you can totally fall off a horse or die of boredom during a game of golf! (that was a joke - sorry if you really do love golf). I guess you have your opinion, but if you're gonna be all high horse and judgy, I guess I wanna be too :-P

    I LOVE this thread. I have gotten many facets of my diet and exercise under control, however I am a girl musician in an all guy band and damn I have fun drinking with them. However, I did find that keeping to 2 drinks a night (3 on extra special nights) and around 7-10 a week might be something that will work long term. And as I lose, I might need even less :-D And I love days like today when I get to have a few Sam Adams as I have saved my calories and can waste them on the best American beer ever!

    This is a very new plan. But it's different than what I've done in the past, so maybe it will work. Good luck to all my fellow lushes! (again, a joke)
  • runwmeNC
    runwmeNC Posts: 612 Member
    How to Drink Alcohol.. Get a friend to hold the funnel above your head and pour the alcohol into it................
  • angelams1019
    angelams1019 Posts: 1,102 Member
    Ketel One and Soda with an Orange Wedge= Perfection!

    That's my go to, whether I'm watching calories or not! :drinker:
  • Kerri214
    Kerri214 Posts: 2 Member
    My go to is Diet Coke and a flavored Vodka. Great idea on the Crystal Light packets. I'll have to try that!
  • weloveourboys
    weloveourboys Posts: 133 Member
    My questions is why can't you go out and enjoy yourself without alcohol? Maybe that's your problem!

    I agree with this opinion. I haven't had a drop of alcohol in years, and I can very well enjoy life that way. sometimes I don't understand why people can't have fun without alcohol.
    Plus, alcoholic drinks have lots of calories.

    Yay you. Want a medal? Sometimes I don't understand why people feel they have a right to judge others. Perhaps you can explain.

    So if I voice my personal opinion I am judging?
    We have a lot of rude people on this board.
    As a member: If someone asks a question I have the right to respond in any way I want as long as I follow the rules of theboard moderator.

    You're a quick study, aren't you. Yes you are judging.

    Funny you should mention that we have a lot of rude people on this board. Do you want to be the kettle or the pot?
  • GBOGH_5
    GBOGH_5 Posts: 174 Member
    Personally, I'm a Crown and Water kinda girl...

    however if you really want to party without consuming calories, i've heard the alcohol enema is negative calories! Butt-chuggers stay skinny! :laugh:
  • woodsy0912
    woodsy0912 Posts: 323
    Bumping this one, I love finding out new tasty low cal drink ideas.

    I usually stick to drinking a bottle of red wine 1 night a week but those times do pop up then you need some nice mixed drinks! (Girls night!)

    I do vodka/ sprite zero and rum and diets with lime.

    I want to try the crystal light vodka as well!

    If you are lucky enough to own a margarita machine, you can make any of your favorite drinks into a slushie! It's not just for margaritas! I have been having way too much fun lately doing this. :laugh:
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
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  • UsaJewels05
    UsaJewels05 Posts: 229 Member
    My go to is Vodka Cranberry!
  • blu_meanie_ca
    blu_meanie_ca Posts: 352 Member
    I actually love ordering a hard liquor (vodka, gin, tequilla) with club soda and then I pull out my secret stash; I keep a few individual packets of Crystal Light or Bob's drink mix powder in my purse and mix one in with my order.

    I usually keep a variety on hand; lemondade, margarita mix, mango margarita mix, mojito, pomegranite, etc.

    That's a good idea.
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    I actually love ordering a hard liquor (vodka, gin, tequilla) with club soda and then I pull out my secret stash; I keep a few individual packets of Crystal Light or Bob's drink mix powder in my purse and mix one in with my order.

    I usually keep a variety on hand; lemondade, margarita mix, mango margarita mix, mojito, pomegranite, etc.

    I like this idea.. I usually go wtih vodka cranberry.. but the juice is just too sweet after two and I end up with beer. Not a fan of club soda or ginger ale..

    I might steal this idea.. LOL
  • rachiech13
    rachiech13 Posts: 37 Member
    Yeah, I totally agree. I don't think there's any need for judgement.

    I also understand what its' like when you're out dating and socializing, there's a stigma attached when you have to enter into a big, long schpeel about why you aren't having a drink.

    Personally, I can't stand vodka but a vodka water with lime is really low cal drink.
    Gin and tonic, is good too.
    Goodluck!
  • lacurandera1
    lacurandera1 Posts: 8,083 Member
    I just drink shots now. 3 or 4 and I have a buzz for under 300 calories. Beer, before was more like 800 calories to feel it.

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