Alcohol

Do any of you still have a glass of wine here and there or other spirits? I know its taboo when trying to become healthier and more fit but, sometimes I need a little red wine! If any of you do still indulge, how much, how often and what?

Hey Shan- I belong to a group called "like minded lushes". People who are serious about their weight loss goals but also enjoy alcohol. It's a non judgemental group of adults who support each other. Check us out!

IIFYM...that is all I can say.

I was two deep when I ran out tonight. Total buzz kill. I've come to the decision that I won't give up anything. I just won't go nuts with it.

I opened this link simply because I love me some alcohol! I lose a pound a week or more and have been drinking mad amounts of alcohol the whole time. In fact, I am comsuming a whole bottle of Merlot this evening and enjoying every last sip! Tomorrow I'll wake up, eat well and workout and not feel the least bit guilty!

Too many carbs.. but when I do have a little cocktail its Vodka on ice

I just added a glass of red wine to my calories for the day./

For whatever reason I've always found that drinking, even in moderation and within limit, always hinders my weight loss. If I drink once a week I find the rate at which I lose slows dramatically. I can still lose while drinking, but cutting it out altogether makes it sooo much easier!

IIFYM...that is all I can say.

IIFYM is the mindset that each sort of macronutrient is the same for body composition (ie slow released carb is the same as sugar). Do note the fact that I said body composition, if you aren't getting in correct micronutrients you are still unhealthy. IIFYM also doesn't follow the philosophy of replacing your macros, hence the 'if it fits', it does not mean you can replace all your carbs with alcohol, or all your protein with alcohol, as you are losing the macronutrients needed for body composition.

Having a few drinks on a weekend isn't going to do anything noticeable, but if you really think that drinking decent amounts of alcohol and just making it 'fit your calories', you are going to have a disgusting body composition. You may also want to read up on the effects that alcohol has when consumed, and what it actually does to carbs and fat.

http://www.leangains.com/2010/07/truth-about-alcohol-fat-loss-and-muscle.html

2 beers and 2 glasses of wine tonight...seriously, I'm not giving up everything!

I still have the occasional beer or three or six, and I've still been losing, though I will say that trips to the gym replacing sitting at the bar some nights has probably had a positive effect . I think the overarching theme of this thread is that as long as its done in moderation, its not a big deal.

I don't drink for personal reasons, but never had a problem losing weight when I did drink. I concur with everyone who says you can't deprive yourself of things that give you pleasure if you are going to make a lifelong change.

All I have to say is.... Thank you ALL!!!!

I kinda really like my glass of wine with dinner and maybe the occasional martini!! So I appreciate the honesty here! As I still want to feel I have a life, with socializing, unwinding and just relaxing with a glass occasionally (as I am having one now) :happy:

I've just joined this site and am looking to shed a few bundles of pounds as i gain a few positives of health and better living! You all just made it easier with a smile

Stacey

Like most things (chocloate, fast food etc) sensible moderation is the key - I drink alcohol once or twice a week, maybe 2 or 3 half strength spirtis with diet coke - does not add many calories - 35 per drink to be exact - so is easy to fit into calorie count for the day without doing anything silly.

heck yes i do :-)