Going out for drinks- what are my options?

MartinaNYC
MartinaNYC Posts: 190 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I am going out with my coworkers this evening- I drink beer & wine only and after an extensive research, here are the best options available for me:

RED WINE TOP THREE (5 oz):
Pinot Noir (121 cal)
Cabernet Sauvignon (122 cal)
Syraz (122 cal)

WHITE WINE TOP THREE (5 oz):
Riesling (118 cal)
Sauvignon Blanc (119 cal)
Pinot Grigio (122 cal)

BEER TOP THREE (regular bottle):
Michelob Ultra (95 cal)
Miller Light (96 cal)
Milwaukee's Best Light (98 cal)

Hope this will help you if you're trying to lose weight but don't wanna skip an happy hour with friends/ coworkers :wink:

PS: Obviously there are other options in the same calorie-range, but I tried to list the most common options.

Replies

  • fitfreakymom
    fitfreakymom Posts: 1,400 Member
    whiskey and diet coke
  • MartinaNYC
    MartinaNYC Posts: 190 Member
    whiskey and diet coke

    I cannot even smell whiskey :wink:
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    Moscato is always my weakness!
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    options: drink or don't.
  • sofielein
    sofielein Posts: 539 Member
    how about having the one you like?
  • theskinnylist
    theskinnylist Posts: 286 Member
    If I'm being extremely strict but want a drink for the buzz, I stick with vodka sodas or vodka on the rocks.

    But if I'm drinking for taste, I drink whatever sounds good.
  • MartinaNYC
    MartinaNYC Posts: 190 Member
    Sorry guys- I misled you with the title of my topic... I wasn't looking for recommendations, I just wanted to share with you what I found out and give you some suggestions :wink: Of course I'd love to listen to you opinions as well!
  • Z_I_L_L_A
    Z_I_L_L_A Posts: 2,399 Member
    Patron shots!.....and salsa n chips.
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    I say portion control is the best tactic for drinking.
  • smittieaj
    smittieaj Posts: 151 Member
    A shot of GIN would only set you back 70 kCal, depending on the brand.
  • Mrder37
    Mrder37 Posts: 904
    I have a drink problem two hands and only one mouth:)
  • bumblebums
    bumblebums Posts: 2,181 Member
    I'll drink Michelob Light when hell freezes over.

    Seriously, I would rather have one beer with good flavor, nevermind the calories, than five of those ultra light beers. You can drink bottled carbonated water the rest of the time if you feel pressured to have something in your hand that you paid the bartender for.
  • freezerburn2012
    freezerburn2012 Posts: 273 Member
    -snip-
    BEER TOP THREE (regular bottle):
    Michelob Ultra (95 cal)
    Miller Light (96 cal)
    Milwaukee's Best Light (98 cal)
    -snip-

    Why bother drinking beer that tastes like water? I'd rather drink water or beer that tastes good to me and deal with the marginal calorie difference.
  • yannethfr
    yannethfr Posts: 18 Member
    Patron shots!.....and salsa n chips.


    HECK YEAH!! That's what I'm talking about. I'll be too hung over to wake up and eat anything the next day so it's all a wash in the end. hahahahahaha
  • Babeskeez
    Babeskeez Posts: 606 Member
    I say portion control is the best tactic for drinking.

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  • thatcrazykat
    thatcrazykat Posts: 73 Member
    Milwhakee's best light?! Is that even a beer? I would rather drink water. Seriously. Go for the flavor and be moderate. Eat healthy. One night out isn't a problem. Continuing the habit, so I have heard, could be one.
  • RushBabe214
    RushBabe214 Posts: 469 Member
    Patron shots!.....and salsa n chips.

    ^^ This! :drinker:
  • sofielein
    sofielein Posts: 539 Member
    I say portion control is the best tactic for drinking.

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    lolz I had such a laugh!
  • lgblack
    lgblack Posts: 73 Member
    Love your ticker tape that has a picture of you along your journey!! Congrats to you and the amazing job you are doing!
  • vkw1
    vkw1 Posts: 88
    wine spritzer aka white wine+ soda water
  • theskinnylist
    theskinnylist Posts: 286 Member
    I say portion control is the best tactic for drinking.

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    Bahahaha seriously right. Too funny.
  • BrittKnee_Rae
    BrittKnee_Rae Posts: 111 Member
    I order Patron or Grey Goose with water and add crystal light.. or Michelob Ultra :drinker:
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    BEER TOP THREE (regular bottle):
    Michelob Ultra (95 cal)
    Miller Light (96 cal)
    Milwaukee's Best Light (98 cal)

    Don't take this the wrong way...but that beer list makes me want to...

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    Sorry...but I love my beer, and I just have to go with the real deal, calories be damned.
  • Saaaam42
    Saaaam42 Posts: 154 Member
    I drink Molson Canadian 67...SIXTY-SEVEN CALORIES and it tastes just fine.

    Or Captain Morgan's & Diet Coke - around 60 calories per.
  • Saaaam42
    Saaaam42 Posts: 154 Member
    options: drink or don't.
    This too. I find once I get a few wobbly pops in me I could really care less about what I eat and start begging for nachos.
  • charismanoodles
    charismanoodles Posts: 343 Member
    Vodka and diet anything. Mango vodka is my favourite ;)

    EDIT: I find it costs me around 300~ cals because if I had anymore than 4 I'd be on my tooshie.
  • SteveJWatson
    SteveJWatson Posts: 1,225 Member
    Light beer makes the baby Jesus cry.

    Just drink what you are gonna drink and on't worry about it, its just one night!

    Or: Make sure you get in a fight and log the exercise....
  • Wade406
    Wade406 Posts: 269 Member
    I go with two glasses of wine, and then switch to soda water w/lemon wedge. Helps me get home safely also.
  • logicman69
    logicman69 Posts: 1,034 Member
    Why not go for a full bodied beer? Surprisingly Guinness is only 120 cal for a 12oz bottle. The extra flavor is well worth the 35 calories.
  • jneill69
    jneill69 Posts: 22
    I'll drink Michelob Light when hell freezes over.

    Seriously, I would rather have one beer with good flavor, nevermind the calories, than five of those ultra light beers. You can drink bottled carbonated water the rest of the time if you feel pressured to have something in your hand that you paid the bartender for.

    Exactly. That other stuff isn't beer. If 3 of those would cost you 300 calories, then have a Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA, put in your 292 calories and call it a night.

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