Real women drink beer.

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  • amberlykay1014
    amberlykay1014 Posts: 608 Member
    We have two pubs in the area that feature really, really good rotating micros and imports along with probably hundreds of rarities in the coolers. They each have specials, Tuesday and Wednesday, so of course we go both nights.

    Offer to drive more often and you'll be less likely to indulge. Share a beer with someone so you can still sample without getting too many calories in. Play games, like darts and pool. Mix a diet soda in between beers if having more than one to slow you down.

    Cheers, girls!
  • MorgueBabe
    MorgueBabe Posts: 1,188 Member
    LIght crappy beer is not worth drinking.

    I save my calories for beer
  • lolagurlx0x0
    lolagurlx0x0 Posts: 149 Member
    How about you try this- Don't Drink it. Just like with us "Fake women?" Who give up cake and sweets and Tequila shots- Beer is one of the things that got you with pounds to lose. Set goals. Reward yourself with a pint.
  • dntpretndtosmile
    dntpretndtosmile Posts: 1
    I just started and beer is definitely my downfall. I have been doing pretty well with it so far. Saving my beer for the weekend and gladly giving up snacks for it. It is hard to resist when I have it in my house during the week so I try to not buy it as much though my father in law loves bringing dogfish head 90 minute over.
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    Develop a severe hops allergy. That puts you right off. I can't touch beer without throwing up and my face swelling.
  • SportyLadyPhotographer
    SportyLadyPhotographer Posts: 173
    Just plan for it and work it off, Im a light weight so cant really drink more than 5tops without water or anything else but I really like the dark beers to :)
  • thepinkpacker
    thepinkpacker Posts: 32 Member
    I love beer. I went to Europe a few years back and the romance began. I plan for it and don't feel guilty. I treat myself with really nice beer or beers that I just like and enjoy each drop. Last night we had a cooking night and I enjoyed 3 Rickard's Red...hmmm good.

    Also I enjoy Belgium beer...they make varieties of fruit beer, very good...great in the summer time as a treat in the hot afternoon. Also if you enjoy your beer after a good exercise session...just like consuming extra carbs at that time you burn faster.

    So my tips are:
    Enjoy your beer, or for you other women out there whatever it is that you like, in moderation.
    Treat yourself to really good beer or treats, don't skimp, you're worth it!
    Consuming high carbs after a high intensity workout as a treat....in the summer after a long run, a beer goods down good in the hot sun....then I usually take a swim.
    Finally, cheers to you!
  • thepinkpacker
    thepinkpacker Posts: 32 Member
    Sorry new to this: This post is in response to drinking low cal beers from above. Bear with me I'm learning. Hehehe

    I agree. I have tried an assortment of everything out there and no go. I don't mind Coors Light on Tap but other that it. It's like indulging in cheap chocolate...go for the good stuff, plan for it and enjoy yourself to the very last drop.
    Cheers.
  • lizzyb83
    lizzyb83 Posts: 107 Member
    People always assume I have given up beer or chocolate. Umm, absolutely not! And the light stuff...why bother! lol I just don't do it as often! I used to have 1 or 2 with dinner most nights. Now I just limit it to 1 or 2 nights total. But I am not always that good ;) Just make sure you are drinking a lot of water, and eating pretty healthy the rest of the time
  • benflando
    benflando Posts: 193
    It's a change in lifestyle. Its something your going to have to let go for majority of your time trying to lose weight. I would say 6 out of 7 days don't drink. If your drinking every night or every other night your results are going to be hindered. Make a decision.
  • iulia_maddie
    iulia_maddie Posts: 2,780 Member
    no they don't, it is not ladylike.
    *burp* Excuse me.
  • ekr1984
    ekr1984 Posts: 22 Member
    I do my own home brews and make sure to plan for it. Part of the enjoyment of brewing my own ales is that I don't have to wait to the weekend to enjoy one. That's when I brew and I already have a hard time waiting for that.
  • FitandFab33
    FitandFab33 Posts: 718 Member
    You don't have to worry about it anymore. I drank allllll the beers last night.

    <3 hah

    Moderation is key- one night a week, or one beer a night- but keep in mind the effects of alcohol are beyond the calories..
  • courtneywiens
    courtneywiens Posts: 148 Member
    I LOVE LOVE LOVE beer. I even wrote my graduate thesis on the craft beer industry (I love many of them from the PNW!). So I totally agree with you! I haven't given it up, but I drink it less frequently. I make sure to pick one that I really like, and that is really flavorful, and really savor it. After that I'll usually switch to Bud Light or something with less calories if I want to have more than one. Generally good beers are high in alcohol content so they pack a bigger punch with feeling the effect and with calories. I don't think it's worth it to drink things you don't like so just enjoy what you do have (I enjoy Bud Light so I like drinking that too, but sometimes I want a really good beer). Drink water in between sips so you can make it last instead of just downing it and wanting more. I usually budget an extra 200 calories if I'm going to have one or I'll just exercise more that day. Definitely don't give it up! :)
  • samantha1242
    samantha1242 Posts: 816 Member
    I still drink the heavy, delicious oh so amazing local beers, but only once in awhile. I had to cut back for other reasons then weight loss. I think its important to keep having what you love to have.. everything in moderation.
  • BigDog
    BigDog Posts: 272 Member
    All you real women who haven't found it yet... Come join us in the Craft Beer and Home Brewing group. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/11960-craft-beer-and-home-brewing

    You will feel at home there and you won't get anyone telling you things like Don't drink at all and alcohol is bad like you will out here in the macro forums. ;-)

    And in response to the OP... I will add my support to what many have already correctly said. Plan the calories in to your day, drink water alongside your beers, exercise more to make up for beers you will have, and moderation. If you follow these things you will do fine.

    Cheers!!
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    You've just got to fit it in. Don't have it every night. When you do just have 2 (or 2 good beers followed by something light that's tolerable, I still have a soft spot for Coors Light as I went to college in Golden). Guinness is surprisingly low calories (if this hasn't been mentioned already).

    And yeah, the notion that drinking beer is unlady like is funny. I try not to fart or talk about my period in public. That's about as lady like as I get.
  • kimmymayhall
    kimmymayhall Posts: 419 Member
    Plan your beers into your day and decide what is worth it for you. I know that I enjoy one good beer much more than two light ones for the same calories. I usually only have one at a time now (sometimes two) and only a couple times a week. Wine is another story though.
    Can you get refillable growlers? At home I can pour myself a glass of beer just the right size to fit my calories and desire for hoppy goodness.
  • afia233
    afia233 Posts: 47 Member
    really i thought butch manly women drunk beer.....
    real women stick to water deary....
  • keem88
    keem88 Posts: 1,689 Member
    i love delerium and dogfish head 90 minutes.
    i drink wine instead calorie wise, but i would rather drink a dark beer any day.
    light beers are nasty
  • donna_glasgow
    donna_glasgow Posts: 869 Member
    I average out my calories over the week, this means I eat under during the week and at the weekend i can use my saved calories and spend them as I wish ... mainly on alcohol :D
  • MsPudding
    MsPudding Posts: 562 Member
    I love beer - but when I say beer I mean Real Ale, not the pils/lager stuff. I fit beer into my diet - In fact yesterday I enjoyed a Betty Stoggs and a Fursty Ferret.

    Actually thinking about it, my devotion to beer stretches to doing long hikes based around stopping in real ale pubs and micro-breweries, plus 3 trips a year over to Belgium where I have a few favourite bars that have beer menus in excess of 300 different types.

    As far as I'm concerned, a diet is a lifestyle and you don't give up things that are important to your lifestyle, you just find a way to mitigate the downside of them.
  • jackiev0626
    jackiev0626 Posts: 2
    Beer is my weakness too (or any alcohol for that matter)! I just started my weightloss journey & have no problem (so far) cutting back on food and cutting out junk, but this one's gonna be a toughy because I can't just have 1 or 2 ???? I'm really trying to limit myself to just wait till the weekends and maybe have some vodka mixed with orange juice instead. And if I'm really just craving a beer, I'll eat less that day ????
  • barbaramitchell101
    barbaramitchell101 Posts: 360 Member
    So, my weakness is not chocolate, cake or sweets. Microbrews are my weakness, as they should be coming from the PNW. I am wondering how all of you other beer drinkers manage this? I tried and have failed to give up beer entirely but I am still really needing to shed about 25- 30 lbs. Sure, I could drink light crappy beer but let's face it, I've been spoiled with heavy delicious, high calorie dark beers. How do you make up for this in your diet and exercise routine?

    I'm sorry but you have an addiction...you need help to stop drinking before you have more serious issues than weight...
  • MsPudding
    MsPudding Posts: 562 Member
    I'm sorry but you have an addiction...you need help to stop drinking before you have more serious issues than weight...

    Ok, I'm genuinely interested here. How does the OP's liking of a few beers equal an addiction?
  • S_U_M_M_E_R
    S_U_M_M_E_R Posts: 220 Member
    So, my weakness is not chocolate, cake or sweets. Microbrews are my weakness, as they should be coming from the PNW. I am wondering how all of you other beer drinkers manage this? I tried and have failed to give up beer entirely but I am still really needing to shed about 25- 30 lbs. Sure, I could drink light crappy beer but let's face it, I've been spoiled with heavy delicious, high calorie dark beers. How do you make up for this in your diet and exercise routine?

    I'm sorry but you have an addiction...you need help to stop drinking before you have more serious issues than weight...
    I really don't think you can diagnose her without knowing her or without a proper degree and license in the profession. We ALL have addictions. However, addictions in moderation are not bad. She's fine!
  • S_U_M_M_E_R
    S_U_M_M_E_R Posts: 220 Member
    no they don't, it is not ladylike.

    I disagree. It all depends on the lady drinking them. I go out all dolled up, dress, high heels, nice make up and hair and love to drink beer straight from the bottle. Men seem to love it too. Doesnt make me less of a lady inside or out.

    Please don't get offended but i completely disagree. doing that would make any lady look less lady-ish, i am sure you are one though
    If ANYONE wants to stand in a BAR and JUDGE me for drinking a beer then I don't want to associate with them anyway. A person who judges whether I am a lady or not a lady by what I drink isn't anyone I would like. And what others think of me is none of my business. I am very much a lady and I drink my beer from a bottle. I grew up in Nebraska. It is just what we do. I think the REAL judgement call here may be not WHAT you drink, but rather whether you get DRUNK or not. Real ladies don't get drunk for that is when they act "not lady like".
  • zealousmissjj_wechange
    zealousmissjj_wechange Posts: 445
    no they don't, it is not ladylike.

    I disagree. It all depends on the lady drinking them. I go out all dolled up, dress, high heels, nice make up and hair and love to drink beer straight from the bottle. Men seem to love it too. Doesnt make me less of a lady inside or out.

    Please don't get offended but i completely disagree. doing that would make any lady look less lady-ish, i am sure you are one though

    None taken hun! I'm guessing you have a different definition of what a 'lady' is. I'm 100% a lady, but not a Barbie. I'm real, from flesh and blood. I talk like a lady, dress like a lady, groom myself like a lady, act like a lady. But I also run, sweat, lift heavy, work like a boss, do CrossFit (okay, I just started) and when I feel like it, I drink beer from the bottle.

    I guess it all depends on what you consider to be a lady. I'm a lady. Not a Barbie.
  • zealousmissjj_wechange
    zealousmissjj_wechange Posts: 445
    really i thought butch manly women drunk beer.....
    real women stick to water deary....

    Oh girl, you need a drink, stat!
  • Sqeekyjojo
    Sqeekyjojo Posts: 704 Member
    Alcohol is like chocolate. You don't need it. But some people like it. And if you can account for it in your totals, then it's a bit of a non issue.


    I like lager, Guinness, bourbon and vodka. Not all at once.

    I don't wear all floofy skirts and dresses, high heels are for laying down in, not for staggering around in. I'll drink from pint glasses, half pint glasses and from bottles. It's never been assumed that I'm easy. Or less than female. Or not been heterosexual.

    And yes, I do occasionally get a bit drunk, usually with one close friend and it ends up with the two of us singing rock songs, laughing like complete morons, then him going home by cab and me walking Round the corner to my house. Oh, with a huge hug and kiss as we go.


    If real women drink stuff I don't like, if ladies only sip watered down white wine, does this mean I'm a man?
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