Any beer drinkers out there who still lose??

hinzee4
hinzee4 Posts: 155 Member
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Was wondering if there were any beer drinkers out there who are still losing weight and if so how??? Thanks!
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  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    Beer isn't going to magically put on weight. If you are eating at a deficit and still getting the nutrition you need, then you can enjoy some beer. I certainly do.
  • rowanwood
    rowanwood Posts: 509 Member
    I drink beer 3-4 times a week...but only 1 or 2 and they have to fit in my calories. That's how you do it.
  • krenelynch
    krenelynch Posts: 21 Member
    Yes! I refuse to give up beer so I just plan my calories around it. I have also noticed though that if I eat with the beer I don't continue to lose so on the days I drink beer (several times a week) I get my calories in early in the day.
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    I have one every so often but make sure it is a GOOD one. I really do not like the "light" stuff.
  • mzjessicaxo
    mzjessicaxo Posts: 330 Member
    heck yes I still drink beer! Still losing too, just count those cals and obviously only drink within moderation
  • commandax
    commandax Posts: 38 Member
    I spend three hours kickboxing on Saturday mornings, which earns me more calories than I could possibly drink and still remain ambulatory. Saturday nights are generally spent in my favorite brewpub washing down a blue cheese burger and fries with several pints of a fine IPA, and I'm still in calorie deficit when I get home. Ironically, I often find I've lost a couple pounds the next morning.
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    Yes.

    House keys and girl's telephone numbers.
  • BakerRunnerBadass
    BakerRunnerBadass Posts: 1,359 Member
    I have lost almost 40lbs and not given up anything I enjoy, including beer. I refuse to give up all that I enjoy just for the weight loss, as I find then I will binge and lose on the progress I have made.

    That being said it is all about moderation, I don't drink as much as I used to and some times I switch it up with a lower calorie beverage (like vodka water and lemon), but my main thing is making sure that I don't allow myself to binge on snack food when I am drinking the beer like I used too.
  • rowanwood
    rowanwood Posts: 509 Member
    I have one every so often but make sure it is a GOOD one. I really do not like the "light" stuff.

    Right on with this! If I'm only having one, it better be good. I slummed last night with New Glarus Cabin Fever Honey Bock....mmmmmmm
  • spickard34
    spickard34 Posts: 303 Member
    You just have to plan it in to your day. Also you have to some what control it and not drink 12 beers....lol.
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    DRINK MORE!
  • ValMartin79
    ValMartin79 Posts: 65 Member
    Life is too short! Drink up and go for a run! :drinker:

    I think you can lose weight and still drink, no moderation, either switch to a lighter drink or exercise more, your call.
  • BEERRUNNER
    BEERRUNNER Posts: 3,046 Member
    You just have to plan it in to your day. Also you have to some what control it and not drink 12 beers....lol.

    Thats the hard part!!!!:drinker:
  • LB30
    LB30 Posts: 109 Member
    I drink beer. Usually high calorie craft beer. I would probably lose weight faster if I didn't, but I love my beer! I usually only drink it once or twice a week, but I have been known to have several depending on the social occasion. I keep meaning to challenge myself to stay away from it for a few weeks to see how much difference it makes, but I've never been one for sacrifice. :drinker: I say, if you want beer, have it. Experiment with how much of it you can drink and still lose at a rate that you are satisfied with. I know I could never cut it out completely over the long term, so I'd rather learn how to still lose weight WITH beer.
  • stillwatergirl
    stillwatergirl Posts: 44 Member
    I gained six pounds in the past couple of months from drinking too much beer. Dealing with chronic neuralgia pain, I got into the habit of drinking 2-3 beers a night which quickly packed on the pounds (and water weight since I wasn't drinking as much water either). I have meds now that help with the pain but giving up my Amstel has been difficult because it became so habit forming to unwind. I have gone five days now with only two beers total so I am making progress. Like everyone else has said - count it in your calorie total and drink it in moderation.
  • ShannonMpls
    ShannonMpls Posts: 1,936 Member
    A life without (good) beer is hardly worth living.

    I definitely drink it, just not every day.
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    The best way is to brew what you drink. Lifting 5-20 gallons of beer makes it taste all that much better.

    I don't drink every night. I drink rarely, and when I do, I drink good stuff, so the 2 - 3 I might have on a weekend doesn't really affect my overall goals.
  • Menelaus35
    Menelaus35 Posts: 35
    Moderation, my friend. Moderation.
  • U2Amie
    U2Amie Posts: 31 Member
    vodka drinker here-and I will not give it up, but moderation is totally key ;-)
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Moderation! Make it fit your calories! Work out, and reward yourself with a good craft beer with dinner!


    Beer is not my downfall, going over my calories is.
  • laurynwithawhy
    laurynwithawhy Posts: 385 Member
    I drink beer and lose!

    Actually, I have 1 or 2 drinks a night, usually wine, and have had no problem losing. I just log it and work it into my daily calories. My goal is 1700 calories/day, so I usually alot 1500 to food and 200 to alcohol. It works!

    If you just want to have a few (or more than a few!) beers on the weekend, just be sure to account for it with a good daily deficit.
  • efirkey
    efirkey Posts: 298 Member
    My boss likes to say "You can drink or you can eat, but you can't do both". There might be some truth to this.
  • jensoleandersen
    jensoleandersen Posts: 8 Member
    I spend three hours kickboxing on Saturday mornings, which earns me more calories than I could possibly drink and still remain ambulatory. Saturday nights are generally spent in my favorite brewpub washing down a blue cheese burger and fries with several pints of a fine IPA, and I'm still in calorie deficit when I get home. Ironically, I often find I've lost a couple pounds the next morning.
    Right on!
    A good IPA and a good burger - that just adds so much to quality of life and without that whats the point anyway.
  • spade117
    spade117 Posts: 2,466 Member
    DRINK MORE!

    to weigh less!
  • appletonirvinea
    appletonirvinea Posts: 100 Member
    Bump.
  • sburde2
    sburde2 Posts: 178 Member
    Oh yeah I love beer! I usually have about 6-8 a week. I just fit them into my calories for the day (or go over if it's a cheat day). I also do crossfit 4-5x a week.
  • TubbsMcGee
    TubbsMcGee Posts: 1,058 Member
    I drank beer nearly every day when I was losing weight.
    I still drink fairly often, but I'm cutting back now just to give my liver a break.

    If it fits in your macros, go for it.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    My husband drinks a lot but he also runs every morning and does weight every night and pulls a 12 hour day ( he is in the army)
  • TammySue57
    TammySue57 Posts: 11 Member
    Just include your beers into your daily calorie count....should still lose weight and enjoy your fav beer!
  • EmGetsFit
    EmGetsFit Posts: 151 Member
    I love my wine a few nights a week & I'm doing fine. Cheers!

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