Lightbulb moment - Alcohol

lol, definitely not. I drink more than most people I know, but I also routinely quit for 30 days. weight comes off, energy goes up. all im saying is that if you cant lay off the bottle for 30 days, maybe you need to be thinking about why.

Yeah, I agree that if you can't put it away for a while, you might have a problem.

I find that exercising in the morning is a lot easier when I don't have that nightly drink, so that's the chief reason I cut down on drinking. In the past, I used to put my drinking on hold just to lose weight--it's very effective.

if you cant stop drinking at any given moment you have a problem. not necessarily one that needs help, but you do have one. try going 30 days without alcohol and see how you feel. Im not saying give it up for good, but if you cant set the bottle down for 30 days, maybe you should re-examine your priorities in life.

Oh oh heres comes the Polllizzeeeeee. Everybody run!!!!:bigsmile:

BeerRunner - You must be my twin. Are you sure we're not related. :happy:

Drunken pilates. You'd be amazed at how bendy you can get whilst drinking. Giggity. Problem.solved.

When I drink, I usually always go over on my calories because I tend to drink on the days I go out to eat, then i come home with the drunkin' munchies and eat some more because f-it. i don't drink a lot, however - maybe a few times a month, so it hasn't really affected my weight. Alcohol is usually just one part of my splurge-y meals.

If cutting out alcohol works for you and you are happy with that choice, go for it! It will probably do yer body good - and remember, if you still miss your favorite alcoholic beverage, you can always work on fitting it into your daily calories, or work on drinking in moderation (whatever "moderation" means for you. For me, it's a few times a month.)

I always leave room in my calorie allowance for an after-workout beer. It gives me extra motivation during my workout, knowing I have something to look forward to. Plus, since I work out in the evenings, I get all pumped up and have a hard time sleeping if I don't have something relaxing afterward (it's not always a beer. I also drink chamomile or sleepy time tea to unwind after the gym).

Also, a cold beer while sitting in a hot bubble bath after a kick *kitten* workout? My favorite part of the day.

Cutting out alcohol completely is doable, but I enjoy my microbrews, and don't want to give them up for the rest of my life, so part of my permanent, healthier lifestyle changes is learning how to incorporate my occasional indulgences.

This has inspired me to go grab a Shock Top, since it's the cheapest beer I'll allow in the house (none of that Budweiser crap. King of Beers my *kitten*.) I'm fine if I can fight off the drunk-munchies. If not, bummer, but I drink maybe once or twice every 2 months so I'll be okay.

Cheers :drinker:

... I have made the choice to drink less and I am losing weight without giving it up entirely.

This is incredibly encouraging to hear, thanks. I'm at early days yet. Oh man, Stone. We have a bunch of amazing microbrew stuff from out of state a friend gave us in the house right now and it's KILLING me. I'm sticking with 2 beers and thinking of it as a treat. That's totally what I'm doing. And hopefully my boyfriend will drink most of it so I can stop looking at it every time I open the fridge.

EDIT: Two beers, once or twice a week. No more than that. BIG step up from 3-5 beers with one or two days a week off.

Stone - hell yes! I find a good option with the microbrews, especially the heavier ones (or the ones that come in large bottles), is to share them with someone. That way you get to try more different types with half the calories

With beer - quality over quantity is key

Oh hellll nahhhhhh I gotta have my nightcap booze!!!! I rather do an extra MILE or an estra Set on everything than give up maaaa boooze babycakes!!!!

#1 Control the drunk snacking
#2 workout a little harder
#3 http://getdrunknotfat.com/ check this site out reference LOWER calorie drinks

AND finally Enjoy that buzzzzzzzz:devil:

i love this answer

You know it babycakes!!!!

I find that cabernet sauvignon pairs really well with Orville Redenbacher 100 calorie snack bags. :-)

I ran an extra 20 minutes last night so I could fit a Michelob Ultra (my "diet" beer : / ) into MFP!
Not sure it was worth it, though.
#ihaterunning