i have some questions about alcohol.

OK, so everybody is going to say how horrible drinking is when you are dieting. I think you are in the clear? In my opinion you are young and you enjoy it. If you aren't going to give it up and you know that then just think about how you can incorporate the drinking with the diet. Which you have clearly already taken into consideration by drinking less frequently. I too also like to drink a beer now and again and although maybe it doesn't help. I think if you work it into your diet its fine. What I do is when I know I want to drink or go out with a few friends that night I will exercise maybe an extra 500 calories than normal. And I too enjoy beer over liquor. I went online and Googled light beer lists and a slew of them show up. Now all beers are high in calories. BUT one I found to be fairly light was Michelob Ultra Light. It has 4.4% alcohol and 64 calories per beer. And I always track the beer I drink. So i make sure my calories are still correct and in line while still enjoying a beer every now and again. I would suggest looking online to find one that would suit your interests, Just saying.....and i cannot be "creditable" for this last statement I will make. But last summer I turned 21 and I was also on a diet, I still lost 27 pounds in 3 months time. I was drinking because I was legal, Is drinking healthy, NO? In moderation I do not think there is a problem. I was drinking in moderation, and keeping track of calories for the beers I did drink. IN MY OPINION.

I have drank throughout my weight loss. If it has hindered my weight loss at all, I certainly haven't noticed. Working it into calories is all I do. Though I do tend to choose the lowest calorie options drink-wise, and save higher calorie drinks like beer and wine for special occasions.

I like to drink occasionally, i used to drink every weekend, but now since i started working out and dieting, i only drink once every 2-3 weeks, so i was wondering how damaging it is? and how i can avoid gaining alot of weight by drinking, people here say "If it fits your macro, it shouldnt be a big thing" but how damaging is it really? i won't give up drinking because i like it (And mostly drink beer, so telling me to drink vodka with diet coke isn't helping me at all) so what can i do? and i was also wondering if it's bad to drnink after working out? i ussually workout before drinking.. Is this a bad thing? i also enjoy taking a pint of guinness in the shower after a long workout.

Sorry for all the questions, but could i get some help?

Just break up, troll

hmmm?

You're 18...where is it legal to drink at 18? :laugh: It was legal when I was 18, but it wasn't a very good thing.


But, in general, drink in moderation. Log it like any other food.

It's legal here in Norway man, i find it weird that everyone on these forums automaticly assume i'm American, ask first

Also legal in Canada, some places.

I like to drink occasionally, i used to drink every weekend, but now since i started working out and dieting, i only drink once every 2-3 weeks, so i was wondering how damaging it is? and how i can avoid gaining alot of weight by drinking, people here say "If it fits your macro, it shouldnt be a big thing" but how damaging is it really? i won't give up drinking because i like it (And mostly drink beer, so telling me to drink vodka with diet coke isn't helping me at all) so what can i do? and i was also wondering if it's bad to drnink after working out? i ussually workout before drinking.. Is this a bad thing? i also enjoy taking a pint of guinness in the shower after a long workout.

Sorry for all the questions, but could i get some help?

troll,troll,troll..

18 is legal age to drink alcohol in Australia too.

I dont think drinking alcohol in sensible moderate amounts is a problem - I also dont think one or two drinks affects your decision making enough to make bad food decisions lol :laugh:

If you like beer and dont want to change to other alcoholic drinks, then Low carb beer would be better than full carb beer for weight loss purposes.

This has been an interesting thread.. I'm not sure which way I lean on the topic.. I started dieting in January 2013, but up until I started wearing the bodymedia and tracking my food/drink with MFP, I could easily quaff a case of coors light on a Saturday. Since January, I've lost almost 40lbs. I even noticed on one of the nights I was drinking and cleaning my garage that I had burned over 4000 calories for the day and had logged some 14000 steps. BUT, the scale didn't like me for about 2-3 days afterwords.

I don't tend to drink on the week days just because I travel alot and I need every brain cell typically to get my job done..

I guess the point is that you can still binge drink (if you want to) and still lose weight. I'm 40 and I did it.. I've since switched over to expensive bourbon and water because it has no carbs and you get better bang for the buck, but that's besides the point. At some point the bad habits will give way to the good habits, but it will be a slow process.

I guess to the OP, I would say that what you're drinking isn't going to kill you or set you back significantly. The take away is a couple of folds-- moderation is key, track what you drink and keep within your macros, and if in doubt, pick up a 10lb dumbell instead of a 1lb beer. Everyone's journey is different. Find out what works for you and do that.