I'm going to miss beer.

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  • lionstar29
    lionstar29 Posts: 3
    You don't have to stop you can try light beer and then work out a little longer.
  • steph268
    steph268 Posts: 24 Member
    I have these 10 to 12 pesky pounds I want to get rid of, and it really seems like what is holding me back the most is beer. :-( I really don't know how I can have any until I get these off. IT's hard enough without beer, and I am a total beer lover/snob, and Friday comes around, and the thought in my head is dinner and good beer.
  • antonjanik
    antonjanik Posts: 12
    It takes me 16 minutes walking to burn about 90 calories (so says my HRM). Enough for a beer. Not a great, delicious beer, but enough for a beer. Like a Mich Ultra.

    Don't give up the beer, just have one or two, and before you do, walk around the block for 30 minutes or so.

    You'll be so much happier that you did both.

    A.
  • Katiedid722
    Katiedid722 Posts: 17 Member
    Mich ultra is my favorite and I don't feel one ounce of guilt while drinking it :)
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    think a bout your liver

    Beer does for my liver what running does for my heart....
  • justal313
    justal313 Posts: 1,375 Member
    I still often have beer. Having lost this much weight I have become a very cheap drunk. I just either re-jigger my food for the day or add exercise so I can have a beer and stay on my plan. Running helps ...

    A lot.

    In fact my new catch phrase is "Where's the beer tent? What? Do you think I run for my health?"

    I actually do run for my health, the beer is just bonus. Or maybe the health is bonus...
  • MeAnTtOBeThIn
    MeAnTtOBeThIn Posts: 22 Member
    Sure someone sai it already, since the post is so long, but don't forget about MGD 64. 64 calories and all the taste. I know that people who typically don't drink light beer find it watered down, but seriously, it's better than a world with NO BEER...AARGH
  • ILoveTheBrowns
    ILoveTheBrowns Posts: 661 Member
    if you walk mow your yard while boozing it doesnt count....thats scientific fact!
  • capnrus789
    capnrus789 Posts: 2,736 Member
    Giving up beer? You're doing this all wrong.
  • Morgaath
    Morgaath Posts: 679 Member
    Jason Momoa (Stargate: Atlantis, Game of Thrones, Conan) made a comment along the lines of he loves getting in shape for a show because it means eating lots of protein/meat, and getting his carbs in the form of Guinness.
  • AmyBeth719
    AmyBeth719 Posts: 184 Member
    I am not giving up beer....and I really don't do the light beer. I will work out more and save some calories for a nice craft beer.
  • jakesfitness
    jakesfitness Posts: 123 Member
    i have given up many things my friends... pizza, hamburgers, anything fried, ice cream even, but you will never take my beer from me!! NEVER!
  • smmoler
    smmoler Posts: 23 Member
    Oh my gosh. I remember the feeling when I first started in May. But it does get easier missing th beer, I promise.
  • pjp1125
    pjp1125 Posts: 313
    think a bout your liver

    Beer does for my liver what running does for my heart....

    This! THIS!!!!!
  • raiderrodney
    raiderrodney Posts: 617 Member
    Beer is the biggest reason I can think of to up your daily caloric burn ;)
  • Lawngirl296
    Lawngirl296 Posts: 46 Member
    Weight-loss can still be attained WITHOUT giving up beer!!!! I shall never give up my beer!!! If it means I walk around 15 pounds over weight then so be it!

    AGREED!!!!!
  • algrant1
    algrant1 Posts: 17
    I really enjoy malty beers, but since the calories can add up I treat beer (and alcohol in general) like a dessert. Plan a day or two when the calories won't matter as much and enjoy! Plus it will keep your sanity in tact!
  • tammys_changing
    tammys_changing Posts: 657
    i have given up many things my friends... pizza, hamburgers, anything fried, ice cream even, but you will never take my beer from me!! NEVER!

    Exactly!!! or just shoot me now.
  • justal313
    justal313 Posts: 1,375 Member
    Beer is the biggest reason I can think of to up your daily caloric burn ;)

    THIS!!!
  • LGrill27
    LGrill27 Posts: 337 Member
    I love beer and have no plans giving it up. Every time I burn 110 calories on the treadmill I tell myself that is one more beer down. I have lost over 30lbs so far. smiley-eatdrink009.gif
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    CRAZY!!!!!! BEER IS GOOD!!!!! NUTS!
  • jannelaine
    jannelaine Posts: 3 Member
    "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."

    According to some sources this is a quote from Benjamin Franklin. I like this quote so much that I have a little sign that says this that I hang on my wall.

    LOL
  • Tony_Brewski
    Tony_Brewski Posts: 1,376 Member
    Quit beer? What is this you speak of?! I haven't and I've still lost around 80lbs.
  • KarlaH9801
    KarlaH9801 Posts: 362 Member
    I agree. Most weight loss plans count daily calories. But, when I am soo good all week long, and my weekly caloric intake is low, I can enjoy my beer, and still be under my weekly calories. Ya know?
  • Joniboloney
    Joniboloney Posts: 127 Member
    I'm not giving it up. Switch to light or just do some extra cardio. Remember, everything in moderation. :drinker:

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