alcohol craving

Depends how big your glass is. I'm not a professional, but I think if you are craving something, you need to cave to fill those needs - but in moderation. I do this with Chocolate. If I'm in the Mall and see a Purdy's Chocolates, I buy a single chocolate to satisfy my cravings.

I would honestly portion out 4oz of wine and go from there. That will run you around 100 cal, and you won't feel horrendous afterwards Buy smaller wine glasses if you need to, because 4oz of wine looks puny in those glasses that will hold half a bottle

4 oz does the trick and I will sometimes not drink it all because I have satisfied my craving for the taste.

Alcohol cravings are often sugar cravings in disguise. I too have identified my greatest nemesis as wine - and I am not a heavy drinker by any means. I did use to enjoy a nice glass of riesling or white zinfandel at the end of the day before going to bed. I have realized, though, since starting this journey, that wine is just not good for me. I have indulged on 2 or 3 occasions since June 25th in drinking 2 glasses of wine each time - the next morning I felt very hung over (on just 2 glasses - yes, I am a light weight). The hangover caused me to not be able to exercise or eat as I would have normally for that day. Each time I did that, the effects hung on for about 3 days and each time I gained back at least 1 pound. I realize that was probably water weight, but still, the impact on my body was significant. So, I made the decision that I simply will not indulge unless it is a very special occasion. Instead of giving into the craving, I drink a bottle of water, have a light beer instead, eat a low calorie desert of some kind (weight watchers now sell these really great deserts in the grocery store - low in calories and they don't give you hangovers). Or just go to bed early that night instead of giving into the craving. If you do indulge, you can do extra exercise that day to offset the calories you consume, but that's not going to really help your body adjust the cravings. So, you need to figure out some kind of an alternative that will work. For me, I think the glass of wine was a "comfort" drink. I could sit in the quiet, sip the wine slowly, and just relax. Now, I have to find other ways to do that same kind of thing.

Good luck on your journey.

Vickie

Keep in mind that the safe limit for a woman, for alcohol, is 7 drinks PER WEEK. And a "drink", if wine, is 4 ounces.

This spring, I decided to cut out alcohol completely. I had been drinking several bottles of wine per week, and my liver results were a bit iffy. So I gave my liver a holiday.

I had nothing for about 6 weeks. It really helped, and I find that I do not miss it at all. Previously I had tried just having one glass in the evening, and had ended up having 2 or 3--no good. I also lost almost 10 pounds over the spring and early summer.

So you might try this. I'm back to drinking wine occasionally, but I don't drink during the week, at home at all. And I really don't miss it--I am sleeping better, and wake up refreshed instead of muzzy.

The best thing about this exercise is that I know I'm in control--that's very important when you're trying to improve your health and fitness.