Alcohol Calories?

_EndGame_
_EndGame_ Posts: 770 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
OK, so I don't drink anymore. I used to, but not anymore. I never had a problem with alcohol, but I never really drank as much as friends did, so giving it up when I started my weight loss program wasn't a big deal.

Anyway, tomorrow I'm visiting some friends for the weekend, and they like to drink. Usually when I go over I just leave them to it, but I decided I want to have a drink myself this time, with the festive season coming up, it would be rude not to!

So I was wondering, what drinks are calorie friendly? I get that beer and cider are packed full of calories, but I was told stuff like vodka isn't too bad.

Any suggestions on what to drink? I'm in the UK, btw, so crystal light (which I've seen suggested before) isn't an option!

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  • hwoeltjen
    hwoeltjen Posts: 199 Member
    I'm assuming you aren't going to get smashed, and since you don't drink anymore your tolerance probably isn't going to be very high.

    So I really wouldn't worry about it. There are certain drinks that have lower calories. Certain beers are better than others. I would drink what you want...just don't overdo it and compensate by reducing your overall calorie intake from food.
  • _EndGame_
    _EndGame_ Posts: 770 Member
    I'm assuming you aren't going to get smashed, and since you don't drink anymore your tolerance probably isn't going to be very high.

    So I really wouldn't worry about it. There are certain drinks that have lower calories. Certain beers are better than others. I would drink what you want...just don't overdo it and compensate by reducing your overall calorie intake from food.

    I might get smashed, as you said, my tolerance will be fairly low, it's just a case of what amount of booze will get me smashed!

    And yeah, I am going to be vigilant with my food intake, will make sure I get a decent amount of exercise in beforehand.
  • smoofinator
    smoofinator Posts: 635 Member
    I always go for light rum (bacardi) and diet coke. Depending on the bartender's pour it's between 100 and 150 calories. Just avoid things with juice, non-diet soda, liqueurs, syrupy additions, etc.

    Most light beers are around 100 cals for 12 oz. but I think if you just adjust your calories accordingly you should be fine drinking whatever you like. Have fun! :drinker:
  • nuttyduffy
    nuttyduffy Posts: 255 Member
    If it's just for one night, enjoy, have a drink or two (or three lol) and don't worry about it

    One day/ night isn't going to ruin all your hard work :drinker: :bigsmile:
  • _Calypso_
    _Calypso_ Posts: 1,074 Member
    Some beer like Mich Ultra are only 95 cal per beer. So you can have a couple and still be good.
    Most wine is about 110 cal per glass.

    Rum is full of sugar, so if you're watching sugar intake, stay away from Rum N Coke.

    But a few of anything wont hurt you too bad. Just watch your food intake so you can leave room for a few drinks.
  • babyj0
    babyj0 Posts: 531 Member
    I would go straight for the liquor with any diet soda or juice.
  • lilawolf
    lilawolf Posts: 1,690 Member
    Any clear alcohol + soda water and muddled limes/lemons. Keeps you hydrated and is low cal. I like Hornitos.

    Any alcohol + any diet soda. Bring your own if you want something other than diet coke/pepsi (yuck). If this is at a bar, give the soda to them. You can't bring in your own beverage in most if not all states.

    Red wine doesn't have a TON of calories and has great antioxidants. A normal glass (out of those individual bottles) is 6.35oz at 140 cals.

    Light beer (bleh)

    Pick something you enjoy though. That's part of the fun.
  • FitCurves444
    FitCurves444 Posts: 169 Member
    Vodka tonic with a twist is my absolute favorite.

    Another option is vodka with diet cranberry juice.... "diet" and not "light".....

    Light beer is yummy.

    Red wine is even good for you.
  • climbing_trees
    climbing_trees Posts: 726 Member
    getdrunknotfat.com

    also: tequila shotssssss
  • SoftHeat
    SoftHeat Posts: 44
    getdrunknotfat.com

    also: tequila shotssssss

    This is awesome! Thanks for sharing :)
  • SteveJWatson
    SteveJWatson Posts: 1,225 Member
    I have always felt that watching your calorie intake on a special occasion leads to you resenting trying to cut calories; so don't. Enjoy yourself, don't eat too much crap and carry on losing weight the next day.

    It takes 3500 Kcal to gain a pound.
  • fruttibiscotti
    fruttibiscotti Posts: 986 Member
    Red wine, healthy, classy
  • WhiteRabbit1313
    WhiteRabbit1313 Posts: 1,091 Member
    Some beer like Mich Ultra are only 95 cal per beer. So you can have a couple and still be good.
    Most wine is about 110 cal per glass.

    Rum is full of sugar, so if you're watching sugar intake, stay away from Rum N Coke.

    But a few of anything wont hurt you too bad. Just watch your food intake so you can leave room for a few drinks.

    Not true. Rum, is like any other liquor. It's the coke you add to it that gets you.

    "Myers Original Dark Rum 40% 96 calories per 1.5 oz " - http://getdrunknotfat.com/
  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    Light beers aren't too bad, but I'd rather have the calories in a great stout or porter, personally. Wine isn't too bad, about 120 calories for a 5 oz glass. I think most hard liquor, generally speaking is somewhere around 100 calories an ounce, more or less depending on the proof, I think. Mix it with a no calorie mixer like a diet soda or seltzer and you'll be ok.
  • _EndGame_
    _EndGame_ Posts: 770 Member
    Thanks for the replies people. Bacardi it is!
  • hmg90
    hmg90 Posts: 314 Member
    It depends what you like and how much you'd like to have.

    I sometimes have wine and calculate it into my calories - dry white wine is lowest in calories.

    Otherwise, I usually have gin and diet tonic. It's got few calories.
  • _EndGame_
    _EndGame_ Posts: 770 Member
    It depends what you like and how much you'd like to have.

    I sometimes have wine and calculate it into my calories - dry white wine is lowest in calories.

    Otherwise, I usually have gin and diet tonic. It's got few calories.

    I was thinking of mixing white wine with lemonad - make some spitzas! Only problem though, last time I drank white wine, it gave me some crazy heart burn!

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