a guide to drinking on your diet?

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VampireMilk
VampireMilk Posts: 10 Member
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Yesterday was my friends 21st birthday so we went out for drinks, needless to say I cheated on my diet through the calorie intake from the achohol. I was just wondering if there was any way to be able to go out and drink with my friends while maintaining my 1390 calorie diet. I know they have light beers with 64 calories, but I'm really talking about stronger drinks.
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  • sfbaumgarten
    sfbaumgarten Posts: 912 Member
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    Exercise.
  • Jlmervin03
    Jlmervin03 Posts: 152 Member
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    If I know I'm going out, usually that morning I try to do a little extra cardio to gain more calories. When I go out I usually drink a Vodka Gimlet which is Vodka and lime juice.
  • KatiePapaya
    KatiePapaya Posts: 30
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    I always have whisky and diet coke--65 calories per shot and plentiful in terms of alcohol %:drinker:
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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    Tequila shots are 90ish cals a piece :drinker: :drinker:
  • aarnwine2013
    aarnwine2013 Posts: 317 Member
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    I run so I can have beer... I did cut way back but only during the week. I allow myself more on the weekends!
  • sevsmom
    sevsmom Posts: 1,172 Member
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    Or simply realize that it's one day. You just get back to being mindful the next day. Or, better yet (here comes the mom in me) realize that drinking enough alcohol to "blow" your diet is probably not a smart thing to do in the first place. Both my older boys seem to have learned their lesson the hard way. One or two won't wreck a diet and they won't wreck you either.
  • wissabear
    wissabear Posts: 62 Member
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    Rum and diet coke and drink it slow if I want to be good. Also water between drinks.

    If I plan ahead I leave enough calories for my favorite craft beer
  • MildredBarhopper
    MildredBarhopper Posts: 99 Member
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    I save calories through the week so that I have more on weekends. I usually order some sort of flavored vodka with club soda, much lower in calories than mixing with pop or juice.
  • battybecks
    battybecks Posts: 147 Member
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    Exercise.

    ^^ This.

    I exercise like a demon when I know I'm going out - then I can drink back my exercise calories :)

    I really like real ale and nice dry white wine, and I've never really been keen on spirits - I don't want to do a swap, because I won't actually enjoy what I'm drinking.

    I budget for a few pints, and then switch to diet coke later on if people are still out and still drinking.

    The only problem comes when people start organising nights out on the spur of the moment. Like yesterday a friend texted saying "I've just found out I've got a job! And the sun's shining! Beer garden?" ... so I had to reschedule my day to get some exercise in earlier than planned ...
  • howordth
    howordth Posts: 2
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    Have you heard of the cool cup that Jawbone created? It can track the amount of calories in your drinks, including those alcoholic beverages. Check it out. A bit pricey, but also pretty cool technology.

    https://www.myvessyl.com?referral_token=0fdzETA24C-Xab36EskOlA
  • ashlando
    ashlando Posts: 125 Member
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    I try not to drink during the week and limit alcohol consumption to weekends only. I steer clear of beer and sugary mixed drinks as the calories in those will add up fast.

    My go-to choice is vodka with club soda. It has about 60 calories and it's tasty and refreshing, especially with a spritz of fresh lime juice. I also love wine but if I am having it, I will drink less as it is more caloric than vodka and club soda.

    I always prefer to eat my calories vs drinking them.
  • beckytcy
    beckytcy Posts: 135 Member
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    I try not to drink during the week and limit alcohol consumption to weekends only. I steer clear of beer and sugary mixed drinks as the calories in those will add up fast.

    My go-to choice is vodka with club soda. It has about 60 calories and it's tasty and refreshing, especially with a spritz of fresh lime juice. I also love wine but if I am having it, I will drink less as it is more caloric than vodka and club soda.

    Yes. Vodka and club soda is the way to go. I lost 30 pounds while drinking every weekend. Just do lots of exercise to make up for it and try not to stop for the drunken 2am pizza on your way home.
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
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    http://bayesianbodybuilding.com/science-binge-drinking/
  • thebigcb
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
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    What I do is dont worry about it

    One night on the town aint going to kill you. Just dont turn one night into "diet goes out the window altogether, cant be bothered exercisng"

    Write it off and get back at it
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
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    I would avoid the 64 calorie beer. It's full of disappointment.
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
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    Tequila shots are 90ish cals a piece :drinker: :drinker:

    ^This. Straight shots and no calorie wasting mixers. This is what I did when I used to drink.
  • LoosingMyLast15
    LoosingMyLast15 Posts: 1,457 Member
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    i'm a wine and beer girl. hard alcohol makes my psycho and not in a good way. extra exercise before going out. :drinker:
  • SkinnyMel78
    SkinnyMel78 Posts: 434 Member
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    You can't consider it a cheat. Try to fit it into your day. I have plans to go out tonight to celebrate a friends birthday, so I hit the gym this morning and ran a few miles and I will enjoy myself this evening! Tomorrow I'll get up and drink extra water and probably go for a run. This whole thing is made easier if you learn to change your lifestyle and not just being on a diet. Don't deny yourself things you like, in moderation. Good luck!
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
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    You're a 22 year old male...you might need to eat more you only have 30 lbs to lose...check these links out and look into strength training programs - like starting strength or stronglifts - if you aren't already lifting. If you are then ignore that part. It'll definitely help with becoming a police officer.

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  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
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    You're a 22 year old male...you might need to eat more you only have 30 lbs to lose...check these links out and look into strength training programs - like starting strength or stronglifts - if you aren't already lifting. If you are then ignore that part. It'll definitely help with becoming a police officer.

    Read these:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13

    TL:DR the link right above this one then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

    If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
    If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal

    ^^ I'll drink to that!

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