WINE
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I think a lot of you missed what the OP said.
She's not looking for ways to cut calories, she's looking for help, from alcohol addiction
Exactly! lol at the people giving advice on how to fit it into her calories.
OP you could turn to a family member or research some support groups in your area.0 -
First off I'm sorry that you have a problem controlling your alcohol intake, if it is really an issue for you then please seek professional help.
I'm reading the replies to your plight with some level of discomfort. People's attitude to alcohol is so blase and drinking too much and misusing alcohol is seen as a funny thing. It isn't. It can have serious consequences for your health and family life. I'm speaking as someone who has had two alcoholic partners.
If there is any drug you can't possibly give up then you are addicted to it and you have an addiction. Seek help.
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The OP has stated that she has a problem with binge drinking. Most of the responses seem to be from people who have problems with reading comprehension.
OP, as has been suggested, you can check out 12 step programs or other recovery groups in your area for support. Speaking with a therapist might also be beneficial as you work on this.0 -
I miss wine so much. I have been back counting calories for 2 weeks and have had to give up beer wine and my favorite whiskey. I tried to drink vodka soda's a few times and it tasted so nasty I think I would rather not drink at all.0
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I used to drink somewhere between 0.5 and 1 bottle of wine every night.
When I started counting calories, I said no to wine on Mondays, and then only one glass Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday, and then what I wanted on Friday, Saturday. It wasn't too bad, because I was changing a lot of things to get healthier, and having to log the calories was instant negative feedback. I found that it was a lot easier to put off having some then to tell myself no, so I would procrastinate on pouring my one glass of wine. This way, I ended up finishing my glass right before bed rather than at 6pm, when I would be wanting more for the next 4-5 hours.
Later on, I said no to drinking on weeknights at all, except 1 glass on Sunday. I was VERY strict on this which could be hard in social situations, but otherwise actually made it a bit easier, because it broke the habit.
Now I don't feel the urge very strongly, so I have relaxed and will occasionally have 1 drink on a weeknight if I'm out with friends. There is nothing wrong with wine in moderation, in fact there are lots of health benefits. I'm not sure that I was actually out of control, but I was definitely going in the wrong direction. I'm glad that I took the steps that I did.0 -
To the people scolding those who have offered advice on quitting/cutting back on alcohol to cut calories:The OP asked how we quit alcohol. Maybe the calorie counting WAS how they quit alcohol. To each their own - if the high calorie content of wine is what helps someone quit it, then so be it.0
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Definitely consult your Dr. or maybe even try AA. If there isn't close friends or family you can go to with this concern.0
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Really need some support to give up the bottle. I binge drink a few times a week and it is becoming a problem. I use to have abs but now I have this floppy sloppy tummy.
I thought I could have the best of both worlds but clearly I have no self control. If you were me some time ago, how did you give up alcohol?
I eventually became convinced that I could never drink normally (I actually knew it long before I became officially convinced of it), but I just stopped drinking. At first just for Lent (years ago, not this Lent--it was just a good excuse/explanation, as dieting also can be), as I wasn't convinced it would be a lifetime thing (and I'm not assuming it has to be for you unless that's how you feel). For a while it was really tough because I was used to drinking it every night before bed, and because pretty much everything I did in the evening was something I associated with drinking--weird to surf on the internet or cook dinner or eat dinner or watch TV or socialize or talk on the phone or read or listen to music, etc., without also drinking. So I just made iced tea and didn't and learned that I could be happy in the evening without it, could unwind without it.
I think this is the first thing to try--just see how it is not to drink for a while.
You may find that it's really tough and you need support, and if so you might want to consider the obvious support groups (I have mixed feelings about them, but more positive than not).
You may find that for you getting out of the habit for a while you can drink socially with no ill effects (such as the desire to do so to excess or more often coming back or binging). You may be able to go back to a glass or two with dinner a few nights a week. Or, like me, you may decide that you can't or it's not worth it to you. One experiment I've heard of is just imagine drinking one glass every night and see if that would be satisfying or pleasant. For me, I wish it was, but no way.
This is a great answer.0 -
my addiction was BEER...and LOTS of it! I was not in denial as far as how many calories I was consuming..I knew!! I figure, for 1 light beer (bud Light) its 110 calories a 12 can. You multiply that by about 15...and Voila!! You have a whopping 1650 calories in barley pop that went right to my *kitten* and thighs! That doesn't even account for the calories from food I would eat! I don't have to guess how I gained so much weight O.o
I have to look at Beer like pop... would I sit down and drink 15 Pepsi's by myself??? HELL NO! Beer is the same same! Its my nemesis, my weak link... I no longer really crave it that much, and I will have one from time to time, but only a glass...not half a 30 pack!0 -
well I mainly I think its because I think I have a problem with alcohol. the calories thing is just because I have been logging my wine on here and it shocked the crap out of me so I just don't eat.
I hate the feeling the day after drinking and always promise myself I wont again. two days later I find myself with a glass of wine.
this time I am going to have to be strong. its doing me more harm than good
Glad you are seeking advice here, sometimes you need help and there is no shame in asking. When you have a flu, you can usually handle it yourself at home, but sometimes you have to go to the hospital because you need someone to help you. It's up to you to gauge where you are. I'd recommend an accountability partner/mentor in real life who has gone through the same thing and can speak the truth into you. Some people can give it up easily and for others it is more of a struggle. It's tough for people online to hold you accountable when we don't see everything. For me personally, I made too many bad choices when i was drunk and that was enough motivation to stop.0 -
I have my wine and enjoy it every night...but here is what I do: I fill a very tall glass with watermelon balls and then pour my measured wine over the watermelon... let it sit for a few minutes so the wine soaks into the watermelon.... then fill the glass with diet sierra mist... absolute heaven.... have done this with other fruits (namely berries) as well, but the watermelon is by far the best...
I love this idea!!!
I only drink about once a week when I'm out with friends, but normally it would be wine.
I am currently trying to switch to vodka, lime and soda at the moment as hangovers are really not fitting in with my fitness goals. :sick: 0 -
I think a lot of you missed what the OP said.
She's not looking for ways to cut calories, she's looking for help, from alcohol addiction
Seeking an answer from a different site would then be the key. Most on this site would be offering help on how to work it into their fitness plan. The answer being a switch in type of alcohol, burning off via exercise to make room for alcohol, or full out abstaining from the alcohol. If it's an addiction issue, then obviously seeking help from an addiction related site would be more appropriate. Reaching out to a fitness site... you're going to get fitness answers. At best, a post reaching out to people within the site who've battled addiction would be an alternative. The topic is 'WINE' - my immediate thought as a wine drinker is 'how to get the wine into my body and still manage to have the body I want'0 -
To the people scolding those who have offered advice on quitting/cutting back on alcohol to cut calories:The OP asked how we quit alcohol. Maybe the calorie counting WAS how they quit alcohol. To each their own - if the high calorie content of wine is what helps someone quit it, then so be it.
Yeah, exactly. As I said, I realized I was consuming 1/3 or more of my daily calories, on average, in alcohol while cutting out meals to meet my calorie goals (as the OP said she also does). That was a big wakeup call!
I would advise you to just quit cold turkey for a couple weeks. If you find you can't do that, I would look into AA or professional help.0 -
I think a lot of you missed what the OP said.
She's not looking for ways to cut calories, she's looking for help, from alcohol addiction
Seeking an answer from a different site would then be the key. Most on this site would be offering help on how to work it into their fitness plan. The answer being a switch in type of alcohol, burning off via exercise to make room for alcohol, or full out abstaining from the alcohol. If it's an addiction issue, then obviously seeking help from an addiction related site would be more appropriate. Reaching out to a fitness site... you're going to get fitness answers. At best, a post reaching out to people within the site who've battled addiction would be an alternative. The topic is 'WINE' - my immediate thought as a wine drinker is 'how to get the wine into my body and still manage to have the body I want'
So what you're saying is that you don't even read the post by the person who posts the thread?
You know, last year when I figured out that I was an Alcoholic, I came came clean on MFP, and my friends and the people I met on here saved my life..
Your post is wrong, and makes no sense.0 -
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It's good that you're cognizant of the emerging pattern and issue NOW, rather than when it's too late to fix!
I have a lot of physical pain, so it's easy for me to over-indulge; after-all, wine is the only thing I have to make the pain go away. However, I realized that it was becoming a daily habit to have more than a glass a day (not much more, and it was mostly just because wine was available, so why not?). What helped me was not buying the high-quality boxes and instead buying a bottle at a time, when I need it (for recipes) or want it (for a relaxing night with the guy).
However, if you think you need it out of your life for the moment, I would check out meditation. The key to breaking a bad habit is recognizing the emotional triggers (in this case, wanting to relieve stress at the end of the day) and the "reward" (feeling blissful, relaxed, de-stressed, fun) and finding something that can provide you with a similar emotional reward. Meditation or 10 minutes' vigorous exercise could both be a healthy option for when you're feeling stressed and need something to make you feel euphoric and relaxed. The quick movements could help with wanting to be "fun", and meditation can help when you're drinking to get to sleep.0 -
I lovvvveeeeeeee wine. I too am a binge drinker on the weekends. I am an ALL or NONE type of person. It's hard for me to stop at one or two glasses. So while i am trying to lose the weight I am not drinking. I allow myself one day per month to indulge and get right back on track. Since I am not drinking I am trying to program my thinking to be good with having 1 or 2 glasses of wine when I've reached my goal.0
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First off I'm sorry that you have a problem controlling your alcohol intake, if it is really an issue for you then please seek professional help.
I'm reading the replies to your plight with some level of discomfort. People's attitude to alcohol is so blase and drinking too much and misusing alcohol is seen as a funny thing. It isn't. It can have serious consequences for your health and family life. I'm speaking as someone who has had two alcoholic partners.
If there is any drug you can't possibly give up then you are addicted to it and you have an addiction. Seek help.
^THIS
I'm hopping on THIS band-wagon ^ ^ ^ ^ Get help ASAP contact AA.org0 -
First off I'm sorry that you have a problem controlling your alcohol intake, if it is really an issue for you then please seek professional help.
I'm reading the replies to your plight with some level of discomfort. People's attitude to alcohol is so blase and drinking too much and misusing alcohol is seen as a funny thing. It isn't. It can have serious consequences for your health and family life. I'm speaking as someone who has had two alcoholic partners.
If there is any drug you can't possibly give up then you are addicted to it and you have an addiction. Seek help.
I agree with this person. you may have an addiction that needs treatment.0 -
First off allow me to express my gratitude at everyone who took the time to respond to my thread.
I suppose I could join a website where I could more help and advice for my addiction but I always found that MFP people give me the best advice. Seeing as this concerns my health I thought it would be okay.
The first step was admitting that I have a problem on here. Clearly I was in denial before writing it out. Now I realise that perhaps it is a bit too much for me to handle on my own.
Last night, I swore I would not drink for as long as possible. Well around 5pm after getting home from work, I had a drink. Just 1 but never the less I couldn't resist. That is a problem to me. As I said it goes beyond counting calories for me. I need to ultimately get help.
The reason why I stopped at 1 drink last night was purely because of some responses on here and somehow I felt accountable and stopped.
I am looking to find some kind of professional help and I am sure I can beat this monster.
Once again thank you and this thread has opened my eyes to what I swore was something I can beat on my own.
It may be okay for some people to have a couple of glasses of wine a night but for me it spirals out of control. I feel like my kids deserve better and I am not at my best when I drink.
I have a concert and a carnival this weekend and I know there will be a beer garden. I have to go because its at my kids school. What I am going to try is just keep busy and play around with them without even entering that damn garden of addiction. Wish me luck.0 -
I think a lot of you missed what the OP said.
She's not looking for ways to cut calories, she's looking for help, from alcohol addiction
Seeking an answer from a different site would then be the key. Most on this site would be offering help on how to work it into their fitness plan. The answer being a switch in type of alcohol, burning off via exercise to make room for alcohol, or full out abstaining from the alcohol. If it's an addiction issue, then obviously seeking help from an addiction related site would be more appropriate. Reaching out to a fitness site... you're going to get fitness answers. At best, a post reaching out to people within the site who've battled addiction would be an alternative. The topic is 'WINE' - my immediate thought as a wine drinker is 'how to get the wine into my body and still manage to have the body I want'
So what you're saying is that you don't even read the post by the person who posts the thread?
You know, last year when I figured out that I was an Alcoholic, I came came clean on MFP, and my friends and the people I met on here saved my life..
Your post is wrong, and makes no sense.
To quote the original post by OP:
Really need some support to give up the bottle. I binge drink a few times a week and it is becoming a problem. I use to have abs but now I have this floppy sloppy tummy"
But while I read the reference to once having abs but now a "floppy sloppy tummy" made it immediately made it about fitness and that was the problem, it apparently did to the majority of people that responded. You, from your perspective read "it's becoming a problem' as a drinking problem, which it has since turned out to be.
My post makes perfect sense, I as read it from a FITNESS perspective, how to not have alcohol affect your weightloss/fitness goals. You read the post from an alcoholic's perspective (understandably) but then you railed on everyone else on the FITNESS SITE for not reading it the same way you did.
OP has since posted further posts regarding the actual 'addictive' nature behind her post and thusly changing what the answers would be. Based on first post however, I stand by my post. Props to both you and now the OP for seeing a problem and taking steps to change. You should be commended for that. Bottom line, she got what she came here for. //0
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