I really like beer
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Me too, I try to keep it to just when I go out (don't get out that much), or if I get it at home sometimes I will get a single beer for the night (some grocery stores let you do this now), or if I get a six pack I will try to space it out and have one or two on special nights, not every night while watching TV or with dinner. It's hard to have self control but I enjoy the experience more then.0
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I have a similar issue. My husband and I are homebrewers and huge craft beer/cider folks (We are from Portland OR after all and it's BEER CITY here). I try and limit my consumption to once or twice a week, but the social aspect becomes hard when friends order pitchers etc. and refill your glass before you can say no. These nights usually involve pizza, fries, etc as well because...well they just seem to go hand in hand with beer . I like the lighter brews sometimes, but I am usually a pretty dyed in the wool IPA IIPA lover. I usually just chalk it up to enjoying life with friends and compensate by walking/running more and being a little stricter after a cheat night. Remember that one night won't undo all of your work, if you are committed to your goals all the other days, imbibing once in a while is probably better for your mental health/stress levels than restricting
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I love good beer. What I've found to be most effective for me is to cut out drinking during the week unless it is limited to 1 or 2 drinks which I plan for and make sure fit into my daily goal (however this happens infrequently). I then give myself leeway on the weekend based on my plans. I've set my calorie goals to lose 1 lb a week (3500 cal deficit), if I go and drink half of those calories on the weekend and only lose 0.5 lb, so be it. This is a marathon, not a sprint, and I take enjoyment from socializing with friends over drinks. I've been able to consistently lose with this approach because it's very rare that I would ever drink more than 3500 calories (although it has happened over a couple day period) and I often don't drink at all. Plus, when you factor in exercise, it's not that hard to offset a moderate level of consumption. The key is to otherwise stick to your goals or it's easy to start getting off-track with extra calories consumed here and there.0
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People will tell you not to eat back exercise calories. I've never heard not to drink them back.0
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Light beer gives me the sadz.
I would rather not drink all week, and save up for a few very tasty, high-calorie beers on the weekend. If it's less than 7% abv, I don't even bother.0 -
People will tell you not to eat back exercise calories. I've never heard not to drink them back.
lol - touche'.0 -
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I drink beer whenever I want and just make sure I'm still under my calorie goal.0
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Drink stouts. 12 oz of guinness is 125 calories. Feels like a lot more than that.
yes, but not all stouts are created equal.
not knocking stouts, but OP needs to understand that not every pint of stout is 125 calories.
Otherwise, you'd crack open a bottle of siberian night or something.. and wind up pushing 320+ calories for that single bottle.0 -
Light beer gives me the sadz.
I would rather not drink all week, and save up for a few very tasty, high-calorie beers on the weekend. If it's less than 7% abv, I don't even bother.
I like you.0 -
I drink real beer too. Big beer. I make it fit. I'm not going to deal with drinking crappy beer because it's lower in calories. Why? Because I like flavor.
No issues here. Just polished off a bottle of Barrel Aged Sexual Chocolate. Good times.
Listen to that guy...he's lost 153 lbs drinking the beerz.
And I've lost 50...so...You can still have your cake and eat it too...0 -
I love craft beer. Alot. I have made a rule though. I only drink if I have exercised that day and if it fits into my calorie limits. I burn about 400 calories on my average work out which usually allows me 2 good beers if I want them. Sadly, I drank a dogfish head Midas Touch on Tuesday. It's one of their ancient ales and has barley wine mixed in. A different taste but so yummy. A 12 oz bottle was 307 calories. I almost peed my pants. Now I check calories first.0
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Fellow fan of quality brew here. Also a homebrewer. It is a rare day that does not include one beer before it ends.0
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Mmmm; beer...:drinker:0
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I stick with Michelo Ultra (though I too prefer a good craft beer), since it is both low calorie and low carb (and my diet success depends on keeping carbs under 70 grams). I pre-plan for it and usually likewise plan for a light high protein snack (e.g., few small cubes of cheddar cheese) to go with it to make sure I don't start eating indiscriminately. Most days I don't have anything, but he occasional beer or small glass of Cabernet makes for a much happier week. (wink)0
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HA, it's not just he beer, it's the food that goes with it before, during and after... I just do my best during the week knowing I'm going over on the weekend.
On Halloween just take a few shots to minimize calories?0 -
If it's a special occasion you want to drink for (Halloween, birthday, etc), I wouldn't really worry about it. Try to make good food choices that day and drink up.
Generally speaking, I'm aiming for alcohol only once a week. Even if I hit my calorie goals with beer or wine in there, too many days of it seems to keep me from losing.0 -
I'm with everyone here. I love beer and fireball whiskey and I wouldn't think of giving it up as a "sustainable" lifestyle.
Sure, I know it's not nutrient dense nor is it necessarily helping me lose weight haha but some days I need a little rest and relaxation and a nice cold beer is the ticket.
I just log it ( and log it honestly) and go about life.
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Ah, hell, I love beer! Most of the beers I lurv are not exactly low in calories either. Screw it, life is too short. I drink pretty much every day - in moderation (well, not in moderation every day, but let's go with that story) - and it seems to work. Fit it in your calories and macros. Some of my current choices: Dogfish Head 90 Minute, Bell's Two Hearted, and Goose Island IPA.
Just made a clone of Bell's Two Hearted and it was glorious!0 -
Limited yourself to a once a month treat?
lol.
Once a month?!?!
Hell no.
I love beer. I have beer. I log beer. I don't normally drink a lot of it during the week because I also like eating, but weekends are fair game. And I do not drink bad beer; what a sad pathetic waste of hops and calories.
I'm going to a few taprooms this weekend, now that you mention it0 -
I never gave up beer and lost over 100#, That being said, I reduced my intake and try to only drink one day a week. This plan doesn't always work, as events come up and I want a beer. Summer is always harder for me, so I am trying to get back to the one day a week thing right now.0
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I really love beer----It is my drink of choice, although I'm a wine fan too. I try to stick some lighter beers in there but it always seems to turn into a nice IPA or Pale Ale. I live in Seattle, after all, micro-brew central along with my friends in Portland. This nice hot summer has prompted me to buy good beer more often; it just makes sitting in the sun perfect. I fit in the calories. I've been doing primarily higher protein/lower carbs, no white, dairy, processed sugar (except for the sugar in beer, of course!), exercise, all of the things we know we should do (usually). Seems to still be working. Gotta keep the things we enjoy if it's going to be a lifestyle choice. And it is Friday....0
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i love the hops as well I just gave it up during the week for the most part If I'm out to eat I have to get beer - my favorite is draft beer (as long as it's good i will always skip beer if all they have is just american lagers / bud light etc)
i love ipa's like crazier - the hoppier the better
it's one thing i will never give up haha0 -
I fit it into my calorie count and drink regularly (at least once a week). I hit my macros most days so I'm fine if I fall a bit short once a week. Beer is good. And I drink it.0
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I had almost a bottle of Pinot the other night. Won't jappen again so soon, but I'm a social drinker too. Anyways beer isn't too caloric0
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Lets face it, in a perfect world beer would have no calories, and no carbs. But, it does. So as long as I stay on track during the week, damned straight I'll enjoy beer on a Friday and/or Saturday! Cheers!0
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Make space for it in your weekly calories. Why not indulge once a week?
I luuurve Tom Collins drinks and make sure that I have enough calories left for one or two come Saturday (weigh-in in the morning, alcohol in the evening).0 -
I have the same problem. I end up drinking beer over the weekend on the golf course and it shows by Monday's weigh-in. I haven't learned how to overcome this issue so I am looking at the posts for good advice as well. Thanx MFP!0
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Isn't that what exercise calories are for? :drinker:0
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People will tell you not to eat back exercise calories. I've never heard not to drink them back.
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