Like Minded Lushes March 2011

I am glad it's finally Friday - but I have to say.......even though I have allowed myself to drink on the weekends, I'm not really that enthused about it tonight for some reason. Just seems like a waste.....waste of calories, I had to burn extra this morning to afford the drinks and I'll have to work out xtra hard tomorrow morning to potentially get rid of a hangover - and to prepare for tomorrow night. Seems like a lot of work for some stinkin' watered down Bud 55's eh???

This topic is so for me. It's my first week on my new diet and MFP, and after successfully sticking to my diet plan for the past 5 days, I've now reached the real struggle...surviving the weekend. I love my Friday and Saturday evening cocktails, generally a couple glasses of red wine each night, but I know it isn't in my diet plan. Honestly, prior to starting this new diet I was drinking 2 glasses of wine every night. I really think the last 10 pounds gained is a result of all that drinking. There was nothing like coming home after a long hard day at work, fulfilling my mommy (dinner, homework, and bath) duties and sitting back with my red wine and remote. Now that it's Friday evening I found myself having to make a concerted effort not to drive to the store for my usual wine or even lite cranberry and vodka. I know I need to stay strong, but I wonder how long I can keep this up!

I joined myfitnesspal mainly to see how far over I go in calories due to my drinking! Glad I'm not alone. I am on day 2 of tracking my calories and I didn't work out today so I'm cutting back on dinner so I can have my wine

Add me if we've got similar lifestyles/schedules... I'm 24, getting my PhD, training for a half marathon so I exercise a lot, no kids but engaged, busy busy with plenty of time for drinking while studying, trying to lose maybe 8 pounds or so and tone my arms for the wedding! And I'm always on my computer so I'm sure I'll be a consistent tracker of food and workouts if you need that accountability.

I read somewhere that people who drink consistently metabolism alcohol better than those that don't... food for thought, not for eating

I joined myfitnesspal mainly to see how far over I go in calories due to my drinking! Glad I'm not alone. I am on day 2 of tracking my calories and I didn't work out today so I'm cutting back on dinner so I can have my wine

Add me if we've got similar lifestyles/schedules... I'm 24, getting my PhD, training for a half marathon so I exercise a lot, no kids but engaged, busy busy with plenty of time for drinking while studying, trying to lose maybe 8 pounds or so and tone my arms for the wedding! And I'm always on my computer so I'm sure I'll be a consistent tracker of food and workouts if you need that accountability.

I read somewhere that people who drink consistently metabolism alcohol better than those that don't... food for thought, not for eating

I've no doubt that those of us who consistantly drink process the alcohol in a more sufficient manner haha. I'm 25, stay at home girlfriend. I take care of our house and my boyfriends and my 3 pups. We've been together for almost 8 years so it's like we're already married haha, that's reason to drink by itself! I work out twice a day, so I figure not only do I actually earn those calories but I definitely earn my wine or beer =]

Ooh, Kim, the mixing is the worst!!!

I stuck to one Strongbow last night and I was in bed by 9...I had a really sh!tty couple of weeks at work, so I was nice to just crash.

I have the boy's soccer game, laundry, clean the mess of a house, then pack for Vegas!!! w00t!!!!!!!!!!

Amy, have a blast in lost wages....

Robin, I thought I remember you saying that the scale is down 3 lbs??? Takes time, girl, takes time...stay focused and motivated...look for other changes besides the scale

Agree..that scale is a mofo sometimes!!
I stayed within my calories all week and had a few nights where I had a glass of red wine. I managed to lose the 2lbs that I gained last week.
I saved most of my calories yesterday for my favorite meal..shrimp tacos (they're fried) and woke up this morning with no weight gain. I'm going to exercise today and tomorrow...maybe have a glass of wine or 2 but I'm going to remain diligent about staying within my calories. I usually take one day off on the weekend to rest from exercising. I swear if I don't see that scale move down on monday I'm gunna be one PO'd girl.

It's really just about whether or not you've got the calories =]

If you drink your calories but go over then yes, weight gain may happen. But when it comes to alcohol, when you drink a good amount, even if you have the calories for it, the scale may go up to do water retention.

I'm already on beer 8 I believe haha, BUT, I've got the calories for it and I'll get plenty of water to avoid the dreaded BLOAT!

Not to be graffic but, if you maintain a good amount of water each day, you won't bloat up during that time of the month either =]

Bloat, whether it be from being a female or alcohol or salt, is put to rest by the same thing ... water. Just drink enough water and you avoid the bloat and usually the hangover =]

Hey all...I had about 2 to 3 glasses of wine yesterday

Total count for the week: 15 to 16...those suckers add up quickly...no drinking tonight

Anyway, I've been a slug this week and need to kick it up a notch the next couple of weeks to prove I can do this!!! I am going to shoot for a goal of 8 this week. Should be pretty easy since I am scheduled to work 5 of the next 7 evening

SoCalwoman, good luck with your weigh in tomorrow
Robin, your doing fabulous...KEEP IT UP...3 oz isn't even a full serving
Amy, hope you had a lushy, fun filled weekend...lushy cleaning was efficient

I've just read a really depressing article saying that if you want to lose body fat you will need to give up alcohol, so I'm having to have a glass of wine to cheer me up :drinker: :laugh:

That'll teach me to read things like that, I far prefer articles that tell you about the positive benefits provided you enjoy in moderation!

Hahaha, it's almost Wine O'Clock for me as well. I myself don't completely believe that article as I'm still on my way to my body's happy weight range and I drink plenty of wine haha. I'm definitely still losing fat, because my abs are starting to shine through!

Oh, and Yvonne, that's why I never read stuff about alcohol!! :drinker:

very wise

I've just read a really depressing article saying that if you want to lose body fat you will need to give up alcohol, so I'm having to have a glass of wine to cheer me up :drinker: :laugh:

That'll teach me to read things like that, I far prefer articles that tell you about the positive benefits provided you enjoy in moderation!

I don't care what they say Yvonne! : ) I'm not so sure of that. :happy: :drinker: I think giving up fats might be key; depends which ones. Hmmmmm.

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading all afternoon these posts - in fact I am celebrating you all right now with a martini....Bombay Saphire 2 olives..................(afterall, I am trying to lose some weight!

I too do better housework and am fairly productive a little imbibed and I am going to prove once and for all that a woman of a "certain age" can have a drink and control her weight !

Be safe and smart - Cheers!

Ladies, you don't have to stop drinkiing to be skinny!!!! Or rather, in shape! I am 25 years old, I love my wine, I love my beer. I get as close to my NET goal as possible. I weighed in about 2 weeks ago, when I started this site, at 120-121, I weighed in at the beginning of this week at 117.8. I reckon I drink more than a few bottles a week. I'm still losing weight and still enjoying my booze! =]

Ladies, you don't have to stop drinkiing to be skinny!!!! Or rather, in shape! I am 25 years old, I love my wine, I love my beer. I get as close to my NET goal as possible. I weighed in about 2 weeks ago, when I started this site, at 120-121, I weighed in at the beginning of this week at 117.8. I reckon I drink more than a few bottles a week. I'm still losing weight and still enjoying my booze! =]

how nice to be so young and to be so small. wait until you are older, it gets more difficult.

I'm not trying to start a fight or anything. I've been healthy my entire life. My grandparents raised me, we had a huge garden, we ate fresh fruits and veggies. My mom didn't raise me because she chose booze and drugs over me. For the longest time I was completely against drinking without even knowing what it was like. My now, still current boyfriend introduced me to drinking. Problem is, alcoholism runs in my family. My mom still suffers, my dad was/still an alcoholic as far as I know. I haven't seen him since I was 5 because he doesn't care about me. I have struggled with drinking, and still struggle with it. I'm fully aware that my metabolism will slow down and things will change. Difference is, I already know what to do to counter act it. I've helped my mom to lose weight and when it comes time for me to lose the baby weight, I'll do it.