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josiah03
josiah03 Posts: 5
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hello everyone out there i'm curious for some input on ppl's thoughts on your basic drinks i know about the calories ect...that's why i've basically stopped drinking beer, but i love partying with my friends and usually consume a decent amount of vodka. I usually have vodka with diet soda's, is this still bad?

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  • josiah03
    josiah03 Posts: 5
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    hello everyone out there i'm curious for some input on ppl's thoughts on your basic drinks i know about the calories ect...that's why i've basically stopped drinking beer, but i love partying with my friends and usually consume a decent amount of vodka. I usually have vodka with diet soda's, is this still bad?
  • RNLeslie
    RNLeslie Posts: 150
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    Actually... heeheehee... a shot of vodka is around 70 calories, plus 0 for the diet soda. Also, alcohol gets you more intoxicated a little more quickly when mixed with carbonated beverage, so I consider that a win-win situation. I was drinking wine, but I think I'll get more "bang" for my caloric "buck" with the vodka/diet drinks... enjoy! :drinker:
  • raincloud
    raincloud Posts: 405 Member
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    Honestly? 151 gets you most drunk for the least amount of calories. Now, the taste is bad and you may not be looking for getting drunk and that's fine, I was just throwing that out there. :drinker:

    Otherwise vodka is a good low cal choice, which is odd seeing as it comes from potatoes.....
  • GemFB
    GemFB Posts: 104 Member
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    64 cal beer. Miller makes it, so its bound to be good!

    Just saying!
  • FletcherChic
    FletcherChic Posts: 158
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    i love you guys! seriously just got a HUGE laugh about the 151!!!!...here is what i have learned about drinking (or being able to enjoy your drinks)...first - if you know you're going to drink, limit/eliminate the carbs you're having with your meal ...or skip dessert if you were planning on a treat (i prefer sugar to booze but that's just me...i am wayyyy more fun hopped up on chocolate! ha ha ha)...second - eat some protein first (and or with each drink) that will help stabilize insulin levels which in turn keeps up from being big drunk chubby-chubs!....it might seem weird to be sneaking bites of meat out of your purse while at the bar but i think it's well worth the outcome :laugh:
  • RNLeslie
    RNLeslie Posts: 150
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    Hmmmm... 151... :bigsmile:
    What kind of calories are involved there?

    It is ironic that vodka is lower in calories, considering its origin. I'll admit that I was surprised when I looked it up.

    I think the big issue with alcohol is to drink lots and lots of water. And drinking it with a caffeinated beverage just increases the diuretic effect, so water is crucial... for weight loss and for hangovers! But like my grandmother always said, all things in moderation!
  • diegelmansm
    diegelmansm Posts: 90
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    64 cal beer. Miller makes it, so its bound to be good!

    It's really not that good. It takes like water. I was oh so dissappointed. Now I have a whole case sitting in my garage that no one will drink. :cry:
  • raincloud
    raincloud Posts: 405 Member
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    64 cal beer. Miller makes it, so its bound to be good!

    It's really not that good. It takes like water. I was oh so dissappointed. Now I have a whole case sitting in my garage that no one will drink. :cry:

    Yeah, it's like butter water....
  • 1Corinthians13
    1Corinthians13 Posts: 5,296 Member
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    I drink wine most of the time. Most nights, I save calories for a glass or two.
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
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    I drink wine most of the time. Most nights, I save calories for a glass or two.

    Wino here too! :drinker:

    I prefer red, but white has less calories. (dagnabbit!) :grumble:

    Josiah,

    Gin & diet tonics are good too! :drinker:
  • SoupNazi
    SoupNazi Posts: 4,229 Member
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    I drink wine most of the time. Most nights, I save calories for a glass or two.

    Wino here too! :drinker:

    I prefer red, but white has less calories. (dagnabbit!) :grumble:

    Josiah,

    Gin & diet tonics are good too! :drinker:

    Like a moth to a flame.:laugh:
  • age1389
    age1389 Posts: 1,160 Member
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    I drink wine most of the time. Most nights, I save calories for a glass or two.

    Wino here too! :drinker:

    I prefer red, but white has less calories. (dagnabbit!) :grumble:

    Josiah,

    Gin & diet tonics are good too! :drinker:

    Like a moth to a flame.:laugh:


    :laugh:
    I know she would here too:drinker:



    -Adrienne:heart:
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
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    Michelob Ultra or wine...Just factor it into your calories when you plan on drinking (and if you are like me...add a few to it...ya know...just in case...:embarassed: ) :laugh:
  • SoupNazi
    SoupNazi Posts: 4,229 Member
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    Michelob Ultra or wine...Just factor it into your calories when you plan on drinking (and if you are like me...add a few to it...ya know...just in case...:embarassed: ) :laugh:

    and there would be the second moth.:laugh:
  • 1Corinthians13
    1Corinthians13 Posts: 5,296 Member
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    I drink wine most of the time. Most nights, I save calories for a glass or two.

    Wino here too! :drinker:

    I prefer red, but white has less calories. (dagnabbit!) :grumble:

    Josiah,

    Gin & diet tonics are good too! :drinker:

    Yeah, I prefer red as well. And I suffer the calories because I'm so not a huge fan of white at all.
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
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    I drink wine most of the time. Most nights, I save calories for a glass or two.

    Wino here too! :drinker:

    I prefer red, but white has less calories. (dagnabbit!) :grumble:

    Josiah,

    Gin & diet tonics are good too! :drinker:

    Like a moth to a flame.:laugh:


    :laugh:
    I know she would here too:drinker:



    -Adrienne:heart:

    I was just trying to help, you two! :angry:


    :bigsmile:

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