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stevieedge2015
stevieedge2015 Posts: 46 Member
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I'm going to a wedding this weekend and was wondering what I should drink? I usually stick to beer as I'm a total lightweight - but it looks like I'm going to have to hit the hard stuff as there's less carbs. Has anyone drank on keto? I heard it lowers your tolerance (and my tolerance is woeful!).

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  • sarahbear1981
    sarahbear1981 Posts: 610 Member
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    Distilled spirits don't contain any carbohydrates per serving. Whether you choose vodka, rum, gin or whiskey, any serving of the alcohol is free of carbs. The carb count of a mixed drink, however, can be notably high. If you enjoy the blend of rum with cola, for example, note that a 4-ounce serving of cola contains 13 grams of carbs. If counting your carbs, choose a diet version of your preferred soda, as diet versions are lower in carbs. copied from http://www.livestrong.com/article/449797-carbohydrate-counter-for-alcoholic-beverages/
  • MizTenaciousT
    MizTenaciousT Posts: 69 Member
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    Red wine is lower in carbs I believe.
  • totaloblivia
    totaloblivia Posts: 1,164 Member
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    get a glass of something and just walk round with it in your hand (got that tip from another keto poster)... you don't have to drink it (unless you want to) - that way you look sociable but you don't have to add to your carb count.
  • kmca1803
    kmca1803 Posts: 77 Member
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    Being on keto longer term has reduced my tolerance down to nearly nothing. I'm an infrequent drinker now but it was my birthday last week and I had one glass of white wine. Hello, headspin! The restaurant insisted on giving me a free birthday shot as well, but I couldn't finish it! This never used to happen to me pre-keto. YMMV.
  • stevieedge2015
    stevieedge2015 Posts: 46 Member
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    Oh thanks for your replies guys! Total oblivion that's a really good idea that I may employ when I'm out for a quiet night but I want to let my hair down! Sarah thanks for that - going to have some vodka I think. Though I thought it was made from potatoes!
  • MariaMia816
    MariaMia816 Posts: 23 Member
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    Champagne has only 1.5 carb per 4 oz.
    I just had Bai5 & Grey Goose 2 net carbs/10 calories for a whole bottle of Bai5 (16 oz). AND ITS REFRESHING....its going to be my summer time go to cocktail :)
    http://www.drinkbai.com/bai5
  • SteveKroll
    SteveKroll Posts: 94 Member
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    I drink dry red wine, which typically has 3 or fewer carbs per glass. I have a glass every night and still lose weight without any problem.
  • stevieedge2015
    stevieedge2015 Posts: 46 Member
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    Oh guys. I said I'd better practice before I let myself loose on society...tame night out (by Irish standards. 4 single vodkas)....I've just stopped throwing up about 5 minutes ago. Couldn't keep water down and was just throwing up bile! I think I'll do what the body builders do and car up on the day...I have never felt so rough in my whole entire life :(
  • totaloblivia
    totaloblivia Posts: 1,164 Member
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    Poor you!

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