Alcohol

cdeeker
cdeeker Posts: 2 Member
edited November 18 in Health and Weight Loss
hi,

I am doing really well with losing weight. I have lost just over 5kg and I'm really happy with my progress. However, next weekend I am going to be having quite a heavy weekend as I'm going to a festival so will be most likely drinking quite a bit.

I'm really scared this will completely ruin all the work I've done!

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  • fearlessleader104
    fearlessleader104 Posts: 723 Member
    Is there a question?
  • webrat_jen
    webrat_jen Posts: 35 Member
    have fun at your festival!
    Make sure you drink plenty of water, ideally inbetween each alcoholic drink to stay hydrated. you are going to be bouncing around and moving lots, so i would will burn more than average calories, but try not to go overboard. you will save calories (and cash!) by limiting the drinks you buy.
    Before you go, look up how much your favorite drinks weight up in terms of calories. that might help you make healthier decisions. also, bear in mind that increase alcohol may decrease your willpower for resisting the food outlets there will be, so avoid them (the smell of doughnuts has been my undoing before!). Stock up on food bars like fruit and nut snack bars, or cereal bars to take with you, they are much easier to track for calories (keep the empty packets in a pocket and tally them up when you get a chance) and though they are not the most healthy, they will be better than a takeaway meal loaded with fat and sugar and salt! Also much cheaper!
    Most import though, have fun. A festival is a rare event, and you should enjoy it. Try not to stress too much about staying on track, and as long as you make an effort towards not drinking too much or eating too much junk food i do not think you'll put on 5 kg over one weekend. The scales might show an increase in your weight, but you've been losing the weight so far, and you will be able to lose any excess again after the festival.
  • dufus12
    dufus12 Posts: 393 Member
    What the others said..... you can still have alcohol.....enjoy the festival!

    Unless you teetotal, then you need to accept these occasions and a lifestyle that includes alcohol.

    Funny, I only clicked on this cos one of pals made the comment that last night I drank most of my calories.......Do I regret it? Not one bit.........!!!!!!
  • cdeeker
    cdeeker Posts: 2 Member
    Thanks for the feedback! Taken a lot of stress away! :)
  • lindsayk324
    lindsayk324 Posts: 54 Member
    Oh man, have fun! If you're curious about how to fit alcohol in, check out http://getdrunknotfat.com/ -- and also remember that you'll probably be walking and dancing a lot so make that exercise count! haha
  • ogmomma2012
    ogmomma2012 Posts: 1,520 Member
    Unless you have high, uncontrolled triglycerides, just HAVE FUN! And drink extra for me!
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