Decided to have "a beer" yesterday...logged in myfitnesspal...wow
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HeySwoleSister wrote: »2 pints of Guinness has 320 calories. I've obviously logged "2 pints of Guinness" several times into MFP.
I think I'd like to do more hanging out with you.
And, no, "lite" beer does not count as beer. It's a fricking fracking BEER SPRITZER at best. Yuck. Talk about not worth the calories! I'd rather have seltzer at 0 calories than a "lite beer"
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You picked an absurd example of a beer to declare you cant drink beer while trying to lose weight...
There are plenty of <200 calorie flavorful craft beers. If you are drinking to get drunk, then don't bother with the good stuff. That is a waste.
If drinking to you means "stealing happiness from the next day" then you might want to rethink how much you drink. FWIW I drink a couple of pints a night, every single night. I never have issues the next day. I was even doing that when I was trying to cut weight. Just depends on what and how much...
Yep, I already have given how much I drink some "thought", and basically my solution is to simply not drink alcohol.
If having a few beers is nearly the same as having 3 waters, then I may as well not drink.
For me, it takes me a lot to actually get the buzz I'm looking for (not really drunk, no). I require a lot of alcohol. Because of this, my hangover intensity is worse.
If I didn't require as much alcohol to feel a strong buzz, well that would be great. Not only would I not have to consume as much, I'll also have much less hangover due to simply not having consumed a ton of alcohol.
I weigh 250, 18% body fat, but I'm only 6'1". Maybe more muscle mass makes it harder to feel a buzz.0 -
I've switched to a good whisky on ice - potent and smooth. If I crave a beer "taste" (and that's about all you get from it), I drink Bud Select which is adequate, but light beer isn't beer (I'm born and raised in Milwaukee). Having a drink is NOT diet death, but *caution* drinking too much does make you want to eat EVERYTHING around!0
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Illini_Jim wrote: »Guinness my man...Guinness.
That's my beer of choice!0 -
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drewlamonte wrote: »
They constantly bulk and cut, cut and bulk, bulk and cut... You need the extra calories for the bulk, but I would imagine with activity levels so high, they could still enjoy alcohol on a cut.0 -
I prefer a good old fashion BLOODY MARY with the works (no extra salt); but, on my caloric count, that would be one of my meals. LOL! I'll drink a 'cold' beer if it is hot as Hades outside; but, I really do not like the taste; and especially the after-taste after a good burp.0
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Just drink Guiness
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Illini_Jim wrote: »Guinness my man...Guinness.
A man after my own heart! LOL
I've been losing steady and have continued to imbibe in my favourite alcoholic tasties along the way. A little extra exercise needed at times to fit it in, but for me, it's a small price to pay. I enjoy my wine, beer and cocktails
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Wow did not know there was a beer out there with that many calories. I drink Michelob Ultra when I want a beer 12 ounces are 95 calories way less then the beer you drank.0
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drewlamonte wrote: »
If you ever noticed they exercise way more than we ever will exercise and pay high bucks to keep the weight off.0 -
drewlamonte wrote: »
They constantly bulk and cut, cut and bulk, bulk and cut... You need the extra calories for the bulk, but I would imagine with activity levels so high, they could still enjoy alcohol on a cut.
Alcohol is bad for muscle growth and recovery. I would bet that when adding lean muscle they avoid alcohol as much as possible. I would also bet that they use HGH and or anabolic steroids.0 -
SherryTeach wrote: »A small glass of red wine a few times a week or a vodka tonic with diet tonic water does it for me. I don't drink out of boredom. I drink because I teach junior high.
Elementary school. I'm right there with you. My first week I went home on Friday and drank an ENTIRE bottle of wine. If stress burned calories I'd be below my goal weight even with such instances of drinking.0 -
I love my cocktails and beer too but need to stay away from them as much as possible when dieting. All it takes is a weekend of too much fun and what took me 5 weeks to lose will be back in a flash by the following Monday.0
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drewlamonte wrote: »Justthisgirl1994 wrote: »
A friend once told me, drinking is like stealing happiness from the next day.
Profound...0 -
drewlamonte wrote: »
They constantly bulk and cut, cut and bulk, bulk and cut... You need the extra calories for the bulk, but I would imagine with activity levels so high, they could still enjoy alcohol on a cut.
Bulk then cut then bulk cut, and so on, makes sense. I just didn't think beer or any alcohol would be part of that process.
I do the same with my diet/workout, except I consume additional foods when bulking.0 -
drewlamonte wrote: »drewlamonte wrote: »
They constantly bulk and cut, cut and bulk, bulk and cut... You need the extra calories for the bulk, but I would imagine with activity levels so high, they could still enjoy alcohol on a cut.
Bulk then cut then bulk cut, and so on, makes sense. I just didn't think beer or any alcohol would be part of that process.
I do the same with my diet/workout, except I consume additional foods when bulking.
But that makes sense. If your "job" is to workout 8 hours a day, drinking alcohol won't be an issue.
As long as it doesn't affect your energy level the next day...
But then there's crack cocaine for that0 -
I've been logging for 2 years and I'm still occasionally shocked at how many calories are in some foods. Live and learn!
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Hahaha facing that prob too but with wine...but the wine isn't that many calories, but you don't know how much I can drink, so had to cut it toodrewlamonte wrote: »Or, just not drink....damn you alcohol
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This is the reason I don't drink much beer. I love the taste but it has so many calories! I'm going to a beer fest this weekend. I have been saving my calories all week for this. I love IPAs! My drink of choice is vodka soda. No lite beer for me. I'd rather drink water.0
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drewlamonte wrote: »You picked an absurd example of a beer to declare you cant drink beer while trying to lose weight...
There are plenty of <200 calorie flavorful craft beers. If you are drinking to get drunk, then don't bother with the good stuff. That is a waste.
If drinking to you means "stealing happiness from the next day" then you might want to rethink how much you drink. FWIW I drink a couple of pints a night, every single night. I never have issues the next day. I was even doing that when I was trying to cut weight. Just depends on what and how much...
Yep, I already have given how much I drink some "thought", and basically my solution is to simply not drink alcohol.
If having a few beers is nearly the same as having 3 waters, then I may as well not drink.
For me, it takes me a lot to actually get the buzz I'm looking for (not really drunk, no). I require a lot of alcohol. Because of this, my hangover intensity is worse.
If I didn't require as much alcohol to feel a strong buzz, well that would be great. Not only would I not have to consume as much, I'll also have much less hangover due to simply not having consumed a ton of alcohol.
I weigh 250, 18% body fat, but I'm only 6'1". Maybe more muscle mass makes it harder to feel a buzz.
My honest assessment of this is "Good for you." You're making the lifestyle choices that fit your goals and what you want to consume. This is exactly how you should do it.
That said, personally I would cut out a lot of other things before I cut out beer. As I said I enjoy a bottle or two most nights, and almost always buy mixed singles from local craft beer places. But southern WIsconsin has an embarrassment of good choices. Last night I enjoyed a rye saison from Door County Brewing: Biere de Seigle.0 -
mantium999 wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »mantium999 wrote: »
Of course it is.
Using corn (syrup, or in any other form) as a cheap fermentable, negates any claim to being a beer.
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drewlamonte wrote: »You picked an absurd example of a beer to declare you cant drink beer while trying to lose weight...
There are plenty of <200 calorie flavorful craft beers. If you are drinking to get drunk, then don't bother with the good stuff. That is a waste.
If drinking to you means "stealing happiness from the next day" then you might want to rethink how much you drink. FWIW I drink a couple of pints a night, every single night. I never have issues the next day. I was even doing that when I was trying to cut weight. Just depends on what and how much...
Yep, I already have given how much I drink some "thought", and basically my solution is to simply not drink alcohol.
If having a few beers is nearly the same as having 3 waters, then I may as well not drink.
For me, it takes me a lot to actually get the buzz I'm looking for (not really drunk, no). I require a lot of alcohol. Because of this, my hangover intensity is worse.
If I didn't require as much alcohol to feel a strong buzz, well that would be great. Not only would I not have to consume as much, I'll also have much less hangover due to simply not having consumed a ton of alcohol.
I weigh 250, 18% body fat, but I'm only 6'1". Maybe more muscle mass makes it harder to feel a buzz.
My honest assessment of this is "Good for you." You're making the lifestyle choices that fit your goals and what you want to consume. This is exactly how you should do it.
That said, personally I would cut out a lot of other things before I cut out beer. As I said I enjoy a bottle or two most nights, and almost always buy mixed singles from local craft beer places. But southern WIsconsin has an embarrassment of good choices. Last night I enjoyed a rye saison from Door County Brewing: Biere de Seigle.
Ha, snarky reply.
I only wrote that because the other guy said I need to "really think about how much I'm drinking"
Thanks you your feedback.0 -
drewlamonte wrote: »drewlamonte wrote: »You picked an absurd example of a beer to declare you cant drink beer while trying to lose weight...
There are plenty of <200 calorie flavorful craft beers. If you are drinking to get drunk, then don't bother with the good stuff. That is a waste.
If drinking to you means "stealing happiness from the next day" then you might want to rethink how much you drink. FWIW I drink a couple of pints a night, every single night. I never have issues the next day. I was even doing that when I was trying to cut weight. Just depends on what and how much...
Yep, I already have given how much I drink some "thought", and basically my solution is to simply not drink alcohol.
If having a few beers is nearly the same as having 3 waters, then I may as well not drink.
For me, it takes me a lot to actually get the buzz I'm looking for (not really drunk, no). I require a lot of alcohol. Because of this, my hangover intensity is worse.
If I didn't require as much alcohol to feel a strong buzz, well that would be great. Not only would I not have to consume as much, I'll also have much less hangover due to simply not having consumed a ton of alcohol.
I weigh 250, 18% body fat, but I'm only 6'1". Maybe more muscle mass makes it harder to feel a buzz.
My honest assessment of this is "Good for you." You're making the lifestyle choices that fit your goals and what you want to consume. This is exactly how you should do it.
That said, personally I would cut out a lot of other things before I cut out beer. As I said I enjoy a bottle or two most nights, and almost always buy mixed singles from local craft beer places. But southern WIsconsin has an embarrassment of good choices. Last night I enjoyed a rye saison from Door County Brewing: Biere de Seigle.
Ha, snarky reply.
I only wrote that because the other guy said I need to "really think about how much I'm drinking"
Thanks you your feedback.
My snark-o-meter must be broken. Happy Friday!
Mrs Jruzer and I are going here tonight: http://www.nextdoorbrewing.com/0
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