Beer and Fitness

bshave81
bshave81 Posts: 107 Member
edited November 29 in Food and Nutrition
What is y'alls take on moderate beer consumption and weight loss?
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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    I have no problems with people who choose to drink beer while losing weight. I wish them only the best and hope that their beer of choice is always on tap.
  • jessicarehll
    jessicarehll Posts: 37 Member
    During weight loss, it's best to forgo it. Once you hit your goal, moderation is fine. Beer and alcohol in general always lead me to temptation, lol. Not to mention, the following day is unhealthy cravings and bad food day.
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    I have given up alcohol for now because it seems to increase hunger and so it makes me fat indirectly.
  • shinycrazy
    shinycrazy Posts: 1,081 Member
    I love beer, but it plummets my blood sugar and then I'm likely to eat more than I should. I've come to a IIFYM (if it fits your macros) way of eating, so if I really wanted one I would make it work. However, in general I prefer food.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    jessicarehll wrote: »
    During weight loss, it's best to forgo it. Once you hit your goal, moderation is fine. Beer and alcohol in general always lead me to temptation, lol. Not to mention, the following day is unhealthy cravings and bad food day.

    I would say it's very individual.

    Some people do have issues with going off plan when they drink (they'll either drink more than they planned or have unplanned snacks that put them over goal). Those people may do better with really reducing or eliminating alcohol while they are losing weight.

    But for others, it isn't an issue. I drank consistently when I was losing weight. Temptation to go off-plan wasn't a problem for me, so it worked. And I didn't have issues with cravings or "bad foods" the next day. The days after having a drink were just ordinary days.
  • jessicarehll
    jessicarehll Posts: 37 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    jessicarehll wrote: »
    During weight loss, it's best to forgo it. Once you hit your goal, moderation is fine. Beer and alcohol in general always lead me to temptation, lol. Not to mention, the following day is unhealthy cravings and bad food day.

    I would say it's very individual.

    Some people do have issues with going off plan when they drink (they'll either drink more than they planned or have unplanned snacks that put them over goal). Those people may do better with really reducing or eliminating alcohol while they are losing weight.

    But for others, it isn't an issue. I drank consistently when I was losing weight. Temptation to go off-plan wasn't a problem for me, so it worked. And I didn't have issues with cravings or "bad foods" the next day. The days after having a drink were just ordinary days.

    True, if you can keep within your calories while drinking and stay on track, I'd say have at it. Lol
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    sure drink what you want, work it off, I drink wine and whiskey and vodka, work it off easy.
  • toe1226
    toe1226 Posts: 249 Member
    I have never been able to successfully incorporate alcohol while losing healthfully- but I know LOTS of people that do!! It's CICO, for me, when I drink, I tend to eat all the thingz. You gotta find what works for you!
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    edited February 2016
    Drinking a moderate amount of beer (and I am talking real beer - not Michelob Ultra) did not interfere with my ability to lose weight. I lost 60+ pounds and have kept it off for almost four years. I typically drink 3-4 beers a week - usually craft stuff in the 7%-8% ABV range.
  • capnrus789
    capnrus789 Posts: 2,736 Member
    Everything in moderation...including moderation.
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    For me, it's fine. I usually only have 1 or 2 anyway and work it into my calories.
  • soechsner09
    soechsner09 Posts: 119 Member
    mmmm beer ... Brewfest is this Saturday and I plan on enjoying every minute of it. I'm just going to make sure I get my workout in in the morning, and hydrate :smile: then back at it Sunday.
  • Noelv1976
    Noelv1976 Posts: 18,948 Member
    As long it's withing your calorie budget, I'm all for it!
  • _lyndseybrooke_
    _lyndseybrooke_ Posts: 2,561 Member
    If if fits into your calorie/macro goals, go for it. I prefer to chew my calories, but I've never been much of a drinker.
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    bshave81 wrote: »
    What is y'alls take on moderate beer consumption and weight loss?

    Moderation? That sounds like a horrible life.
  • CassidyScaglione
    CassidyScaglione Posts: 673 Member
    I use exercise cals, that way I still get to eat like normal.
  • Mapalicious
    Mapalicious Posts: 412 Member
    I prefer whiskey. More bang for your buck! (in a calories taken in:alcohol measurement)
  • michellemybelll
    michellemybelll Posts: 2,228 Member
    _Waffle_ wrote: »
    bshave81 wrote: »
    What is y'alls take on moderate beer consumption and weight loss?

    Moderation? That sounds like a horrible life.

    right? lol
  • Alyssa_Is_LosingIt
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt Posts: 4,696 Member
    I drink and log beer. I love beer. I fit it into my goals, usually on weekends.

    I've lost nearly 25 lbs and still losing.
  • lisalsd1
    lisalsd1 Posts: 1,519 Member
    Beer = cheat meal
  • charlieaulert
    charlieaulert Posts: 127 Member
    jessicarehll wrote: »
    During weight loss, it's best to forgo it. Once you hit your goal, moderation is fine. Beer and alcohol in general always lead me to temptation, lol. Not to mention, the following day is unhealthy cravings and bad food day.

    This
  • Jruzer
    Jruzer Posts: 3,501 Member
    Ya know the old trope that gets repeated endlessly: "It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle?"

    I enjoy beer, and don't want to have a "lifestyle" that excludes it.
  • time2cutnow
    time2cutnow Posts: 150 Member
    I don't log my beer. I count them as freebies since I never remember drinking them. It's like it never happened.
  • Wetcoaster
    Wetcoaster Posts: 1,788 Member
    charlieaulert wrote: »
    jessicarehll wrote: »
    During weight loss, it's best to forgo it. Once you hit your goal, moderation is fine. Beer and alcohol in general always lead me to temptation, lol. Not to mention, the following day is unhealthy cravings and bad food day.

    This

    I guess I lost 120 pounds the wrong way then because I drank beer all the time during my weight loss.
  • pie_eyes
    pie_eyes Posts: 12,964 Member
    I don't log my beer cals because I'm 22 :o
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    Jruzer wrote: »
    Ya know the old trope that gets repeated endlessly: "It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle?"

    I enjoy beer, and don't want to have a "lifestyle" that excludes it.

    me either.

    and im a jack girl, myself ;) well,if staying in. beer if out. its about 50/50 ;)
  • Panda_brat
    Panda_brat Posts: 291 Member
    I do not drink beer, but I do have harder booze on Saturdays, and I have lost 160 pounds.
  • bshave81
    bshave81 Posts: 107 Member
    Jruzer wrote: »
    Ya know the old trope that gets repeated endlessly: "It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle?"

    I enjoy beer, and don't want to have a "lifestyle" that excludes it.

    Yep!
  • Fitwarrior7_Round_2
    Fitwarrior7_Round_2 Posts: 453 Member
    I try to limit drinking to weekends only. And I agree with whomever said it leads to unhealthy choices the following day.
  • laurenislost
    laurenislost Posts: 28 Member
    Why waste the calories on something as lame as beer?
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