Is alcohol ok if it fits into my calorie count?

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  • joelyont
    joelyont Posts: 10 Member
    Lot's of good stuff here, I've only just (today) started logging my food in an attempt to lose weight. As a lot of people have said, I make poor food choices when I've had a few beers.
  • richln
    richln Posts: 809 Member
    srecupid wrote: »
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    Ultimately, yes. The problem I have when I drink is the munchies I get once I'm intoxicated. Somehow, those never end up getting logged. :D

    What are you drinking? I find heavier craft beers leave me fuller so I don't feel like eating. I could almost use an iPA like some people use protein shakea

    Why not both?

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  • emmaprocopiou
    emmaprocopiou Posts: 246 Member
    Yes fit it in.
    I did a load of walking yesterday and had loads of cals to enjoy , wasn't hungry but had a very large baileys and made the most of it.
    Just make sure you measure and log
  • Jonna13
    Jonna13 Posts: 288 Member
    Yes!
  • csuhar
    csuhar Posts: 779 Member
    edited February 2016
    jlcbooth wrote: »
    I'm working really hard to lose about 20lbs, and have lost about 3 in the last 3 weeks. I've been cutting out alcohol some nights - most nights - but allow myself a drink or two on the weekends if it fits into my calorie count.

    What's the consensus on trying to lose weight and drinking? If I have room in my calorie count for one glass of red wine tonight, should I drink it or skip? (And yes, I can stop at 1 glass.) I have found lots of mixed research on the topic and would love to hear what you all think.

    Thanks!

    I do the same exact thing and plan for a drink a night. While I don't always actually HAVE that drink, I haven't seen any difference between the times when I drink and the times when I don't. My weight changes according to the calories I consume.
  • csuhar
    csuhar Posts: 779 Member
    edited February 2016
    Oops, double post.

    Still, since I can't seem to find a way to delete this post, I'll add that perhaps there is an impact when people drink significantly more and have more alcohol in their system on a more frequent basis. But I simply don't consume to that extent so I can't vouch for that aspect.

  • Springfield1970
    Springfield1970 Posts: 1,945 Member
    edited February 2016
    My triathlon club take their annual beer mile race very seriously. i'ts one of the most coveted wins in the calendar!
    My tipple -a glass of red-clocks in at 125 calories. That is a seriously satisfying treat for so few calories!
  • viperbrick
    viperbrick Posts: 9 Member
    Yes - I think it helps the long term sustainability of weight loss. You've got to be able to live and socialize if that's what you do! But I've got to add that I've recently cut out alcohol entirely in solidarity with my spouse due to her medical problem, my body has changed for the better.
  • pchca
    pchca Posts: 31 Member
    I have a glass of wine every night and have been losing weight just fine. As long as you count it, you can eat/drink it
  • mayraretano
    mayraretano Posts: 10 Member
    I actuality do log my drinks into MFP. I saved them under recipes. Or if I have beer I save the bottle cap or the "ring" thing on the cans, so I know how many to log.

    Hope this is helpful, please add me :) I'm always looking for new friends to stay motivated with.
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