no more alcohol!

gbbhey
gbbhey Posts: 188
edited September 30 in Food and Nutrition
so the only way i'm gonna lose the last bit of weight is to cut alcohol completely. any pointers for a kid who loves his whiskey a bit too much?

the plus side is i won't get emotional watching Almost Famous anymore! Damn you Cameron Crowe!

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  • fatboypup
    fatboypup Posts: 1,873 Member
    so the only way i'm gonna lose the last bit of weight is to cut alcohol completely. any pointers for a kid who loves his whiskey a bit too much?

    the plus side is i won't get emotional watching Almost Famous anymore! Damn you Cameron Crowe!
    give up the wild turkey cold turkey heh
  • Kohadre
    Kohadre Posts: 316
    Good on ya Man, there is absolutely nothing good that alcohol does for your diet. As for the pointers though, as a non-drinker I can't help you there but congrats's again :)
  • HeatherYevette
    HeatherYevette Posts: 56 Member
    I like to drink too and it was undermining my goals big time. The best advice I have is to NOT quit completely. Allow yourself a drink or two once a week and measure it. I measure mine by the ounce and if I mix, I use coke zero. I also make sure I have the calories left for it too. I don't feel guilty and I don't feel deprived. Hope this helps!
  • sabracadabra
    sabracadabra Posts: 25
    I have a weakness for gin, and first I switched from tonic to club soda to reduce calories, and then I started using a half shot instead of a full shot. It's worked well - just ween yourself by diluting and reducing the serving bit by bit so you can still get that taste but not all of the calories/drunkenness!
  • gbbhey
    gbbhey Posts: 188
    the words seven&seven just roll off the tongue...
  • elliecolorado
    elliecolorado Posts: 1,040
    Good luck! I wish I had pointers, but I will not give up alcohol to lose weight. I've cut down, but I won't quit.
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    there was something I read about how to drink without gaining:

    I don't know, I like to drink too, I think you can factor it into your calories and still lose, but if you are down to the last couple of pounds it might mean being really strict with your diet, but then it will just come back whenever you binge...
    http://www.leangains.com/2010/07/truth-about-alcohol-fat-loss-and-muscle.html
  • tmarie2715
    tmarie2715 Posts: 1,111 Member
    I like to drink too and it was undermining my goals big time. The best advice I have is to NOT quit completely. Allow yourself a drink or two once a week and measure it. I measure mine by the ounce and if I mix, I use coke zero. I also make sure I have the calories left for it too. I don't feel guilty and I don't feel deprived. Hope this helps!

    I need to follow the above advice. I think it is smart. ;)
  • snakegoddess_3
    snakegoddess_3 Posts: 83
    Good luck! I wish I had pointers, but I will not give up alcohol to lose weight. I've cut down, but I won't quit.
    AMEN!! I will give up lots and I have given up lots. I have cut down my alcohol but I will not cut it out. There are some things I just won't do
  • Kym1610
    Kym1610 Posts: 328 Member
    When I gave up alcahol I had either soda water or diet tonic in the fridge and had a glass of that with either lemon juice or lime juice.
  • summalovaable
    summalovaable Posts: 287 Member
    I'm a whiskey girl for sure, the taste is more pleasurable then chocolate if you ask me ;) haha ! I'm on the same page though, i need to give it up. Whiskey + late night mcdonalds runs are killing the last ten pounds for me. no more drinking till university starts up this fall i guess.... :(
  • Jade_Butterfly
    Jade_Butterfly Posts: 2,963 Member
    Good luck! I wish I had pointers, but I will not give up alcohol to lose weight. I've cut down, but I won't quit.

    That's my girl. .. I say just drink in moderation.. When i boxed and was in the best shape of my life. . I still had a few glasses of wine as I do now. . So pointers. . what you want to do is up to you really.
  • dleithaus
    dleithaus Posts: 107 Member
    Stick with liquors... vodka, whiskey, gin, etc. Basically any distilled spirit without added sugars.
    Stay away from high calorie mixers, including juice.
    Always measure.
    Avoid the munchies!
  • katkins3
    katkins3 Posts: 1,359 Member
    I only know my boss lost a bunch of weight and when I asked him what he did differently he said, "I stopped drinking." (He also cut out his evening cookies.) So if it worked for him it can work for you.....he's 67.
  • Skinny_Kitty
    Skinny_Kitty Posts: 136 Member
    The trick is to try to stick with clear liquors and clear mixers (such as soda water or tonic). The clear liquors (not the fancy flavored ones) have very little sugar and are way less calories than the other drinks. I have switched from my fun girlie drinks to a Vodka Soda with a lemon and lime wedge. It's really good, refreshing and since there is no sugar. I don't wake up with a killer headache the next day! Plus it helps keep me on track.

    Good Luck! :drinker:
  • ivansmomma
    ivansmomma Posts: 500
    Like everything else - do in moderation and follow the tips the other posters have stated. I, myself, do not drink "hard" liquor anymore - haven't for years, but I do enjoy my wine, measure it and have cut down. I also watch what I munch with the wine.
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