Alcohol's effect on fat loss

amtyrell wrote: »

I have found the third drink negatively effects my ability to say no to bar nachos and potatoe skins and other similar foods

Same here. I have to limit myself to two drinks so I don't give in to temptation and order half the appetizer menu.

TeraMB wrote: »

I'm a very social person!!! I would say on average we have friends or family here 4 days out of 7! Which really hampers my no drinking! I've tried spritzer, no drinks till Thursday, faking it,( a glass with a drink but no Booze) indulging, having one and I know it's my drinks that hampers my weight loose!! Please don't judge I'm never drunk but enjoy a social!! Any additional tips would be great! I want a life style that blends both in a healthy manner but when I look at my reality a beer or drink on the deck is my life. Any drink ideas that are low carb, and calories wise would really be appreciated.

Find different friends?

TeraMB wrote: »

I'm a very social person!!! I would say on average we have friends or family here 4 days out of 7! Which really hampers my no drinking! I've tried spritzer, no drinks till Thursday, faking it,( a glass with a drink but no Booze) indulging, having one and I know it's my drinks that hampers my weight loose!! Please don't judge I'm never drunk but enjoy a social!! Any additional tips would be great! I want a life style that blends both in a healthy manner but when I look at my reality a beer or drink on the deck is my life. Any drink ideas that are low carb, and calories wise would really be appreciated.

Just make your drink last as long as possible and try to limit to one . Depending on your calorie goals, fitting in a 125 calorie glass of wine or a 160 calorie beer into your goals 4 times a week may be totally possible! Many people find room to fit in a daily treat, who says that that 'treat' can't be an alcoholic beverage?! Stick to the lower calorie options like beer or wine, or a liquor with seltzer and fruit or diet soda as a mixer. Skip the juices and sugar mixers and you'll save hundred of calories.

ETA: Remember - losing weight shouldn't be miserable and it *should* fit into your life! Enjoy your friends and family and don't beat yourself up!

I've mostly cut it except once per week or less I'll have a bit of Vodka and use no mixers. Just club soda, lime, ginger, some muddled berries and that's it. Keeps it under 100 Calories and low sugar compared to other liquors or wine.

But since doctors are still deciding whether or not 1 glass of dry, red wine has health and weight loss benefits (or not) there's still hope.

I had the following in my diary in 2012 ; BREAKFAST / LUNCH /DINNER/SNACKS/DRINKS... I managed to lose 80lbs and drank a LOT of alcohol. But stayed in calorie restrictions. I did however switch to red wines/lighter beers/champagne/straight liquor. Frankly, I had an alcohol problem and have been completely sober now for 3 years. But as far as that went, I drank heavily , ran a lot, ate healthy, and dropped a whopping 80 pounds. Meh, not recommeneded.. but it can be done.