Can I still lose weight drinking wine?
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Problem with drinking is that one drink leads to two leads to snacking etc. because your sugar levels get thrown out of whack with alcohol. I personally don't drink at all save for special occasions or the odd night out. One glass of wine a night could also mean the glass gets larger every day and pretty soon the glass you use for your "one glass of wine" is the size of a mixing bowl.
Ultimately if you have to ask the question, clearly you have a feeling that it may sabotage your goals and therefore you come here essentially looking for the "okay" to add a glass of wine per night.
Stay away from it if you can....
Um, this may be true for YOU, but honestly, do you really think this is true for everyone, or even most people? I mean, I've been drinking 5 oz wine most nights for years, and am really not tempted keep increasing the quantity.
And really, it's not like I'm going to go out and buy new glassware for every drink. I'm too cheap to do that.2 -
Problem with drinking is that one drink leads to two leads to snacking etc. because your sugar levels get thrown out of whack with alcohol. I personally don't drink at all save for special occasions or the odd night out. One glass of wine a night could also mean the glass gets larger every day and pretty soon the glass you use for your "one glass of wine" is the size of a mixing bowl.
Ultimately if you have to ask the question, clearly you have a feeling that it may sabotage your goals and therefore you come here essentially looking for the "okay" to add a glass of wine per night.
Stay away from it if you can....
Don't be silly. Glasses don't get bigger. You'd have to get a different glass. And seriously have you ever seen anyone drink wine from a mixing bowl? ::huh::
A standard bottle of wine is 750 ml which is approx. 25 oz. So one bottle has 5 glasses (if using 5 oz = 1 glass). It's pretty easy to eyeball how much you are drinking by looking at the bottle. 1/5 empty = 1 glass, 1/2 empty = 2.5 glasses, etc.
Stay away from it if you want or need to, otherwise wine is okay.2 -
There is no one size fits all answer - is it possible to lose weight while drinking wine (or any alcohol) if you factor it into your calorie intake? Yes, but every person is different. Alcohol does affect your liver and your metabolism. It just depends on your particular goals and body. Not to mention that alcohol tends to lower your inhibition to eating things or amounts you might not normally (I almost always eat more when I drink and others I know agree). I think you'll have to monitor it over time and see how it affects you. If you're not getting the weight loss you think you should be, cut out the wine and see if that helps.1
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You of course can lose weigh drinking while drinking alcohol (CICO) but it really messes up my macros with empty cals & carbs when I do, requiring me to do extra cardio 15 mins of rowing for each drink) in order to free up additional cals so that I can eat more in order to meet my protein macro.
So much this. As one goes to a lower number of calories they need to ensure they are getting adequate nutrition. Make sure the diet contains 8-10 servings of fruits and veggies and adequate protein before adding calories for alcohol, treats, etc.
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As long as you maintain a caloric deficit you will lose weight. Just budget enough calories for the food you want to eat and ensure you are hitting those macro/nutritional goals to suit your needs.
I've been at this for three years now. Have an average of a drink each night and hitting every one of my fitness goals.
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kristinak48 wrote: »I had lost 40 lbs about a year ago and when I looked back on my diary recently to see what I was eating I noticed I was drinking at least 1 glass of wine each night, sometimes 2, but I was logging it! I have heard that a dry red has less carbs because there tends to be less sugar than the sweeter wines so I try to choose those now knowing that
thats great, but it does not matter for weight loss...what matters is a calorie deficit..1 -
Packerjohn wrote: »You of course can lose weigh drinking while drinking alcohol (CICO) but it really messes up my macros with empty cals & carbs when I do, requiring me to do extra cardio 15 mins of rowing for each drink) in order to free up additional cals so that I can eat more in order to meet my protein macro.
So much this. As one goes to a lower number of calories they need to ensure they are getting adequate nutrition. Make sure the diet contains 8-10 servings of fruits and veggies and adequate protein before adding calories for alcohol, treats, etc.
I don't see anyone advocating drinking wine to the exclusion of nutrition, but thanks for the PSA.4 -
collectingblues wrote: »Problem with drinking is that one drink leads to two leads to snacking etc. because your sugar levels get thrown out of whack with alcohol. I personally don't drink at all save for special occasions or the odd night out. One glass of wine a night could also mean the glass gets larger every day and pretty soon the glass you use for your "one glass of wine" is the size of a mixing bowl.
Ultimately if you have to ask the question, clearly you have a feeling that it may sabotage your goals and therefore you come here essentially looking for the "okay" to add a glass of wine per night.
Stay away from it if you can....
Um, this may be true for YOU, but honestly, do you really think this is true for everyone, or even most people? I mean, I've been drinking 5 oz wine most nights for years, and am really not tempted keep increasing the quantity.
And really, it's not like I'm going to go out and buy new glassware for every drink. I'm too cheap to do that.
Have you seen all the different-shaped wine glasses out there? You could have the absolutely correct shape for every single type of wine, because who would ever use a glass shaped for a zin when pouring a cab, right?
FTR we have a set of nice generic wine glasses for company, but mostly by ourselves and for bbq's we use our extensive collection of winery glasses from various events and concerts we've attended over the years...1 -
I have a measured, and logged 5oz glass of wine several nights a week. I'm consistently losing weight 0
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Tried posting a pic but was too big. Anyway my wine glass has ounces and calories right on it.1
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Calorie budget, meet the world. Enjoy.1
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Yeah I use a 125ml measuring cup so I always know exactly how much I'm drinking! Thanks for the comments everyone 0
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Not if you count it.
If I drink wine, I'm not losing weight. I don't have much room for it AND it makes me eat all the things.
Like I'm doing right now.0 -
When I got new wine glasses I put one on the scale and measured out 150ml, so I know where to pour. I have to make sure hubby doesn't pour as his measures are closer to 175ml which knocks everything out!0
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I lost 50 lbs almost 5 years ago, and did not cut out wine or beer. I did cut back, because logging it in to MFP made me realize I was overdoing it. It's been 5 years, and while I still go up and down in my weight, I haven't gained it all back yet, and have maintained my improved fitness level. I would absolutely not be able to stick to a diet that didn't include wine. However, like others are saying, drinking too much does make me feel a little less worried about that extra cheese or grabbing a handful of chips after dinner. If I stick to my 1 glass or 1 beer, it's just enough without sending me to a place where I will overindulge. I also do feel better physically, less bloated and "intestinally" healthier. Not to mention, the $$$ savings lol. Good luck!!0
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fiddletime wrote: »At 1200 calories the alcohol calories screw up my macros. I drank wine, then switched to 1.5 oz scotch a night. I finally just cut it out entirely except for very special occasions. With wine I can also fall into the munching and mixing bowl scenario. Not so with scotch. Easier with neither.
I don't munch with wine, I do with beer.
Scotch makes me want a cigar.
Had beer and wine last night and still came slightly under my goal for the day. But I ran 5K to do it, won't have that luxury today
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jessiferrrb wrote: »
found. mfp has ruined me, they're not precise enough. calories in pinot noir are not equivalent to calories in chardonnay.0 -
jessiferrrb wrote: »jessiferrrb wrote: »
found. mfp has ruined me, they're not precise enough. calories in pinot noir are not equivalent to calories in chardonnay.
Close enough, though. Currently in my cart.
Here's the link for other wine drinkers: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_16?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=wine+glass+with+ounces+marked&sprefix=wine+glass+with+,aps,212&crid=WU0W36MXKZAD0 -
I've lost weight even having a few binge nights over the past 15 weeks, including 2 trips away where I drank half a bottle for 4 nights in a row. I just count it in my overall week and cut back on other days. I couldn't do it if I couldn't have my wine.1
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I do drink wine while losing, but make sure to pay close attention to how much I'm pouring. Keeping a liquid measuring cup handy has been helpful - remember what your average person will pour in to a glass could be 1.5-2 servings of wine. With practice you'll be better able to eyeball, but it never hurts to keep refreshing that because we have a way of gradually increasing our "eyeball" sizes without noticing. As long as it fits in to your calories you'll be fine.
Remember that social obligations aren't an obligation to drink any more than you choose. If the people around you are putting undue pressure on you it might be time for a heart to heart about respecting your choices.0 -
jessiferrrb wrote: »jessiferrrb wrote: »
found. mfp has ruined me, they're not precise enough. calories in pinot noir are not equivalent to calories in chardonnay.
Fill it to the top. Then you don't have to log it
But, yeah. They need at least a red and white option. Calories are close enough withing the 2 for me.0 -
I have been reading through this thread and found it interesting- thought I would share this ( I know it will be useful to me!):
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That's not true . Calories doesn't only play a role , if you eat nothing but pizza but hit your calorie goal you will gain weight because of the high sodium and terrible carbs and fats .Ready2Rock206 wrote: »There is not one specific food or drink that will cause you to gain weight if you are within your calorie goals.
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HarlemNY17 wrote: »
That's not true . Calories doesn't only play a role , if you eat nothing but pizza but hit your calorie goal you will gain weight because of the high sodium and terrible carbs and fats .Ready2Rock206 wrote: »There is not one specific food or drink that will cause you to gain weight if you are within your calorie goals.
Yeah, that is not true.
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The problem with wine: it has a built-in system for suppressing your judgement so that you drink more wine!! 0
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HarlemNY17 wrote: »
That's not true . Calories doesn't only play a role , if you eat nothing but pizza but hit your calorie goal you will gain weight because of the high sodium and terrible carbs and fats .Ready2Rock206 wrote: »There is not one specific food or drink that will cause you to gain weight if you are within your calorie goals.
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HarlemNY17 wrote: »
That's not true . Calories doesn't only play a role , if you eat nothing but pizza but hit your calorie goal you will gain weight because of the high sodium and terrible carbs and fats .Ready2Rock206 wrote: »There is not one specific food or drink that will cause you to gain weight if you are within your calorie goals.
You might gain a bit of extra water weight due to the sodium but you aren't gaining fat specifically because you ate pizza. What utter drivel.3 -
.HarlemNY17 wrote: »
That's not true . Calories doesn't only play a role , if you eat nothing but pizza but hit your calorie goal you will gain weight because of the high sodium and terrible carbs and fats .Ready2Rock206 wrote: »There is not one specific food or drink that will cause you to gain weight if you are within your calorie goals.
Your body will digest a big dose of refined carbs or sugar, and send it into your bloodstream so quickly- that unless you are running a marathon or playing basketball- most of it will be stored as fat before your body even has a chance to use it. The unused calories go straight to your fat cells and are not even available for immediate energy.
So it's possible to eat all empty or "bad" calories ( like sugar, or refined carbohydrates)- while eating a reduced calorie diet, and not BE HEALTHY ( or even have enough energy to function)......so then you eat more- and gain more weight.
But if you eat fewer calories than your body is using- you will lose weight. No disputing this.
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Ready2Getcut wrote: »
.HarlemNY17 wrote: »
That's not true . Calories doesn't only play a role , if you eat nothing but pizza but hit your calorie goal you will gain weight because of the high sodium and terrible carbs and fats .Ready2Rock206 wrote: »There is not one specific food or drink that will cause you to gain weight if you are within your calorie goals.
Your body will digest a big dose of refined carbs or sugar, and send it into your bloodstream so quickly- that unless you are running a marathon or playing basketball- most of it will be stored as fat before your body even has a chance to use it.
What you're describing here is called 'de novo lipogenesis' - generating new fat out of other nutrients - and is quite rare.
The body can convert energy between different nutrient types, but it is reluctant to do so, as there is a loss of energy in the conversion.
Spare carbs in the bloodstream are more likely to be stored as glycogen, or used up straight away in the energetic rush that follows eating the carbs.
At the same time, fat in the bloodstream is surplus to requirements and will be stored rather than being used up as might otherwise have happened.
It's a complicated bookkeeping process in which the body aims to use up the energy available in the most efficient way possible - ie to keep fat as fat, and carbs as carbs, unless there is no alternative.
For a significant amount of new fat to be created, the diet has to be very unbalanced, with a lot of excess carbs and very little fat. A traditional junk food diet does not qualify! There is no shortage of fat on a pizza.
Anyway, as you say, even when new fat is created from carbs, it doesn't cause more weight gain than if the same amount of calories was consumed as fat and stored directly. It all comes down to calories in the end.3
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