Help Me! I'm a Beer Monster!!!

Br00zR
Br00zR Posts: 40 Member
edited October 1 in Introduce Yourself
Hey I'm new here and want to lose my fat gut. It's gross. I think I'm starting to develop man-boobs too.

My main vice is beer. It's definitely where most of my weight has come from (well, the beer AND the takeaways that result from being drunk).

Any suggestions of good substitutes?

Cheers! (pun fully intended)
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  • superhippiechik
    superhippiechik Posts: 1,044 Member
    Switch to Vodka.
  • ohwhataday
    ohwhataday Posts: 1,398 Member
    BEEEERRRRR MONSSSTERRRR!!! RAAAHHHH!
  • Br00zR
    Br00zR Posts: 40 Member
    The only thing about having vodka and other spirits is that the glasses are always so tiny so it's gone before you know it.
  • Pedzter
    Pedzter Posts: 6
    I recommend a much more wholesome way of life. Cut out the beer completely, but if that's too much too soon just cut it right down. Focus your attention on other aspects when you're out socially other than drinking. It's sometimes more fun to sit back and watch others get off their faces than them watching you ;)
  • horndave
    horndave Posts: 565
    There is no such thing as a good alternative. Except cutting down on the beer.
  • Br00zR
    Br00zR Posts: 40 Member
    BEEEERRRRR MONSSSTERRRR!!! RAAAHHHH!

    Hahaha.

    Loving your Zombie pic.

    WHEN THERE'S NO MORE ROOM IN HELL...
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    I don't get beer urges, but I have found that guzzling a 20oz bottle of Diet Coke quenches most cravings.
  • Br00zR
    Br00zR Posts: 40 Member
    I recommend a much more wholesome way of life. Cut out the beer completely, but if that's too much too soon just cut it right down. Focus your attention on other aspects when you're out socially other than drinking. It's sometimes more fun to sit back and watch others get off their faces than them watching you ;)

    No it's not Pete. That's just a damn lie!
  • AnnaPixie
    AnnaPixie Posts: 7,439 Member
    Nope, just cut down on the booze and/or find a lower calorie drink you like......

    I only drink once a week now. It's a chore, but someone's got to do it! :wink:
  • Br00zR
    Br00zR Posts: 40 Member
    There is no such thing as a good alternative. Except cutting down on the beer.

    This makes me sad face.
  • Pedzter
    Pedzter Posts: 6
    I recommend a much more wholesome way of life. Cut out the beer completely, but if that's too much too soon just cut it right down. Focus your attention on other aspects when you're out socially other than drinking. It's sometimes more fun to sit back and watch others get off their faces than them watching you ;)

    No it's not Pete. That's just a damn lie!

    Take it from someone who knows, it's NOT a lie! :P
  • DJParrish01
    DJParrish01 Posts: 38 Member
    http://www.11points.com/food-drink/11_best_beers_to_get_you_drunk_but_not_make_you_fat. If the article doesn't help you, the picture of the dude with the beer on his gut should be a good deterrent!!! Good luck!!
  • lovenhope00
    lovenhope00 Posts: 15
    and if you drink light or low cal beer - it'll take a whole twelve pack to even start a buzz... I make sure to drink with people who won't gorge eat afterwards - then I only get the calories from the beer not the **** food after :)
  • fishgirlnola
    fishgirlnola Posts: 30 Member
    A substitue for beer? You mean what can you drink and not get fat? I myself am an avid beer drinker. I am also fat. Dude, there is no way around it. I quit drinking beer and I immediately lost 8 pounds. On a rare occasion I will have some wine or vodka with low fat tonic water. But beer is just a bunch (I mean a bunch) of empty calories. It's tragic, I am sorry for your loss. Your going to have to get on the wagon if your serious about weight loss and drink occasionally, smartly.

    (When I do have beer it's Guiness since that is good for you I hear)
  • Br00zR
    Br00zR Posts: 40 Member
    I don't get beer urges, but I have found that guzzling a 20oz bottle of Diet Coke quenches most cravings.

    There are two problems with that:

    Firstly, I will remain sober. This is not a lot of fun in a pub or club.

    Secondly, all that caffeine will give me palps. :(
  • AnnaPixie
    AnnaPixie Posts: 7,439 Member
    I recommend a much more wholesome way of life. Cut out the beer completely, but if that's too much too soon just cut it right down. Focus your attention on other aspects when you're out socially other than drinking. It's sometimes more fun to sit back and watch others get off their faces than them watching you ;)

    Nooooooooooooo Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!! :noway: I would rather stay in than just watch......you gotta join in!! :drinker:
  • ohwhataday
    ohwhataday Posts: 1,398 Member
    BEEEERRRRR MONSSSTERRRR!!! RAAAHHHH!

    Hahaha.

    Loving your Zombie pic.

    WHEN THERE'S NO MORE ROOM IN HELL...

    THE DEAD WILL WALK THE EARTH!!

    thaaanks!
  • coloradocami
    coloradocami Posts: 368 Member
    Sometimes you have to decide what you want more in life…good luck!
  • vaderandbill
    vaderandbill Posts: 1,063 Member
    Moderation is going to be your key. I too love beer but if I know I'm going to have a couple then I account for it in my calorie intake and I'm trying to do just a little extra exercise that day. Just my thought.
  • rocketpants
    rocketpants Posts: 419 Member
    A lot of my weight came from the fact I drank to much beer.

    I cut WAY back on my drinking and I am much happier for it.

    I have found that fun outdoor activities are a much more fulfilling. Hiking, biking, snowboarding, and such are what I do for entertainment, social activities, stress relief....


    I also like Hot tea to relax with.

    When I do drink now I just have a couple good beers and quit. (none of the mgd 64 BS)
  • ohwhataday
    ohwhataday Posts: 1,398 Member
    There is no such thing as a good alternative. Except cutting down on the beer.

    This makes me sad face.

    freaking LOVE that you said makes me sad face. haha
  • Sasssy69
    Sasssy69 Posts: 547 Member
    I recommend a much more wholesome way of life. Cut out the beer completely, but if that's too much too soon just cut it right down. Focus your attention on other aspects when you're out socially other than drinking. It's sometimes more fun to sit back and watch others get off their faces than them watching you ;)

    No it's not Pete. That's just a damn lie!

    BAAAAHAHAHAHAHA!!! It IS a damned LIE! I too am a beer fiend. I LOVE LOVE LOVE beer. I used to drink it every day...the good stuff. So I switched to Corona Light or Michelob Ultra. It was alright. And not as many calories. I give myself one beer day - where I drink any and as much beer as I want. The rest of the week, I try to be good. That's not usually possible. So I'll drink the Corona's on the weekend...and just skip meals. I know, not the best, but whatev. I love beer.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    I love beer... Insanely so. However, for several reasons, I've recently switched to only drinking Miller 64. Yes... it sucks and is hardly really "beer" but hear me out here...

    1. You can still be social, drink, and have fewer calories in each 64.
    2. There is such little actual alcohol in 64 that you won't make horrific take-out choices cause you're much less likely to get drunk in the first place.
    3. You'll feel better in the morning. Perhaps even hydrated since the *kitten* is nearly water.

    You asked for an alternative... that's all I got. Or, start drinking water and eliminate the problem all together :)
  • Br00zR
    Br00zR Posts: 40 Member
    There is no such thing as a good alternative. Except cutting down on the beer.

    This makes me sad face.

    freaking LOVE that you said makes me sad face. haha

    Yeah, I rule pretty hard when it comes to talking gibberish.
  • AnnaPixie
    AnnaPixie Posts: 7,439 Member
    and if you drink light or low cal beer - it'll take a whole twelve pack to even start a buzz... I make sure to drink with people who won't gorge eat afterwards - then I only get the calories from the beer not the **** food after :)


    Actually, that's a good point. I no longer grab a takeaway! I prepare something to eat at home before going out. Roast chicken or something, with far less cals than a KFC. That way I'm eating healthy after :bigsmile:
  • Br00zR
    Br00zR Posts: 40 Member
    So on a serious note, if I wanted to go out on a heavy night, would doing LOADS of exercise that day counteract it?

    I mean, I'm guessing it's just carbs in beer right?
  • sweetiepie31612
    sweetiepie31612 Posts: 240 Member
    Enter the amount of beer you plan on drinking into your food diary before you drink it then hit the gym....HARD. Stay at the gym until all the beer cals are worked off. Then when you go out drinking, make sure you only drink as much as you entered.
  • newleafbeth11
    newleafbeth11 Posts: 45
    Exercise enough to make up for it? Not saying that's an easy thing to do hungover, but... well, you gotta just make a decision.
  • Br00zR
    Br00zR Posts: 40 Member
    Exercise enough to make up for it? Not saying that's an easy thing to do hungover, but... well, you gotta just make a decision.

    No I mean do the exercise beforehand.
  • lovenhope00
    lovenhope00 Posts: 15
    working out extra will help like calories wise but youll stillhave a gut..beer bloats you out :/ I just have come to the realization that Id rather be a few pounds over where I want to be than give up drinking. Maybe when I am older I will try to be less of an alchie and be skinny :)
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