When you have alcohol, what do you chose?
ChickenKillerPuppy
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I want to pick a calorie-friendly drink for happy hour. I'm thinking Vodka and Club Soda, or possibly Jack and Diet Coke. I generally drink wine but it seems less calorie friendly.
What do you like to drink when you are treating yourself and still trying to stay conscious of your calories?
What do you like to drink when you are treating yourself and still trying to stay conscious of your calories?
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Beer or scotch.. . Only drink once a month3
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psychod787 wrote: »Beer or scotch.. . Only drink once a month
Gotcha beat
I drink maybe once every 3 or 4 months. Typically wine for me, something fruity and light. My palate isn't very sophisticated. 5 -
If I'm only having one or two drinks, I always go with wine. If it will be more than that, I stick with vodka sodas or captain and diet, both with limes:).1
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Red wine. About 130 calories for 5 ounces. You're right, vodka is less (about 65 calories per ounce) but I don't like to deprive myself of my favorite beverage. I just figure out whether it fits within the calorie allotment for the day, and if it does I enjoy a glass. Cheers!1
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My typical drink is rye and diet Pepsi. Rye has around 70 cal per oz. Been drinking that long before I changed my Woe. Not a fan of the full sugar soft drinks.
Did drink way too much rum punch and pinata coladas in Jamaica this winter though... haha1 -
whatever i want but usually it's either vodka or tequila related0
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Red or white wine usually0
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Very seldom drink any of my calories, but when I do, it’s a glass of Riesling wine (preferably a sweeter one). Usually only with holiday meals.1
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Depends - if I am drinking beer when in a deficit I generally go for a draught Guinness stout (125 calories) Otherwise my deficit-period cocktails are generally wine or a bourbon & soda (winter) or a G & T with schwepps diet tonic (summer - the Schwepps is the least diet-tasting of all the diet tonics I have tried over the years). The key, though, is not having more than 1 (ok maybe 1.5 if its wine
) and having it fit more or less into my plan. 1 -
A shot of Baileys with an ice cube.3
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I drink whatever goes well with the food I'm eating. If it's just a happy hour, I usually go for a skinny margarita with tequila, agave, lime juice and club soda. I don't drink diet beverages, so I either use sparkling water or club soda where appropriate or regular soda. I have a glass of wine or a beer 2-3 times/week, IF it fits into my caloric allotment for the day AND I want it.0
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shot glass with 3/4 vodka and 1/4 lemon juice because i'm a wimp1
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Chardonnay! Haven't had any in months because it complicates my weight loss efforts. Going to happy hour tonight and having a big ol' glass!1
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red wine, prosecco, splash vodka drinks in a can *100 calories for one*, *not sure if they're available in the US but i'm in canada*
and vodka with club soda.0 -
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psychod787 wrote: »Beer or scotch.. . Only drink once a month
Gotcha beat I drink maybe once every 3 or 4 months. Typically wine for me, something fruity and light. My palate isn't very sophisticated.
Lol... that once a month is sometimes like 1/2 a beer or something...1 -
missysippy930 wrote: »
Have you ever drank bailey's from a shoe? Lol3 -
Jack and Diet. Bourbon on the rocks. And...well, that's about it.0
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Vodka with pineapple juice. I don't drink that often, but when I do I get the giggles.0
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I drink very rarely so I usually just get what I want. I like screwdrivers and moscow mules. Pretty delish.2
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cider or gin/tonic0
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drink whatever you want, save some of your daily calories for happy hour, drink up1
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psychod787 wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »
Have you ever drank bailey's from a shoe? Lol
Oh my God it's old Gregg 😂😂2 -
Actually a "good quality red wine" isn't bad. Typically it is more about the mixer - I love mojitos, but I don't want to use a sugar mix. I want the fresh lime - when you go to a bar the prep is more important. Are they using fresh ingredients as mixers or bottles. That's the key. Otherwise I get amaretto on the rocks, or a club soda with volka and muddled mint and lime if they have it.0
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Rum and coke-about once a week.0
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aubyshortcake wrote: »psychod787 wrote: »missysippy930 wrote: »
Have you ever drank bailey's from a shoe? Lol
Oh my God it's old Gregg 😂😂
I'm a bit of a scaly man-fish in real life! Lol2 -
I only drink if I save enough calories to get DRUUUUNK 😂 and my drink of choice is a vodka and seltzer.1
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I have 3 drinks now.
1 oz vodka, 5 oz Strawberry Powerade Zero: 64 calories
1 oz Kahlua, 5 oz diet root beer or cream soda: 53 calories
1 oz Malibu Coconut Rum, 5 oz Mixed Berry Powerade Zero: 51 calories (tastes like Ocean Water)
Drink up, these are excellent and I've tried a few dozen mixes to get here.1 -
missysippy930 wrote: »
You'll have to open it to find out, but I bet its fine. Also, keep in the fridge after you open it. I used to drink Baileys in coffee so I have a good amount of experience with Baileys. Maybe next winter I'll have another bottle of it.0 -
I very rarely drink, am not a huge fan of strong alcoholic tastes, and never more than 1 or 2 total, so calorie heavy, super sweet, fruity drinks for me lol.1
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