I need a beer.
Paddy31
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I haven't had a beer in 3 weeks. (Is this connected to my losing weight?
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I am going out tonight for a couple of pints (not 8 or 9) and wondered if anyone could suggest a reasonably low-cal beer?
Anything considered, but I'd prefer something with a bit of flavour (Bud Light is not an option).
)I am going out tonight for a couple of pints (not 8 or 9) and wondered if anyone could suggest a reasonably low-cal beer?
Anything considered, but I'd prefer something with a bit of flavour (Bud Light is not an option).
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Work out a little longer than usual today, be very mindful of your calories, and enjoy whatever damn beer you want.
Personally, I make delicious beer fit in my diet because life is too short for lite beer. All that being said, there are some beers that have a naturally lower calorie count than others: Guinness is one good beer .. my research is telling me it's about 170, but that's not what I've heard in the past... Anchor Steam is somewhere around 120... I think Fat Tire is right about 140.
If you're only having a couple pints, you will not have to work too hard to burn those calories off. Enjoy those beers!
Edited to correct myself ... the sentence about Guinness read as though it only had one calorie. Not true. Sorry dudes - I haven't even had my coffee yet.0 -
Work out a little longer than usual today, be very mindful of your calories, and enjoy whatever damn beer you want.
Personally, I make delicious beer fit in my diet because life is too short for lite beer. All that being said, there are some beers that have a naturally lower calorie count than others: Guinness is one. Anchor Steam is somewhere around 120... I think Fat Tire is right about 140.
If you're only having a couple pints, you will not have to work too hard to burn those calories off. Enjoy those beers!
Guinness? Nice one.
Thanks a lot.0 -
Yess! what Kortney said! I haven't quit drinking I just don't do it as often or as much. And working out a little extra couldn't hurt. [=
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P.S. I'm a little disappointed that this thread wasn't about morning beers. An IPA with a green-chili smothered breakfast burrito is the stuff holidays are made for.0
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As a big fan of beers and ales, I just gotta say... Anything "low cal" is crap (except Fat Tire's Skinny Dip summer beer, which is IMPOSSIBLE to find in stores, let alone in a restaurant/bar). You have to take the calories and accept that if you want to drink it. I mean, avoid Guinness draught in large quantities, because it is the heaviest of all tap beers most places offer, but otherwise, pretty much every other beer/ale that you'd come across is going to be between 120-200 cals per serving (though make sure you define what your serving is... I'm not sure if MFP calculates by 8oz glass or by pint or by bottle - there are a ton of separate entries in the database for Guinness draught each with conflicting calorie counts. I tend to go by the "standard" 210 calories per pint with that one).
The trick really is moderation with beer (and, ok, most alcoholic beverages in general and we're not just talking about calories but common sense, blah blah blah). Have a couple of pints (2 or 3), take your time drinking them, enjoy them, and then stop. Drink water between rounds, too!
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There are low cal beers like Molson 67. I happen to love bud light lime and/or Miller chill
Miller chill i believe is 100 calories a bottle and BLL is 110 i believe.
both great options
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Guinness is the way to go. Low cal and dark enough to force you to sip... not drink.0
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P.S. I'm a little disappointed that this thread wasn't about morning beers. An IPA with a green-chili smothered breakfast burrito is the stuff holidays are made for.
Like your style!!!
mmm... Do miss real ale. Switched to JD & Diet coke as has far less calories. Still need my wine tho!!!! -0 -
Try a Yuengling Light -- some bars have them some don't........I would settle for a bud light or mich ultra -- just want a cold beer on the beach.0
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P.S. I'm a little disappointed that this thread wasn't about morning beers. An IPA with a green-chili smothered breakfast burrito is the stuff holidays are made for.
IPA for breakfast! I'm appaled and disgusted. What kind of example is that to set the children?
Everyone knows you have to drink Tennants straight from the can for breakfast. (At least that's what my neighbours here do)0 -
The advice about the exercise is good too. Thanks again!0
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I enjoy a good beer now and again and I have found that Bud Select 55 is NICE! Yes, it does have a lighter taste to it, but when counting calories, it does good!0
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As a beer snob that has succumbed to light beers (sigh), I must say that it isn't worth it if you're only having a few. Go for the good craft stuff and ENJOY them. Drink plenty of water, as always. I enjoyed some cheap Magic Hat last night and ended the evening with some yummy tripel Beligians. Life is too good for bad beer.
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Loads of good ideas. Except "drink water". I'll get lynched!0
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Before I went Gluten Free, I enjoyed Bud Light Lime or Blue Moon but now, I like Woodchuck which is a great gluten free option and their summer blend is absolutely delicious!0
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P.S. I'm a little disappointed that this thread wasn't about morning beers. An IPA with a green-chili smothered breakfast burrito is the stuff holidays are made for.
haha. I haven't had morning beer for a long time. When I lived in New Jersey for awhile we used to drink a sh!tton of Yeungling.. or is it Yuengling.. I always forget. It was our favorite. mmmm.0 -
P.S. I'm a little disappointed that this thread wasn't about morning beers. An IPA with a green-chili smothered breakfast burrito is the stuff holidays are made for.
Marry me?0 -
Alcohol has a lot of calories in it...period. It's like toping off your gas tank. Your tank doesn't really need it.0
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Loads of good ideas. Except "drink water". I'll get lynched!
Then secretly order a seltzer with lime. Looks like a G&T and everyone thinks you're hard core for mixing.
Or just tell your friends to STFU and drink the water round like a badass. 0 -
Before I went Gluten Free, I enjoyed Bud Light Lime or Blue Moon but now, I like Woodchuck which is a great gluten free option and their summer blend is absolutely delicious!
Keep your eyes out for Gluten Free beers!! There's a new brewery from Boulder, Colorado making some damn good sorghum beers.0 -
Loads of good ideas. Except "drink water". I'll get lynched!
Then secretly order a seltzer with lime. Looks like a G&T and everyone thinks you're hard core for mixing.
In my local a bloke once tried to order a G&T. The barman looked at him and said, "We don't do f***ing cocktails."0 -
P.S. I'm a little disappointed that this thread wasn't about morning beers. An IPA with a green-chili smothered breakfast burrito is the stuff holidays are made for.
haha. I haven't had morning beer for a long time. When I lived in New Jersey for awhile we used to drink a sh!tton of Yeungling.. or is it Yuengling.. I always forget. It was our favorite. mmmm.
Yuengling, I think ... We don't have it around these parts, but it's legendary, I know.
I don't have morning beers any more either. I think this weekend will have to change that.0 -
P.S. I'm a little disappointed that this thread wasn't about morning beers. An IPA with a green-chili smothered breakfast burrito is the stuff holidays are made for.
Marry me?
LOL!!! Okay! But you're going to have to put up with beer being my first love.0 -
Loads of good ideas. Except "drink water". I'll get lynched!
Then secretly order a seltzer with lime. Looks like a G&T and everyone thinks you're hard core for mixing.
In my local a bloke once tried to order a G&T. The barman looked at him and said, "We don't do f***ing cocktails."
LOL ... love it.0 -
P.S. I'm a little disappointed that this thread wasn't about morning beers. An IPA with a green-chili smothered breakfast burrito is the stuff holidays are made for.
Marry me?
LOL!!! Okay! But you're going to have to put up with beer being my first love.
Wouldn't have it any other way.0 -
Go with your favorite! Screw diet beer.
Micro brew in your favorite style would be one suggestion.
My favorite style are yeasty Belgian beers (not wheat beers). Like Leffe, or Stella Artois. They leave active yeast (on the lees) in the beer. It's an acquired taste, but its unique when you want a change from the typical hoppy micro brews. But that style is pretty high calorie. Go for a run or bike ride.0 -
The first drink of Beck's 64 calorie beer is good. After that you're wondering how they managed to float one drink worth of beer on top of a bottle full of water.0
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P.S. I'm a little disappointed that this thread wasn't about morning beers. An IPA with a green-chili smothered breakfast burrito is the stuff holidays are made for.
IPA for breakfast! I'm appaled and disgusted. What kind of example is that to set the children?
Everyone knows you have to drink Tennants straight from the can for breakfast. (At least that's what my neighbours here do)
Awesome.. We must live in the same area!0 -
Thanks now I really want a beer, I knew I should not of read this topic.0
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Agreed, now all I can think about is beer. mmmmmm, beer, my true love!
I agree with everyone else, keep it to 2-3 at a time, preferably not every week and have whatever you want.
Kortney, I think everyone here is now in love with you, including me!0
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