Using Beer as motivation.
gdc2506
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Not sure if this is the correct forum, but wanted to share.
The most direct route to my local watering hole is 1.19 miles.
This particular watering hole "rewards" it's customers with swag after so many beverages have been consumed, but only 4 per day... Those 4 can be 10, 16 or 26 ounces.
I am on the verge of getting to the ultimate goal of having my own stein hanging above the bar.
Sooo.... A not so brisk walk there, using a route that is at least 1.5 miles ( thinking about other patrons here, don't want to work up too much of a sheen)....
enjoy my 4 - 10 oz beverages.
Then a very brisk walk home, again making sure i'm going at least 1.5 miles.
That added to my daily 2 - 3 mile walk at lunch time.... So far so good.
The most direct route to my local watering hole is 1.19 miles.
This particular watering hole "rewards" it's customers with swag after so many beverages have been consumed, but only 4 per day... Those 4 can be 10, 16 or 26 ounces.
I am on the verge of getting to the ultimate goal of having my own stein hanging above the bar.
Sooo.... A not so brisk walk there, using a route that is at least 1.5 miles ( thinking about other patrons here, don't want to work up too much of a sheen)....
enjoy my 4 - 10 oz beverages.
Then a very brisk walk home, again making sure i'm going at least 1.5 miles.
That added to my daily 2 - 3 mile walk at lunch time.... So far so good.
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Sounds good but to be honest if you're looking to lose weight, the walk to and from the bar is most like barely, if at all offsetting the beer calories.9
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Yeah, 40oz of beer in basically one sitting is still a lot - that's more than a quart. Is it that you get a reward after every 4 beers, period? Like they have a punch-card system or something? Or do you in fact have to consume those 4 drinks all in the same visit? If it's the second thing, that's unbelievably irresponsible on the part of the bar, weird that anyone would support that kind of frat-boy recklessness.5
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I don't like beer, so it wouldn't motivate me.
Now pizza--that would motivate me.2 -
goal06082021 wrote: »Yeah, 40oz of beer in basically one sitting is still a lot - that's more than a quart. Is it that you get a reward after every 4 beers, period? Like they have a punch-card system or something? Or do you in fact have to consume those 4 drinks all in the same visit? If it's the second thing, that's unbelievably irresponsible on the part of the bar, weird that anyone would support that kind of frat-boy recklessness.
I don't know where the OP is but I feel that would actually be illegal here. I don't think that restaurants are allowed to even tie their food specials to alcohol - so if they have those "chicken wing and beer" type specials they can require the purchase of a beverage - but they can't stipulate it has to be beer.5 -
I’m just glad you’re on foot.
And I say this as a woman who’s grandfather was cited for DUI. On a horse.15 -
I feel you, OP. There was a time the only way I could get DH to walk with me is if it was to our local cantina for a margarita. The calories expended didn't cancel for me, but they might have for DH (as he is larger, burns more per mile). We call it a temptation bundle. We're not original. https://chibe.upenn.edu/news/medium-use-temptation-bundling-to-create-better-habits/
tl;dr - bundle something you really want (that maybe you shouldn't do too much) with something you procrastinate (that is good for you).
While this was true for the first decade+ of our marriage, during the pandemic DH started running when his gym closed, and now he runs 5mi several times/week. Never expected that.7 -
springlering62 wrote: »I’m just glad you’re on foot.
And I say this as a woman who’s grandfather was cited for DUI. On a horse.
Was the horse drunk too?
I'm glad the op is on foot too. My 8 year old cousin was killed by a drunk driver yeeeeeeeears ago and I don't think that part of the family ever got over it.8 -
If the math works for you, and it makes you happy, great - sincerely. Figuring out happy ways to balance things is important.
Wouldn't work for me: I like sturdy IPAs best, and I'm not very big.
Net walking calories for me run around 46 calories per mile. 10 ounces of a beer that makes me happy "costs" around 200 or so calories. 1.5 miles there and back (I'm assuming 3 miles total) is only 138 calories, so I'd end up in the hole. 🤷♀️
Still worth it sometimes though: Just have to dip into the calorie bank.
Since you may be new here: IMU MFP's exercise database overestimates walking calories - it's estimating gross calories (includes BMR and the daily activity calories) when what would be more accurate would be net (just the extra calories from walking). Some fitness trackers also overestimate walking calories in some scenarios.
A potentially better estimate is:
https://exrx.net/Calculators/WalkRunMETs
Pick the "net" setting.
. . . and enjoy your beer! 😋7 -
goal06082021 wrote: »Yeah, 40oz of beer in basically one sitting is still a lot - that's more than a quart. Is it that you get a reward after every 4 beers, period? Like they have a punch-card system or something? Or do you in fact have to consume those 4 drinks all in the same visit? If it's the second thing, that's unbelievably irresponsible on the part of the bar, weird that anyone would support that kind of frat-boy recklessness.
The OP said the bar will only count up to 4 beers a day for the promotion.1 -
I like to reward myself with bears.11
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Theoldguy1 wrote: »goal06082021 wrote: »Yeah, 40oz of beer in basically one sitting is still a lot - that's more than a quart. Is it that you get a reward after every 4 beers, period? Like they have a punch-card system or something? Or do you in fact have to consume those 4 drinks all in the same visit? If it's the second thing, that's unbelievably irresponsible on the part of the bar, weird that anyone would support that kind of frat-boy recklessness.
The OP said the bar will only count up to 4 beers a day for the promotion.
Ah, okay, I think I've parsed the meaning now. Still though, 4 beers is a lot of beers, even if they are short pours! If it's working for him then great, especially since he's not driving home, but...buddy, the bar will still be there if it takes you a month instead of a week to get that stein on the wall...2 -
I'll run for wine and beer. I like a good sour myself. Dogfish Head Sea Quench Ale is my biggest running motivator. That said, I couldn't drink 4 in a day, but if it's working well for you and you aren't driving, you enjoy that pour!3
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NorthCascades wrote: »I like to reward myself with bears.
Beer spray or bear spray. Which is it?2 -
NorthCascades wrote: »I like to reward myself with bears.
More likely that the bears reward themselves with you? 😮
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NorthCascades wrote: »I like to reward myself with bears.
More likely that the bears reward themselves with you? 😮springlering62 wrote: »NorthCascades wrote: »I like to reward myself with bears.
Beer spray or bear spray. Which is it?
Perhaps some don't fully understand the very capable, outdoor-centric charm that is Mr. @NorthCascades, not sure? 🤣6 -
I walk for cookies.6
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While camping in Mammoth, Calif., we had bear visitors in the middle of the night. They went through the campsite checking each of the doors of the bear boxes. Clang, clang.7
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NorthCascades wrote: »I like to reward myself with bears.
More likely that the bears reward themselves with you? 😮springlering62 wrote: »NorthCascades wrote: »I like to reward myself with bears.
Beer spray or bear spray. Which is it?
Perhaps some don't fully understand the very capable, outdoor-centric charm that is Mr. @NorthCascades, not sure? 🤣
Oh, I’ve seen and admired the photos. Especially the wildflower meadows!3 -
I love my share of bears too... but not registering their smell!
I think I would be even more concerned if the ones I run into adopt the OP's B.O. mitigation guidelines and stop stinking!
I prefer a solid structure between me and the smell!2 -
I’m very much motivated by beer as well. I say keep up the good work. Whats the point of any of this if we can’t find some enjoyment in life every once in a while.5
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