Alcohol, we love it

Newtransistorhero
Newtransistorhero Posts: 2
edited October 3 in Food and Nutrition
Hello

What does everyone drink then? I'd like to know.

For my sins, i love a pint of real ale, a lot of pints of real ale really, anything up to eight or nine,

I do like drinking, but i do need to lose weight as well, and i do stick to the goals and exercise.

But as i say, i do like a drink,

So what's the best drink, calorie wise? I'd love to hear your opinions.
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  • SGrensberg
    SGrensberg Posts: 5
    I would like to know this also. I drink red wine myself. Usually about 2-3 glasses at a time. But only about once a week or so. Anyways, I would like to know if there is a "diet" friendly drink out there!
  • msmayor
    msmayor Posts: 362 Member
    I love my merlot.... but I add it into my dairy and work for it by burning cals before and after - also I will drink lots and lots of water the next day

    But when I was on vacation I drank vodka and seltzer with lime..... low in cals
  • PBJunkie
    PBJunkie Posts: 652
    Ciders such as Reds, Hunters Gold...Also a fan of liquers and Amarula.
  • voluptuous_veggie
    voluptuous_veggie Posts: 476 Member
    Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
    Jack Daniels
    Travis Hasse Apple Pie
    My homemade Mango Tequila
    Absinthe
    Pinot Grigio

    Not all great calorie choices, but they're my favorite, so I make room for them!
  • Angelabec
    Angelabec Posts: 505 Member
    I drink wine, far too much of it, to be honest, but only at the weekends, and I exercise a lot to make up for it.
  • msmayor
    msmayor Posts: 362 Member
    I drink wine, far too much of it, to be honest, but only at the weekends, and I exercise a lot to make up for it.
    me too......
  • fromaquasar
    fromaquasar Posts: 811 Member
    I drink one night each weekend, normal a glass of wine and then spirits and mixers. I was REALLY freaked out when I started doing this but I drink a lot of water in between and eat clean/'long run the next day and it definitely hasn't hindered my weight loss. Also I dance like a mofo when I'm out so maybe that helps :P
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I drink wine and let Zumba take care of the calories.
  • sunanmoon75
    sunanmoon75 Posts: 29
    I love beer, Blue Moon is my fave but I've been drinking a pt of Lite at night (we have a kegorator) I add it into my food diary
  • zombiesama
    zombiesama Posts: 755 Member
    The way I see it, you shouldn't miss out on the drinks you love because of the calories. Just work your *kitten* off and burn the calories before drinking. Well that's what I do at least. It makes ne happy lol
  • ratherbeskiing
    ratherbeskiing Posts: 847 Member
    RUM- cheap Parrot bay rum is 66 cals. I use it with coke zero OR with crystal light fruit punch- don't knock it till you try it ;)
  • mermx
    mermx Posts: 976
    I drink dry white wine every nite and count it in with my cals for the day.

    Lambrini lite wine is only around 50 cals a glass :-)
  • Leigh_Larson
    Leigh_Larson Posts: 12
    Captain Morgan and Diet Coke, not very often though.
  • Shannonigans84
    Shannonigans84 Posts: 693 Member
    Vodka and diet mountain dew is my drink of choice :-)
  • kmtetour
    kmtetour Posts: 300 Member
    I usually get vodka cranberry. I like them, but I would totally prefer something higher in calories!
  • czechsmate
    czechsmate Posts: 556 Member
    Vodka and diet tonic....I am pretty sure vodka has the least calories, sometimes I drink gin and diet tonic
  • 4cookiesmom
    4cookiesmom Posts: 34
    I drink wine, far too much of it, to be honest, but only at the weekends, and I exercise a lot to make up for it.
    me too......
    me three...
  • daniela3264352
    daniela3264352 Posts: 5
    The 'best' alcoholic drinks as such are the ones that don't have much sugar in the mixer. Wine isn't overly high in calories on the scale of things (some alcoholic cocktails can have 800 calories a serve) but vodka or gin mixed with zero calorie soda water and maybe a squeeze of lemon for flavour is only 70 calories a drink. That's what I have in the weekend :)

    70 cal is my estimate anyway, i have about 30ml...think a 'standard' 25ml shot has just over 50 cal
  • philOHIO
    philOHIO Posts: 520 Member
    Wine is one of the best things for you, due to the antioxidents and "resveratrol".
  • trybefan
    trybefan Posts: 488 Member
    Lo carb options are rum and diets. I am a huge beer fan, prefer IPA's. They are not diet friendly however. I have gone with the Ultra's but man, they leave a lot to be desired. I stick to Miller Lite. I read something in Mens Health that said alcohol can hut weight loss as the body attacks the alcohol as it believes it is poison and shuts down digestion of everything else until it deals with the alcohol. Or something similar to that.
  • chocolateandvodka
    chocolateandvodka Posts: 1,850 Member
    vodka and redbull

    gin and tonic

    tanqueray martini dry no olives

    lemon drop shots

    margarita's from Gloria's

    etcetera. the first one being the lowest in calories.
  • czechsmate
    czechsmate Posts: 556 Member
    I love beer, Blue Moon is my fave but I've been drinking a pt of Lite at night (we have a kegorator) I add it into my food diary

    Shock Top is really good too...reminds me of Blue Moon, like it with an orange slice! :drinker:
  • starting0vern09
    starting0vern09 Posts: 79 Member
    if i only drink a few then i log it in and try to allow the extra before hand. if its a weekend and im gonna party i wont log them but once i start drinking i dont stop moving. i will dance all night and throw in some zumba moves so i dont think it catches up to me too bad.:drinker: could use a cold one now as a matter of fact but not drinking before my zumba class. that could get ugly
  • writtenINthestars
    writtenINthestars Posts: 1,933 Member
    What don't I drink...?
  • Lecypage
    Lecypage Posts: 22
    Beer beer and more beer :D. I loooove beer. Drinking amstels at the moment which are surprisingly low cal for a beer but I like pretty much any beer except VB or XXXX. If I'm out clubbing I'll drink scotch and soda water because I love scotch but hate scotch and coke. And scotch and lemonade is too sweet.
  • skittybang
    skittybang Posts: 1,525 Member
    The easier question is what DON'T I drink.....

    but I love my beers - I try a new one anytime I can

    Love vodka - love jack daniels - love gin - love it all!
  • ejohndrow
    ejohndrow Posts: 1,399 Member
    <----White Russian (of course)
    -Dirty Martini made with Gin
    -Harvey Wallbanger
    -Redheaded Slut
    -Jager Bombs
    -Rum and Coke
    -Tequila Sunrise
    -Cranstrawberry and Vodka
    -Raspbery lemonade and raspberry vodka
    -Beer of sorts....
    etc.
  • wendycity75
    wendycity75 Posts: 6
    :drinker: OMG!!!! I must have my Cabernet Sauvignon or my day will not be complete nor will my family speak to me. I can be a real beast at the end of the day! I sit at a desk for 8 hrs and sit in traffic for at least 90 mins a day. I have TERRIBLE Road Rage :explode: and if I don't take time to relax I would never feed my family:ohwell: . I would yell at them :devil: for hours on end instead of preping a meal. I must also get my work out in daily. Without it, my attitude would be on 10 all day. I recently read in; eat this not that saki, rum and vodka are best for calorie counters. I say consume what you like as long as you get moving for at least 60 min a day. Best of luck to you all!!! Or... should I say Cheers & Bottoms Up!!!! :blushing:
  • sunkisses
    sunkisses Posts: 2,365 Member
    I have no regard for calories when I drink. It might as well be poison if I don't like how it tastes.

    This list is probably indicative of a slight problem. :indifferent:

    cheap chardonnay with curry
    cheap champagne and mango or guava nectar
    malbec and dove dark chocolate
    tawny port wine

    tequila (Cazadores)
    vodka and cranberry (for alcoholics with a UTI)
    rum and pineapple
    Jack & Ginger

    Asian pear martini at Cheesecake Factory
  • BrewerGeorge
    BrewerGeorge Posts: 397 Member
    It's essentially impossible to get CAMRA-type real ale in the US except that a few brew pubs are beginning to mount engines. That or make it yourself, of course.

    If you're drinking real ales, a dark mild is probably your best bet for calories. Even then, though they won't be Bud light because of their residual body and sweetness.

    Pretty much, it's all about willpower and moderation.
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