To drink or not to drink ....

claireliston
claireliston Posts: 21
edited October 5 in Health and Weight Loss
Hiya .. .well its Friday night and I've been really good with the diet and exercise this week, and really would like a drink .... my take is if you've been good all week and under calories, you can treat yourself to a tipple or two at the weekend ... especially leading up to Crimbo .......................... your thoughts please???

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  • soccerella
    soccerella Posts: 619 Member
    I'm one of the bad few that saves enough calories for a glass of wine each night....I'll be having a couple tonight as im feeling sorry for myself and couldnt make it out to girls night :)
  • Paige1108
    Paige1108 Posts: 432 Member
    If it fits into my daily count and I want it I eat it or drink it.
  • Paige1108
    Paige1108 Posts: 432 Member
    oops
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    I see nothing wrong with having a drink if you have the calories.
  • coyoteo
    coyoteo Posts: 532 Member
    I plan to tonight, and it's putting me over on my calories, but that's ok. It will be worth it.
  • sjtreely
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
    Excuse me while I put my beer down to respond to your post.
  • directorj
    directorj Posts: 537 Member
    Nothing wrong with a drink. Forget the calories and just enjoy yourself, it's not like you do it all the time (i hope so)
  • kducky22
    kducky22 Posts: 276 Member
    Excuse me while I put my beer down to respond to your post.

    **Like**

    For me, I try and eat really well all week (including weekends) that way my cheat is worth it. Some people cheat with a cookie or cheese... I always cheat with wine and vodka tonics :)
  • k2quiere
    k2quiere Posts: 4,151 Member
    Let's see, Wednesday evening I burned 1600 calories. My NET was at -600...yep, I completed my night with 3 glasses of Moscato. After effects...down 2lbs this morning. Not necessarily a direct correlation but to make the point that it doesn't matter...if you want it, have it!
  • k2quiere
    k2quiere Posts: 4,151 Member
    Double Post
  • Football_N_Guns
    Football_N_Guns Posts: 297 Member
    The answer is ALWAYS drink
  • hotkitten
    hotkitten Posts: 2
    I absolutely agree with you and plan on having a drink myself tonight. You have to treat yourself for all your hard work. If its just one night and you get back to work tomorrow it won't hurt. Enjoy
  • hotkitten
    hotkitten Posts: 2
    I absolutely agree with you and plan on having a drink myself tonight. You have to treat yourself for all your hard work. If its just one night and you get back to work tomorrow it won't hurt. Enjoy
  • claireliston
    claireliston Posts: 21
    like it!!
  • olnsar
    olnsar Posts: 4 Member
    I'm one of the bad few that saves enough calories for a glass of wine each night....I'll be having a couple tonight as im feeling sorry for myself and couldnt make it out to girls night :)

    I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who does this! :)
    I say if you've got the calories, go for it. The important thing is to know when to stop...
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    The answer is ALWAYS drink
    The question really is WHAT to drink...gin or vodka?
  • Football_N_Guns
    Football_N_Guns Posts: 297 Member
    The answer is ALWAYS drink
    The question really is WHAT to drink...gin or vodka?

    I like gin better than vodka. Personally I chose whiskey tonight.
  • sexygenius
    sexygenius Posts: 1,078 Member
    The answer is ALWAYS drink
    The question really is WHAT to drink...gin or vodka?

    rum..duh
  • soccerella
    soccerella Posts: 619 Member
    The answer is ALWAYS drink
    The question really is WHAT to drink...gin or vodka?

    I like gin better than vodka. Personally I chose whiskey tonight.

    I'm debating tequila or wine....i know, quite differnet, but those are my choices
  • megz4987
    megz4987 Posts: 1,008 Member
    If you fit it into your calories or are just giving yourself a night 'off', go for it.
    I personally, do not. For more reasons than one but mainly because I end up bloated for the next few days and it doesn't seem worth feeling crappy about myself for a couple drinks.
  • kellyjamespro
    kellyjamespro Posts: 88 Member
    I saw go for it! You can always work it off! Moderation my friend.. moderation.
  • goodasgoldilox165
    goodasgoldilox165 Posts: 333 Member
    This is real life ... if you expect to drink in the future it is probably best to find a way to fit it into your healthy lifestyle. Now seems like a good time to start.:drinker:
  • luvinlaurakate
    luvinlaurakate Posts: 145 Member
    Dunno what you ended up doing last night, but I ended up drinking Bacardi Torched Cherry with Coke Zero. Calories? None! And I didn't gain any weight as of this morning from it. Usually when I drink it takes a couple days for the weight to regulate back, but not this time. I think I will stick with this drink in the future! lol
  • DonziGirl
    DonziGirl Posts: 9 Member
    Whiskey and diet 7 up for me last night.
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    Whiskey and diet 7 up for me last night.

    Ah no. Whiskey should always be drunk straight. Or with a tiny bit of water. I'll even stretch to a bit of ice in the summer. But 7up? That's a crime against humanity.
  • DonziGirl
    DonziGirl Posts: 9 Member
    I'm somewhat new to whiskey and easing my way in. Segram's VO I think it was?
  • luvinlaurakate
    luvinlaurakate Posts: 145 Member
    I'm somewhat new to whiskey and easing my way in. Segram's VO I think it was?

    Ya 7 & 7 is what I have seen people drink. Segram's 7 and 7 up.
  • sarahcowley1
    sarahcowley1 Posts: 85
    i drink a bottle of red wine every week *two this week* :O i log it in and count it as a snack , im loosing still fine ...... im def going to endulge at xmas you gotta :)..............
  • Alexabarocas
    Alexabarocas Posts: 41
    They say any drink is "okay" but they suggest a few things:

    Drink out of a tall glass so that it looks like you have more

    and

    Drink out of a straw so you're forced to pace yourslef a bit ahah
  • soccerella
    soccerella Posts: 619 Member


    Drink out of a tall glass so that it looks like you have more

    I think if i drank out of a tall glass I'd end up drinking more, because it would look less full
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