I like to drink

I can tell you it never works out. One for me is never enough. I have OCD so I'm not one that can't handle just indulging. It's kinda the same with candy. If you do drink it's a good idea to know why you do. Also if you drink a glass of water after you drink. I know that it can cause weight gain. Moreover unless it's part of a healthy lifestyle (it can be good for you in moderation) it's not really good for you. It doesn't benefit your body if you over indulge. That's my advice. Take care and I hope you are able to find the info that you are looking for.

Just keep in your calorie goal for the day and you will be fine. I'm not willing to give it up and if you like margaritas and I can post a recipe that I found on forums here.

Also if you drink a glass of water after you drink. I know that it can cause weight gain.

Not been an issue for me.

i drink and have lost weight...I try to eat tons of veggies and fruits and make sure I exercise enough so I can have a few when I get home...I drink coors light about 100cals and also wine , pinot or chardonnay I also have wine with tons of ice so it waters it down alot also a little over 100 cals and most drinks are in the database...I have found that I have lost weight a little easier if I limit myself to drinks on just a few days week though...moderation is key...but having a beer instead of chips at night is much better...they told us this at weight watchers...the beer takes awhile to drink and makes you fuller than a snack would

Just like with any food, watch the calorie intake! Carbs are 4 calories per gram, protein in 4 calories per gram, fat is 9 calories per gram, and alcohol is 7 calories per gram.

Alcoholic beverages can really add up the calories when you add sugar-filled mixers (juice, soda, alcohol with sugar added, milk/cream, chocolate sauce, sugar rims, etc).

Try to go for lower calorie alternatives (diet sodas, reduced calorie/sugar juice for mixers, light beers). There's several sites out there that show comparisons. Lucky for me, I'm mostly a wine and beer girl, so I don't go for the sugary juice drinks (well, mayhaps a martini here and there). I try to stick to wine mostly because it has a lower glycemic index (I'm insulin resistant) or rum (lemon flavored) and diet cola (but I don't like to support large soda corporations and have to be careful about how much artificial sweeteners I consume as it can make me sick).

I'll also make it a point to try to do a lil extra cardio on a day I know I'm going to be drinking. And make sure to drink water while you're drinking alcohol (keeps you hydrated and prevents hangover, as well as gives you a zero-calorie beverage to sip).

Good tips from Hungry Girl.

http://www.hungry-girl.com/newsletters/raw/1243

Log everything. If you're getting adequate protein and fat, then go ahead and have a drink. If not, then don't have the drink.

I make sure that I get a lot of exercise in so I earn more daily calories. Making wise food choices to ensure you get all your nutrients for the best bang will help also.

I like to drink wine mostly and while I've cut down, I haven't stopped entirely. (My weight loss has to fit into my life - socialising/ going out etc otherwise it won't work for me.)

However, I now only drink two days of the week - so next week I have christmas work do on Thursday and at the weekend. I now only have a maximum of two glasses of wine and always with food.

I also always ask for a glass(s) of tap water and tend to make that the main drink (so instead of wine with water, I drink the water with the wine as the second drink . Sounds weird but I always drink alot (fluid wise with dinner) so focussing on the water helps slow down the alcohol consumption.

I gave it up as well but for good.
Oh, I still have a glass of vino at night - one glass.

I used to spill more than that drinking like I did. Anyway, it's empty calories, so all you can do is add them to your food diary and watch your numbers go up. Is it worth it?

I say NO!

theres no happy medium...says the drunk. no really, look at my diary...*face palm*

Also if you drink a glass of water after you drink. I know that it can cause weight gain.

Not been an issue for me.

Yeah that doesn't sound right to me either.
Explanation??

Sorry 2 different statements I should have hit return. Overindulging in drinking can cause weight gain, especially if it's on a regular basis instead of moderation. Drinking water after an alcoholic beverage is helpful.

Log everything. If you're getting adequate protein and fat, then go ahead and have a drink. If not, then don't have the drink.

This would be the healthiest way to go about it.

A timely topic! I am going to a party tonight and am looking forward to 2 glasses of champagne! I don't drink on a regular basis anymore, so it does hit me kind of hard. I will also pay for it with insomnia. Just as well, I don't want to go through the DUI bs in California. I have lost my taste for drinking so much as I would much rather eat my food! I limit my drinking to special occasions. Seems there will be quite a few in the next few weeks and will limit all "events" to 2 glasses as that is more than enough alcohol for me as I get tipsy so easily!

Side note: As a career hospital nurse I can tell you the doctors that I worked with ALL agreed that 2 alcoholic drinks per day were defined as "maintenance drinking". As in the lowest level for the label "alcohol addiction". You may agree, or disagree, or call me or them names, but I am just telling you what my experience was for 26 years working on a medical floor with doctors in the hospital who asked their patients: "How much alcohol do you drink per day?" Then when they get the answer of at least "2 drinks per day" they know they are being lied to because as we all know, human nature is to downplay our faults and play up our achievements. It's just a basic starter question to find out why they have the medical issues that they do.

Food for thought.

Side note: As a career hospital nurse I can tell you the doctors that I worked with ALL agreed that 2 alcoholic drinks per day were defined as "maintenance drinking". As in the lowest level for the label "alcohol addiction". You may agree, or disagree, or call me or them names, but I am just telling you what my experience was for 26 years working on a medical floor with doctors in the hospital who asked their patients: "How much alcohol do you drink per day?" Then when they get the answer of at least "2 drinks per day" they know they are being lied to because as we all know, human nature is to downplay our faults and play up our achievements. It's just a basic starter question to find out why they have the medical issues that they do.

Food for thought.

My only observation is all the doctors I''ve worked with/known/met in three different continents have all drunk way more than two alcoholic drinks per day.....
As for the estimating, I knew someone in the army who told the truth (approx 80 units per week at the time) about his drinking - dr nearly fell off his chair having made the assumption and according calcuation he was underestimating.