HELP ... what alcohol to drink when dieting ?

Actually this thread has been AMAZING!!! So far I have had several people message me and a few people that are currently new to recovery that were slobbering over this post at the thought of having some alcohol. My comments snapped them back to reality.

So thanks for this.

Not saying you aren't helping some people but I dont think it's fair for you to automatically jump to a person has a drinking problem. I enjoy a drink occassionally and was wondering the same thing. If reading a post makes some start slobbering then they do have a problem and do need help. If they are just asking a question that does not equate to they have a problem.

Exactly, and I did not accuse her of having a problem, I said if you can not imagine living with out alcohol then it is a problem. If you go all day and are depressed because you can not have alcohol it is a problem. I did not accuse anyone of having a problem.

See, the thing is, if my answers are upsetting people thats their business, not mine.

It's certainly an insinuation.
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MMM, yeah, still not caring that people are upset that I say that if you have a problem not drinking, it is a problem. Trust me, work with recovering alcoholics and see where it has taken them and what it has done, you may just change your mind about thinking I am insulting people.

The issue is alcohol and dieting, its best if it is given up, that was the answer to the question.

People that can take it or leave it, and drink in moderation, well that is not a problem. Its when it is a problem that it is a problem.

Alcoholics are not the people you pass by that are living on the streets. The people I work with are business women, housewives, actresses, teachers, you name it. There is no shame in it. People are born with the disease, it is not a chosen path.
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Ok seriously, this woman is asking for healthy alternatives....you're being pompous and arrogant. No one is upset at what you say...just letting you know you look and are acting ridiculous. She asked a simple question and because you work with alcoholics you think you have a right the barf your judgements on her? Really? This is not AA...she was asking for healthier drink alternatives...thank you for preaching to everyone about alcoholism when that's not what the question was about. Smh...

I don't think she asked if anyone thinks she 'should' be drinking alcohol, she's asked for advice on low calorie alcohol ideas. If someone came on and asked for low calorie dessert ideas do you tell them they should just do without and get off on the abstinence instead? Please! I thought we were meant to be more supportive than that, and less judgemental.

My friends socialise almost exclusively in pubs and licensed restaurants, I do like to have a drink with them, I am also trying to cut down on my calorie intake from alcohol and find alternatives to my usual white wine drink. The bottle on the table is a bad idea because you can refill your glass too often (or others for you) and you're not really monitoring how much you're drinking with the 'top ups' etc.

Currently I have vodka and soda with fresh lime in a tall glass. Tall glass is great because it takes longer to drink. Having to order a new drink each time means I know exactly how much I'm consuming. Absolutely avoid mixers, even juice etc as that just has sugary calories and you're most likely getting heavily processed stuff (instead of fresh squeezed) which means you may as well order a full glass of fizzy drink.

Also if anyone is like me and cops a bit of friendly flack from mates for cutting down on booze, this vodka soda drink is ideal, because when it's my round and drinking at a slower pace, I'll just get a plain soda water and fresh lime and no one is any the wiser.

Just save up some calories and drink!

I don't think she asked if anyone thinks she 'should' be drinking alcohol, she's asked for advice on low calorie alcohol ideas. If someone came on and asked for low calorie dessert ideas do you tell them they should just do without and get off on the abstinence instead? Please! I thought we were meant to be more supportive than that, and less judgemental.

exactly.

Diet coke and vodka.. Ignore my username lol, I still love tequila but gave up my favorite drink... Margarita on the rocks ((350 calories for some))!!

So, do you think a little heroine for an addict would be okay? Ya know, giving them a little slack?

If alcohol is a problem, listen folks, it is a problem. If you can not give it up, then IT IS A PROBLEM!

YES!! I WOULD give "heroine" to a junky. It would be nice to have a woman of distinguished courage on their side.

You = AWESOME. I was thinking the same thing.

i go out alot and i would rather find a healthy alternative rather than give it up helpppp?

6 Coronas Sunday while I watch my g men beat up on SAN FRAN

I had to give up alcohol more or less entirely for 4 years what with pregnancy, pnd, pregnancy again, and then breastfeeding a baby that was on daily antibiotics for 5 months, and I hated it! I was so happy to get to have a glass of champagne every now and again after that. I don't NEED to drink, and I no longer get drunk (though I admit I have many times in the past), but a glass of really good red wine in the evening when my family get together is one of the best feelings out there. And it's not the alcohol, I just really really like Italian wine. I grew up with it, know more than is sane about it, I love visiting the vineyards, talking to the producers, tasting on site. I just love it. I don't drink often. Sometimes I go months without, but I loathed having to give it up entirely, because good wine is one of life's greatest pleasures.


So to answer the OP, I just factor in more calories for the day if I am planning on having a drink later. I go for an extra run. And drink Tuscan red or champagne. Champagne is lower in calories.