What do you do at happy hour?

MeRevisitedAgain
MeRevisitedAgain Posts: 38 Member
edited November 9 in Food and Nutrition
I don't have very many friends and the few I do have are freaking party animals. Every single event is filled with food and drinks. Lately, I have been feeling like the Lone Ranger passing up free drinks with the "thanks, but no thanks" statement and always hearing..."oh yea she on that diet kick." So, I'm getting ready to go to another happy hour tonight and wondered what do all my MFP pals do and/or drink during happy hour?

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  • Bridget0927
    Bridget0927 Posts: 438 Member
    Vodka Sodas & when I do go boozing with the friends i skip dinner
    Before you all crucify me for how unhealthy it is, it does work!
    Also i think its unhealthy to not do what you enjoy for the sake of a diet that is a sure fire way to not stick to it !:happy:
  • hsmithway
    hsmithway Posts: 191
    Depending on where you go, there are often a few options besides just sitting there drinking. Pool and dancing are both fun. Generally I'll save some calories for a really good dark flavorful beer, and then drink water or diet soda the rest of the night.
  • missikay1970
    missikay1970 Posts: 588 Member
    keep a large glass of water in your hand at.all.times. you will always have a "drink" and maybe no one will bother to ask you if you're drinking alcohol. i agree w/ the above post - i would have one beer and then drink water the rest of the night. :smile:

    also, you could not drink AT ALL and be the designated driver for the event. people :heart: LOVE:heart: des drivers!!! and they won't bother you about your "diet kick" when they need a ride from your soberness! LOL
  • hmstarbuck
    hmstarbuck Posts: 152 Member
    Vodka Sodas & when I do go boozing with the friends i skip dinner
    Before you all crucify me for how unhealthy it is, it does work!
    Also i think its unhealthy to not do what you enjoy for the sake of a diet that is a sure fire way to not stick to it !:happy:


    DITTO!!! :wink:
  • issyfit
    issyfit Posts: 1,077 Member
    I enjoy sugar free tonic with lime and it looks like a drink in your hand.
  • loopybec2002
    loopybec2002 Posts: 313 Member
    All I can see if you could check out my last saturday? I went out to nandos for food so enjoyed that. Then I had cocktails all night got really drunk and stook in my calories. I did a little extra exercise to be able to do it but I logged before I went out so I knew how much I could have. Vodka and diet soda is the best. I think last saturday actually did me good with the amount of dancing I did.
  • TTHdred
    TTHdred Posts: 380 Member
    Try:
    Vodka soda water 90-100 cals
    Gin Rickey 115- 125 cals
    Light beer

    Stay away from
    Mixers: OJ, coke, redbull etc
    Desert sounding things: Chocolate martini, buttered rum


    Tips
    -I use Mio for my water, so I always have a bottle of that in my purse. Squirt in your vodka soda and it makes fora yummy drink with no added calories.
    -Watch portion sizes. Some bartenders may think they are “hooking you up” but pass on the oversize drinks. Stick to the smaller sizes as the portions are more accurate to calorie count.
    -Alternate with water or something non-alcoholic.
    -Drink lots of water that day. You want to ensure you are fully hydrated. Partially because alcohol dehydrates you, but also so you don’t try to quench your thirst with alcohol!
    - Biggest tip: Make it happy “hour” not happy five hours. Ttry not to stay too long. We all know our number…that one last drink that makes you through rationale out the window and say “to heck with it, I can eat/drink what I want” You cannot talk yourself out of that so don’t even get to that drink.


    Quote: "Your resolve can be really strong when you are sober, but after a few drinks, you may find yourself mindlessly overeating the nuts, another slice of pizza, or whatever food is within striking distance," says Christine Gerbstadt, RD. Drinking alcohol can also make you feel hungrier because alcohol can lower blood sugar.
  • BAMFMeredith
    BAMFMeredith Posts: 2,810 Member
    I'll have a vodka soda (with lots of lime)...or 2...

    And then sometimes I throw caution to the wind and say "screw it, I'm having a Mexican Martini and chips and queso!" But you know what? THAT'S OK! I go to happy hour *maybe* once a month so if I have some extra unnecessary calories that day, it's just fine with me, as long as I'm on track the rest of the time. I'll work out extra the next day or if I know I'm going to happy hour, make sure I keep my calories low and get a work out in that day.
  • BAMFMeredith
    BAMFMeredith Posts: 2,810 Member
    Try:
    Vodka soda water 90-100 cals
    Gin Rickey 115- 125 cals
    Light beer

    Stay away from
    Mixers: OJ, coke, redbull etc
    Desert sounding things: Chocolate martini, buttered rum


    Tips
    -I use Mio for my water, so I always have a bottle of that in my purse. Squirt in your vodka soda and it makes fora yummy drink with no added calories.
    -Watch portion sizes. Some bartenders may think they are “hooking you up” but pass on the oversize drinks. Stick to the smaller sizes as the portions are more accurate to calorie count.
    -Alternate with water or something non-alcoholic.
    -Drink lots of water that day. You want to ensure you are fully hydrated. Partially because alcohol dehydrates you, but also so you don’t try to quench your thirst with alcohol!
    - Biggest tip: Make it happy “hour” not happy five hours. Ttry not to stay too long. We all know our number…that one last drink that makes you through rationale out the window and say “to heck with it, I can eat/drink what I want” You cannot talk yourself out of that so don’t even get to that drink.


    Quote: "Your resolve can be really strong when you are sober, but after a few drinks, you may find yourself mindlessly overeating the nuts, another slice of pizza, or whatever food is within striking distance," says Christine Gerbstadt, RD. Drinking alcohol can also make you feel hungrier because alcohol can lower blood sugar.

    ALL good advice :) Especially the happy five hours part...my girlfriends and I have been known to do that!
  • Bexx435
    Bexx435 Posts: 83 Member
    ... what do all my MFP pals do and/or drink during happy hour?

    Wish there was a bar in town to have a happy hour.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,420 Member
    I'm looking for the "Five Hour Happy Hour" bar, myself...



    But I agree, drink one, then switch to water. Two makes me have the munchies. Three and I'm hungover.
  • yesthistime
    yesthistime Posts: 2,051 Member
    I drink:

    light beer
    vodka shots
    vodka with diet coke
    vodka with water
    vodka with sugar-free red bull
    tequila shots
    rum with diet coke
    rum with water
    rum with sugar-free red bull
    skinny margaritas

    I eat:

    very small amounts of very delicious and fattening foods :)

    Can I come?
  • MeRevisitedAgain
    MeRevisitedAgain Posts: 38 Member
    Thanks everyone! This is all great advice. I don't like beer and I'm a girly drinker so I usually get stuff that has mega calories like sex on the beach, lemon drops, buttery nipples..lol. Few weeks ago I had a shot of Patron and it felt like my chest was on fire. The Mio idea is awesome!

    I knew yall would have some good ideas.
  • Shawnjay75
    Shawnjay75 Posts: 81 Member
    I was wanted to know the sametihing becuase I go to Happy Hour often. I recently signed up here and have never counted calories before so this is all very new to me. When I go out I usually drink white wine, mojito's, margarita's or any fruity drink. White wine is my first choice...is it high in calories?





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  • Shawnjay75
    Shawnjay75 Posts: 81 Member
    I "wanted" to know the same thing....SORRY





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  • alexandria412
    alexandria412 Posts: 177 Member
    I enjoy sugar free tonic with lime and it looks like a drink in your hand.

    This is great advice. I do seltzer with lime or a diet Coke when I'm feeling splurge-y. If you're extra neurotic (like I am), then you can even go away from your friends to order. So long as it's served in a shorty rocks glass, no one will really notice.

    If they are not great friends, you could also lie and say that you're on medication for back pain / migraines / judgemental-friends pain.

    Good luck!
  • hooligansmom
    hooligansmom Posts: 122 Member
    You can get a mojito made without the sugar or with artificial sweetener. I actually like it without the sugar...the mint taste is great!
  • mikajoanow
    mikajoanow Posts: 584 Member
    I agree with vodka/gin and club soda with lots of lime. I always ask for it tall on the rocks (no favors) and that way you have a lot more to drink with as few calories as possible lol
  • Shawnjay75
    Shawnjay75 Posts: 81 Member
    You can get a mojito made without the sugar or with artificial sweetener. I actually like it without the sugar...the mint taste is great!


    Thanks! I'll give it a try.
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    vodka, club soda, tall glass, no ice.

    Get a salad for dinner with dressing on the side.

    Get an appetizer, eat half, take the other half home.

    Count all your calories. Do some extra exercise to make up the difference.
  • msjenjenp
    msjenjenp Posts: 38
    I like a wine spritzer - wine and seltzer water - stretches the wine out and makes it last longer.
  • Reesa32
    Reesa32 Posts: 35
    Vodka with wild strawberry crystal light and water!!!
  • _Ren
    _Ren Posts: 89 Member
    If I go to a happy hour event I only drink water.
  • Shawnjay75
    Shawnjay75 Posts: 81 Member
    I like a wine spritzer - wine and seltzer water - stretches the wine out and makes it last longer.

    I like how that sound...:drinker:
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