alcohol discussion
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no i have not heard of that and also i LOVE my wine after a long day at work xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I, too, enjoy a good glass of wine. I actually spoke with my doctor last week about the benefits vs. risk of drinking red wine. Red wine, for an average female, is beneficial to the cardiovascular system in amounts around 3-4 servings per week, with a serving being 4 ounces. Anything more than that and the detrimental effects on the mind and liver outweigh the benefits.
There are other ways to help relax after a long day at work - the endorphins from a good workout do wonders! I treat a glass of wine the same way I treat a dessert - it's not something I get every day, but it's a nice treat to reward myself with on occassion.0 -
Thankyou. I dont really enjoy food, but i do the wine. dont get me wrong, im not an alcoholic, just like to chill out xxx0
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no carbs in white wine and i get through at least a bottle a night lol xxxx
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This.
I agree, except with regards to dehydration. Many of us see the scale go UP when we're dehydrated, rather than down. It's weird, but true.A couple of things can factor into this.
1.) The first week of changing your eating habits and fitness routine is a shock to the body. Most people lose a lot of water weight during that time.
2.) 1200 calories is a low number for most people. What are your stats? Height, weight. You should be eating about your weight x 10. (Not a perfect equation but it comes close.) It could be that you're balancing out because your body can have a few more calories and still lose the weight. I personally would feel like I'm starving constantly with that amount of calories and wouldn't be sustainable for a life long change. Though, that's me, and it's about what works for you.
3.) Since alcohol can work like a diuretic, it can dehydrated you. You will most likely gain some of it back if you trade out soda/ alcohol and other drinks for plain water.
The calories in the alcohol will eventually catch up though and possibly stall your weight loss plans. Cut back a bit and go from there. Good luck! :flowerforyou:
This doesn't make sense, but I would love to have some reading on this. Do you have some sources or studies I could read about this? I'm always about learning new things!
When you're dehydrated, your body starts hoarding whatever water you do consume. By drinking more water, you actually lose water weight because your kidneys and body know to expect that you will give it a steady supply. It's the same as the "starvation mode" theory.
And, for your reading pleasure.
: http://www.3fatchicks.com/can-improper-hydration-be-the-problem-behind-your-weight-gain/
just google "dehydration and weight gain" or "dehydration and water weight".0 -
You should log everything you eat or drink. If alcohol doesn't make you gain weight then lucky you.0
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i do log 300 cals for it x0
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Log 500. It will keep you honest. And drink tons of water to help with the dehydration.i do log 300 cals for it x
ps: there's a glass of sauvignon blanc on the table next to me.0 -
You'll be surprised at the results if you log your wine. It really eats into your daily calories. you'll find that you'll stop or maybe just have a glass or two. As a wineo myself, I don't think a bottle is that much. I can have one every night and not even think twice about it. I drink red. A 5oz glass of wine is about 150 cals or so. If I have 5, thats 750 calories. I'd rather eat cookies or peanuts, to be honest.0
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I only take half shots of alcohol. This makes it so that I am able to participate longer with drinking, and I dont get inebriated as fast. Capt. Morgan is about 60 calories a shot. Half a shot is 30 calores. Given that is still 300 calories, but on days that we drink I make sure to cut out things that I would normally snack on.0
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This.
I agree, except with regards to dehydration. Many of us see the scale go UP when we're dehydrated, rather than down. It's weird, but true.A couple of things can factor into this.
1.) The first week of changing your eating habits and fitness routine is a shock to the body. Most people lose a lot of water weight during that time.
2.) 1200 calories is a low number for most people. What are your stats? Height, weight. You should be eating about your weight x 10. (Not a perfect equation but it comes close.) It could be that you're balancing out because your body can have a few more calories and still lose the weight. I personally would feel like I'm starving constantly with that amount of calories and wouldn't be sustainable for a life long change. Though, that's me, and it's about what works for you.
3.) Since alcohol can work like a diuretic, it can dehydrated you. You will most likely gain some of it back if you trade out soda/ alcohol and other drinks for plain water.
The calories in the alcohol will eventually catch up though and possibly stall your weight loss plans. Cut back a bit and go from there. Good luck! :flowerforyou:
This doesn't make sense, but I would love to have some reading on this. Do you have some sources or studies I could read about this? I'm always about learning new things!
When you're dehydrated, your body starts hoarding whatever water you do consume. By drinking more water, you actually lose water weight because your kidneys and body know to expect that you will give it a steady supply. It's the same as the "starvation mode" theory.
And, for your reading pleasure. : http://www.3fatchicks.com/can-improper-hydration-be-the-problem-behind-your-weight-gain/
just google "dehydration and weight gain" or "dehydration and water weight".
I usually think of dehydrated as a single point. Say, after a night of drinking or right before a body building competition. I guess if I think of it as a process over time, where someone is constantly not getting enough water, the retention could make sense.0 -
Also. This is from the Mixer's website.
Most wines come in under the 100 calories per glass (4oz).
80 calories White Zinfadel, Sauvignon Blanc, Marsala
85 calories Chablis
90 calories Riesling, Chardonnay, White Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon
95 calories Red Burgundy, Red Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Merlot, Rhone, or Rose
100 calories Mosell, Pink Champagne, and Chianti
105 calories Champagne dry
110 calories Sangria and Sauterne
160 calories Muscatel and Madeira
165 calories Tokay
185 calories Ruby Port0 -
Also. This is from the Mixer's website.
Most wines come in under the 100 calories per glass (4oz).
80 calories White Zinfadel, Sauvignon Blanc, Marsala
85 calories Chablis
90 calories Riesling, Chardonnay, White Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon
95 calories Red Burgundy, Red Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Merlot, Rhone, or Rose
100 calories Mosell, Pink Champagne, and Chianti
105 calories Champagne dry
110 calories Sangria and Sauterne
160 calories Muscatel and Madeira
165 calories Tokay
185 calories Ruby Port
My wife and I have a (single) glass of Cab about 4 times a week. We log 120 calories for that glass (which, if the above is accurate, keeps us on the safe side). We don't treat it any differently than any other food/calories. They have to fit in the plan or they don't get consumed.0 -
i too drink to sleep, its nearly 2am here and i have to get up at half 6. Wine helps me to go to sleep.I will see over the weeks if it makes a difference but it seems not to right now, although in my logging i log 900 cals food and 300 cals wine
You should probably look more into this. Alcohol might help you fall asleep but its not a good quality sleep. Also if you "have to" drink a bottle a night maybe its a bit of a problem that deserves more attention.
Thats said, I log alcohol and I try not to drink more than a couple of times a month. It slows down my work outs the next day.0 -
I'm going to play the party pooper. I was married to an alcoholic. My concern is that fact that you felt you had to mention that you are not one. Go without your wine for 2 weeks and see how you feel. Ibuprofen also helps the body sleep. Your love of wine is a red flag to me if no one else. Sorry. Been there and would hope this is not the case.0
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By the way. I am not a teetotaler. I can enjoy a wine on occasion myself.0
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Alcohol is the worst thing you can put in your body while dieting.
One glass of red wine is good for the heart once in a while.0 -
I used to drink quite a bit of wine until I started working out 6 days a week, then my tolerance went down. IMO, it will catch up to you. I would use MFP like the bible, log everything, even if it means working out a bit harder to get your essentials, and your wine as well.Hi
I have just completed week one and lost 7lbs. I have been eating my 1200 cals a day but also I have had lots of unlogged alcohol, which didnt seem to make a difference to me. Any thoughts on this?0 -
Alcohol is high in sugar, sugar is carbs. :drinker:no carbs in white wine and i get through at least a bottle a night lol xxxx0 -
I do drink alcohol a couple of times a week. I try to watch the calories though, and keep track of them. As you progress in your weight loss you may find it slows down because of the alcohol consumption. I also find that the next day I am retaining water, so I definitely keep my water intake up!0
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No, I meant that alcohol is treated, in the body, as sugar. So all that alcohol is essentially pure carb.no carbs in white wine and i get through at least a bottle a night lol xxxx0 -
Good counsel. :)MinMinA couple of things can factor into this.
1.) The first week of changing your eating habits and fitness routine is a shock to the body. Most people lose a lot of water weight during that time.
2.) 1200 calories is a low number for most people. What are your stats? Height, weight, weight loss goals. You should be eating about your weight x 10. (Not a perfect equation but it comes close.) It could be that you're balancing out because your body can have a few more calories and still lose the weight. I personally would feel like I'm starving constantly with that amount of calories and wouldn't be sustainable for a life long change. Though, that's me, and it's about what works for you.
3.) Since alcohol can work like a diuretic, it can dehydrated you. You will most likely gain some of it back if you trade out soda/ alcohol and other drinks for plain water.
The calories in the alcohol will eventually catch up though and possibly stall your weight loss plans. Cut back a bit and go from there. Good luck! :flowerforyou:0 -
no carbs in white wine and i get through at least a bottle a night lol xxxx
Upward of 500 calories in a bottle of white wine, but I would be somewhat more concerned about the health issues with drinking "at least" a bottle a night.
Don't get me wrong I love wine myself and can easily drink a bottle on a night out but I would be worried about my liver if I was doing it every night. Cutting back on the vino will give you extra calories for food and I am sure your liver will thank you in the long run.
Sorry to be a bit of a party pooper I do wish you every success. :drinker:
In actuality, there's about 1g of carbs and 75 calories in every glass of wine. This is fine if you're having one, or even two glasses, but by having a full bottle (around 6 glasses of wine, right), every night of the week, you're consuming a whopping 3000 CALORIES AND 40+g of CARBS! That right there is enough to contribute to one pound of weight GAIN in a week! Think about that!
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