alcohol consumption

I definitely have this problem also. I don't know what you're drinking and when...but usually a night with my friends consists of heavy drinking before we go out and then heading to a bar and if you're like me when you're a bit tipsy...getting over generous with my money buying even more drinks! I've found in the past limiting to either drinking A FEW drinks before going out and then only taking taxi money on the actual night, or vice versa and skipping the 'predrinks' and only buying drinks when out...where they're more expensive and you will be less likely to part with your money when sober=less drinks bought!!

Look up the calories of your favorite drinks before you go out. I found that after working so hard to be healthy it mkaes me thin twice about my consumption. Personally I like my wine and for the most part have stopped drinking while making lifestyle changes. However, with summer a wine spritzer lets me have the wine but without so many calories. Also, it really helps to order a glass of water at the same time you order your drinks.

I drink... Binge style, so I don't go out more than once or twice a week on average, but I do it up when I'm out. Drink a hard liquor with a 0 cal mixer. I do vodka water with a squeeze of lemon or lime, but run and diet works too. 60 cal/drink so I end up under 500 cal. Leangains has a post about how to overdo it and not get fat. Leangains.com it's under most popular on his site lok

I'm a beer drinker so I've switched to Molson 67 calorie beer, and if I'm having a caesar (2nd favourite drink) I just skip the alcohol and you'd never know it, still tastes the exact same..... or vodka i drink it with a lemon or lime and water.....only the lemon or lime gives the taste and less calories than pop....
If I know i'm going out drinking another option is do to a long fast paced walk, can burn over 500 calories and then you know half of your drinking calories are covered
Another thing for drinking at home if you're a beer drinker is to mix Non Alcoholic beer (1/2) with the low cal beer and you don't notice the difference in taste, just the calories in non alcoholic don't just turn into fat calories..... PLUS don't feel HUNG in the morning, less alcohol, but still have fun

Again like so many other people i've all but given up on drinking since trying to lose some weight, i could easily knock back a 1000 cals in beer on a school night without thinking about it.
now if i go out i tend to stick to monster zero and vodka for a few drinks as plenty of pubs in the uk do it.

I USED have a couple of beers a day like people have a casual joint or cigarette. BUT I GOT FAT....now once a week I do indulge. It's not helping me any but I do love the beer!

vodka on the rocks or vodka martini or vodka and soda water with a lime or lemon.... but i LOOOOOVVVEEEE my beer and it has been a challenge for me.. I have been cutting it down more and more and now I am down to about once every other week.

Hey girl, I'm in college and my friends LOVE to party. Sadly when I decided to make my lifestyle change I cut out drinking A LOT but it is not something I am willing to give up 100%. On occasion when I do drink I try and stick with vodka and zero calorie mixers like Crystal Light. I also know a lot of people that like to mix with Seltzer too. It really can be tough to give up going out with friends, and I hate missing out, but I always tell myself it won't be forever and when I am maintaining I can let myself go out a little more. Also giving up drinking has helped me because I find I no longer want that pizza/fries/chicken fingers at 2am LOL.
I am subscribed to receive Jillian Michaels daily newsletters and here is one I got a little while ago regarding alcohol + weight loss just for some more info:

"Whether it's cocktails on ladies' night out, a beer at the bar, or a glass of wine with dinner, most of us enjoy a drink (or two!) every now and again. But remember what I've been teaching you: In addition to being aware of the foods that are good for you, you need to know which ones are not so great. And let's face it — alcohol is in the latter camp.

Simply, alcohol can sabotage your weight-loss efforts. It releases estrogen into your bloodstream, promotes fat storage, and decreases muscle growth. As soon as you have a drink, your body eats up all the glycogen (stored glucose) in your liver, makes you hungry, and reduces your inhibitions, so you're more likely to grab that chicken wing or stuffed potato skin at happy hour. Plus, alcoholic drinks contain many more calories than most people think — a 20-ounce serving of beer can pack 250 calories, a 6-ounce glass of wine contains 120, and a 1.5-ounce shot of liquor contains about 100. And that's without any sugary mixers.

If you're serious about losing weight, it's best to put alcohol aside until you're in maintenance mode. If you are going to have a drink, choose wine, which may protect the heart and help lower inflammation, or a drink with clear alcohol and no sugary mixers, such as a vodka and club soda or a tequila on the rocks with lime. One drink a day probably maxes out the benefits, though, so keep a cork in your alcohol consumption."

So that's what Jillian had to say about it.
Good Luck

I stopped drinking almost completely... Only once every so often on occasion, but hardly ever. Its just a sacrafice that you have to be willing to make, and if not you probably have to be working out EXTRA hard.

I dont drink as often which has made my tolerance very low. Now after 1 or 2 drinks im good for a few hours Also, switch your drink choices. Tequila on ice with lime twist is my fave, and it is recommended by Jillian Michaels.

I have lost weight without cutting it out completely so there is a way. its just like cupcakes or cookies. Fit it into your calories ! I try to only drink on nights when I know ill be dancing, that way at least I burn some off.

Most restaurants have a "skinny" variety or drink. I never could stand the taste of diet and rum or whiskey until the zero sodas came out. Not I use zero and whatever hard alcohol I have on hand.

I used to drink a lot of beer. Moderately during the week, and excessively on the weekends.

I limited my drinking to Fri and Sat only.

I cut out beer, except the occasional Select 55.

When I do drink, it is Rum and Diet.

This is also an issue for me...not only the drinking but what I eat during and after a night of drinking.

Tonight I am planning on not drinking...this will be the first Friday in years that I have not had a few cocktails. It is going to be difficult...I hope I can do it :laugh:

you are my twin...and i did that last friday night - nothing, nothing at all...i felt freakin' amazing saturday morning and got *kitten* tons accomplished...now, idk about tonight but we'll see GOOD LUCK!

Triplets....I am planning on not drinking either, it's going to be VERY difficult!!! Good luck to you!!