Counting alcohol.

jppd47
jppd47 Posts: 737 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Do you count alcohol calories as part of your daily limit? Or just right it off as extra?

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  • kfitzpa
    kfitzpa Posts: 326
    Yes, a calorie is a calorie and I count all of them. Plus, alcohol packs SO many calories usually that it needs to be counted for sure
  • alienrite
    alienrite Posts: 314 Member
    Got to count it...part of the reward for exercising and being able to drink and keep my calories below my target it a strong motivator. Besides my body counts it of I put it in my mouth. The good, bad and ugly all become part of me whether I "count" or not.
  • jppd47
    jppd47 Posts: 737 Member
    I guess I meant do you plan it in to your day? I log it all. But say at the end of your day your at your goal, do you say, well no scotch tonight. or go hell I'm still having it.
  • mgram2
    mgram2 Posts: 128 Member
    If I have room for drinking at the end of my day.. then yes.. but if I'm already getting close to my limit or I know that I'll be hungry instead later.. I won't.
    There's only been one time in the past 3 months where I've just been - "screw it!!" haha
  • calvert6183
    calvert6183 Posts: 539 Member
    I stop counting after 9 beers.
  • missikay1970
    missikay1970 Posts: 588 Member
    yes i counted it when i drank. i stopped for a while to try to lose a bit more weight.
  • TequillaLover89
    TequillaLover89 Posts: 260 Member
    YES.. Alcohol has crazy calories. If I didn't count them mfp would be a giant lie for me lol... It's kind of comparable to not counting high calorie soft drinks
  • TequillaLover89
    TequillaLover89 Posts: 260 Member
    I stop counting after 9 beers.
    haha this
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
    I figure if I'm drinking I'm already cheating anyway... so I don't count it. I'm probably out for an evening of fun.
  • knk1553
    knk1553 Posts: 438 Member
    It depends, if its just a few casual drinks with friends I count them, and if I know I'm going out and getting pretty intoxciated I try to workout for extra at the gym and watch my intake of calories but I don't necessarily sit here and try to record every drink I have that night, then the next day I try to stay a little under my calorie intake just to make up for it, but if I just have a beer with dinner or a glass of wine when I get home from work I record it and count it
  • piesbd
    piesbd Posts: 196 Member
    I do log alcohol. However, I only drink on the weekend, when I log the most activity. So I usually have the calories for a few :drinker: or more.
  • kathleennf
    kathleennf Posts: 606 Member
    do you count chocolate? :laugh:
  • tsaarloos
    tsaarloos Posts: 58 Member
    Count it- not cheating!
  • dessiepenn
    dessiepenn Posts: 167 Member
    I guess I meant do you plan it in to your day? I log it all. But say at the end of your day your at your goal, do you say, well no scotch tonight. or go hell I'm still having it.



    I say the hell with it I'm still having it!!! But I count carbs not calories, and scotch is free and clear of all carbs!!!:drinker: :drinker:
  • MizSaz
    MizSaz Posts: 445 Member
    I drink like once a month now, and I don't generally do it anywhere near my computer, so while I may not log it, I'm very aware of it.
  • mommanurse33
    mommanurse33 Posts: 189 Member
    I count my drinks! :drinker:
  • LadyBeryl
    LadyBeryl Posts: 344 Member
    Every ounce, yes. I've severely cut back on alcohol consumption since returning to calorie tracking. That is a good thing because it is amazing how quickly those calories add up. I now see why I gained weight in the first place!
  • Jude1064
    Jude1064 Posts: 83 Member
    I count em til i can't count anymore!!
  • jppd47
    jppd47 Posts: 737 Member
    I guess I meant do you plan it in to your day? I log it all. But say at the end of your day your at your goal, do you say, well no scotch tonight. or go hell I'm still having it.



    I say the hell with it I'm still having it!!! But I count carbs not calories, and scotch is free and clear of all carbs!!!:drinker: :drinker:

    cheers! went with mead tonight, lots of carbs :)
  • Mommagoose4
    Mommagoose4 Posts: 132 Member
    LMAO -- really? Extra !!! Why didn't someone tell me alcohol could be written off as an extra! That is what I have been doing wrong these 3.5 months....
  • 1PoisonIvy
    1PoisonIvy Posts: 933 Member
    I log it, but also, if I know I am going to have a few drinks, I save some calories for my drinks. Love diet ocean spray cranberry pomegranate and vodka, low cal and delicious!
  • IAMDDAY
    IAMDDAY Posts: 771
    I stop counting after 9 beers.

    after 6 here.. if i drink more then 6 healthy behavior is far in the rear view mirror for me but other then i count it and only once in awhile do i plan for it. LIke if know i am going to a picnic in the after noon and will be indulging in few i will work out more in the morning to build up some extra calories to burn but again see above after 6 for get it I am done counting everything
  • sharleengc
    sharleengc Posts: 792 Member
    I have never been a huge drinker but I used to have 1 drink a handful of times a month and even less since I started trying to lose weight seriously. Now, it's even more rare for me to drink. So here's my general guide.

    If I have a drink with dinner or in the evening because of a stressful day, then yes, I log it as part of my daily intake.

    If I am drinking at an event such as a BBQ or some other type of gathering, than no. I usually take that day as my "cheat day" and have what I want.
  • firedancer8780
    firedancer8780 Posts: 338 Member
    I log it, but also, if I know I am going to have a few drinks, I save some calories for my drinks. Love diet ocean spray cranberry pomegranate and vodka, low cal and delicious!

    I agree. I always log it, but I also plan on having it so I have the calories to cover it. I only drink Bud Select 55 beer now...no mixed drinks and rarely any other kind of beer. I can still have a beer with the 55, but it's not such a huge impact on my calorie count for the day, even if I have a few.
  • holliwood322
    holliwood322 Posts: 92 Member
    GOOD ONE!!:laugh:
  • holliwood322
    holliwood322 Posts: 92 Member
    I stop counting after 9 beers. GOOD ONE!! LOL!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • rhonniema
    rhonniema Posts: 522 Member
    Dont usually plan what drinks I'm going to have at the beginning at my day.
    If I'm at the end of the day & I'm about to go over, I say screw it and drink away!

    :drinker:
  • Bobby_Clerici
    Bobby_Clerici Posts: 1,828 Member
    Anything I consume with calories must be logged, including that end of the day cocktail.
    The integrity of our diary is paramount to success.
    CHEERS!:drinker:
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