The dreaded "A" word...Alcohol...
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  • 07-05-2008 1:33 PM
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    • flacophil
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    The dreaded "A" word...Alcohol...

    I realize most of my weight may be due to alcohol consumption.......what is a reasonable amount, if any should be consumed during my Alli phase?

  • 07-12-2008 8:50 PM In reply to
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    • rcprincess
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    Re: The dreaded "A" word...Alcohol...

     Alchohol is just "empty" calories, which is why is it usually forbidden!  If you drink something that is measurable and that you can track on your meal plan then you are certainly taking into account the calories etc. that go with it...at least that's my story and I'm stickin to it!  I've found that either light rum or vodka mixes very well w/ the ZERO calorie/carb/sugar bubbly waters...I like the lime flavor the best.  It's also very refreshing.  Wines are listed in the meal plans, but be careful...they say ONE OUNCE....and so you have to adjust.

    Good Luck!!

    rcprincess

    If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you always got. 

  • 07-14-2008 12:59 PM In reply to
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    • LFicociello
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    Re: The dreaded "A" word...Alcohol...

     Hi!

    So I'm 25 and pretty much everything for the moment, weddings, batchelorette parties, camping, girls nights out, revolve around alcohol.  I have been on alli since 6/28/08 and have had a lot of alcohol during that time (ha).  But I have to say i was never a beer drinker.  if you drinks beer that's tough, try amstel light or michelob (sp?) ultra if you can.  I do sugar free red bull and vodka (yeah, not often, but at the bachelorette party), that was great.  In general i usually make up a pitcher of crystal light and add vodka.  Or you can buy light mikes hard lemonade, 97 cals per bottle.  I'm a lightweight now and three is good for me.  stay away from red wine and white wine, both have a lot of calories, if you are going to have it, just have a small glass.  I don't think you need to avoid it all togehter, just modify.

    good luck!

     

    Laura 25 years old SW: 1206/28/08 CW: 152 GW: 125

  • 08-18-2008 5:01 PM In reply to
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    Re: The dreaded "A" word...Alcohol...

    Champagne only has about 550 calories per bottle. Otherwise, try sugar free syrups and diet sodas with liquor. I like Raspberry Sugar-free syrup, diet sprite, and a little bit of vodka. This way, all your calories are coming from the alcohol, so its easier to monitor. 

  • 09-07-2008 4:21 PM In reply to
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    • MissRo
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    Re: The dreaded "A" word...Alcohol...

    we all know most if not all alcohol is high in calories especially beer light beer is ok in moderation I love wine so I have a bottle of either merlot, chardonnay or white zinfindel. and drink it every now and then. I know that If I have a craving for it I know I can go and get a glass Not drink the whole bottle and be satisfied. Just like the other person said Light rum with diet coke has zero calories.

    Thank you for stopping by A little about Myself I am a 40 Yr old married mother of two ages 17 and 13. I love to cook sing dance surf the net and download music (Legally of course lol) The reason why I chose to start Alli is the Day I turned 40 which was in February I told myself 40 is a new beginning New start so I decided to lose weight to a size where I am "Comfortable" Not what society says I "Should be" I am now a size 32-34 My Ideal size is 26-28 IF I get back down to a 22-24 Great!! I'm not gonna take a jump off of a bridge if I dont get down to that size. I love Myself enough to not allow my weight to control me.. I am the one who controls my weight. Yes I am Full Figured I LOVE me Just want to lose for health reasons. although I am blessed that I do not have any I want to lose weight before any start. Love Begins with Self If you Cannot Love yourself FIRST...How in the Hell do you expect anyone else to love you
  • 09-08-2008 3:26 PM In reply to
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    Re: The dreaded "A" word...Alcohol...

    Instead of my nightly glass of wine, I have been making a spritzer, a tablespoon or two of wine and seltzer water over ice. 

    It isn't quite the same, but it is way fewer of the empty calories.  I had it a party last weekend, too.  Another plus is you can buy super cheap wine for this because it doesn't matter when it's mixed. 

    49 y/o, 5'9", SW=197 (8/22/08), CW=188 (9 pounds gone), GW=145

  • 09-08-2008 4:24 PM In reply to
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    Re: The dreaded "A" word...Alcohol...

    Do you mean ANY light wine?

    Thanks!

    Attitude is everything!

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