Alcohol ? Lesser of all evils...

Biochic · 02-09-2013, 01:05 PM

I have not had a drink since dec 28 when I started the woe. I am going on vacation the end of the week and plan on indulging in a few drinks

Which is the lesser of the evils -

Michelob Ultra
Red wine
flavored vodka and club

picklepete · 02-09-2013, 01:08 PM

I'd go with the wine.

Beer is very high glycemic index. Distilled liquors like vodka are okay but some flavored ones have sugar and some don't.

hopewell · 02-09-2013, 02:04 PM

I'm a vodka girl myself. No problems so far. :-)

abby! · 02-09-2013, 02:12 PM

no beer!

wine is ok but it's about 125 calories for a decent glass while vodka is about 70 for a shot. so if only having one glass, wine is ok. If having many drinks, you get to enjoy more for less damage with hard liquor but absolutely zero calorie mixers like club, diet tonic, diet ginger ale and so on. and yes, be careful with flavored vodka some of them contain sugar. Have a great vacation!

Biochic · 02-09-2013, 02:25 PM

Vodka it is... And wine with dinner

lterry913 · 02-09-2013, 02:29 PM

Watch out for the flavored vodkas...some, like Pinacle have plenty of carbs. Others are very low carb friendly tho.

fozzie99 · 02-09-2013, 02:32 PM

Dry Wine not sweet

hopewell · 02-09-2013, 02:33 PM

By the way Lisa, I LOVE your smiley weighing itself and fainting. Too funny.

muncheechee · 02-09-2013, 04:49 PM

Oh... and be aware that your alcohol tolerance will likely be pretty low as long as you eat lc... the alcohol is burned first and that buzz can sneak up on you with a quickness

fozzie99 · 02-09-2013, 05:55 PM

That's a great reason to abstain for long periods....when you do drink it doesn't take much to buzz!

Rhubarb · 02-09-2013, 06:11 PM

I don't drink all that much at the moment but I did recently go to Las Vegas and drank way too many vodka and sodas. I stayed on the plan and didn't gain any weight.

I've found that alcohol will stall losses, though, for at least a couple of days, sometimes more. It's a matter of priorities. If the fun is important then be aware that your weight loss will probably slow. Sometimes it's worth it.

CindyCRNA · 02-09-2013, 06:18 PM

Vodka is zero carb, isn't it?

lterry913 · 02-09-2013, 06:21 PM

Not all vodka...like I said some have carbs...some flavored not all...Pinacle flavored vodkas have carbs.

reddarin · 02-09-2013, 06:37 PM

Live it up! Champagne is LC friendly

Brut Champagne..

ravenrose · 02-10-2013, 10:50 AM

beer is more problematic even when the carbs are low. I forget the exact science of it, but I was convinced.

of the others, the best is something you will NOT drink fast and not drink more than one of! perhaps something you don't like all that much. champagne is good for that. sounds divine and never lives up to it, even the very expensive kinds!

snowdancer79 · 02-10-2013, 01:11 PM

Any of the 3 should be okay in moderation. Michelob Ultra will have the lowest alcohol content obviously.

Biochic · 02-10-2013, 02:25 PM

Thanks for your input everyone! Friday cannot come soon enough!!

Adoug4ho · 02-10-2013, 05:30 PM

Watch out for the "ultras". Some of them are "low" carb, but it's more in comparison to the normal version of that kind. For example, I was super excited to find Mic Ultra Cider. Then, after I got home and cracked on open, it was 10 carbs!!! To me, that's not low carb enough :/. But a friend pointed out, that compared to other ciders, it probably is. Boo! Needless to say, I sent them all home with her when she left.

smith13 · 02-10-2013, 10:04 PM

I stick to rum and diet coke. No carbs and it doesn't take much to get going.

greybb1 · 02-10-2013, 10:08 PM

Rum & Diet Coke
Cosmo (vodka & a little cranberry)
Martini
Tequila shots! YUM

I happen to like Club Soda with lime. Not alcohol but it sure is refreshing!

brandyelocini · 02-10-2013, 10:41 PM

I just drink whatever I want drink because my alcohol tolerance is WAY lower when I'm low carbing. It doesn't really matter what you drink cause you don't even have to drink that much of it to get a buzz. Usually one drink does it for me!

Biochic · 02-11-2013, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greybb1

Rum & Diet Coke
Cosmo (vodka & a little cranberry)
Martini
Tequila shots! YUM

I happen to like Club Soda with lime. Not alcohol but it sure is refreshing!

I always drink club soda with lime! I'm thinking of just adding vodka to that and avoiding the flavored vodkas
My other option is to use flavored seltzer with plain vodka. Choices, choices!

baileygirl3 · 02-11-2013, 03:33 AM

When I drink I drink Ultra (plain) did not know they had cider like someone mentioned. It does not effect me, however I am only drinking a few with the hubs.

LoriAS · 02-11-2013, 06:37 AM

I always have spiced rum and diet dr pepper now. NO CARBS and very YUMMY!

Rhubarb · 02-11-2013, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biochic

I always drink club soda with lime! I'm thinking of just adding vodka to that and avoiding the flavored vodkas
My other option is to use flavored seltzer with plain vodka. Choices, choices!

That's what I do. Just plain Vodka and soda with lime. I bought some of those little flavored bottles with stevia to carry in my purse just in case I'm really tempted to go for something more caloric, but I haven't found I needed them. (The orange is quite good and it adds no color, which is nice.)

02-09-2013, 01:05 PM	#1
Biochic Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NY Posts: 651 Gallery: Biochic Stats: 192/156/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/28/12	Alcohol ? Lesser of all evils... I have not had a drink since dec 28 when I started the woe. I am going on vacation the end of the week and plan on indulging in a few drinks Which is the lesser of the evils - Michelob Ultra Red wine flavored vodka and club

02-10-2013, 05:30 PM	#18
Adoug4ho Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Va Beach Posts: 210 Gallery: Adoug4ho Stats: 222/198/175? Start Date: October 29, 2012; restart 1/14/13 (carb creep!)	Ultras Watch out for the "ultras". Some of them are "low" carb, but it's more in comparison to the normal version of that kind. For example, I was super excited to find Mic Ultra Cider. Then, after I got home and cracked on open, it was 10 carbs!!! To me, that's not low carb enough :/. But a friend pointed out, that compared to other ciders, it probably is. Boo! Needless to say, I sent them all home with her when she left.

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02-09-2013, 01:08 PM	#2
picklepete Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 750 Gallery: picklepete Stats: 265/189/189 WOE: 6hr window + no refined calories	I'd go with the wine. Beer is very high glycemic index. Distilled liquors like vodka are okay but some flavored ones have sugar and some don't.

02-09-2013, 02:04 PM	#3
hopewell Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 592 Gallery: hopewell Stats: Total Inches lost: 5.5	I'm a vodka girl myself. No problems so far. :-)

02-09-2013, 02:12 PM	#4
abby! Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 273 Gallery: abby! Stats: 168/134/125 WOE: LC	no beer! wine is ok but it's about 125 calories for a decent glass while vodka is about 70 for a shot. so if only having one glass, wine is ok. If having many drinks, you get to enjoy more for less damage with hard liquor but absolutely zero calorie mixers like club, diet tonic, diet ginger ale and so on. and yes, be careful with flavored vodka some of them contain sugar. Have a great vacation!

02-09-2013, 02:25 PM	#5
Biochic Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NY Posts: 651 Gallery: Biochic Stats: 192/156/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/28/12	Vodka it is... And wine with dinner

02-09-2013, 02:29 PM	#6
lterry913 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,515 Gallery: lterry913 Stats: 5' 11" 238/174/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/1/2010	Watch out for the flavored vodkas...some, like Pinacle have plenty of carbs. Others are very low carb friendly tho.

02-09-2013, 02:32 PM	#7
fozzie99 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Baltimore Posts: 984 Gallery: fozzie99 Stats: 410/298/200 6' 0" 57 years old WOE: HCG with EFGT meals now just EFGT low cal Start Date: 7/23/2011	Dry Wine not sweet

02-09-2013, 02:33 PM	#8
hopewell Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 592 Gallery: hopewell Stats: Total Inches lost: 5.5	By the way Lisa, I LOVE your smiley weighing itself and fainting. Too funny.

02-09-2013, 04:49 PM	#9
muncheechee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NC Posts: 378 Gallery: muncheechee Stats: Pregnancy goals 240/244/260 WOE: LC pregnancy	Oh... and be aware that your alcohol tolerance will likely be pretty low as long as you eat lc... the alcohol is burned first and that buzz can sneak up on you with a quickness

02-09-2013, 05:55 PM	#10
fozzie99 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Baltimore Posts: 984 Gallery: fozzie99 Stats: 410/298/200 6' 0" 57 years old WOE: HCG with EFGT meals now just EFGT low cal Start Date: 7/23/2011	That's a great reason to abstain for long periods....when you do drink it doesn't take much to buzz!

02-09-2013, 06:11 PM	#11
Rhubarb Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 271 Gallery: Rhubarb Stats: 195/133/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2012	I don't drink all that much at the moment but I did recently go to Las Vegas and drank way too many vodka and sodas. I stayed on the plan and didn't gain any weight. I've found that alcohol will stall losses, though, for at least a couple of days, sometimes more. It's a matter of priorities. If the fun is important then be aware that your weight loss will probably slow. Sometimes it's worth it.

02-09-2013, 06:18 PM	#12
CindyCRNA Always on, slightly off Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,269 Gallery: CindyCRNA Stats: 152/132/121 Currently 120's lbs, 5'7" 51 years old WOE: 40%/25%/35% (F,P,C 1700 calories/day) Start Date: Raising carbs 1/10	Vodka is zero carb, isn't it?

02-09-2013, 06:21 PM	#13
lterry913 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,515 Gallery: lterry913 Stats: 5' 11" 238/174/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/1/2010	Not all vodka...like I said some have carbs...some flavored not all...Pinacle flavored vodkas have carbs.

02-09-2013, 06:37 PM	#14
reddarin Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 5,467 Gallery: reddarin Stats: 6' 47y/o 265/193/170 WOE: NK Start Date: Aug 13, 2011	Live it up! Champagne is LC friendly Brut Champagne..

02-10-2013, 10:50 AM	#15
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,071 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	beer is more problematic even when the carbs are low. I forget the exact science of it, but I was convinced. of the others, the best is something you will NOT drink fast and not drink more than one of! perhaps something you don't like all that much. champagne is good for that. sounds divine and never lives up to it, even the very expensive kinds!

02-10-2013, 01:11 PM	#16
snowdancer79 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Colorado's Playground Posts: 1,159 Gallery: snowdancer79 Stats: 202/166/150 5'8" restart 10.01.12	Any of the 3 should be okay in moderation. Michelob Ultra will have the lowest alcohol content obviously.

02-10-2013, 02:25 PM	#17
Biochic Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NY Posts: 651 Gallery: Biochic Stats: 192/156/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/28/12	Thanks for your input everyone! Friday cannot come soon enough!!

02-10-2013, 10:04 PM	#19
smith13 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 17 Gallery: smith13	I stick to rum and diet coke. No carbs and it doesn't take much to get going.

02-10-2013, 10:08 PM	#20
greybb1 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: The South y'all Posts: 1,235 Gallery: greybb1 Stats: 320/238/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2011	Rum & Diet Coke Cosmo (vodka & a little cranberry) Martini Tequila shots! YUM I happen to like Club Soda with lime. Not alcohol but it sure is refreshing!

02-10-2013, 10:41 PM	#21
brandyelocini Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4 Gallery: brandyelocini WOE: Keto Start Date: August 2012	I just drink whatever I want drink because my alcohol tolerance is WAY lower when I'm low carbing. It doesn't really matter what you drink cause you don't even have to drink that much of it to get a buzz. Usually one drink does it for me!

02-11-2013, 03:33 AM	#23
baileygirl3 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VA Posts: 1,447 Gallery: baileygirl3 Stats: 177/140/135 WOE: Low Carb	When I drink I drink Ultra (plain) did not know they had cider like someone mentioned. It does not effect me, however I am only drinking a few with the hubs.

02-11-2013, 06:37 AM	#24
LoriAS Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 825 Gallery: LoriAS Stats: 218.2/162.8/150 (really 128) WOE: Atkins Start Date: 9/17/12	I always have spiced rum and diet dr pepper now. NO CARBS and very YUMMY!