Maintenance Wine Lovers check in

liza15 · 10-18-2007, 10:19 AM

As I was reading some of the menu's I noticed there were many of us wine-o's ,,,,,I mean wine coinoisseurs out there: How many of you like wine? and do you find there to be any relevance to your weight.

I have been drinking some red wine for my entire weight loss journey. If it has had any effect, I feel that it actually tames my appetite a bit.

momov2boys · 10-18-2007, 10:36 AM

I, too,

my wine (especially dry whites).
I've drunk wine all through my weight loss and maintenance journey.
It hasn't affected my weight.
I usually drink anywhere from 1 to 2.5 glasses every evening.

I will not give up wine, it is needed for my sanity.

I also consider it my serving of fruit for the day, LOL!

liza15 · 10-18-2007, 10:39 AM

I like to think of it as a serving of fruit also. In fact I rarely eat fruit because of it. Pretty much all vegetables, and occasional berries.

JONAH'S GRANNY · 10-18-2007, 10:44 AM

I might drink a couple of glasses a week. I've never really been afraid of it as far as weight loss.

LaurieRobo · 10-18-2007, 11:01 AM

Now we are talking

Two things I will never give up.... Wine and Coffee!!!!!

momov2boys · 10-18-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LaurieRobo

Two things I will never give up.... Wine and Coffee!!!!!

Same here!

Loretta V · 10-18-2007, 11:13 AM

Ditto for me, on the wine and coffee, Rebecca and Laurie.

BellaHMB · 10-18-2007, 11:17 AM

I envy you!

I gave up wine when I started lc in January. I think it is just too hard
to manage it! I was drinking a couple glasses a night and sometimes
a brandy to boot. Now I drink tea.

Bella

LaurieRobo · 10-18-2007, 11:28 AM

I love tea too... especially if I'm cold!

I'm definately good for 3 or 4 glasses a week - usually, thur-sun, sometimes more

Hey give me credit - I'm trying to totally knock out artifical sweeteners - I have to have some vices LOL!

We can be the WINO AND COFFEE Club!

Kissa · 10-18-2007, 12:01 PM

Ha ha! Wine is the second thing I introduce after induction. The first is a little skimmed milk in my morning coffee.

Yes I love wine and have some most evenings. Must go, DH has just poured me a lovely cold glass of Muscadet!

JuliaL · 10-18-2007, 12:16 PM

I drink wine a couple of times a week. I've never been one to drink during the week because I often exercise in the evenings, but all the research seems to indicate it's a healthy thing to do.

liza15 · 10-18-2007, 12:56 PM

Yes I would also like to join the wine and coffee club.

Kissa · 10-18-2007, 03:12 PM

I bet we are the only wine and coffee club on the boards!!!!

momov2boys · 10-18-2007, 03:24 PM

I'm having some Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio with my Manchego cheese, right now!
MMMMMMmmmmmmmmm

Kissa · 10-18-2007, 03:36 PM

Who does wine tours? We did in some Australia, Hunter Valley and an area of Queensland called Mount Tambourine.

Did a wonderful wine tasting train in the Napa Valley some years ago.

momov2boys · 10-18-2007, 03:39 PM

We do wine tours everywhere we go, kids and all!

Kissa · 10-18-2007, 03:42 PM

Rebecca, we have a lot in common! So good of you to educate the young so sensibly....

momov2boys · 10-18-2007, 03:43 PM

Even at ages 4 and 2, they know what's important.

Good food, good wine, and good coffee!

Kissa · 10-18-2007, 03:45 PM

I would add...good parents. My guess is that they have them.

momov2boys · 10-18-2007, 03:48 PM

Let's hope so!

Okay, now back to the topic.
I'll (also) be having a riesling with my dinner!

liza15 · 10-18-2007, 04:15 PM

Hubby and I are going to Napa next summer ---can't wait !!

steady · 10-19-2007, 10:38 AM

My husband and I collect wine...I love it, but I have cut back to about qequivalent of 1-2 glasses the entire week. I now have enjoyable slow sips of wine rather than glasses. I have developed my wine palate by slowing down. I also take wine classes and do wine/food tours on vacation.

Liza- Napa is great, but you may also like nearby Sonoma---I find the vineyards here much less commercialized.

Did someone say coffee? I LOVE coffee...I have also decreased my consumption about 4 oz/day, but with the cold months coming I feel the urge for nice large mug!
Coffee is my dessert!

liza15 · 10-19-2007, 01:46 PM

Steady- I will definately check back in with you, when the time nears to see if you have any recommendations. Thanks

Texoma · 10-19-2007, 10:18 PM

Wine and coffee are definite maintenance staples.

You know where you can find great red wine? TEXAS!!! Yes, I'm somewhat of a Texas wine snob.

steady · 10-19-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Texoma

Wine and coffee are definite maintenance staples.

You know where you can find great red wine? TEXAS!!! Yes, I'm somewhat of a Texas wine snob.

Interesting...What grapes are the wines made from? Do they grow the grape in Texas or just produce wine?

Texoma · 10-20-2007, 09:14 AM

steady-I do know that all off the wineries have vineyards and use the grapes that they grow. Others varieties are brought in from Europe and Cali. To be honest as far as the types of grapes and such I don't pay attention. I enjoy tasting and drinking but as far as understanding the details...not so much.

steady · 10-20-2007, 09:18 AM

Texoma--I know as long as it tastes good to you...that is all that matters. I will definitely look into some Texas wines. Thanks.

Kissa · 10-20-2007, 01:12 PM

Australian Shiraz this evening, with my sister who I seldom see. VERY nice.

LaurieRobo · 10-22-2007, 04:59 PM

Enjoying a nice glass of Cabernet... Normally I wouldn't on a Monday night, but I didn't finish the bottle we opened last night and you just can't waste good wine...

momov2boys · 10-22-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LaurieRobo

...you just can't waste good wine...

No way!

We had a lovely Torrontes by Tittarelli from Argentina.

10-18-2007, 10:19 AM	#1
liza15 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: height 5'7 Posts: 823 Gallery: liza15 Stats: 160/113/113 now 125/115/115 Start Date: 2007 / 2008	Maintenance Wine Lovers check in As I was reading some of the menu's I noticed there were many of us wine-o's ,,,,,I mean wine coinoisseurs out there: How many of you like wine? and do you find there to be any relevance to your weight. I have been drinking some red wine for my entire weight loss journey. If it has had any effect, I feel that it actually tames my appetite a bit.

10-19-2007, 10:38 AM	#22
steady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 982 Gallery: steady Stats: 110/85-90 5'2 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: Feb 2007	My husband and I collect wine...I love it, but I have cut back to about qequivalent of 1-2 glasses the entire week. I now have enjoyable slow sips of wine rather than glasses. I have developed my wine palate by slowing down. I also take wine classes and do wine/food tours on vacation. Liza- Napa is great, but you may also like nearby Sonoma---I find the vineyards here much less commercialized. Did someone say coffee? I LOVE coffee...I have also decreased my consumption about 4 oz/day, but with the cold months coming I feel the urge for nice large mug! Coffee is my dessert! __________________ "Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food" -- Hippocrates

10-18-2007, 10:36 AM	#2
momov2boys Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,411 Gallery: momov2boys Stats: < 110 WOE: Intuitive Eating	I, too, my wine (especially dry whites). I've drunk wine all through my weight loss and maintenance journey. It hasn't affected my weight. I usually drink anywhere from 1 to 2.5 glasses every evening. I will not give up wine, it is needed for my sanity. I also consider it my serving of fruit for the day, LOL!

10-18-2007, 10:39 AM	#3
liza15 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: height 5'7 Posts: 823 Gallery: liza15 Stats: 160/113/113 now 125/115/115 Start Date: 2007 / 2008	I like to think of it as a serving of fruit also. In fact I rarely eat fruit because of it. Pretty much all vegetables, and occasional berries.

10-18-2007, 10:44 AM	#4
JONAH'S GRANNY Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 7,655 Gallery: JONAH'S GRANNY Stats: Not telling WOE: Lower Carb Start Date: 01/03/2008/Originally 2003	I might drink a couple of glasses a week. I've never really been afraid of it as far as weight loss.

10-18-2007, 11:01 AM	#5
LaurieRobo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 757 Gallery: LaurieRobo Stats: Pregnancy High 237 175/155/150-155 WOE: Fueling my workouts and running with plenty of FAT Start Date: March 2002	Now we are talking Two things I will never give up.... Wine and Coffee!!!!!

10-18-2007, 11:13 AM	#7
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,104 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/122/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	Ditto for me, on the wine and coffee, Rebecca and Laurie.

10-18-2007, 11:17 AM	#8
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,199 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/143/140 original goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	I envy you! I gave up wine when I started lc in January. I think it is just too hard to manage it! I was drinking a couple glasses a night and sometimes a brandy to boot. Now I drink tea. Bella

10-18-2007, 11:28 AM	#9
LaurieRobo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 757 Gallery: LaurieRobo Stats: Pregnancy High 237 175/155/150-155 WOE: Fueling my workouts and running with plenty of FAT Start Date: March 2002	I love tea too... especially if I'm cold! I'm definately good for 3 or 4 glasses a week - usually, thur-sun, sometimes more Hey give me credit - I'm trying to totally knock out artifical sweeteners - I have to have some vices LOL! We can be the WINO AND COFFEE Club!

10-18-2007, 12:01 PM	#10
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,290 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	Ha ha! Wine is the second thing I introduce after induction. The first is a little skimmed milk in my morning coffee. Yes I love wine and have some most evenings. Must go, DH has just poured me a lovely cold glass of Muscadet!

10-18-2007, 12:16 PM	#11
JuliaL Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 17,180 Gallery: JuliaL Stats: 190/142/140 16/8/6, height 5'8", age 48 WOE: Atkins/BFFM Start Date: 4/22/03	I drink wine a couple of times a week. I've never been one to drink during the week because I often exercise in the evenings, but all the research seems to indicate it's a healthy thing to do.

10-18-2007, 12:56 PM	#12
liza15 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: height 5'7 Posts: 823 Gallery: liza15 Stats: 160/113/113 now 125/115/115 Start Date: 2007 / 2008	Yes I would also like to join the wine and coffee club.

10-18-2007, 03:12 PM	#13
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,290 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	I bet we are the only wine and coffee club on the boards!!!!

10-18-2007, 03:24 PM	#14
momov2boys Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,411 Gallery: momov2boys Stats: < 110 WOE: Intuitive Eating	I'm having some Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio with my Manchego cheese, right now! MMMMMMmmmmmmmmm

10-18-2007, 03:36 PM	#15
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,290 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	Who does wine tours? We did in some Australia, Hunter Valley and an area of Queensland called Mount Tambourine. Did a wonderful wine tasting train in the Napa Valley some years ago.

10-18-2007, 03:39 PM	#16
momov2boys Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,411 Gallery: momov2boys Stats: < 110 WOE: Intuitive Eating	We do wine tours everywhere we go, kids and all!

10-18-2007, 03:42 PM	#17
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,290 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	Rebecca, we have a lot in common! So good of you to educate the young so sensibly....

10-18-2007, 03:43 PM	#18
momov2boys Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,411 Gallery: momov2boys Stats: < 110 WOE: Intuitive Eating	Even at ages 4 and 2, they know what's important. Good food, good wine, and good coffee!

10-18-2007, 03:45 PM	#19
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,290 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	I would add...good parents. My guess is that they have them.

10-18-2007, 03:48 PM	#20
momov2boys Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,411 Gallery: momov2boys Stats: < 110 WOE: Intuitive Eating	Let's hope so! Okay, now back to the topic. I'll (also) be having a riesling with my dinner!

10-18-2007, 04:15 PM	#21
liza15 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: height 5'7 Posts: 823 Gallery: liza15 Stats: 160/113/113 now 125/115/115 Start Date: 2007 / 2008	Hubby and I are going to Napa next summer ---can't wait !!

10-19-2007, 01:46 PM	#23
liza15 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: height 5'7 Posts: 823 Gallery: liza15 Stats: 160/113/113 now 125/115/115 Start Date: 2007 / 2008	Steady- I will definately check back in with you, when the time nears to see if you have any recommendations. Thanks

10-19-2007, 10:18 PM	#24
Texoma MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,073 Gallery: Texoma Stats: 183.5/145/140 WOE: Atkins Maintainance /Pregnant Start Date: 3/29/07	Wine and coffee are definite maintenance staples. You know where you can find great red wine? TEXAS!!! Yes, I'm somewhat of a Texas wine snob.

10-20-2007, 09:14 AM	#26
Texoma MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,073 Gallery: Texoma Stats: 183.5/145/140 WOE: Atkins Maintainance /Pregnant Start Date: 3/29/07	steady-I do know that all off the wineries have vineyards and use the grapes that they grow. Others varieties are brought in from Europe and Cali. To be honest as far as the types of grapes and such I don't pay attention. I enjoy tasting and drinking but as far as understanding the details...not so much.

10-20-2007, 09:18 AM	#27
steady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 982 Gallery: steady Stats: 110/85-90 5'2 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: Feb 2007	Texoma--I know as long as it tastes good to you...that is all that matters. I will definitely look into some Texas wines. Thanks.

10-20-2007, 01:12 PM	#28
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,290 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	Australian Shiraz this evening, with my sister who I seldom see. VERY nice.

10-22-2007, 04:59 PM	#29
LaurieRobo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 757 Gallery: LaurieRobo Stats: Pregnancy High 237 175/155/150-155 WOE: Fueling my workouts and running with plenty of FAT Start Date: March 2002	Enjoying a nice glass of Cabernet... Normally I wouldn't on a Monday night, but I didn't finish the bottle we opened last night and you just can't waste good wine...