Conference in Vegas- HELP! Cocktail parties!

CindyC · 06-12-2012, 05:34 PM

Hello, my low carb friends,
I'm at a week long conference in Las Vegas with multiple cocktail parties and events. I'd love to enjoy a few beverages without totally blowing my diet.
Any suggestions? What's better (lower carb)- wine or vodka/rum drinks? I'm 6 pounds from my goal.
Thank you all. CindyC

suzanna1 · 06-12-2012, 07:05 PM

We were in Vegas last month. I took Crystal Light Pink Lemonade sticks and ordered a single vodka and club soda with lime in a tall glass,and added half of the CL surreptitiously. No one batted an eye at my order and no one noticed the fact that I slowly nursed 1 drink for several hours! I returned home minus a pound due to all of the walking. We walked from the Cosmopolitan where we were staying, down to Fashion Show... specifically so i could go to Lululemon. I spent my gambling money on running shorts and a jacket!

Have a great time!

barbwired · 06-12-2012, 09:17 PM

I like the crystal lite idea, too. I went out this past weekend, ordered a club soda with lime, shot of tequila on the side and added crystal light margarita powder. Poured in the tequila and voila, low-carb margarita! They also make mojito mix, and appletini. One of the counselors at my center said it is better to skip the wine and have a vodka drink. Good luck!

CindyC · 06-12-2012, 10:01 PM

Great suggestions! Thanks so much. I will try the vodka/ crystal lite.
I really appreciate the advice!
CindyC

losing in Ftm · 06-13-2012, 03:47 AM

I have vanilla vodka (or cherry) and diet coke. No Carbs and very little calories, then I nurse it as long as possible. Have fun!

Desert-Rose7 · 06-13-2012, 07:13 AM

Plain sparkling water with a lemon/lime twist, add a maraschino cherry for more color, or a drop of grenadine. Who knows what it is...no one but you. I personally find that the empty calories in alcohol are just not worth it.

Jo

MiniMomma · 06-13-2012, 06:44 PM

I tend to lean toward diet cokes w/ rum when out or at social outtings. I am going to have to try losing in Ftm's mix

When home I like Orange tangerine Mio w/ vodka.

Desert-Rose7 · 06-13-2012, 09:04 PM

Basically, I laid off the alcohol during the acute phase. Having 100 plus pounds to lose, it just was not important to me to have that glass of wine, or vodka on the rocks. It was more important to lose the weight and develop a new WOE and make it mine. And it was infinitely easier without the distraction of empty calories. I have an occasional glass of wine at holiday time...and maybe an Irish Coffee on St. Patrick's Day. But that is it. Just not an attraction anymore...same way I think about soda...not an item in my pantry anymore. These things are fine for other people, just not for me. I am not judging others in any way....this is just what works for me.

Jo

06-12-2012, 05:34 PM	#1
CindyC Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3 Gallery: CindyC Stats: 188/156 goal 150 WOE: WeightMedica VLCD Start Date: January 2012	Conference in Vegas- HELP! Cocktail parties! Hello, my low carb friends, I'm at a week long conference in Las Vegas with multiple cocktail parties and events. I'd love to enjoy a few beverages without totally blowing my diet. Any suggestions? What's better (lower carb)- wine or vodka/rum drinks? I'm 6 pounds from my goal. Thank you all. CindyC

06-12-2012, 10:01 PM	#4
CindyC Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3 Gallery: CindyC Stats: 188/156 goal 150 WOE: WeightMedica VLCD Start Date: January 2012	Thanks ! Great suggestions! Thanks so much. I will try the vodka/ crystal lite. I really appreciate the advice! CindyC

06-13-2012, 09:04 PM	#8
Desert-Rose7 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,479 Gallery: Desert-Rose7 Stats: 5'11"/262/150/150 WOE: MediWeightLoss Start Date: 12/19/08 in Wellness since 09/03/2009	Basically, I laid off the alcohol during the acute phase. Having 100 plus pounds to lose, it just was not important to me to have that glass of wine, or vodka on the rocks. It was more important to lose the weight and develop a new WOE and make it mine. And it was infinitely easier without the distraction of empty calories. I have an occasional glass of wine at holiday time...and maybe an Irish Coffee on St. Patrick's Day. But that is it. Just not an attraction anymore...same way I think about soda...not an item in my pantry anymore. These things are fine for other people, just not for me. I am not judging others in any way....this is just what works for me. Jo __________________ .Do or do not, there is no try.

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06-12-2012, 07:05 PM	#2
suzanna1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 532 Gallery: suzanna1 Stats: 215/162.5/149 5'8" 36 years old WOE: Medi Weightloss Clinic Start Date: Restart 7/31/2012 @ 167	We were in Vegas last month. I took Crystal Light Pink Lemonade sticks and ordered a single vodka and club soda with lime in a tall glass,and added half of the CL surreptitiously. No one batted an eye at my order and no one noticed the fact that I slowly nursed 1 drink for several hours! I returned home minus a pound due to all of the walking. We walked from the Cosmopolitan where we were staying, down to Fashion Show... specifically so i could go to Lululemon. I spent my gambling money on running shorts and a jacket! Have a great time!

06-12-2012, 09:17 PM	#3
barbwired Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 206 Gallery: barbwired Stats: 227/156/147 WOE: Low Carb/Low Cal Start Date: November 17, 2010	I like the crystal lite idea, too. I went out this past weekend, ordered a club soda with lime, shot of tequila on the side and added crystal light margarita powder. Poured in the tequila and voila, low-carb margarita! They also make mojito mix, and appletini. One of the counselors at my center said it is better to skip the wine and have a vodka drink. Good luck!

06-13-2012, 03:47 AM	#5
losing in Ftm Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 139 Gallery: losing in Ftm Stats: restart Apr 2012 WOE: Medi Start Date: 5/5/10	I have vanilla vodka (or cherry) and diet coke. No Carbs and very little calories, then I nurse it as long as possible. Have fun!

06-13-2012, 07:13 AM	#6
Desert-Rose7 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,479 Gallery: Desert-Rose7 Stats: 5'11"/262/150/150 WOE: MediWeightLoss Start Date: 12/19/08 in Wellness since 09/03/2009	Plain sparkling water with a lemon/lime twist, add a maraschino cherry for more color, or a drop of grenadine. Who knows what it is...no one but you. I personally find that the empty calories in alcohol are just not worth it. Jo

06-13-2012, 06:44 PM	#7
MiniMomma Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Florida Posts: 235 Gallery: MiniMomma Stats: 165.6/124.6/125 WOE: Medi 1-9-11	I tend to lean toward diet cokes w/ rum when out or at social outtings. I am going to have to try losing in Ftm's mix When home I like Orange tangerine Mio w/ vodka.