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45 Replies Last post: Jun 18, 2007 11:03 AM by randymar   Go to original post 1 2 3 4 Previous Next
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wickedlady
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30. Jun 6, 2007 3:57 PM in response to: rundrinkrundrink
Re: Alcohol
I am going to join you in this experiment... at least for a couple of weeks
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Steff32078
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31. Jun 7, 2007 9:26 AM in response to: rundrinkrundrink
Re: Alcohol
quote:<HR>Originally posted by wickedlady:
I am going to join you in this experiment... at least for a couple of weeks <HR>


Great, best of luck to you! It is tough this time of the year, but not impossible. Keep me posted with your experiment
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FDnoob
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32. Dec 26, 2007 4:39 AM in response to: rundrinkrundrink
Re: Alcohol
Bourbon or Scotch whiskey and water. It tastes good, goes down easy, and there aren't any excess calories in the mixer.

Rum is horrible for you if you're dieting.

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33. Jun 7, 2007 11:23 AM in response to: rundrinkrundrink
Re: Alcohol
Weight loss and alcohol don't mix very well. I used to have 1-2 gin and tonics almost every evening. I cut that out and now only have the occasional g&t or a glass of wine with dinner, maybe once or twice a week. Not only is it empty calories, but it slows your metabolism, disrupts your sleep so you're not as rested and dehydrates you. I dropped 5 pounds without even changing my eating habits when I reduced the alcohol. There are great side effects...1. I feel better, and 2. I get a buzz much quicker when I do have a few.
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Magnus076
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34. Jun 7, 2007 12:59 PM in response to: rundrinkrundrink
Re: Alcohol
Well just over 2 weeks for me of having Vodka and diet Tonic instead of beer. I lost 5 pounds, I was stuck at 193 for 2 weeks and this did the trick. I can not go with out beer in the summer but from now on I'll only have it at the pub.
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Steff32078
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35. Jun 7, 2007 1:19 PM in response to: rundrinkrundrink
Re: Alcohol
quote:<HR>Originally posted by Magnus:
Well just over 2 weeks for me of having Vodka and diet Tonic instead of beer. I lost 5 pounds, I was stuck at 193 for 2 weeks and this did the trick. I can not go with out beer in the summer but from now on I'll only have it at the pub.<HR>


WOW, congrats on the weightloss Magnus! That's great. I haven't lost anything since cutting out the vino (not yet). Athough, I have been eating way more than I usually do and i haven't gained, so that's good. I do feel lighter even though the scales don't show a loss.


Again congrats on busting through the plateau.
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36. Jun 11, 2007 10:42 PM in response to: rundrinkrundrink
Re: Alcohol
Does alcohol really have this profound impact on your metabolism? You all are scaring me...I'm eating 1500 cals a day, but since I REALLY love to drink, I factor alcoholic beverages in there...Is that going to slow down my metabolism so much I still won't lose weight???
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37. Jun 12, 2007 9:23 AM in response to: rundrinkrundrink
Re: Alcohol


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38. Jun 12, 2007 12:30 PM in response to: rundrinkrundrink
Re: Alcohol
I'm not very good at abstaining. lol. I've cut down a lot though. It's hard when you work in nightlife. I'm going to keep trying ....
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Steff32078
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39. Jun 12, 2007 1:19 PM in response to: rundrinkrundrink
Re: Alcohol
quote:<HR>Originally posted by Nachtmusic1988:
Does alcohol really have this profound impact on your metabolism? You all are scaring me...I'm eating 1500 cals a day, but since I REALLY love to drink, I factor alcoholic beverages in there...Is that going to slow down my metabolism so much I still won't lose weight???<HR>


well, i know that your body will burn alcohol before it burns fat, so imagine how much fat you could burn if alcohol wasn't in your system.

i just look at it this way. iam a wine drinker. 2-4 glasses a day. now the chances of them being 4 oz are slim, but let's just say they are the measured '4 oz' that's 125 calories a pop (give or take a few calories). do the math and you have a lot of calories. i personally would rather have my calories in forms of nutritional content not alcohol content. also, alcohol really spikes my hunger and i end up eating another snack for the day or sometimes more than that. everyone is different though, to each their own.
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Steff32078
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40. Jun 15, 2007 1:34 PM in response to: rundrinkrundrink
Re: Alcohol
Finally after a month of no alcohol, the scale made a significant drop. I have been weighing daily and taking the average, since I know that daily fluctuations happen. I have been fluctuating between 134 and 137. Well this morning I was 130. Finally. The best part is- I have been eating more of the foods, I love. I feel great.
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mbfleth
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41. Jun 15, 2007 1:48 PM in response to: rundrinkrundrink
Re: Alcohol
This is all wrong...the real question is:
How much food needs to be eliminated to continue drinking?
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angrek
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Aug 14, 2007
42. Jun 15, 2007 2:04 PM in response to: rundrinkrundrink
Re: Alcohol
quote:<HR>Originally posted by TrailBitten:
Regular drinking will interfere with your metabolism. There is no way to have it both ways, sad to say.<HR>


I disagree. I have a great metabolism.

The thread, well, and randymar's pictures...are making me thirsty!
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Ariann092
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43. Jun 15, 2007 4:46 PM in response to: rundrinkrundrink
Re: Alcohol
According to my local newspaper's weekly doctor column, drinking may hinder fat metabolism, but the more often you drink, the less effect there will be. Also, drinking has a greater effect on metabolism in overweight people versus those of normal weight.
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Jun 17, 2007
44. Jun 17, 2007 6:50 PM in response to: rundrinkrundrink
Re: Alcohol
I just read in Men's Health that you should opt for a heavier beer over light beer for the health benefits/antioxidants that heavier beers have. Of course you should probably limit your intake to just a few, but we all know that.

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