ADVICE
HAPPY FRIDAY BUDDY SLIMMERS!!!!!!
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
It’s getting closer to Christmas and seems like everyone’s getting so busy.
I am looking for some advice from my wise buddies.
First of all though I’d like to toot my own horn for a second and just say that this evening I got a case of the munchies.
Just wham! Out of the blue. Real bad.
Yikes, can’t have that happening.
I drank water hoping it would fill me up enough to forget about what seemed to be hunger.
That didn’t work.
I brushed my teeth so that I wouldn’t feel like eating anything.
Well that didn’t really work either.
So I went back and looked through my food journal.
There is definitely a trend there.
Right there on the pages I can see the times when I eat at night are the times when my scale frowns at me.
But when I manage to eat well all day, like I did today, and I get in my workouts, like I did today, and stay away from eating after supper time that is when I lose weight.
It really is so simple and there it was in black and white.
So dang it I needed another plan.
So as I sat watching TV I got on the treadmill.
I was tired and not energetic at all, had done my workouts for the day, legs feeling a little sore but I got on it.
I figured any amount of time on it was better than none and certainly better than going to the cupboard or fridge.
So I walked on the treadmill for 22 mins. burnt 100 calories.
Nope not earth shattering.
But burning 100 calories was so much better than eating 100, 200 or 300 calories in the evening then going to bed with no time to burn them off.
After that I lost all urge to eat.
I am proud of myself and feeling confident about stepping on the scale tomorrow.
It’s all up to us and the choices we make.
Not that that means it’s easy cause it sure isn’t a lot of the time.
Sometimes we just have to force ourselves to do what we know is right.
I think we all really do know what we have to do it’s just a matter of doing it.
Anyway just wanted to share that.
Now onto the advice that I am seeking.
Saturday night I have my hubby’s Christmas party to go to.
I am really looking forward to it.
Looking forward to getting all dressed up in my new outfit.
Looking forward to seeing people I haven’t seen since last year’s Christmas party when I was 90 pounds heavier.
Looking forward to dancing like crazy.
Now I plan to make healthy food choices.
I’m not too concerned about that.
I’ve been pretty good about staying away from desserts so I’m confident there.
Like I said I plan to do lots of dancing so that will help.
I am also going to get a good workout in during the day and to water aerobics.
Now I plan to have a couple of drinks while I’m there.
I haven’t drank anything since May and then before that it was New Years.
Not that I’m a big drinker but I do plan to have a good time and have been waiting for this.
So my question is what is the best choice for drink?
The most least fattening, lowest calorie, you know what I mean.
Light beer? Wine? Something else?
I am clueless and would love some input.
Thanks my buddies
I am ever so grateful to have found this site and so many wonderful friends
Lori
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WATER - lol everything else will be loaded with calories! Well if you want a lite beer go ahead and indulge it’s a party! just don’t over do it and remember not to drink and drive! Have a wonderful time Lori!!!
I like rum & diet coke. I think an ounce of rum has like 70 calories or something.
Good Luck & most of all Have Fun!
First of all, big HIGH FIVERS for getting on that treadmill and staying away from the snacking! Great job! Sometimes when we just MAKE ourselves get up and do it, we always feel better afterwards.
I don’t think one or two drinks is going to kill you healthwise at the party, or damage your dieting plans. I would suggest red wine or lite beer. However, do be prepared to crave sugar the next day, because you will, I can almost guarantee it. So if you drink, be prepared to deal with that craving the next day. Have a plan, k?
Hugggggggggggggs,
Shan
ok, the absolute best alcoholic drink in terms of calories, sugar etc is vodka with diet tonic water. Diet Tonic has zero calories (think diet coke) and vodka has the least amount of calories and sugar for an alcohol.
Rum and diet coke works, but rum has quite a bit of sugar in it.
Light beer usually has about 100-110 calories per bottle, but is full of carbs.
Wine-less calories, less carbs, more sugar.
It’s all what you are willing to splurge on.
Have fun!
Can’t help with the alcohol situation but, I just wanted to say Good Job , on the weight loss and have a great time ! Kimmi
Avoid any fruity drinks like the Margarita or anything that has those sugary mixes. And beer can slow you down the next day. Have a great time at the party!
Good job on that treadmill! I say how about wine spritzers, or Bloody Marys? Vodka is pretty low in calories! Good luck bet you will look awesome, want pics!
Great job on figuring the patterns out. The food journals do help. Can’t help you on the drink question, sorry!
what a great story and reminder that we actually can help ourselves by paying attention to what works for us!
As for drinks - vodka is lowest in calories of liquors, but tonic adds it up. you could try with water or go for the rum/dc. red wine over white. really, though, think moderation! the more you drink the more you may want to eat - at least that happens to me. Best of luck and boogie down!
TOOT THAT HORN GIRL… that is amazing! WOW
Now as for drinks I always think the same thing. I like wine spritzers with lime (wine, club soda, lime) because if you are like me, alcohol can seem a bit harsh when you do not have it often. They are quite lovely with a sweet or dry wine. Have fun.
Have a great weekend Lori.
Wow! You are doing great. I wish I had your motivation. I’m working on it. When I use to diet years ago and we would go dancing, I would have vodka and grapefruit juice. I’m not sure about the calories and sugar, but I like it and I didn’t ever have side effects the next day. I like grapefruit juice. Most people don’t. I hope you have a great time! I haven’t been to a Christmas party in years. Lots of hugs..
