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PACKERMAN
6/13/06 12:42 P
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Heather, I had the same thing happen, drank a ton (beer = 6lbs/gal. 2000/6=363gal I lost track at 6 beers) and still lost a pound. Sometimes things just happen that way, Keep it up !!
I bought 5 12packs on Thursday, had some people over on Sunday for a Surprise party for my wife, but all 5 cases are gone. OUCH!!! I wish I could limit myself to 3 beers in a weekend. I have a hard tiem limiting myself to 3 beers in an hour.
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far.
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POPEYETHETURTLE
6/12/06 11:52 A
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Heather: Glad you had a good time. As to the weight loss, I'll bet it's back plus, tomorrow. Alcohol is a huge diuretic, and that's one of the reasons for a hangover. You're brain cells are actually dehydrated. After a night out consuming alcohol, try drinking 2-3 glasses of water - or better yet, Gator Aide. You'll feel much better off when you wake up!
Mike: Didn't mean to insult you, but young is Einsteinian, that is, it's relative. Sometimes you don't run into anyone who knows or cares enough to let you in on some of the little secrets to living with the great god *alcohol*. FYI, and it really pains me to say this, you are young enough to be one of my sons - so you are, relative to me, young. Just thinking of the strength and resiliance and endurance I had at your age .....................
Bob
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CHRIS.CORRADO
6/11/06 7:21 P
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Was out with the family yesterday, kept the evening/night to 5 beers (over like 5 hours) so I'm real happy with that - i didn't do the water thing, i didn't drink enough water last night at all.
Sounds like you had a good time Heather - great for you!
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VERNONHEATHER
6/11/06 6:10 P
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Holy dina did I go to town last night. Can't even remember the drink count, but the night was definitely a good one. I reluctantly got on the scale this morning - blam - down one pound. I am very confused and attributing it to the crazy water levels in my body from the drinking.
Cheers, (groans and holds her head)
Heather
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Thanks Bob you totally answered my question.
Now for the record I aint a young inexperienced drinker. I had more than my share in my youth. Then in my 30s I became a tea totaller. (or however ya spell it) Then I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2. Theat was several years ago. Just recently I rediscovered how flavorable beer is yet knew it was bad for diabetics. I read the ingredients and could not figure out why it was bad. Then Bob with all the knowledge and worldly wisdom really helped me out and answered my rather simple question whereupon in turn I related it to my fellow peers who was wondering the same thing. So by answering one question Bob has touched many lives. Good show!
Meanwhile I will limit my beer to three on the weekend (a day) making it a 6 pack all weekend at the max. I will consume light beer.
In all seriousness thanks for the help.
Mike
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CHRIS.CORRADO
6/8/06 8:57 P
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| Yep Bob, exactly - I'm not saying the people that ask them are stupid, but some of the questions sure are. . .
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POPEYETHETURTLE
6/6/06 12:52 A
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You mean like, "I'm on line with my bank and I put my card in this little thingy on the front of the computer, but it won't give me any money, what's wrong?"
It's the teacher and trainer in me. I give people credit for having some common sence, and forty years of experience should have knocked that stupid proclivity into a cocked hat. I apologize.
However, for what seems to be a relatively new (and maybe youg) drinker, it's the seasoned (or pickled)reponsibility to train up the lads and lassies as best we can.
Bob
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VERNONHEATHER
6/6/06 12:51 A
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Bob - it's so nice to see you branching out! And I'll take Hot Heather over some of my other nicknames anyday (Gimpy McNemo being the one used most often). I've got my own birthday party at the pub on Saturday - out the freakin window. The other concern with booze is the social aspect - inhibitions are lowered, mistakes could be made, etc etc, wink wink nudge nudge.
Good luck everyone
Heather
PS Sorry - I don't believe in luck, so a better phrase would be best wishes for peace in your lives.
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CHRIS.CORRADO
6/5/06 11:09 P
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| Bob - I'm sorry but as a person who works in technology support I'm going to have to disagree with you, there are stupid questions!
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POPEYETHETURTLE
6/5/06 10:06 P
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Ammewells,
Sorry, I danced all around the question without answering specifically. I am an insulin dependant diabetic. Alcohol is the equivelant of pure sugar in liquid form. It is absorbed almost instantly and your blood sugar can skyrocket.
Bob
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POPEYETHETURTLE
6/5/06 10:02 P
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Ammewells: There are no stupid questions. Only stupid people who don't ask questions.
The deal on beer, or any alcoholic drink, is the number of calories in the drink. While low in carbohydrates, the body changes alcohol into acetate in the body, and the body then burns the acetate JUST LIKE CARBOHYDRATES. Also, alcohol is a very POWERFUL appetite ACCELERATOR. The more you drink, the more difficult it is not to eat.
So how much can you drink and not go over your calorie max?
1-12oz beer (american) = 144 cal
1-5oz glass of red wine = 102 cal
1 shot of Apricot Brandy = 80 cal
1 shot of drambuie = 110 cal
1 shot 94 proof gin = 115 cal
1 shot of scotch, whiskey or rye = 107 cal
Some common drinks are:
Rum & coke = 127 cal
Rusty Nail = 223 cal
Brandy Alexander = 253 cal
Grasshopper = 255 cal
Harvey Wallbanger = 258 cal
Mai Tai = 310 cal
The particular bad thing for women is some of the acetate is converted to cellulite - which is very difficult to be rid of.
When you drink, make sure you account for the calories.
Mick, the reason that I specified American beer is that European beers are higher in alcohol content and higher in calories.
Bob
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okay this is a stupid question,
but first hello. I have not been around spark for a while. Personal problems and all that jazz. Anyway I am back and hello.
Now the stupid question, what is it about beer that is bad for diabetics?
I have recently rediscovered that I like beer. I limit myself to 3 on a weekend. This weekend I had two. I looked up nutertional info and see nothing in it to cause a blood sugar raise yet everyone says beer is bad for diabetics.
Mike
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an interesting, and informative post Bob - cheers!
Mick.
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POPEYETHETURTLE
6/4/06 3:15 P
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From an OLD, experienced drinker. The reason the water works is that it rehydrates you. Alcohol by its nature causes you to loose fluids (in one end, out the other). IF you stick to the water, alcohol, water bit, and drink about a liter of water (quart for us americans) with an aspirin before crashing, almost the only hangover you'll experience is from the cig's and lack of sleep - which is much easier to survive.
I was never what you would call a heavy drinker, a case of flippies would last about two days and a fifth of good Scotch would last through the night, but age and diabetes took it's toll, so now I'm stuck with an occasional NA beer.
I spent about three years in Germany, and they have local brew pubs almost everywhere. They also have their own branded beer coasters. My wife still can't understand why I'm so proud of the 156 different beer coasters from Germany.
Here's a tactic for telling if you're too inebriated to drive. Take a beer coaster and hang it over the edge of the table, about 2/3 hanging over. Place your dominant hand below it and flip the coaster into the air. If you can't catch it, you shouldn't drive.
By the way, thanks to Hot Heather for mentioning this tavern on another topic (Heather, absolutely NO insult meant or implied. I'm old enough to be your dad or grandad - even though I'm old doesn't mean I'm dead! I mean the Hot as a compliment.)
Thanks for bringing back memories (some of which are absolutely spookie, like swimming the Colorado river and back when inhibitions had been washed away - no pun intended).
Bob
Mick and all. I don't think there's anyone on this topic I haven't "virtually" met before. It's great to see friends in another venue.
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Be aware that to do so you will be fighting two main problems with the process of getting healthy, which is what people really want when they say they are dieting.
1) hunger
I can help you get past hunger with a suggestion that you get PSYLLIUM, which is a non-food, all fiber, all natural material that expands on contact with water. You take a heaping tablespoon in a glass of water and it normally fills me up for the whole day. If I should get hungry I take another glass.
2)Motivaion. These bulletins are filled with people who have lost the will to succeed. They grasp at any excuse to get off track. I suggest you stay away from people like that like the plague. Instead I suggest you log in to SP each day and read and take credit for reading at least 5 motivational messages and also write a few messages to others telling them of how and why you are being a success. In so doing you will help them, but more you will help yourself!
You have to develop the mindset NOW! to keep going when the scale says you are flat or going the wrong way...and believe me it will happen. It will also train your mind so that in the future you do not gain back all the weight you worked so hard to lose.
Remember this slogan:
If you do what you always did you will get what you always got. That works both ways...in most cases it keeps people from being a success but for the motivated person it helps him/her to keep being successful.
Myles
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CHRIS.CORRADO
6/2/06 10:34 P
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| quit drinking, that's crazy talk!
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i keep going for a couple of weeks and then have one night and get wasted-
the other day i was drinking loads of pints of strong lager, and downing them in one, and even put a double vodka in one pint, and downed that!
everyone else at the pub was pretty much sober - i hate that!
Mick.
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| My wife and I were going for a walk on Wednesday, made it across the street where I stayed for the next 5 hours drinking way, way, WAY to much. I felt like doo-doo all day yesterday. I even talked about quitting drinking completely. I feel much better today though. I'll just be more careful next time.
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CHRIS.CORRADO
5/31/06 10:06 P
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| Damn - went out tonight, 3 beers and fried clam strips. . . not good, need to work it off in the morning.
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PACKERMAN
5/31/06 12:18 P
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| I've been off line for the last week or so, been unbelievably busy at work. I didn't do too well over Memorial Day Weekend. Between Thursday night and Monday night polished off most of 5 12packs and some brandy and some wine. Not a good weekend for food either. Or exercise. I'll start anew... I need to get some NA Beer again.
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CHRIS.CORRADO
5/26/06 5:45 P
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| No parties for the familey this weekend so I'll probably be able to forgo the beer.
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HEYWORTH83
5/26/06 4:40 P
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oh well at least you know you can go without!
i think the alcohol was initially the main reason i thought i would fail at my weight loss - i was totally surprised how easy i found it to go out to the pub and not drink!
i still drink a bit - i'm goin on holiday soon and i'm gonna get wasted every day for a week, but that's different!
sorry for boring anyone who is reading this message!
Mick.
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CHRIS.CORRADO
5/24/06 1:37 P
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| That's ironic - I go months w/out a drink some times (not intentionally - just happens) and the last few weeks I've been out a few times. . .
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HEYWORTH83
5/24/06 5:54 A
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Just realised I haven't had a drink for a couple of weeks. Well that's all I wanted to say.
Mick.
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HEYWORTH83
5/22/06 6:16 A
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you got that right-i wouldn't dare ask for a water at the pub. everyone sat at the bar would glare at me i reckon - i get funny looks when i order orange squash!
lol.
Mick.
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| I also drink juice at bars. Orange juice and pineapple are never hard to find. The best advantage over water is, no one knows what you're drinking, so you don't get the omnipresent, "What's wrong, why aren't you drinking? Is everything ok?" Ugh.
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| The every other or between method seems to work for me. The greatest thing that I have noticed is that I have something to sip on. Sort of like a crutch. I still am drinking something, but half of it is healthier.
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| I agree w/ Chris. The every-other rule works great for me. :)
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CHRIS.CORRADO
5/21/06 6:44 P
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| I went with the water between drinks thing yesterday (and today) works pretty well.
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VERNONHEATHER
5/21/06 12:31 P
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Holy dina - went out last night and ordered a pitcher of strawberry daquiri . . . the amount of sugar and crap in that drink, it makes me cringe! And I'm coming up to birthday season, so hopefully I will make better choices in the next couple of weeks.
Heather
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Was at a party last night and downed 3-4 newcastles and a number 9 pretty early... But then I finally remembered to drink some water. I should have had more water throughout the night, but oh well. I did ok considering. :)
Hope the water b/w drinks works out for you chris c!
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CHRIS.CORRADO
5/19/06 5:38 P
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That's great Packerman.
I'm going to a party Saturday night, I plan to try the water between drinks thing. Maybe that will work for bar food too. . .
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VERNONHEATHER
5/19/06 11:00 A
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Congrats Packerman - perhaps you have become a member of the converted! Keep on keepin on.
And yes, I did change my picture, did you prefer the other one? I've got about a zillion Angelina pics that I could use.
Heather
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PACKERMAN
5/19/06 10:47 A
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| I did it!! I limited my alcohol consumption to two drinks a night this week. I had to supplement with some NA beer, but it worked. I dropped again this week. I really do feel better too, but this weekend I'll be having the one that got away during the week.
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PACKERMAN
5/16/06 11:13 A
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It's a bad cult. Stay away from them, they suffer from dilusions of grandour and ruling the world. It leads down the wrong path. :)
I did pretty wekk this weekend. I only bought two 12 packs on Friday instead of my normal three, so I cut my consumption by 33%. Plus there isn't any in the house no so I can't drink it. Last night had only 2 glasses of Port.
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CHRIS.CORRADO
5/15/06 4:48 P
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I think I have seen other members of your cult on the street - in the silver pants and shiny blue shirts - is the head dress worn only during special ceremonies?
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Yea -- it is a kind of football cult!
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| Thanks Nanclr -- was not too "wet" this weekend, but we had a babysitter so I had a good time. :)
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| So didn't exactly stick to my plan yesterday. Went out to eat at a great spanish tapas place. Had a stoli-o and tonic and then some sangria. Really good sangria. So good, it was definitely worth jumping off the wagon for!
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CHRIS.CORRADO
5/13/06 9:33 P
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| Bart, your icon is interesting - is that the normal atire of a cult of some sort you belong to?
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| Thought I would treat myself to a few frosty ones on Friday evening after work. Bought a pizza, 12 pack of Labot's and settled down to watch some tv. Ate 4 slices of a mostly meat pizza and half a bottle of beer, then fell asleep in the chair. I think if I can try and open a beer AFTER dinner, I will do better at overall consumption. Feeling better after drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day for a week. Hope to keep it going over the weekend, only problem is driving and having to find a place to make room for more water.
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Good luck, Chris C!
I need to stay away from the alcohol this weekend too. Haven't been drinking enough water as it is and I can feel it. Never really bought into all of the hype before, but after getting accustomed to about 8-10 glasses a day, I feel naseous, headachy, and all around sluggish w/o them! Maybe if I can keep my water up, then I'll reward myself w/another Blue Moon, ha! :)
And, hey, have fun Bart! ;)
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Going wet this weekend.....
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CHRIS.CORRADO
5/12/06 4:05 P
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| Going dry this weekend. . .
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VERNONHEATHER
5/12/06 12:17 P
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Good job men! Now I've got to represent the women and their self control. *cringes* I hope I can do it.
Heather
PS Congrats Packerman on losing that pound. I'd say celebrate with a beer, but that seems counterproductive, lol.
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PACKERMAN
5/12/06 11:49 A
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| I stopped on the way home and got a 6-pack of NA beer and a 12 of Red Hook IPA. This morning there is a 6 pack of NA beer and a 6 pack of Red Hook in my refridgerator. That didn't work the way it was supposed to. I was at 1600 calories (within my goal) before I added the beers, then I was over, again. Still lost a pound this week though so I'm OK.
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NEWGRAMPA
5/12/06 10:24 A
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| Sounds like we are doing better. I had a rough day at the office, started with an early meeting and progressed from there. Did real well on the food, no doughnuts or coffee cake at the meeting for me, just OJ!!! Lunch was leftover spinach fettucini with fat free Italian dressing and 3 oz of leftover pork roast. dinner was my down fall, 4 beers, 2 soft tacos, but because I was feeling guilty, 10 glasses of water yesterday.
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HEYWORTH83
5/12/06 10:08 A
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| like concentrated stuff you add water to (orange squash you might call it). anyway ya gotta love the warm beer, lol, but i would have ended up getting wasted by 8pm or so so decided to have some orange.
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Good job at the baseball game!! Consider the lack of cardio your reward for not pigging out. Besides, your body needs a break every now and then.
Mick, what exactly is orange cordial, like Gran Marnier? I'd stick with the beer. Even warm british beer seems better than sweet orange stuff (unless mixed with vodka perhaps)
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HEYWORTH83
5/11/06 5:30 P
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| now it's 10:30pm. i had around 6 pints lager and the rest orange cordial. and a subway for my tea [dinner]. would have drunk more but decided to save the money. had fun. Mick.
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CHRIS.CORRADO
5/11/06 2:32 P
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| I went to baseball game last night and managed to resist both the beer and the junk food - went entire game with 2 bottles of wter and a hand full of peanuts - I would have never thought it possible! On the not so great side, I was just to tired this morning to do any cardio so my streak ended at 3 consecuutive days.
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PACKERMAN
5/11/06 11:45 A
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I wish I could go on a daylight pub crawl. I don't get to have any fun any more :(
I actually bought some NA beer to drink during the week. Partially satisfy my beer taste craving, but I only drink a few of them until I get full. I never get full on real beer.
I hope you enjoyed the pub crawl. I did one of those in London once, ended up in an Australian Bar, had a great time. Orange Cordial? That would last about 1/2 a drink for me, then back to the beer.
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Hey Mick - enjoy the pub crawl (sounds fun!). Good luck stickin' to your guns!
- Nancy
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HEYWORTH83
5/11/06 6:10 A
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i'm headed out this afternoon (around 2pm-it's 11am over here now). I'm goin on a sunny pub crawl, but i'm gonna drink orange cordial as long as i can. let's see how long that lasts!!!
Mick.
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NEWGRAMPA
5/10/06 10:27 P
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| Just FYI, I thought about having a frosty one tonight, but because I had 2 eggs for breakfast, I decided not to. Hey, what can I say, one meal at a time, one day at a time, one pound at a time.
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HEYWORTH83
5/10/06 5:30 P
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| lol PACKERMAN - you obviously enjoy a good drink!
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OOPS I did it again (hmmm sounds like a song title). There is no beer in the house now, so I'll probably just drink wine. And I do so good when it comes to eating during the day, then I blow it with 400 calories in beer.
I'd have to say that Moose Head is my favorite Canadian beer. I used to drink it a lot in college, now I just can't afford it very often.
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| I have been trying to not have any in the house and then drink water at home when I would normally have a cold one. I know it is not the same, but remove the temptation and that helps, a lot.
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CHRIS.CORRADO
5/10/06 1:10 P
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| I go weeks without a a beer, but when I drink, I drink. . . If I have to drive I can keep it to 1 or 2 beers for the night - but when I don't have to drive it's not good. . .
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NORTHERNNAAN
5/9/06 1:53 P
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Saaaaame problems here folks.
I finally stopped drinking Sunday through Thursday. I just wasn't losing more than 1/4 to 1/2 pound a week.
It wasn't the calories of the booze alone- drinking makes me hungry and I care less about my long-term goals. I eat more of the wrong things, and skip my planned work-outs.
But - every girl has her limits - Friday and Saturday are every man for himself. I have to live and eating fine food, beer and red wine - I cannot live without. Now I enter the wine and beer on Friday morning. Let's face it - it's going to happen!
My beer of preference is of course Canadian. The brand of beer, not the adjective. And Donini Merlot is fantastic and cost only 13.00 bucks for 1.5 lite. Cheap!
Oh and drinking water between works - for the first two drinks. After that it just doesn't seem like a priority. Funny how that happens.
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| Not from me. I continue to have a problem keeping them in the fridge. If they are there I grink them. I'm just not going to buy until the weekend.
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The frosty beverages are a trick to avoid. I am having the same problem. I am trying to avoid having them in the fridge during the week and only purchasing for the weekend.
Any other suggestions on maintaining the consumption down to just a few?
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CHRIS.CORRADO
5/8/06 10:09 A
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| I've heard the water between drinks works - I also just think you wind up drinking less as well, I'm going to have to try that next time I'm out.
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One more vote for water as a hangover preventative.
I usually don't do the water between drinks, but I will drink a lot of it before I go to bed.
If you drink plenty of water you won't wake up with a hangover in my experience.
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Blue Moon is very good. My wife enjoys it a lot. One thast I haven't seen in a while is Tequiza, made by AB, the beer agave mix. I really enjoyed one of those on a hot day after cutting the lawn.
I also enjoy the Stella, but I do prefer German or Czech Lager.
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I'm with chrissmith re having a glass of water between drinks. That definitely helps cut down/slow down the alcohol intake. I love wine and beer. Dark beer mainly but also wheat and brown ales.
I haven't had too much to drink since starting sparks - mainly b/c my sweet tooth is stronger than my urge for good beer and I have choose how to spend the cals (usually icecream or chocolate wins). :) But today I enjoyed a Blue Moon with a slice of orange and some red wine. mmmm..
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CHRIS.CORRADO
5/5/06 9:23 P
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| I love Worcester sauce - especially w/tomato juice and, of course, vodka. . .
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Actually I had some of it with Worcester sauce. Mental I know but I love the stuff!
Mick.
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All my spirits are straight. I just polished off half a litre of Smirnoff vodka so if my spelling is bad excuse me.
My favourite beer is Stella Artois lager [Belgian Lager]. Yeah I know... but my parents are away i gotta take advantage of the free house! actually i'm quite impressed by my spelling for half a litre at 37.5%! [and yes litre is the correct spelling for us Brits!]
Cheers, Mick.
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I've been told about the water thing too. Since I'm not nearly as young or totally hot as Mick or Heather, I don't get out as much. So I'll just stick with my beer and an occassional whiskey or tequila.
I'm not sure about hte calorie difference though, unless you're drinking that Vodka straight.
Anyway, What is everyone's favorite beer? I have too many but if I had to say one right now it would be Red Hook Pale Ale.
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I know it's a little late in coming, but I have some advice to assist you in having a good time with friends while keeping the alcohol consumption at a lower level. Advice from my father is to drink a glass of water between beers or mixed drinks. This seems has cut my typical party consumption in half while doubling my trips to the restroom. It also aids in eliminating any "hangover" symptoms in the morning.
Cheers 
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Yeah it's a Les Paul - only it's an Epiphone, not a Gibson! I will buy a proper Les Paul when I can afford it, but this one still sounds good!
Mick.
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VERNONHEATHER
5/4/06 2:14 P
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Mick - I love your pic!!!! That's a Les Paul, isn't it?
And I'm totally with you on the being young, having fun vibe, I just want to do it and look hot too (which means dropping the weight).
Heather
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Well done for not going crazy with the booze! I've switched to vodka at the moment, so I can get wasted [i'm only young i need it] without quite as many calories as 8/9 pints of strong lager!
You're definately talking sense about the lifestyle thing too!
Cheers, Mick.
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VERNONHEATHER
5/4/06 1:13 P
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So I went out and drank a bit. Nothing too crazy, especially because I took my medication before going out. I did well on the dinner choice and I figure that if Spark is about lifestyle, drinking has to fit into mine somewhere.
Thanks guys.
Heather
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| I thought it would be too, but it worked. I don't know when I'll try it again though, but I will.
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CHRIS.CORRADO
5/3/06 6:27 P
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| Wow - even just thinking about that is hard for me, doing it would be impossible
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| Extra workout time is good. I did something last week that was great, and I really impressed myself. I limited myself to one drink and hour. I still drank but it really helped me control the pace. I'll do that again it worked so well for me.
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CHRIS.CORRADO
5/2/06 10:00 P
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Well you can do what I always do, tell yourself your not going to drink, get there, drink to much and take a taxi home - work out for an extra 30 minutes in the morning - helps with the migrane too.
Good luck!
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VERNONHEATHER
5/2/06 9:50 P
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Alright guys - I need some serious motivation. Tomorrow night we're going out for dinner (good-bye party for a friend), which normally wouldn't be a problem, there's loads of Spark resources to solve that. However - we're going to Las Margaritas, which is one of the best places to drink in the entire city. So the question becomes do I drink a little, a lot, or none at all? How do I deal with the pressure of a party atmosphere, and not look like a freak on a diet...ugh.
Basically - need a few words of wisdom here from the experienced drinkers.
Heather
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I agree, it is much more acceptable to sit at home and drink beer all by myself. :)
I ended up drinking beer again last night. :(
I'll just have to run more today.
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CHRIS.CORRADO
5/2/06 8:44 A
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| Yeah - I hear hard liquor has much fewer calories then beer, but I like beer. And I don't know why but it just seems pathetic to sit at home drinking stright vodka.
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Unfortunately I am at the point where in order to get reduced inhabitions I need to drink more than even your average college student. I just like beer. Now I guess I should drink it all during the weekend and then I won't drink during the week. It's a great theory, I don't know if it'll work.
The SP really helps me, even with the beer, I'm far more aware of what I eat too.
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LOL Heather
You will survive. Just stick around with us and you will soon see the difference.
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VERNONHEATHER
4/30/06 7:51 P
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I'm finding it hard to cut down (or out) the alchohol in my life too, especially at parties or something. I just never really know how to decline it, especially because I really enjoy drinking. And the calories get even worse at a bar because you get the beer snacks to go along with the drinks.
Ugh- the joy of reduced inhibitions, will I feel you again without guilt?
Heather
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PACKERMAN
4/25/06 10:23 A
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| I did it again. Got home and had a few beers last night. I guess I need to stop buying it except on the weekends. Went out with my wife and some work people this weekend and found a place with Pilsner Urquell on draft. I'll definately be back there.
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| I drink too much beer. It never lasts in my fridge for more than a few days. If I have it I drink it. I even started buying NA Beer to drink during the week. Not too bad flavor and way lower calories.
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HEYWORTH83
4/24/06 1:40 P
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If I ever buy beer at home, i'll just end up drinking it - so I make sure I only drink when I go out - just try to cut back on what I used to drink [which was too much].
Mick.
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| I like beer. My wife buys me beer and it sits in the frig for weeks and weeks. I keep meaning to have one but never do. oh well
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PACKERMAN
4/24/06 12:25 P
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| Very cool website, but I've never tried the beer. I've also seen a great commercial for bierbitzch beer (http://www.bierbitzch.com/download.html). Unfortunately another one I've never tried. I too love beer and it greatly inhibits my weight loss. So much beer, so little time...
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CHRISSMITH
4/16/06 7:33 P
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Bootie Beer is very real...they have a website at www.bootiebeer.com
It looks like they are only selling in the south eastern US. Their slogan is "Grab a Bootie".
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HEYWORTH83
4/16/06 7:01 P
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What's Bootie beer? [please excuse my Britishness if the answer is obvious!!!!]
Mick!
p.s. emoticon scares me!
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CHRISSMITH
4/16/06 6:56 P
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I tried Bootie Beer for the first time this week and loved it. I LOVE BEER.
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HEYWORTH83
4/16/06 6:40 P
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Damn I cant resist the Stella! I hate lager I drink so much of it! it is my only demise!
[guess who's feeling guilty!?]
I HATE BEER! [love love love] NO!
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