however, no one wants to disturb their lifestyle and social events- least of all me. i have never been a heavy drinker, but thanks to recent events i have cut back even more. i swear, i'm still fun. ha. so what are you supposed to do when faced with a night out and everyone is throwing back drinks like lindsay lohan? stick with the following rules and criteria- you'll be able to have a fun night out and stay true to your goals.
lauren's drinking on a diet 101
1. stick with clear liquor. don't get me wrong...i love me some bourbon and tequila. but word on the street is that clear liquors have less sugar therefore less calories. who knew.
2. those margs, daqs, and coladas are no bueno. fact of the matter is that any filler in any drink or food isn't gonna be the best bet. try a skinny marg on for size- fresh lime juice, clear tequila, and a splash of citrus liquor. much better...and stronger. ha.
3. no binge drinking. i remember my first year of college they explained that binge drinking was 4 or more drinks in a 2 hour timeframe. i thought they were insane...i was also 17. flash forward to 29 year old me- i'm lucky if i can handle 4 drinks in an evening out. so make sure to keep an eye on how much you are actually consuming, not just for your waist but so you don't get wasted. no one likes a sloppy drunk.
4. keep hydrated. water will always be your friend. fact. there's no harm in taking a breather while out and sipping on some h2o. or, better yet, throw in a gatorade or similar drink. electrolytes are your friend.
5. EAT FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! trust- i have made this mistake plenty of times. i think, omg, why would i want to waste calories on food when i can drink them. this is a HUGE mistake. you don't have to eat nachos or a loaf of bread, but eat something. preferably a good mixture of veggies and protein. your stomach will thank you.
6. last but not least- you CAN have fun if you don't drink. i know this is a concept lost on many, however i have been out, ordered water in a mixed drink glass, with water, and a lime. looks like a vodka soda. and no one knows the difference.
now, for those nights when i do need a bevvie in hand, i typically go for a rum and diet soda or a mojito. shockingly, both are low in calories and get the job done. wine is also your friend but keep in mind that at typical serving size for caloric purposes is 4 ounces- and most restaurants serve about 8 ounces at a time. damn restaurants making you gain weight! lol.
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if you're desperately trying to watch your intake and make headway on the scale, follow these tips and you'll be good to go. if not, drink a fishbowl margarita for me. and send me a picture. kthanksbye.
xoxo Lauren
2. those margs, daqs, and coladas are no bueno. fact of the matter is that any filler in any drink or food isn't gonna be the best bet. try a skinny marg on for size- fresh lime juice, clear tequila, and a splash of citrus liquor. much better...and stronger. ha.
3. no binge drinking. i remember my first year of college they explained that binge drinking was 4 or more drinks in a 2 hour timeframe. i thought they were insane...i was also 17. flash forward to 29 year old me- i'm lucky if i can handle 4 drinks in an evening out. so make sure to keep an eye on how much you are actually consuming, not just for your waist but so you don't get wasted. no one likes a sloppy drunk.
4. keep hydrated. water will always be your friend. fact. there's no harm in taking a breather while out and sipping on some h2o. or, better yet, throw in a gatorade or similar drink. electrolytes are your friend.
5. EAT FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! trust- i have made this mistake plenty of times. i think, omg, why would i want to waste calories on food when i can drink them. this is a HUGE mistake. you don't have to eat nachos or a loaf of bread, but eat something. preferably a good mixture of veggies and protein. your stomach will thank you.
now, for those nights when i do need a bevvie in hand, i typically go for a rum and diet soda or a mojito. shockingly, both are low in calories and get the job done. wine is also your friend but keep in mind that at typical serving size for caloric purposes is 4 ounces- and most restaurants serve about 8 ounces at a time. damn restaurants making you gain weight! lol.
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if you're desperately trying to watch your intake and make headway on the scale, follow these tips and you'll be good to go. if not, drink a fishbowl margarita for me. and send me a picture. kthanksbye.
xoxo Lauren
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