Are you trying to get a beach body and still want some party antics on the weekend? Try a few of these lighter options instead of the full variety.
drink wisely
We love to get drunk on most special occasions these days, it just makes most events more interesting and unless you’re at your nana’s party, chances are you’ll be drawn to a variety of cocktails. high in calories and low in nutritional value. If I can’t tempt you to stick to water or a refreshing green tea, I might as well try to steer you toward lower-calorie alcoholic beverages.
Pure alcohol contains about seven calories per gram, making it almost twice as fattening as protein or carbohydrates. That’s why it’s important to choose your drink carefully, unless you want your abs to vanish fast.
Here are some low-calorie options to consider for your next special occasion or your next “blinder.”
Stick to These Low Calorie Drinks
340ml Light Beer – 110 Calories
170ml Rum and Diet Coke – 65 Calories
115ml Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay – 90 Calories, equivalent to one slice of sponge cake.
115 ml dry champagne – 105 Calories, equivalent to a chocolate chip cookie.
170ml Vodka and Soda – 65 Calories, equivalent to a small Yorkshire pud.
215ml Diet Gin & Tonic – 115 Calories
Jack Daniels (single shot) – 55 calories
Just some of these and no more
Pint of 5% Lager – 244 Calories, 3 would equal a Subway sandwich.
Pint of Cider 4.5% – 233 Calories
Pint of 4.1% Stout – 210 Calories, equivalent to a large slice of pizza.
Pint of 4.5% Bitter/Ale – 222 Calories
Don’t drink these bad boys
170 ml mud slide – 560 calories
255ml Mai Tai – 620 Calories
285ml Margarita – 550 Calories, equivalent to a MCYDS cheeseburger and small fries.
285ml Long Island Iced Tea – 543 Calories
340ml Piña Colada – 586 Calories, equivalent to 2 MCYDS Cheeseburgers.
*The same goes for most juice-filled cocktails.
Amazing? Well, maybe now you know what prevents you from losing weight after a heavy weekend with alcohol. If you drink every weekend, it can really hurt your health and fitness goals. Try some of these tips to reduce alcoholic calories.
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If you drink every weekend, try not to have a drop during the week.
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don’t drink to excess
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After each drink drink a water.
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Swap the soda for sparkling water and lemon.
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not drink before
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Go out a little later than usual
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Come in a little earlier
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Don’t take out so much money and leave your card at home
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Treat yourself to something you enjoy every time you have less on a night out, and keep trying to beat your last result for a prize.
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Drink non-alcoholic drinks.
I hope this helps. All this drink talk has made me hungry and thirsty, time for a green tea.