Medifast - Alcohol?

I haven't received and haven't download the "getting started" info... so I haven't checked this out yet.

My hubby & I have ordered our 1st month and it should be here by the end of next week or the following Monday.

Is it okay to have a beer or glass of wine occasionally? I like to have a glass of wine every other week or so (nothing often) but my hubby likes 1 or 2 beers a week. I told him it is most likely not on the plan - but he is curious how an exchange would work... he'd really like a beer (just one) every week or every other week.

Any and all input is greatly appreciated. :)

Can I drink alcohol?

Alcoholic beverages are not recommended on the Medifast program. Alcohol provides unneeded calories, can slow your weight loss, stimulates the appetite (encouraging additional food intake) and can deplete your body of needed water. Low carbohydrate versions of beer and other types of alcohol are not recommended because these also provide calories with no nutritional value. Those who choose to drink alcohol tend to feel its effects at lower consumption levels, due to the lower calorie level of the Medifast 5 & 1 Plan.