[Abbeycat36]

I agree with the advice that is given here, and over my years of trying and failing, you finally find out what works and what doesn't, I guess.

I'd follow the advice of the people who have been successful, take it all in, and then make a decision about what you will do. There's TONS of success stories here and they all seem to have similar advice.

I don't drink alcohol at all, so I am lucky not to have to include that in my calories. If I did though, I'd probably limit it to one day a week, maybe 1 or 2 drinks.. that's it. If your friends are true, they won't care if you're drinking diet coke, water, or whatever. Easy for me to say though, I suppose! I don't drink.

We all have our 'trigger' things, and personal hurdles. Your body is like a big machine and calculator all in one though, you can't fool it. Try eliminating some of the bad stuff, and switching it with good stuff. Even SOME change is better.

Best of luck for you and let us know how it goes!!!

[chick_in_the_hat]

Originally Posted by determined2succeed

I'm putting a stop to this. I am going to cut down on the number of drinks I have when I go out. I am going to also cut out the grapefruit and cranberry juices all together. Instead, I'll try that ever-so-famous low-card "bacardi + Diet Coke" even though i don't like rum. And with every drink that I have, I will drink 1 glass of water to accompnay it. That will keep me hydrated and slow me down with the drinks in general. I will try to lmit myself to just 2 or 3 drinks from now on... that in itself will be an accomplishment compared to the 6 or 7. SO, that should take care of the excessive empty-alcohol calories that I am consuming.

Knowledge is POWER!!!! Your body will thank you!!

[determined2succeed]

Thanks everybody! Any and all additional feedback is always GREATLY appreciated. Thank you to all.

[sotypical]

Originally Posted by determined2succeed

Sotypical - what does this mean in your FitDay entries:

--------------------------------- ( 1 serving ) 0 0 0 0

Why do you enter that... is it water? A cigarette? ;-) what...?

That is just for me to break up meals and snacks. Its like a line break