Whenever I've really tried to lose weight, it's come off, luckily. This time around, I've really upped the exercise - which I feel great about.
The one thing I haven't given up this time is my one true love - beer. And not gross light beer. Stouts, porters, pale ales, India pale ales.
As a result, my weight's been at a relative stand-still.
So this is my farewell post to beer. I'm going to challenge myself to cut it out completely for 30 days. Hopefully, I'll have positive changes to announce starting next week.
I said goodbye to my One True Love, Coors Light (don't throw up, I know it's not the same beverage you're giving up) in 2008 and I don't miss it, at all. Mostly. There were times when I would be at the beach with friends and drink a CASE a day. (I have a high tolerance and I could drink 24 a day and still function, sort of [no driving of course!!!!!]). Good for you!
I'm so relieved to hear that there are other beer-drinking chicks here! And DC, I won't throw up about your Coors Light because that's been my brew of choice for YEARS. I don't really care for the darker, stouter beers as much.
I haven't given it up completely yet, but I used to have 2-3 beers a night, without fail. When I first started cutting back, I switched to only the weekends and only 2 beers a night. Now I'm down to maybe one 6-pack a month, but I'm starting to realize that maybe part of my problem losing weight in my gut is the beer.....Hello, my name is Windchime and I have a beer-belly. LOL.
Anyway, best of luck to you all. I do love my beer and I'm not sure I can give it up completely, but I can totally sympathize with the struggle.
Beer. Okay, is it really worth your health and your quality of life? Apparently you've decided that it's NOT.
Congratulations. I know when you're feeling all svelte, sleek, smooth, fit and healthy - you won't miss it. You won't need it. You'll be feeling so MARVELOUS with your new wardrobe, new found energy and self-confidence, you'll wonder why the heck you didn't toss it earlier.
Hang tough and KNOW that you CAN do this. We're all pulling for you. I look forward to hearing of your progress!!!
Another one here not willing to give up the alcohol! I drink on the weekends and sometimes it's beer and sometimes it's wine. I don't usually drink enough to get drunk but it's guaranteed I'll have one or two at least one of the weekend nights!
A while ago, I was telling myself I can't give it up - but I just have to. Otherwise, I'll drink 700+ calories of beer a night! usually more.
Once school starts, I won't be able to sit around and drink as much, so hopefully after the 30 days, I'll be able to go back to one or two a week or so.
Of course, my bday's coming up in two weeks - so I have to plan early for that.
I have a similar liking for beer, so I really empathise. I'll be starting school in about 16 days and it is "water only" for the duration of my course. I think a lot of people who diet forget to count liquid calories-- beer, alcohol, milk, sweet drinks. I don't think it is any surprise that for most people, their overweight begins after they can legally drink. Hmmm. What a coincedence.
nb3 - I'm another huge beer fan. I'm sure if you're a Michiganian, you've been out to Webberville. I've also found that it's very difficult to hit goals without giving up the alcohol. Being a calorie counter, I can work it in ... but that means foregoing nutritious food. So I just set aside a few calories a day, and have one really, really good yummy drink a week. As a result, I've learned to savor it ... and much like eating more slowly, I'm learning to appreciate it more. Best of luck with your 30 days! You can do it!
Time to face the inevitable
I've also found that it's very difficult to hit goals without giving up the alcohol. Being a calorie counter, I can work it in ... but that means foregoing nutritious food. So I just set aside a few calories a day, and have one really, really good yummy drink a week. As a result, I've learned to savor it ... and much like eating more slowly, I'm learning to appreciate it more. Best of luck with your 30 days! You can do it!
