Take my carbs, take my sugars, but for
the love of God DON’T TAKE MY VODKA!
Hello, my name is Jackie and I’m a
crash dieter. South Beach, Atkins, Weight
Watchers, Cookie Diet, Lindora; you name it, I’ve tried it! I know what
to eat, how to eat, and when to eat it – I’ve mastered all that. The one
thing I have yet to master is cutting my alcohol. While some may call
this a “drinking problem,” I call it a social life. I enjoy having a
glass of wine with dinner, a cocktail with friends, and a whiskey keg after a
bad day, but I know in order to stay fit, these are the things I have to get in
check. So as a girl who always likes to bend the rules, I present to you
my TOP 5 Helpful Hints for drinking while dieting!
1.) Wine always wins! Wine (Red or White) tends to
have the least amount of calories per ounce when compared to beer or hard
liquor as long as you don’t overdo it a la Ramona Singer - moderation is always
key!
2.) Stick to the clear liquors – Vodka, Gin, etc. These “pure”
varieties tend to have fewer calories and no carbs.
3.) My secret weapon: Vodka &
Crystal Light – I
like to keep Crystal Light On-The-Go packets in my purse in general, but they
really come in handy when you’re out having a drink. Order a vodka with a
splash of water at the bar and mix in a crystal light OTG packet.
At 5 Calories / O Carbs / O Fat per packet, it’s a better mixer than anything
the bar has to offer.
4.) Always be prepared for the drunk
munchies! If
you’re gonna drink, keep a healthy snack handy. I like to keep Atkins
bars in my kitchen or in my purse if I know I’m going to be having more than a
drink or 2. This way, when I’m stumbling into my cab at the end of the
night demanding hot dogs from the street vendor, I can grab a protein bar
instead and thank myself the next morning!
Say NO to late night sweets!
5.) Set a limit! If you are heading to a bar,
limit yourself in advance. Plan out how many drinks you want to have and
bring the exact amount of cash for only this. Leave the credit cards at
home!
I wish you the best of luck with these
tips during the holiday season my skinny little readers and I leave you with
this last thought to ponder….
If we drink with the lights off where no
one can see, do the calories still count?
