Avoid Drinking when losing weight

Drinking alcohol while losing weight is extremely tricky. So tricky in fact that I have decided to stop drinking until I've achieved my target weight. It's not easy saying no to a glass of wine when it brings back pleasant memories.

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The disadvantage is not strictly in the alcohol in itself. It is in the temptation to eat junk food WHEN buzzing or drunk.

Here is a nice list of items to order when out "drinking" with your friends:
http://voices.yahoo.com/non-alcoholic-drinks-order-bar-1756261.html

I think Virgin Daiquiris and Virgin Pina Coladas are calorie dense. I really like the "Bartender's suggestion" idea. You'll be up for a surprise each time. Just say, "I want a non-alcoholic drink that's not too high in calories... a little calories is okay :)" Always finish the request with a winning smile :D

(source:http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/ Danilo Rizzuti)

Did you know TONIC WATER has CALORIES? How can you call something "Water" and add calories to it? It's so wrong! So unethical. Here's an idea... How about I open a hamburger store and call my main dish the 'Water Hamburger'. It sounds like it's low in calories, but it'll have double the calories of a BigMac. No one will clue in, and it'll be a big hit. Then I'll be sued on grounds of being unethical.

Silly.