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  • #1

    Beer & Karma

    My 14-day induction wraps up on Sunday. I plan to check my weight on Saturday morning since the family will be driving up to PA that day to visit my mom's side of the family who we haven't seen in several years. I'm sticking to plan and feeling great. I am just beginning to add exercise back into my routine.

    One of the reasons we are going up is to celebrate my youngest cousin's birthday. She just turned 21, so I know alcohol will be part of the celebration on Sunday afternoon. Leading into this week, I was fairly confident that I could stick to water at the party since there will be plenty of activity and the kids will serve as an excuse to remain sober.

    However, I received an email from my brother who mentioned that the "boys" are going out for beers on Saturday night when we arrive. It might look a little unusual for a guy who was formerly known as "the life of the party" to hang out at a bar with other "professional drinkers" and not have a bottle in hand. My willpower is beginning to crack around the edges.

    So why the reference to karma in the title? Well, I know I've been spreading the "tough love" around here when other ADBBers mention alcohol, especially during Induction. I figure I deserve payback so feel free to throw all my "wisdom" back in my face as I stress over my current dilemma of how to handle a family reunion without being the odd ball out.
    Eric

    Age: 38
    Height: 6' 1"
    Round 1: 6/08 - 11/08 (SW 270 / LW 223)
    Round 2: July 19, 2009
     SW 254.5 / CW 242 / GW 210

    Keep your eyes focused on the prize!
    Tags: alcohol, beer, family., karma
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    Re: Beer & Karma

    Here you go, Eric.

    Originally posted by Greeneggs&ham
    When I have given in to the temptation of alcohol, even if only one "low carb" beer, I have always wound up losing willpower shortly after. The loss of willpower always resulted in either (a) drinking more than I intended, (b) eating too many "legal" snack foods (like nuts), exceeding my carb limit, or (c) saying "to **** with it" and enjoying an off plan item (or 2, or 3).

    I'm not saying this will definitely happen to you as well, but I didn't think I would fall before I was in the situation either. I'm just saying...
    You're a cool guy. I'm sure you'll still be "the soul of the party" even without drinking beer. Take an empty bottle of beer and fill it with water if you really want to make it look as if you're drinking.
    "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

    -- Theodore Roosevelt

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    • #3
      Re: Beer & Karma

      Ouch. When I said to "throw all my wisdom back in my face," I wasn't thinking someone would take it so literally!

      Thanks Georgiana.
      Eric

      Age: 38
      Height: 6' 1"
      Round 1: 6/08 - 11/08 (SW 270 / LW 223)
      Round 2: July 19, 2009
       SW 254.5 / CW 242 / GW 210

      Keep your eyes focused on the prize!

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      • #4
        Re: Beer & Karma

        order a glass of mineral water or spring water or plain old tap with a lime (or lemon) twist in a Tom Collins or "rocks" glass.
        Carole
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        • #5
          Re: Beer & Karma

          Instead of being the life of the party, be the life who ensures everyone at the party gets home safely from beer night. In other words, volunteer to be the designated driver.
          ~Megs~
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          • #6
            Re: Beer & Karma

            Hi Green! I hope you make the decision that's right for you!

            I just wanted to share my recent experience. After eating right for 4 weeks, we went to Vegas last weekend. What started as low-carb beer, ended up as pina coladas by the pool, margaritas at the tables, and any food that happened to be close. I started induction again Monday. During my first induction period, it took my less than 2 days to get into ketosis. This week, it took me 4 days! I definitely had a great time last weekend, but that 2 and half days set me back about 2 and half weeks! If I could go back, I definitely won't do it again. Enjoy the time with your family, and like I said, do what's right for you!
            Start date: June 26, 2009

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            • #7
              Re: Beer & Karma

              Take a centrifuge with you and use it on your beer before drinking. That way, you'll precipitate the carbs and have carb-free beer. After tasting it, all of your beer cravings will go away.

              Or have what you Americans call "hard liquor". No carbs, even if plenty of calories.
              Born 1967. 6' 1". Male.

              Started Atkins 28th April, at 216 pounds. Met goal weight on 9th July, at 176 pounds. New goal is to become trimmer without losing weight.

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              • #8
                Re: Beer & Karma

                I used to claim to be a Designated Driver when I quit drinking before and would get free sodas at some places.

                But....
                Been there, done that...still overweight...nuff said
                ~Sonya~

                F/40 yrs/5'4"
                (HW-289/SW-289/CW-280/GW-150)*restarting JAN. 2, 2010
                Alaskansonya's Journal
                1st mini-goal: 260 lbs---                 (gotta break thru that wall!)

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                • #9
                  Re: Beer & Karma

                  Eric Eric Eric...lolz...that darn karma anyway!!!!! Having a drink in your hand does not make you one of the boys. Either they really are going out for a 'few' beer in which case why bother to wreck you 2 weeks of induction...all that hard work...just for a couple of beer? Or they are really going out to get smashed...in which case they will need a driver and if you drank along side of them then basically you would be saying that you aren't worth all the work you have done up to this point. That the booze and 'being one of the boys' is more important. It is one night Eric...if they get Sh**faced they won't remember how much you did or didn't drink. You are going to blow it all for one stinking night? Blow 2 weeks and your health so you can drink for a few hours...nah! You are worth more than that. You are stronger than that. You are a leader. I believe in you!
                  Elsie150
                  Female 44, 5'
                  SW241/CW215/GW150
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                  http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html

                  You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. ~Maya Angelo~

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                  • #10
                    Re: Beer & Karma

                    Would you rather be "the life of the party"", or the guy "formerly known as a fat man"?

                    That is your choice.
                    30, Male

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                    • #11
                      Re: Beer & Karma

                      I went out for 'drinks' after work today. If this was six months ago, I'd likely still be there...(7 hours later). I went, I had 2 diet cokes, hardly anyone noticed there wasn't anything in them. No one cared that I didn't drink alcohol - they cared that I went & socialized. PLUS: I'm still in ketosis and looking forward to losing a couple pounds this week
                      Julie__________________F/37/5'2"__________________Start April 15, 2009


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                      213 - 50% of the way to goal - Met October 21, 2009
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                      • #12
                        Re: Beer & Karma

                        OH, boy. You are talking to me. I love to drink with my friends. One thing that I have learned on this WOE is just how hard of a hangover you can get. The no-carb liquor (vodka, rum) sits like a rock in your stomach and the hangover the next day is unlike any other in my whole life. If you have any plans the next day to visit with friends, it is really hard to drink the vodka and rum, have no other carbs and be able to get out of bed in the morning.

                        If you do stick to plan, and I think you will, fill yourself up on legal foods before you go. Who can drink a beer when they are stuffed full of an awesome steak dinner?
                        149.8/no weigh/ 119



                        1st goal: 139 (earlier weight)
                        what the rungs mean to me:
                        rung 1 - more veggies
                        rung 2 - dairy (some milk in coffee)
                        rung 3 - seeds, nuts (mostly sprinkled on salads)
                        rung 4 - berries, melon
                        rung 5 - wine -
                        rung 6 - beans, hummus
                        rung 7 - other fruits
                        rung 8 - carrots/ potatoes (nah, prolly not)
                        rung 9 - whole grains (fresh Dutch breads...)
                        Major Goal - 128 lbs/ healthy range
                        (on to pre-maintenance)

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                        • #13
                          Re: Beer & Karma

                          Originally posted by ShannonK View Post
                          Who can drink a beer when they are stuffed full of an awesome steak dinner?
                          Many Germans.
                          "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

                          -- Theodore Roosevelt

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                          • #14
                            Re: Beer & Karma

                            Ha Ha - I know that is true! Funny, the Dutch serve beer in little ten ounce glasses and a simple walk across the border... well, you know!

                            I just love the German Dunkels... Will I ever be able to have one again? I know - maintenance, I will try one out.
                            149.8/no weigh/ 119



                            1st goal: 139 (earlier weight)
                            what the rungs mean to me:
                            rung 1 - more veggies
                            rung 2 - dairy (some milk in coffee)
                            rung 3 - seeds, nuts (mostly sprinkled on salads)
                            rung 4 - berries, melon
                            rung 5 - wine -
                            rung 6 - beans, hummus
                            rung 7 - other fruits
                            rung 8 - carrots/ potatoes (nah, prolly not)
                            rung 9 - whole grains (fresh Dutch breads...)
                            Major Goal - 128 lbs/ healthy range
                            (on to pre-maintenance)

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                            • #15
                              Re: Beer & Karma

                              Originally posted by Georgiana View Post
                              Many Germans.

                              AND YORKSHIREMEN!!


                              Chelle xx




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                              3RD AUGUST
                              :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:WEIGHT 157LB!!!:rotfl::rotfl:

                              11th AUGUST
                              WEIGHT 153LB!!!!!
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                              TARGET 120lbs :rotfl:

                              19TH JULY
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                              1ST AUGUST
                              BUST 40" - WAIST 37" - HIPS 40" :clapping:
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                              Mini Goal 3 = 136lbs
                              Mini Goal 4 = 126lbs
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