Anyone miss beer?

[athenamo]

I do I love a good Belgium beer but I know that they are FULLLLL of carbs! I also prefer to lose weight then drink the beer. Anyone have a good alternative? AND when can I have a low carb beer again. I am 9 days into induction..

[Skeptika23]

Re: Anyone miss beer?

Yes, I do.

I love decent beer - I'm a beer snob, actually. I have a couple of cases of delcious Boulevard Wheat beer from my home town that I was slowly consuming as a treat - haven't had any in months and it makes me sad.

Later on I'll try the low-carb stuff... or budget accordingly for the real dealio.

[Chanter7]

Re: Anyone miss beer?

Oh, yes. Had to watch an entire World Series with no beer.

Oh, the humanity.

The traditional baseball phrase is "Wait'll next year", although they usually mean something else by it. What I mean, though, is that by next year - if I can keep up losing about 5 lbs a month - I should be "maintaining" and able to taste a beer with my Series. Michelob Ultra has 2 carbs and isn't bad at all for a light beer.

Dr Atkins talks about beer and alcohol in general in The Book. I don't have it near the computer, but as I recall there are other things to consider with alcohol than just the carb count, i.e., it has other weight related effects on the body. Somebody will probably have that information to hand and post pretty soon.

Cheers,

-John-

[athenamo]

Re: Anyone miss beer?

Thanks for your responses!! I too am a beer snob....I still can't forget the taste maredsous when I think of it! Someday!!!! I guess........

[kimbat06]

Re: Anyone miss beer?

Even though I am on extended induciton, I have had a couple Miller Lights. They only have 6 or so carbs per serving. It's a rare occasion that I drink though

[TheMasterMind776]

Re: Anyone miss beer?

MGD 64 and Michelob Ultra both have low carbs. I think one is 2.4 and the other is 2.6 64 calories in the MGD 64 (hence the name) 95 calories in the Michelob Ultra.

[hopejoy]

Re: Anyone miss beer?

(raising hand) yup.
liz

[sassy1]

Re: Anyone miss beer?

WOW.. I should look at light beer's carb count I know here in BC Canada, our Mmmm Mmmm Budweiser has 12 carbs per beer. So I have been a good girl and not had any since I started this journey July 17th. Instead I've found that a shot of straight Tequila or Vodka works well instead!

[heavenly rose08]

Re: Anyone miss beer?

yes i totally miss drinking a nice ice cold beer my favorite beer is coronathier awesome!but maybe next year when i lose all the weight i want to lose i'll treat myself with one or two!

[sadie147]

Re: Anyone miss beer?

WOW.. I should look at light beer's carb count I know here in BC Canada, our Mmmm Mmmm Budweiser has 12 carbs per beer. So I have been a good girl and not had any since I started this journey July 17th. Instead I've found that a shot of straight Tequila or Vodka works well instead!

Our Canadian (real) beer, even light, has a different and much higher carb count than American beer. There used to be a low carb beer called 'molson ultra' but I think they discontinued that, it didn't sell well.

check the liquor stores for imported American beers (not the ones like Coors/bud light etc that are actually brewed here)..you may have some luck. Here is a list of Beer's and their calorie and carb counts for most Ultimate Beer Calorie Table | Beer Belly Blog

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