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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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 Posted - 01/31/2005 : 10:19:14
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I never thought it would happen: I'm contemplating giving up beer. A friend of mine told me that he gave up beer and with a little extra exercise lost almost 2 stone (actually 26 pounds, or about 11-12kg) in a year.
What I need is an alternative. I like beer, but I guess I can live without it. Anyone had the Michelob Ultra? Sports beer apparently, I'm not sure...
Apparently, something like gin/vodka & tonic is not so bad - any other suggestions?
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starmekitten
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 10:24:15
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I'm a big fan of the gin and tonic myself (light tonic mind - note the spelling there too l-i-g-h-t with a bit of a lime) and spirits are supposed to be a lot better for that sort of thing.
Wine isn't too bad I don't think either
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starmekitten
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 10:24:48
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hehe you could drink spritzers ans shandy!
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 10:26:33
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You can knock shandy all you like, I've been known to drink that on the occasional summer evening.
Usually I ask one of the girls to order it for me though...
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 10:26:34
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I like vodka with orange juice, but I think that it isn't a good to quit beer to start drinking vodka...
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 10:31:33
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I wasn't knocking shandy in the slightest! I may have been being funny with the spritzer though...
Pimms and lemonade! Thats nice!
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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 10:32:09
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Crack.
I know a guy that gave up beer, for crack.
Well he didn't consciously give up beer, he just spent all his money on the crack.
He lost almost 60 punds in a year and a half.
He also lost his job, car, wife, kids, friends, family, and teeth.
But hey, he fits into those size medium sweat pants, he scored down at the shelter.
On a serious note. The only way I can truly lose weight is to quit drinking. I recently read that alcohol wil convert and store as fat on your body, almost as easily as eating fat.
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dayanara
* Dog in the Sand *
Australia
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 10:36:21
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courtney love has gotten huge since she gave up the crack, so maybe that's not the best diet plan unless you're really committed to the long haul.
i'm not a big beer drinker, but i lost 10 lbs pretty quick when i stopped drinking juice and soda. gained 15 lbs when i started back again, but that's another story.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 10:37:50
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Ah yes, the Pete Doherty diet...
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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 10:53:00
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quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
Ah yes, the Pete Doherty diet...
"What sounds to you like a big load of trashy noise, is in fact the brilliant music of a genius"
Searching Pete Doherty
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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 11:19:39
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 12:02:08
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Its a good idea not to eat while drinking either.
Alcohol makes your body want to retain fat.
It also lowers your testosterone boys.
Testosterone helps your body turn fat into muscle.
So if you have a drink everyday or 2 you will have chronically lower levels of testosterone.
And this is any alcohol or at least this is what my bro tells me.
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Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 12:09:52
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how could you give up beer?
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 12:18:59
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| I've been thinking of giving up beer as well. I only drink on the weekends though, and usually only 2 or at the most 3 pints per weekend. Should I still give it up? Help me, diet gurus! |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 12:22:32
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Have you considered wine?
 I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 12:25:41
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exercise
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 12:32:42
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Excercise, definitely. Can't weasel out of that one if you want to be in shape.
Dayanara makes a good point. Start thinking about all the empty
calories you consume in such things as juice or when you sit around
munching without giving it much thought (I'm forever realizing, duh, I just ate
a whole bowl of popcorn). I used to be anorexic (you'd never know it looking
at me now) so if you want any weight-loss tips, I've got them.
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 01/31/2005 : 12:36:29
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| Uh... I want weight loss tips! Can I have some? |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 12:38:37
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eat less. drink more
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 12:42:28
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quote:
Originally posted by speedy_m
Uh... I want weight loss tips! Can I have some?
From Kathryn?  |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 12:43:49
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Speedy, your quoting yourself totally threw me off. Um, sure, I'd be happy to
try to help. What do you need?
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 12:49:48
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Give up eating altogether. That will cut your weight right there. Keep drinking as normal. I'm sure you can find some cool breakfast shakes to get you through the day...because that would not really be eating then, would it? That would still be following the "all-drinking plan" I have just proposed.
1. I am a fsh with no i's.
2. You must be wearing Zubaz, 'cause you're daring to be different.
3. I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 12:54:08
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Originally posted by kathryn
Speedy, your quoting yourself totally threw me off. Um, sure, I'd be happy to
try to help. What do you need?
I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank
Oh, don't mind me, I always qoute myself. I usually prefix it with "a great man once said..." Anyway, since floop's advice has left me wanting, I'm just wondering what you have for good weight loss tips. Since you offered. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 12:56:08
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Well what is it you are aiming for? How much do you want to lose?
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dayanara
* Dog in the Sand *
Australia
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 13:00:18
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optimally, i'd like to get back into the double digits.
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 13:01:05
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You need to lose weight michael???
You look skinny enough to me.
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Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 13:03:54
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Post a pic!
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 13:05:52
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http://www.somethingawful.com/articles.php?a=2613
You crazy Americans. We measure weight in stones - when I saw you put back into double digits, dayanara, thats pretty gross.
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 13:07:30
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| Oh, Carolyn, that's very nice of you to say (I think... I'm not sure how many guys are looking to be "skinny"). I'd say I like to lose about 20-30 pounds. I've been lifting weights for a few years now, so I'm not too concerened about losing a little muscle mass, I'm really aiming to get rid of the extra fat. I'd like to get under 10% body fat. |
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hawken
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USA
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 13:11:23
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Don't stop drinking alcohol....its benefits are too great to deny.
Instead stop drinking all other types of things. No soda, no juice, nothing except for water. Occasional small glasses of juice are ok, but try to limit it. Try to never drink soda/soft drinks though...they're garbage.
Drink lots of water all day long. No snacking at your desk...just a bottle of water that you constantly drink throughout the day. Try to drink at least 2 liters of water a day.
Also exercise...if you exercise hard enough you can eat/drink pretty much whatever you want.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 13:37:51
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"What sounds to you like a big load of trashy noise, is in fact the brilliant music of a genius" |
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 13:45:18
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Just curious, when you measure in stones, do you say "2.5" stones, or do you just go with the whole stone? Because, if you were to say that you're 5 stones, you could be anywhere from 130 pounds to 155.9 pounds. Or do you say "I'm 5 stones, and 13 little stones"? Or am I being overly-concerned about narrowing down those extra "mystery" pounds?
1. I am a fsh with no i's.
2. You must be wearing Zubaz, 'cause you're daring to be different.
3. I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 14:36:23
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quote:
Originally posted by The Calistanian
Just curious, when you measure in stones, do you say "2.5" stones, or do you just go with the whole stone? Because, if you were to say that you're 5 stones, you could be anywhere from 130 pounds to 155.9 pounds. Or do you say "I'm 5 stones, and 13 little stones"? Or am I being overly-concerned about narrowing down those extra "mystery" pounds?
1. I am a fsh with no i's.
2. You must be wearing Zubaz, 'cause you're daring to be different.
3. I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb.
Go with 'five stone thirteen'. A stone is 14 pounds (I think), so go figure. I agree that imperial measurements, as usual, make no sense at all, but hey, it's what I'm used to.
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 14:42:56
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most people i know who struggle with weight focus too much on what they eat or don't eat but don't do any exercise.
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 01/31/2005 : 14:46:46
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Don't make insinuations at me, young feller-me-lad. Alright, I know I could exercise more but I'm working on it. You still need a healthy diet though - maybe if I give up beer I can keep steak, I dunno.
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Diet Alcohol; or, Booze Lite
