Can anyone successfully lose weight AND drink alcohol?

I’m new here (hey everyone!) and this is a legitimate question I have. Has anyone been able to drink alcohol and still lose weight? For reference, I’m 29F 5’9” 192 pounds (about 87 kilos for our friends across the pond 🤗). Starting weight was 215 pounds. My goal is around 165-170 pounds. I’ve been counting calories. I also work out like a monster 6 days a week for about 1.5 hours at a time at high intensity. I’m a drinker. I loooove my wine! Especially, a good bit of it at a time. I’ve recently cut back ALOT drinking it though. It used to be about 4-5 nights a week however, recently it’s been none at all. I was wondering if I drank one night a week if I could still realistically reach my goal. I know it will take longer but just wondering if anyone has had success with this in the past. Or if anyone has had any luck incorporating alcohol at all within a weight loss plan.

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It’s amazing to me how easy it has been to count calories

I’ve always failed at diets. Always. I’d go from a diet of junk food and fast food to kale and bran cereal and I would fail in a week. I hated restricting myself from my favorite foods and forcing myself to eat nothing but traditional boring healthy food. It set me up for failure and made my binging even worse. This sub inspired me to just try counting calories as a method to getting started with weight loss. I’m a week in and I haven’t went over 1700 calories a day though I’m usually around the 1500 mark. I’m of course trying to change my diet to something healthier, but it’s so nice knowing that I don’t have to say no to dinner with friends or ignore cravings if I don’t want to. I just have to figure it in with it daily calories.

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Trying on old clothes

I started working on weight loss and a healthier lifestyle almost two months ago. My SW was 220lbs. I made a post a month ago celebrating loosing my first 10lbs; I’ve continued working hard since then and within the next week or two I should finally be below 200!

I’m packing my bags to head back to college today, and while I’m packing I’ve been trying on some old clothes in my closet just out of curiosity.

I tried on a couple button down shirts and pairs of jeans that were a tad bit tight last time I wore them, and now they fit perfect! I’m super excited about the shirts especially cause I’ve always liked those shirts but I didn’t wear them much last year cause they didn’t fit right. This year I’m gonna be wearing them all the time.

I’m gonna see if my family will let me take the scale in our bathroom to school with me so I can continue keeping track of my progress. There is a scale at the gym at my school, but I prefer weighing myself right after I wake up each day.

Really excited about the progress I’m making. After I break 200 my next goal will be to get below 170, at which point I won’t be obese anymore. Then from there my end goal is to maintain a weight somewhere between 120-140lbs, depending on how much muscle I can build. Taking peek at this sub every day has been really helpful with keeping myself in the right headspace to lead a healthier lifestyle.

I’m feeling good!

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SV I felt disgusting in my graduation photos and I knew I had to change something/20 lbs lost in 3 months

I posted here before a few months ago, but my first post didn't get much attention so I'm copying/pasting the back story with a few edits

I'm a 22F who graduated college in May. In February, I was chilling at a friend's apartment and I needed to use the bathroom. I noticed that there was a scale in his bathroom. I hadn't weighed myself in a pretty long time because my roommate keeps her scale tucked away under the bathroom sink, so I used his scale

The scale said 143.6 lbs

It took all of my willpower to not burst out crying in his bathroom. I'm 5'2, so that weight would put me at a 26.3 overweight bmi. The weight on my driver's license was 120 lbs, and I couldn't believe I was this oblivious to my weight gain. Despite this, I kept up my poor eating habits because I had a very stressful last semester of undergraduate.

After seeing a prominent double chin in most of my graduation pictures in May, I knew it was time to make a change, especially since I'm starting graduate school in the fall. If I didn't make the effort to fix my habits now, I'd have no time to do it when school starts back up.

A few days after graduation, May 16, I began counting my calories and working out. My roommate had moved out of our apartment for the summer, and she took her scale with her, so I don't know what my starting weight was. I'm assuming somewhere around 142-145. I was still on campus for part of the summer, and I had no clue that our spring tuition still paid for gym admission during the summer so I didn't start to actively weigh myself until a few weeks after working out/dieting.

Here's a before and after, with the left picture being from yesterday and the right picture being from late April. I went from about 144 lbs to 124 lbs.

• I want to note that I was smiling in the right picture while I wasn't smiling in the left picture which is why my chin looks drastically different

This weight loss was about 90% CICO. I talked about exercise a lot in my first post, but I didn't have access to a gym after I went home for the summer and I sucked at exercising at home. Now that I'm at a much healthier weight, I want to start exercising more after I go back to school and I have access to the school gym again. Even though I'm not active a ton on this sub, I still read all of your posts and they still inspire me to keep going on a daily basis, so thank you ❤

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Running Universal Jurassic 5K 10K Discount Code

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6 Things to Do on Friday for a Weekend of Weight Loss

It’s Friday! Congratulations. On this day of celebration, the last thing you probably want to think about is talking about weight loss—you’ve worked all week and want to cut loose! While you should relax, know that the weekends can be a results-crusher after a week of great weight loss work: Studies have shown that dieters eat more extra calories on Saturdays than any other day and why, according to a study, people usually weigh in heaviest on Monday mornings—they’ve just finished a two-day binge. The solution? A weekend weight loss plan!

It doesn’t have to be all plates of carrots and drudgery, though.

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Follow these six tips on Friday to set yourself up for weekend weight loss:

1. Start the day with a protein-rich breakfast.

Fridays can be full of temptations: Coworkers bring in baked treats, a cool manager might order pizza for the office or people might invite you to an extended lunch. You’ve only got so much willpower: Eating protein in the a.m. can make it go farther: Protein takes longer for your body to digest, so it stays in your system, making you feel fuller, longer, than a fast-acting carb breakfast. That’s probably why, in a 2013 study, overweight people who ate breakfast with 35 grams of protein ate fewer high-fat, high-sugar snacks in the evening compared with those who ate cereal or no breakfast at all. If you’re on the Nutrisystem program, you’re in luck: All of our meals and snacks are prepared with the best balance of protein, carbs and fats. So dive right in to one of our morning meals (and feel free to add one of your PowerFuel allotments with the meal for an added protein boost if you’d like!).

Click here to find weight loss-friendly, high-protein breakfasts to start your day right >

2. Hold off until Happy Hour.

Once you’ve got a good plan, the key to weekend weight loss success is compliance. But nobody’s perfect: That’s why many coaches and diets aim for an 85 to 90 percent compliance rate for success. So if you’re on-plan that percentage of the time, you increase your chances of seeing results. If you’ve got 21 meals per week, an 85-percent success rate is about 18 on-plan meals each week. So don’t use up all your splurges on Friday with a big, lavish lunch and trips to the vending machine, or else you won’t have any wiggle room for the weekend. Besides, Saturday is best for splurges: Studies have shown that’s the day dieters consume the most extra calories.

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So on Friday, hold off until Happy Hour. Eat your normal meals on your plan, eating healthy snacks that you’ve planned for and enjoy a celebratory treat that evening as you remember the week’s success.

3. Gameplan: Look at Saturday’s menu now.

If you’re headed out to dinner Saturday, look at the menu for the restaurant online on Friday. If your Saturday meal isn’t planned as a cheat, look for options that will fit in with your weight loss goals, with lean protein, lots of veggies and in reasonable portions. If the restaurant’s a chain, you can probably even find calorie counts listed online for more precision in your decision.

If Saturday’s meal is a cheat, look at reviews: If you’re going to have your splurge, make sure what you’re ordering is going to be good. And once you’re there, even if it is your splurge, stick to a reasonable portion: Consult this Eating Out Guide to make sure you are sticking to your weekend weight loss plan no matter where you go out to eat.

Click on the link below to see the full Eating Out Guide with tips on how to eat at every type of restaurant you might go to this weekend!

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4. Chop it up.

If you’re going to be spending some weekend time at home curled up watching movies or yelling at a football game with friends, be prepared: Spend a few minutes this morning cutting up vegetables and fruits into bite-size pieces in snack-sized containers to stock the fridge. Then, when it’s TV time—or just when you get snackish—there will be healthy options that are as easy to grab as any bag of junk. And the act of cutting them could be helpful overall: In a study from the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, more time spent on food prep was associated with healthier eating habits—like eating more fruits and veggies—and with saving money on food. How’s that for some weekend weight loss?

If fruits and vegetables just won’t do, try one of these 20 delicious, weight loss-friendly snack options >

5. Plan a longer workout for the weekend.

Come on, you’ve got the time and it doesn’t have to be a slog. Become a tourist in your own hometown: Look on sites like TripAdvisor for high-rated hikes, walks and parks you haven’t visited before and grab a friend or reconnect with your spouse over a longer walk than you’d normally do during the week. The walk will also help you create and retain new memories—literally: In a nine-year study, those who walked six to nine miles per week lowered their risk of developing memory loss by half compared to those who walked less. The study, published in a 2010 issue of the journal Neurology, found that the walkers had more gray matter in their brains.

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6. Set your Saturday alarm for the normal time.

You may be tempted to sleep in, but shifting your wake-up time significantly can shift your sleep cycle—leading to worse sleep all week. A study of 2,700 high school students found that weekend sleep shifts left them “jet lagged” when they got to school on Monday, affecting their performance and weekly sleep schedule. Also, losing sleep can cause weight gain: Losing as little as 30 minutes of sleep every weekday can result in weight gain and have significant effects on insulin resistance, increasing your risk for Type 2 diabetes.

So set your Saturday alarm for the normal time: You might need an extra cup of coffee, but you’ll sleep better when the weekdays roll back around—and be better rested to stay on the weight loss path.

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Can’t Stand the Heat? 9 Healthiest Foods to Order When It’s Too Hot to Cook

When summer swelter hits its peak, we all want to avoid heating up the kitchen. Going out to eat or bringing food in can be a cool choice at this time of year, even when you are trying to shed excess pounds. Just keep in mind all that you have learned from Nutrisystem about portion size. (Bookmark our handy Grocery Guide > so you can quickly check.) And always search for the healthiest foods to order.

Here are a few hints to help you choose the healthiest foods to order :

1. Grilled Chicken

White meat chicken is a PowerFuel that’s high in protein and healthy fats. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), you get 70 calories and 1.5 grams of fat in a 2-ounce serving of grilled chicken breast. Stay away from breaded fried chicken breast, which has a whopping 266 calories and 16 grams of fat in a similar size serving.

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2. Sirloin Steak

Meat lovers can enjoy beef when eating out, but should order lean cuts, such as sirloin steak. Being mindful of portion size is especially important with beef—in restaurants steaks typically are at least 6 ounces, which is the equivalent of three servings. Pick beef dishes that are not served with glazes, which often are high in fat, sugar and calories.

3. Raw or Steamed Seafood

Shellfish, including crabs, shrimp and lobster, along with clams, mussels and oysters, turn any summer meal into a beach party. Better yet, they are an excellent choice when you’re trying to lose weight, too. Shellfish are PowerFuels, high in protein and low in saturated fats. Plus, they treat you to a dose of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Be sure to order raw or steamed options and steer clear of fried or sautéed items. Also pass on dipping seafood into melted butter or creamy sauces, which are high in fat and calories. Instead add extra flavor with a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of hot sauce—both Free Foods in your Nutrisystem plan.

4. Fresh Fish

“Catch of the day” is a summertime favorite, and it’s often among the healthiest foods to order in any season. Salmon (wild-caught or farmed), tuna, cod, flounder and other kinds of fish are PowerFuels that fill you up with protein, but are low in saturated fats and calories. Go with grilled, broiled, or poached fish, which won’t have added fats or other calories. Your best picks are dishes seasoned with herbs and spices and not coated with calorie-laden sauces or glazes.

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5. Salads

Warm weather brings the peak of fresh produce season, a perfect time to order salads that are filling enough to be a meal. Add a PowerFuel, such chicken breast, tuna or chickpeas, along with the greens and other raw vegetables, to make a more satisfying salad. For dressing, go with balsamic or other vinegars and stay away from blue cheese, ranch or any other creamy type of topping.

6. Burrito Bowls

When the whole gang is craving Southwest flavors, a burrito bowl is the healthiest food for you to order. At a popular takeout chain, a packed burrito bowl can clock in close to 700 calories. No matter what you get in your bowl, pass on high-fat additions such as sour cream and queso. Ask for second helping of raw or grilled vegetables instead.

7. Pizza

The rules of thumb for ordering healthy pizza are simple: Thinner crust has fewer calories and carbohydrates than thick crust; minimize the cheese; load up on veggies; beware of deep dish and stuffed crust options, which often have more excessive calories and saturated fats. Do you like meat on your pie? Consider Canadian bacon, which has 63 calories and 1.5 g of fat in 2 slices (3 ounces), according to the USDA. The same amount of pepperoni has an astounding 428 calories and 40 g of fat.

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8. Lettuce Wraps

At a burger chain restaurant, a brioche bun can ass an abundant amount of extra calories and carbohydrates to your choice of patty. Get it wrapped in lettuce instead, which comes with just 15 calories and 3 grams of carbohydrates. Better yet, order a plant-based patty instead of beef and you can save more than half of the calories (320 vs. 800) and cut the fat content from 17 g to 2.5 g.  Use as much mustard as you want atop your burger, but watch your servings of ketchup and mayo.

9. Chilled Soup

We usually think of soup as cold-weather food, but summertime menus often offer flavorful and cool choices such as gazpacho, cucumber-yogurt, potato-leek and even fruit-based soups. They can fill you up and help you get a serving or two of non-starchy vegetables. Just watch for those made with fat-laden crème fraiche rather than low- or nonfat yogurt.

 

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