Went to a farewell for a co-worker after work today and was a little lost. I don't drink - my usual bar drink was always club soda with lime - and I couldn't think of a low-cal, non-alchoholic, non-carbonated beverage to order. I asked for a glass of water with a lemon wedge. Then, of course, there was the food. It was supper time and I was, as usual, really really hungry (only had one fill so far, certainly not at my "sweet spot" yet) and there were nachos and wings. I had a small plate of nachos and 2 wings. then, I thought, I can't drink my drink now. What a rookie. Can someone help me here? I hardly ever go to the bar, but there's another work-related gathering coming up . . . .

For a drink perhaps a pineapple/orange juice mix would be nice. Sure it has calories but it would give you something to sip at. I'm not a drinker either so not sure what I would do at such a function. If you are at a restaurant perhaps you could order an app that is more in line with your Diet needs. Chicken Satay or chili.

Cranberry juice is good and most bars have it, looks like a cocktail with not to many calories and some vitamins to boot. :smile:

Ask for a Skinny Girl Margarita next time they are approximately 100 calories. Or you could do Vodka and Crystal Light, bring your own packets in your purse. Instead of Cranberry Juice Cocktails. Get the alcohol with no juice and add Crystal Light packets.

I drink lime and soda or lemon lime and bitters. I have been told carbonated drinks are fine so long as they don't cause me any discomfort.

These kind of drinks, when served in a glass, have a lot less gas in than something like a can of coke anyway.If you let them stand for a while then they have even less gas in.