Hey Everyone! Questions here! I just turned 21 last August and I've been on a pretty strict plan on making better choices with what Alcohol I consume but I was wondering if there are any low calorie drink recipes you have? Or have you completely stopped intake of Alcohol all together? My sugery is in a few weeks and I'm willing to make any changes to be successful. I know nothing carbonated, of course but I know you could drink the calories away if I wasn't paying attention. What is everyones opinion? Thanks guys!

Red wine glasses are larger so there is more room for oxygenation of the wine. The average pour should be 4-6 ounces. The calories In wine come from the alcohol(sugar) look for wines with a lower alcohol level. Stay away from heavy red wines like Cabernet or zinfandel. They have higher alcohol percentages. Pinot Grigio or most sauv Blanc have lower alcohol percentages. Skinny Girl products including margaritas and spirits have lower alcohol percentages and they are pretty good.

If you are drinking spirits try them on the rocks with a wedge of citrus. The majority of calories I'm cocktails are from the mixers.

More than wine??

I've heard both NSAID opinions. None every again, and none for 4 weeks after surgery.

Also, a single glass of red wine is supposed to benefit your cardiovascular system. Normal American red wine glasses are a lot larger than a glass, so you need to be careful!

Yeah, MORE than wine I've been away from drinking (for the most part) for so long now, I don't really miss it that much. When it comes to wine, the problem is.....I don't want just ONE glass. I want two or three. So it's best to not even get started. The OTHER thing is, when I drink, I eat. It's just not good (for me) during the weight loss phase. I did have a couple of days where I drank, and I completely over did it. So....now, I just stay away (for the time being). I've never been a daily drinker, but when I do drink, I'm good for 2-3. And with that comes all the finger foods. Yep...not great for mrsinto

Well my doc told me no NSAIDS at all liquid or pill form. I have very bad osteoarthritis and I'm afraid to take anything for fear of erosion. I'll suffer with my pain than take a chance.

dalwash - have you tried Meloxicam? It's one of the prescription anti-inflammatories on the "acceptable" list from my doctor. It works great that type of pain. It's not for a headache, but for joint & skeletal pain, it works wonders (for me).

The average pour should be 4-6 ounces.

Depends who is pouring! In a restaurant or bar, yes. At home.....whole OTHER story - LOL!