The Weight Loss Friendly Drinks You Can Get At The Bar

So you finally got that match on Tinder. Days of swiping left with the occasional right that makes you swell with the eager anticipation of meeting who could be your potential soulmate finally resulted in a conversation longer than 10 messages. And here you are. The bar is packed, music is good and your date is surprisingly more attractive than the three pictures they had on their profile, which you scrutinized thoroughly before tonight. But now you have an entirely different obstacle up ahead. Not only do you want to order something that makes you look like you know your drinks and impress your date, but you also want something that won’t pack on a bunch of extra calories. You’re just getting into shape, and while kicking back a few bottles would undoubtedly make this whole diet business a heck of a lot more enjoyable, you know it would only be a set back. So what can you do?

Well lucky for you, we’ve been there. Hopefully so you don’t have to be, because nothing can make you feel quite as pretentious when you’re hanging out with friends as asking the 20-something working the bar how many calories are in a gin and tonic. Now it is true that alcohol may actually have some health benefits you didn’t know of. Doctors found that consuming a small amount of red wine daily actually decreased the risk of cardiovascular disease, while one Archives of Internal Medicine study revealed that people who drink one or two alcoholic beverages a day are less likely to put on weight. Of course, this may be a myth given the fact most men know all to well the crushing (or flopping) reality of the beer belly. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found men consume at least an extra 433 calories on the days they drink, and I think we can agree that on game nights or those weekend hangouts with friends, 433 is just the sad beginning that spirals into the pits of grease-laden, bitter-tasting despair. What did you even eat at the bar last night? Those stories about you scarfing down 20 wings has to be your friends messing with you…right? And the sauce stains on your shirt? Mere circumstantial evidence. So here’s the skinny on what drinks to order when you’re dieting or attempting to stick to your New Year’s Resolution to be healthy for longer than New Year’s Day. The best and worst alcoholic drinks to keep in mind the next time you hit the town.

Wine: As mentioned earlier, wine actually does good for your heart, not just your soul (although we can all agree this is true). 5 ounces of red wine has only 100 calories and 2 grams of carbs. The alcoholic content can vary, but the median is 12 percent.

Vermouth: Hard liquors like Vermouth are often mixed with soda or other high-calorie liquids, so if you’re going this route, then make sure you swap the Cola for a diet or some tonic water. A 1.5 ounce serving of Vermouth has 64 calories and 0.4 gram of carbs, so feel free to take back a shot or two. Be careful though. The aromatized wine is usually bottled at 16 to 18 percent ABV.

1. Prev:3 Tips You Have To Do To Get Rid Of Stubborn Belly Fat
2. Next:Add This Ingredient to Any Drink to Increase Your Weight Loss!