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Cutting way back on alcohol - what are some healthy drink alternatives?
Posted on 1/22/21 at 9:57 am
Posted on 1/22/21 at 9:57 am
Cutting way back on alcohol to get healthier in 2021 - struggling a bit with just drinking water when I get home from work because while it is good for you it’s a bit boring to drink.
I’m buying Topo Chico by the case and found a low carb no sugar ginger beer called Reed’s. Anything else in the low carb no sugar category to replace drinking beer/wine at night?
ETA: Top suggestions from the thread
I’m buying Topo Chico by the case and found a low carb no sugar ginger beer called Reed’s. Anything else in the low carb no sugar category to replace drinking beer/wine at night?
ETA: Top suggestions from the thread
This post was edited on 1/30/21 at 5:59 am
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Posted on 1/22/21 at 10:01 am to drexyl
I used to drink 6 cokes a day and never thought I could switch to only water. After a few weeks though I hardly missed the cokes.
Now if I have a coke with a meal I have to drink a glass of water after or I still feel thirsty. I don't know how I used to do it never drinking just plain water.
As a substitute for alcohol though I can see where you need something besides just water.
Now if I have a coke with a meal I have to drink a glass of water after or I still feel thirsty. I don't know how I used to do it never drinking just plain water.
As a substitute for alcohol though I can see where you need something besides just water.
Posted on 1/22/21 at 10:26 am to drexyl
I would say tea sweetened with stevia, but since it's after work, the caffeine will keep you awake. Try Republic of Tea's Early Grey if you want.
Also, if you want a carbonated drink (sweetened artificially) try A&W zero sugar root beer. However, artificial sweeteners aren't exactly healthy, but better than sugar.
Also, if you want a carbonated drink (sweetened artificially) try A&W zero sugar root beer. However, artificial sweeteners aren't exactly healthy, but better than sugar.
Posted on 1/22/21 at 10:28 am to drexyl
Diet root beer, diet ginger ale, sprite zero all have no caffeine, no calories, and make a nice little treat. Plus Sprite Zero + diet ginger ale both go great with some bourbon if you're so inclined. 
Posted on 1/22/21 at 10:33 am to drexyl
My go-to’s are Milo’s Sweet tea with Splenda, Caffeine-Free Coke Zero, Diet Dr. Pepper, Diet Cokes when I need caffeine, and Pepsi Zero Sugar when I need Monster type caffeine.
Posted on 1/22/21 at 10:43 am to drexyl
I switched to Tito's, Water, and Mio for a while and it worked for me.
Posted on 1/22/21 at 10:44 am to pwejr88
These sound good. I don’t really like sweet drinks so that’s not a problem.
Is Kombucha worth a damn?
Is Kombucha worth a damn?
Posted on 1/22/21 at 10:57 am to drexyl
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Anything else in the low carb no sugar category
Crystal light drink mix packets. I generally have a pitcher of one of the flavors in my fridge when I want something else besides plain water.
Posted on 1/22/21 at 11:00 am to drexyl
I love kombucha but it was an acquired taste. It also has sugar in it, typically ~1g per ounce, give or take. Sugar is used in the fermentation & 2nd fermentation, not all of it gets eaten.
Posted on 1/22/21 at 11:03 am to Hulkklogan
Any particular brand you’re into?
Posted on 1/22/21 at 11:12 am to drexyl
GT's Gingerade is kind of the de-facto gold standard.
The first kombucha I tried that I actually enjoyed was Healthade pink apple flavor. After that I like just about any kombucha, and even brewed it myself for a while.
The first kombucha I tried that I actually enjoyed was Healthade pink apple flavor. After that I like just about any kombucha, and even brewed it myself for a while.
Posted on 1/22/21 at 11:28 am to drexyl
I used to drink 2-3 beers a night that were at least 8%,Changed up to having a small glass of bourbon (maybe 2 shots worth) . Feel much better in the mornings
Posted on 1/22/21 at 11:35 am to drexyl
When i was in really good shape, before marriage and kids, and craft beer, i was drinking vodka and water with a lemon.
Posted on 1/22/21 at 11:38 am to Metariemobtiger
quote:same here. Beer when I got home, glass of wine (or two) with dinner, plus a nightcap with the wife once the kids are in bed. That’s pretty much every weeknight and then add day drinking on Saturday/Sunday. Never getting hammered but I needed to switch it up to get in better shape - I’m just putting myself in the hole workout wise if all I’m ever doing is trying to lose the weight caused by the alcohol.
I used to drink 2-3 beers a night that were at least 8%,Changed up to having a small glass of bourbon (maybe 2 shots worth) . Feel much better in the mornings
Replaced all of that with 1.5 oz of bourbon after the kids are in bed/hang out w/ the wife. It’s been 2 weeks - going good so far but didn’t want to mess it up out of boredom with the nonalcoholic drinks.
ETA: just found an online calculator- that’s 4,134 calories per week in alcohol before the cutback - yikes.
This post was edited on 1/22/21 at 11:48 am
Posted on 1/22/21 at 11:51 am to drexyl
Lipton diet green tea. Supposedly green tea is good for weight loss - take that with a grain of salt, but it tastes good and is 0 calories.
Posted on 1/22/21 at 11:53 am to drexyl
I'm jealous of y'all and nightcaps. Any alcohol after 7pm and I sleep like complete arse. Not worth it most of the time.
Day drinking it is for me.
Day drinking it is for me.
Posted on 1/22/21 at 1:25 pm to drexyl
My husband and I switched from soft drinks to just sugar free sparkling waters. I like the flavored ozarka sparkling waters
Posted on 1/22/21 at 1:57 pm to drexyl
I drink a ton of herbal teas. If the label says something like relax or tension tamer or some crap like that I'm all over it.
Posted on 1/22/21 at 2:25 pm to drexyl
Topo Chico is the shite. Best thing to drink after a hard workout. Although, I have really cut back on my consumption due to the alleged PFAS contamination in the source water
Posted on 1/22/21 at 4:22 pm to drexyl
I’m in a similar situation. Green tea is very good for you. Also like Earl Grey. They both come in decaf.
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