A Night of Booze Doesn't Have to be a Complete Fail

How many of you like to drink? I know I'm raising my hand! I work in corporate and I will admit there are days where a drink is needed long before 9am ever happens. Sometimes we just need to take that edge off whether you are a casual drinker or you hit-the-clubs-up-on-the-weekend kind of drinker, there is a scenery for everyone who wants to kick back. Before I get criticized for a part of my lifestyle, I do know and realize that not everyone in this world drinks and I'm not an alcoholic by any means, so please don't think that either, but the battle rages on for those that do drink and I want to give tips for everyone involved. But the question is, which drinks don't completely fail your "diet" plan? (I put diet in quotes because I really don't like that word, but I don't have a better word to replace it with at the moment). 

I am a fan of Sparkpeople.com. They have awesome recipes and motivational pictures and stories as well. Based on my "There's an App for that" blog this could go on the list of sites to consider (I'm not sure if it's an app for your phone yet or not. Need to check that). Anyhoot, they have compiled a wonderful list of cocktails that can help you out. Here's a link :) 

http://www.sparkpeople.com/blog/blog.asp?post=10_cocktails_with_150_calories_or_less

Not a cocktail person you say? There is always beer in different forms as well.   Here is a top list of light beers for my weight watching friends that love the taste without the belly :) 

1. Bud Select 55

2. Michelob Ultra Lime Cactus

3. Bud Light Platinum

4. Guinness Draught

5. Michelob Ultra (My favorite!!)

6. Sam Adam's Light

If you want more info on these, I found this list on http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/best-light-beers

Again, as much as I love beer and cocktails, being responsible about it is key. No I'm not going to go all after school special on you, but please drink responsibly. Call a cab or a friend if you can't drive. Spending the max of 30-40 bucks or having your friend embarrass you the next day with funny stories of your shenanigans to get home is a lot cheaper than a bail bond to get you out of jail and it only goes on your checkbook record and memories list instead of your legal record that employers look at :) BE SMART & DRINK RESPONSIBLY!!

~Ditty