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Hi everyone, I am new to the board and also to low cal eating. I have been eat low carb for a while and hate it! Too restrictive. There's only so much meat and eggs I can stand *bleck* Anyhow, been lurking here, reading and learning and like this WOE much better! I know that alcohol stalls your weight loss because your body will burn the alcohol for fuel before anything else but has anyone here actually stopped or reduced social drinking and was able to see a difference? I usually drink 2-3 mixed drinks a night after work and a little more on the weekends, but have curbed it as of last week to see if that's why I am stuck at my current weight. I have a new baby and 30 lbs to lose. I am eating alot of raw fruits and veggies, protein and keeping my cals below 1200-1300 a day. I also jog/ power walk 30-40 minutes a day x 5 days a week and usually get 8-10 glasses of water a day. I don't like sweets and have no problem avoiding them. Was wondering if anyone had any advice on this topic or had been where I am now? Thanks, Tracy

Hi there. I quit drinking a while ago. I decided it didn't help me with anything in my life really, but I won't go into all of that. My advice, keep in mind that calories are calories, no matter how you get them. If you are trying to follow any diet, the drink calories have to be counted in there. It sounds like you have a really good start on eating and exercise, so if you cut back on your consumption too, you should see some results. Hope this helps!

Thanks. I really do enjoy having a few drinks at night. It does appear to help me relax some after work but I know it's what's hindering my loss. There is no other reason why I shouldn't already be really close to my goal weight by now. I think I am just one of those people who cannot drink at all and still expect to lose. ???? I cut back from drinking 7 nights a week to 5, to 4, to 3 and last week, only Friday and Sat and still- no real loss :( Like I said, I exercise 4-5 times a week and pretty much live on fruits, veggies, cubed cheese, protein and water. I like canned tuna and chicken on wheat, I eat tons of salad and lean fish and fry nothing. My biggest weakness is pasta and potates and I really limit those. As for the drinks, I like rum and diet coke. 65 calories per shot of rum and none in the diet coke. I don't drink sodas any other time. I am just really disappointed that the lbs aren't coming off faster.