It's not just the season of giving and receiving and trying
desperately to stay away from the onslaught of iced goodies in the
office. It's also the time of year our calendars are packed
full of holiday parties. As tempting as it is to splurge, there are
gajillions of calories spread from the buffet to the bar.
Even if you do opt to eat a delicious dessert or cannot resist a
gooey appetizer, you can keep a handle on your calories by choosing
your cocktails wisely.
Many of the cocktails we raise in end-of-year toasts are packed
full of calories, carbs, and fat, which many of us work very hard
to curb every other month of the year. Before you order up a cup of
eggnog or something strong on the rocks, take our calorie quiz to
see if even one sip is worth it.
Whether you choose to really enjoy one calorie-rich cocktail or to
stick to lower calorie drinks at the next get-together,
these tips will help you cheers your health while
you're clinking your glass.
Will you watch what you drink this season? Or will you
splurge on a seasonal cocktail at your next party?
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Calorie Quiz: Booze to choose or lose at your next holiday party
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How many calories are in a Christmas cosmo?
Will you whip up some cosmos while having a "Sex and the City" movie-viewing New Year's party with the girls? Or possibly take advantage of the office's open-bar soiree by ordering up a cocktail that's a little more swanky than you're used to drinking? First be sure you know how many calories are swirling around in those martini shells.
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Posted by Thu Dec 11, 2008 4:00pm PST
Report AbuseI believe in enjoying your drinks, leave the calorie counting at the buffet table.
As long as I'm working out my calories. Then I allow myself to have a nice little drink.
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Posted by Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:04pm PST
Report AbuseI dont think there is calories in WHISKEY, in the coke chaser,yea. WHISKEY!!!! Wooooooooo! Love it.
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Posted by Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:43pm PST
Report Abuseyeah right! surely we should worry about what we put in terms of food,packed with lots of fats and all that,but realy? do we have to also watch what we drink! the last thing i'll be worrying about this season will be what i drink,i donot see how am i going to gain wait by indulging on a nice tasty cocktail,since i do not drive,i wont be worrying about how many i will be having too.
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Posted by Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:43am PST
Report AbuseWell, that's why there is MODERATION...
Enjoy holiday drinking, just don't overdo it.
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Posted by Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:50am PST
Report AbuseMy hubby had to quit drinking because of a health issue, so, this meant that I had to quit as well. It had not been easy at all. I love a cocktail at a party or at dinner. But, when I was able to enjoy a tasty beverage, I could have cared less about the calories.
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Posted by Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:23am PST
Report AbuseA rum & Diet soda has about 60 calories. It's about 80 for a whiskey & diet soda. So I hit the cash bar and go with those rather than the fancy drinks. Plus, I always try to make myself the designated driver, so I limit myself to 1-2 drinks per hour (and I stop a good half hour before we leave).
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Posted by Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:34am PST
Report AbuseHow many calories do your favorite holiday cocktails pack?
Honestly, I don't want to know. Ignorance is bliss, and everything in moderation.
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Posted by Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:44pm PST
Report AbuseWho cares, its the holidays. You dont need to watch everything
you eat and drink all the time. Good grief, I'm 56, 5'8" and
weigh 118lbs, which I have all my life. You can live it up
once in awhile. I love champange and plan on drnking it from
Xmas till New Year. A glass or two here and there ist going to
hurt me.
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Posted by Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:05pm PST
Report AbuseTry diet hot chocolate (Swiss Miss) made with skim milk and add a shot of peppermint schnapps. This is my favorite winter drink and it helps me keep my calories in check.
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