I’ve maintained my weight loss for 5 years now and I have introduced liquid calories back into my diet. I have a glass of wine or two 2-3 nights a week. It just depends. Sometimes I don’t have any. I’m definitely mindful of how much I drink and I log my calories accordingly. With this recent injury that has limited a lot of my physical activity, I’ve cut back on drinking and stick to one drink instead of two. It makes a difference. Not only that, I’ve also cut back on the beer. Why? Because I love IPAs and they are usually 200-250 calories a bottle. That’s A LOT of calories for one drink! It’s just not worth it to me.<\/p>\n
So this summer I’ve been drinking other things that are lower in calories. This post is a few of the creations I’ve made and have enjoyed so far.<\/p>\n
Bloody Mary<\/span><\/h4>\nThis is my new favorite drink. I love it! I don’t feel guilty at all because a pint glass of V8 Juice is not that bad. V8 + 1 or 2 shots of vodka = 150 calories or so.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nI got the Bloody Mary mix from William Sonoma and it’s called “Little Devil.” It was so good! I really liked it. I also seem to be liking “sweet” drinks less and less. Too much sugar! But a Bloody Mary is spicy and not sweet. Perfection.<\/p>\n
Poor-Man’s Pina Colada<\/span><\/h4>\nMy other favorite is reminiscent of a pina colada. It’s not blended but it tastes just as good to me.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nI use coconut flavored vodka, add half a small container of pineapple juice, a splash of coconut milk and some ice. It’s a really tasty drink without being too sweet. It’s around 160-175 calories depending on your pour.<\/p>\n
Strawberry Spritzer<\/span><\/h4>\nThis one is fun. I had some strawberries that were on their last legs and I didn’t want to just waste them, but they were a little too soft to eat. So I ground them up in my Magic Bullet with a few ice cubes, mixed with some vodka, a splash of lemon lime sparkling water and a pinch of sugar. I put two small pinches of sugar in the drink because it was a little tart without it.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThe drink was a great summer drink! Almost like a daiquiri\u00a0but not. This drink was about 125 calories total.<\/p>\n
Blackberry Infused Vodka<\/span><\/h4>\nOne of my coworkers actually told me about this. He has tons of blackberries in his yard too and made upside down blackberry cobbler with his daughters. I had a bite (to die for) and then he said he also infuses his own vodka with blackberries.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nI got the Bloody Mary mix from William Sonoma and it’s called “Little Devil.” It was so good! I really liked it. I also seem to be liking “sweet” drinks less and less. Too much sugar! But a Bloody Mary is spicy and not sweet. Perfection.<\/p>\n
Poor-Man’s Pina Colada<\/span><\/h4>\nMy other favorite is reminiscent of a pina colada. It’s not blended but it tastes just as good to me.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nI use coconut flavored vodka, add half a small container of pineapple juice, a splash of coconut milk and some ice. It’s a really tasty drink without being too sweet. It’s around 160-175 calories depending on your pour.<\/p>\n
Strawberry Spritzer<\/span><\/h4>\nThis one is fun. I had some strawberries that were on their last legs and I didn’t want to just waste them, but they were a little too soft to eat. So I ground them up in my Magic Bullet with a few ice cubes, mixed with some vodka, a splash of lemon lime sparkling water and a pinch of sugar. I put two small pinches of sugar in the drink because it was a little tart without it.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThe drink was a great summer drink! Almost like a daiquiri\u00a0but not. This drink was about 125 calories total.<\/p>\n
Blackberry Infused Vodka<\/span><\/h4>\nOne of my coworkers actually told me about this. He has tons of blackberries in his yard too and made upside down blackberry cobbler with his daughters. I had a bite (to die for) and then he said he also infuses his own vodka with blackberries.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nI use coconut flavored vodka, add half a small container of pineapple juice, a splash of coconut milk and some ice. It’s a really tasty drink without being too sweet. It’s around 160-175 calories depending on your pour.<\/p>\n
Strawberry Spritzer<\/span><\/h4>\nThis one is fun. I had some strawberries that were on their last legs and I didn’t want to just waste them, but they were a little too soft to eat. So I ground them up in my Magic Bullet with a few ice cubes, mixed with some vodka, a splash of lemon lime sparkling water and a pinch of sugar. I put two small pinches of sugar in the drink because it was a little tart without it.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThe drink was a great summer drink! Almost like a daiquiri\u00a0but not. This drink was about 125 calories total.<\/p>\n
Blackberry Infused Vodka<\/span><\/h4>\nOne of my coworkers actually told me about this. He has tons of blackberries in his yard too and made upside down blackberry cobbler with his daughters. I had a bite (to die for) and then he said he also infuses his own vodka with blackberries.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThe drink was a great summer drink! Almost like a daiquiri\u00a0but not. This drink was about 125 calories total.<\/p>\n
Blackberry Infused Vodka<\/span><\/h4>\nOne of my coworkers actually told me about this. He has tons of blackberries in his yard too and made upside down blackberry cobbler with his daughters. I had a bite (to die for) and then he said he also infuses his own vodka with blackberries.<\/p>\n
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