so can I drink pineapple juice & rum?

[imgoingtodisney]

I know I shouldnt be drinking pina coladas. Besides the calories, they have fat. Much better to drink margaritas! How's pineapple juice and rum?

Not on Atkins. Just trying to loose the 20lbs by cutting out the junk, fat and sodium.
Im thinking ahead to my cruise, telling myself it's not ok to drink pina coladas but I gotta drink something! I know lite beer is even less calories but beer tends to get too warm too quick.

 

[glo]

Again depends on the DIET. If you are on Atkins...the answer is NO to all of the drinks you mentioned. To much sugar in the mixes, unless you find a low carb recipe. But, like I said it depends on the diet.

 

[Pugsley]

Ahhh, can’t you take a break from your diet for your cruise? To answer your question, I would think that pineapple juice would be a no-no on most diets – too much sugar! Do you like rum and diet coke?

 

[Annie&Hallie'sMom]

How about a glass of wine (2 ww points?). If you're going to go with a mixed drink, I'd stick with the juice and rum (or juice and vodka). Diet coke and rum always does it for me!

 

[Rhonda]

Gin & tonics (with a slice of lime) are about as low as you can get in carbs, sugar, WW points, fat, calories, or anything!!

 

[Pugsley]

Rhonda, tonic has sugar in it, doesn't it? May be OK for OP since she doesn't mention cutting out sugar, but it's not OK on Atkins.
I'd love to be able to have vodka/tonics, but I use club soda as a mixer instead.

 

[Luvinit]

Atkins has several things....but the one that fasinates me the most is how I have learned to drink straight Vodka!!!

Trust me I would have never done this before...but if you use a "good" vodka and let it become friendly with the ice....whooooo boyyyyy!!! I only need about 1.5 until I feel "no pain".

Just thought I would add my 2 cents......thanks!!!LOL

Tracy

 

[Rhonda]

Pugsley - on Atkins, I use diet Tonic. It's hard to find at bars/restaurants - but grocery stores sell it!

 

[maryliz]

I'm totally "with you" on the Pina Colada aspect ... I absolutely love them! I guess one good side to the lack of nicer weather is that I haven't had the urge to make myself a blender drink and sit outside on the patio. Will I make myself some the very first really hot day ... that'd be a definite yes. I also know that this is going to hinder my weight loss, so I guess it'll be an extra few trips to Curves to make up for it. After all, it's not like it's going to be a daily occurence all summer long! Since you are going on a cruise, I say Go For It while you are there. Just remember not to beat yourself up if you see a "gain" ... take it in stride and deal with it after your vacation ... life is way too short to not enjoy

Mary Liz

 

[Poohbear123]

I had a Tomato Juice and Vodka drink last night. O fat and about 50 Calories!

 

[Pugsley]

Oh Rhonda, thank you! I forgot there was diet tonic. I wish bars/restaurants would carry it. But I'm going to run out and get some for home.