A beer a day

I literally noticed the same thing after drinking too much this week for CBC week. Too many good beers to try and I woke up sick this morning. But before that I hadn't been sick since doing exactly what you said. Really strange. Anyone else have this happen too?

Also, I like to drink well before bed so that it doesn't impact my sleep at all.

 

University holidays = 1 beer a day, usually at about 9 AM
Not holidays = 1 or 2 beers a week

 

Mon - Thurs usually 0, but I occasionally slip and have 1-2 on a random Wed or Thurs.
Fri - usually 2-3
Sat and Sun - 3-4

 

For the past three months about 1-2 beers a day.

Love the beer but need to watch those extra calories. I try to pay for it by making my self do at least 30 min of exercise before I have my first beer of the day (a run, hit the gym, ride the spinning bike we have at home). I have also started passing on desserts and other sweets recognizing that I have had or will have an alternative to dessert. I'm actually down a few pounds and the arthritis in my left AC joint has not been as painful as of late.

 

Usually have 1 beer a night Mon-Thurs, then 4-6 Fri-Sun.

 

There is definitely something to this. I laugh at people who get the flu shot every year and then get sick anyway, as I'm sipping on my 1-2 beers every night, NOT getting sick. I swear beer has made me immune

 

I just took a 3+ week break, but typically I abstain for 3-4 days a week and indulge a bit more on the weekends. I appreciate things more when I deprive myself periodically, plus drinking every day is too expensive anyways.

 

I am in the same boat. I really have no interest in reducing my weekly consumption (which I do not think is that crazy to begin with), but wanted to shed some lbs after the holidays. I have been trying to eat healthier thorughout the day and I do not eat anything after dinner anymore and almost never have dessert as I consider beers being the dessert. And I continue to workout roughly 5 days per week and I have lost about 10 lbs over the last 3 1/2 months or so. For me, its more about taking out a lot of the crap I used to eat to help lose/control my weight.

 

Since you're concerned about health, just keep in mind that "a drink" in health related contexts refers to standard drinks, and many or most craft beers are about 1.5 drinks per 12 oz bottles. Two IPA's a day is a 3 drink a day person, for example. Talk to your doctor, do your own research, but I'll happily wager you'll find that moderation & related health risks hinge on that 3 drinks or less per day for males.

 

This is exactly me, too.

The good thing about having just 1 beer on weeknights...it makes me appreciate and savor the beer more. I also find that it's much easier to remember its flavor and how much I liked or disliked it. When I have a few beers on the weekend...that 1st or 2nd beer sometimes ends up a blur in my memory.

 

I crack a beer every day after work Two if it was a rough day. Over the weekend I will typically drink a six pack. I used to be a heavy drinker in college. I don't miss the hangovers.

 

I try to take Mon-Wed off every week. I find that beer tastes better if 2-3 days are taken off during the week. When I drink more around the Holidays, I tend to get burned out and don't enjoy it as much.

 

I've lost 75 lbs while drinking like this. Reason being, I really watch what I eat, don't eat many carbs during the week and only eat one meal a day.

 

The 800 calories are part of my required daily consumption, not an adder. I am using approx 2000 cals as total for maintenance. On days I run, I either drink or eat back the add'l 500 calories "gained". I've maintained goal weight for 6 months. I log what I eat/drink every day.

 

I used to drink about a beer a day. The last month or so, I decided that Monday through Thursday will be beer free. On Friday I might have a couple of bottles, or maybe one bomber, but not much more than that. Same goes for a Saturday. Sunday can be a mixed bag. i may not have a single beer, I may have a couple. More often than not, I opt for none.

I have started exercising recently, to combat all that drinking has added to my body. I live a pretty sedentary life, with a desk job. Also, my wallet is VERY happy. So is my fiancee. And actually, so am I. I find myself with a bit more energy, and feeling overall, better.

EDIT: This is mainly because I'm the heaviest I've ever been. 6'-0" and pushing 270. I love beer, but not at the expense of my health.

 

My boat floats on beer.

 

A dream worth living! Well done sir

 

I typically have 1-2 beers a day..sometimes a night out on the town brings more into play. Usually though its a fresh IPA or something of the like after my afternoon run then a dinner/bed beer whatever suits the mood

 

Generally none on week nights. Never more than one. Fridays, maybe 3 or 4. Saturdays I don't f**k around. Whatever I drink between 3 and midnight is what I drink. Could be 5. Could be 12. I may have a few on a random Sunday. Of course what beer I am drinking plays a part as one 12oz FIS is not equal to one 12oz All Day IPA.

There are also special occasions. For instance, on Monday I will have more than a few watching baseball all day.

 

If I did that I'd be even fatter than I already am.