C Just because the "real world" (or at least the "real world" you live in) drinks more than 2 drinks per day, still doesn't mean it's not good advice. There are health benefits to consuming 1-2 drinks a day, but past that the risks outweigh the benefits. When speaking with patients about alcohol consumption, I also tell them only 1-2 drinks per day. It's a realistic goal to have. More than that is considered binge drinking. What is the allure of consuming more than 2 drinks in a sitting?
Just because the "real world" (or at least the "real world" you live in) drinks more than 2 drinks per day, still doesn't mean it's not good advice. There are health benefits to consuming 1-2 drinks a day, but past that the risks outweigh the benefits. When speaking with patients about alcohol consumption, I also tell them only 1-2 drinks per day. It's a realistic goal to have. More than that is considered binge drinking. What is the allure of consuming more than 2 drinks in a sitting?
I do not think the allure is easy to explain. This brings to mind the conversation I had with my husband the other day. I asked him why he thinks it is neccessary to have a milkshake after dinner every night. We all have what others can call vices. It could be alcohol, cigarettes, pot, sugar, fat, sex, etc. The best advice to anyone, with any of these 'vices' would be moderation I suppose...................
I would like to know how the experts came up with the 1-2 drinks = binge drinker (and the definition of binge drinker as opposed to an alcoholic). I am sure they had the best intentions but that kind of negative labelling seems excessive.
DDrumminMan "Set a limit and adhere to it. Everyone, but especially those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, should consume no more than one drink per day for women and no more than two drinks daily for men." So if you're going to do this, what's the point? Two drinks would just get me warmed up!
"Set a limit and adhere to it. Everyone, but especially those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, should consume no more than one drink per day for women and no more than two drinks daily for men."
So if you're going to do this, what's the point? Two drinks would just get me warmed up!
This. So much this.
I celebrated with many a beer, shot, and gin & tonic. I'm still alive and my glucose was fine.
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cc_racer I would like to know how the experts came up with the 1-2 drinks = binge drinker (and the definition of binge drinker as opposed to an alcoholic). I am sure they had the best intentions but that kind of negative labelling seems excessive.
1-2 drinks = normal. more than that = binge drinker.
an alcoholic is someone who has a dependence on the alcohol, whether the physical feeling of it or the emotional attachment to it. a binge drinker is someone who drinks more than recommended amount in one sitting, but doesn't necessary have dependence on it.
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i guess the question i was trying to ask earlier before all these other points came up was actually rather simple. it seems like most of you say you generally stick to the 1-2 drinks a day recommendation, but on new years will drink more than that. i just wanted to know why you drink more on new years than all those other days?
C i guess the question i was trying to ask earlier before all these other points came up was actually rather simple. it seems like most of you say you generally stick to the 1-2 drinks a day recommendation, but on new years will drink more than that. i just wanted to know why you drink more on new years than all those other days?
It's a holiday and we all have the next day off. You can't go out (well you could) and get smashed every day of the week and still be productive, or even conscious at your day job.
It's also partially the American tradition of overindulgence (possibly?). Any excuse to drink pretty much. St Patty's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Sundays during football season, birthdays, anniversaries, going away parties. Get my drift?
If I drank as much every day as I did on New Years...I'd probably be dead :)
I had a glass of champagne on New Year's Eve, but drinking's never really been my thing. This is going to shock and horrify some people but I just....don't like it. lol.
I've had more than 2 drinks in one sitting in the past, and I honestly just don't enjoy the feeling that much. I've never, ever met anyone else who has felt this way, and in fact, alcoholism runs on BOTH sides of my family, so I know it's not in my genetics to not like it! I've really been questioning why I don't like it recently, especially because so many of my friends and relatives drink and I honestly feel a little left out and wish I COULD enjoy a beer or two with them. What I've come up with is that I think I may actually have an intolerance to alcohol or sulfites. I always get an upset stomach, heartburn, and feel bloated almost immediately after having a drink (even like, a SIP of red wine does this to me). So, I'm thinking that may have a lot to do with it.
Well, at least I'll never become an alcoholic. :) Cheers!
Molly