Hey, @fitinfunfood.
Drinking alcoholic beverages isn't something I do myself, but I think it's pretty good advice to give—if you're trying to lose weight, or improve health, limited drinking to none is a good idea.
Without looking it up, I couldn't even say what a cocktail is made with. I guess there's different kinds, and people seem to enjoy them since there are entire parties dedicated to them. :)
I am sure no pro myself. Whatever the other people are drinking is what I have. I used to like a beer once in awhile, but now it makes me sick for days after only one. I can have a margarita though, but who knows where I would find one in Malaysia!
Weight loss is wrapped up in so many emotional things. This is why I try to get people to just do a little bit better at a time. You don't need to change your life overnight. Slow and steady wins the race!
I had to look it up. I thought Malaysia was a muslim country, but apparently non-muslims are allowed to drink, so there you go. :) Wouldn't have a clue where you would look for a margarita, though.
re: weight loss
I agree. Slow and steady and getting to the mindset that this is pretty much your life from now on. Eating better, getting in enough exercise, etc. It's definitely an issue of mind over matter, much more than it is a physical thing, as long as there aren't illnesses or other physical impediments involved, of course. Amazing how much the mind needs to be involved. :)