{"id":12814,"date":"2014-03-16T17:30:04","date_gmt":"2014-03-16T22:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/?p=12814"},"modified":"2015-03-09T13:59:30","modified_gmt":"2015-03-09T18:59:30","slug":"have-a-mcslimmer-st-patricks-day-with-osmarter-fitzdrinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/have-a-mcslimmer-st-patricks-day-with-osmarter-fitzdrinks\/","title":{"rendered":"Have a McSlimmer St. Patrick\u2019s Day with O’Smarter FitzDrinks"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo Credit: Jameson Irish Whiskey via Flickr.com<\/p><\/div>\n

St. Patrick\u2019s Day is a day to celebrate all things stereotypically Irish (like Fitz – and Fitzness), and of course that means alcohol, most notably beer and whiskey. Keep in mind that we will never encourage you to drink alcohol as drinking is the easiest way to gain weight, along with a slew of other negative side effects. But we also understand that people are bound to celebrate the holiday with a drink or two (or more). In case you were wondering, here\u2019s some numbers on the drinks Leprechaun Lovers most frequently enjoy on March 17th.<\/p>\n

Jameson Irish Whiskey (1oz)<\/strong>– 69 Calories<\/p>\n

Guinness Stout (16oz)<\/strong>– 168 Calories, 13g carbs<\/p>\n

Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale (16oz) <\/strong>– 163 Calories, 13g Carbs<\/p>\n

Bailey\u2019s Irish Cream (1.3oz)-<\/strong> 94 Calories, 5.8g Fat, 136mg Cholesterol (45%DV), 7.4g Carbs, 7.4 Sugar<\/p>\n

Magners Original Irish Cider (Bulmers)(11.2oz)<\/strong>– 125 Calories, 11g Carbs<\/p>\n

Water colored with a hint of green dye (any size)-<\/strong> 0 calories<\/p>\n

Diet 7up colored with a hint of green dye (any size)<\/strong>– 0 calories<\/p>\n

Alcoholic calories and carbohydrates can add up fast, which can easily have an unsightly effect on your abs. Set limitations and keep tabs on what you\u2019re drinking; it will help your body and ensure your day remains fun but safe.<\/p>\n

Try This Instead: Shape Magazine\u2019s<\/em> Luck O\u2019 the Mojito<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Muddle:<\/p>\n

1 tsp sugar<\/p>\n

1 tsp water<\/p>\n

Small pinch of ginger (peeled and grated)<\/p>\n

3 medium basil leaves<\/p>\n

3 mint leaves<\/p>\n

Juice of \u00bd a lime<\/p>\n

Add:<\/p>\n

1 ounce white rum or vodka<\/p>\n

Ice and top with club soda and enjoy!<\/p>\n

Happy St. Patrick\u2019s Day! <\/strong>
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