11. Happy hour drinks

When you're at a happy hour, choose wisely when deciding on a drink. <a href="http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/cut-100-calories?cat=12597&tip=12586" target="new">Women's Health</a> says to order a glass of wine and take small sips rather than "downing two beers." If you're in a cocktail mood, order yours on the rocks rather than frozen; the slushy fruit drinks sometimes include bottled mixers, which have extra sugar.

( Bill Hogan/ Chicago Tribune/MCT )

When you're at a happy hour, choose wisely when deciding on a drink. Women's Health says to order a glass of wine and take small sips rather than "downing two beers." If you're in a cocktail mood, order yours on the rocks rather than frozen; the slushy fruit drinks sometimes include bottled mixers, which have extra sugar.

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