Saturday, August 06, 2005

Weight Loss and Alcohol

We all know that drinking large amounts of alcohol goes hand in hand with carrying extra body fat but few know the cause. It doesn't have any fat in it so what could possibly be the problem? When it comes to diet problems, there are generally only 2 culprits: Fat and Sugar. Yes, sugar is what gives alcohol its kick and when you are drinking large amounts, your body can't burn all of that added energy (well, I guess if you're out dancing that would help!). So if you are doing this 3-4 days per week, you can just imagine how many excess calories you are guzzling down.
Another problem is that when you drink, you tend to eat high salt or high fat snacks. You know you do! The chips, nuts, pretzels, and the hotels don't make it any easier by providing free food!
So, what's the answer? To start with, reduce your drinking to a couple of times per week. The next step is to eat before you start drinking. Eat something substantial so that you're not hungry again in an hour. Also, drink a few glasses of water before you start on the alcohol. This will reduce your thirst which will stop you from drinking your first few fast.

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