As we get closer to Easter a few of us will be faced with alcohol and wonder how it will affect your weight loss. In addition to having empty calories, our bodies can't store alcohol and must metabolize it right away. Therefore, we won't metabolize sugars and fats as efficiently. Also, drinking heavily can also slow our metabolism. Another negative is that alcohol causes an increase in blood pressure.
Furthermore, alcohol actually stimulates your appetite. It also reduces inhibitions and willpower and we are more likely to overeat—especially greasy or fried foods—which can add to your waistline.
Can you drink and not gain weight? Health.com has some tips:
1. Before you go out, have dinner or a snack with protein, fiber, and healthy fat
2. The simpler the drink, the better
3. Have no more than one or two drinks
4. Drink a big glass of water for every drink you have. Then, before going to bed, have some more, along with a snack that is high in fiber and protein such as high-fiber cereal or oatmeal
For the sake of your short and long term health, it makes sense to avoid alcohol.
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