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July 28, 2014

Does Alcohol slow down weight loss?

5 Low Calorie Drinks that will help you in Remaining Socially Active

We all like to share an alcoholic drink with friends occasionally. While drinking with friends may be an integral part of our culture, many of us are not aware of its affects on our metabolism rate. Experts suggest that consuming small amounts of alcohol is safe. However, people who are trying to attain the ultimate Hollywood figure must avoid this beverage.

If you are in the habit of enjoying a cocktail every day, you are not doing yourself any favors. Yes, I know what people say, as soon as you start ingesting alcohol, your body stimulates the mechanism of metabolism. Nevertheless, it only triggers metabolic action against alcohol and does nothing to cut down fat deposits?

Alcohol and Weight Gain

It is important to know that all alcoholic beverages and liquors contain calories. Some have a smaller calorie count while others contain a LOT of them. Pay attention to the labels at the back before you pop the cork. Because your body cannot store alcohol, it metabolizes right away. This hinders other metabolic processes and as a result, your metabolism starts to slowdown. This adverse affect of alcoholic drinks contributes to rapid weight gain.

Here is the calorie count of a standard beer:

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Alcoholic Drinks and Appetite

If the calorie count isn’t enough to convince you, here is another reason why you must refrain from alcoholic drinks, especially if your goal is to remain fit and healthy. Alcohol can significantly stimulate your appetite. A person may start feeling overly hungry after or during drinking. You know what makes the scenario worse? A drunken person usually craves for fattening food such as cheesy pizza, fried chicken wings, and fried prawns. Without a doubt, you will end up eating the entire day’s calories in less than 2 hours.

 

Low Calorie Alcoholic Drink: Choose Wisely and Stay Healthy

How many of you have heard the phrase, “alcohol is a social lubricant”? I am sure many of you would agree with the statement because parties or social gatherings without alcohol are almost extinct. It is difficult to avoid alcohol for a person who likes to stay socially active. Here is a list of low calorie drinks for such partygoers!

1)      Light Beer: Although it does have some amounts of calorie, but they are far less in number as compared to a regular can of beer.

2)      Red and White Wines: Opt for drier varieties of wine for fewer calories.

3)      Champagne: Generally, champagne contains 85 to 95 calories.

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4)      Dilute your drink: Diluting alcoholic beverages can considerably reduce the calorie content. Consider mixing club soda or sparkling water to reduce its impact on health.

5)      Choose Lower Calorie Mixers: Blend your drink in a diet soda or add in limejuice to make it less fattening.

Summing it all Up

It is great to enjoy and celebrate life once in a while, but make sure it does not turn into a habit or else, be prepared to see the hideous fat bulges all over your body. However, if you must consume it, try one of above ways to reduce calories.

To learn about more weight loss tips, continue reading my blog. Feel free to share your stories, problems, and experiences in the comment section below.

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