Hello, fellow fitnessers!
For many of us (especially during the students years) it is a real pain in the butt trying to leave alcohol consumption out of our diet. We are all aware that drinking does not really help us lose weight as it slows down metabolism, causes dehydration and water loss and therefore leaves us even thirstier craving for more.Moreover, alcohol doesn't give you much nutrition, and MOST OF ALL makes you hungry. This is why those peanuts and chips are such a delicious snack when you're having a drink. After consuming too much alcohol, your body might cause you to want to eat foods rich in carbs as they would absorb the alcohol much easier and faster and you end up eating bread or french fries for examples. Foods containing more fats are also yummier with a drink as they would also prevent you from getting drunk too fast.
If you really have a hard time completely eliminating alcohol, however, I would suggest you turn to red wine. MODERATE consumption is recommended in any case, so try to stick to no more than one or two glasses a couple times a week. Drink it with your dinner. Red wine is one of the best options for an alcoholic beverage during your diet as it contains antioxidants which slow down the aging processes and may reduce the chance of developing type 2 diabetes or osteoporosis. So, grab a bottle from the store and make sure it's enough for at least a week:)) I'd like to know how you're handling the alcohol cravings when losing weight, so please leave a comment below:)
If you can't completely eliminate alcohol, you may at least try to avoid mixing it with any juices and soft drinks and consume it with soda. :)
ReplyDeleteI avoid alcohol at all costs as it is detrimental to any diets. Unnecessary calories, I must say
ReplyDeleteThat's true that alcohol adds calories nobody needs. Have a glass of iced tea instead :)
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