Chances are you already know that alcohol is something that is very bad for you. Not only can your drunkenness end up causing a lot of problems, but there are also serious health problems that have been proven to be caused by alcohol. Most notable among these are, of course, liver problems.
However, there is another problem that goes hand in hand with alcohol that often isn't discussed simply because, of all the numerous problems with alcohol, it is a lesser evil'. Still, seeing as you're interested in losing weight, it is definitely very much relevant to you.
And here it is: Alcohol contributes greatly to your calorie count.
Yes that's right. Contrary to some of the folk tales that state that alcohol can help burn fat, it actually does exactly the opposite and contributes to the total number of calories you end up loading on in a heavy way.
As a comparison, alcohol contributes 7 calories per gram, whereas carbohydrates and proteins both contribute only 4. In fact, the only thing that contributes more calories than alcohol are fats that contain 9 calories per gram.
When you think about it, you should appreciate the fact that consuming a lot of alcohol means that you're consuming a lot of calories too more than you might get from your average meal. Couple that with the fact that certain alcoholic beverages (such as beer in particular) have high calorie contents in general, and you have a recipe for disaster!
Bottom line : Alcohol is going to be counterproductive to any weight loss effort you might be trying to carry out, and so its best if you cut it out completely, as quickly as you possibly can.
Of course in some cases this may be easier said than done, and if you're an addict this can be a tough problem to kick so seek help!
End of the day, kicking alcohol for good is worth its weight in gold quite literally!
to your weight loss success
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