The term “Beer Belly” was given to big stomach’s for a reason. Most alcohol is dense in calories and consuming it regularly can lead to weight gain. But, if you enjoy consuming alcohol, and can consume it in moderation, it’s effects will be minimal and don’t outweigh the positive effects that having a few drinks with friends will have on your attitude and outlook on life.
Alcohol works against weight loss in a few different ways. It’s very easy to add a large amount of calories to your diet that you wouldn’t have otherwise taken in and studies show that it lowers testosterone.
The calories in beer and other alcoholic drinks vary widely. Typically the higher the alcohol content, the more calories it will have, but no matter what type of alcohol you drink, moderation is key, especially if you are trying to maintain or even lose weight.
Those who love their cocktails and mixed drinks, make sure you stay away from high sugar fruity drinks. These can add hundreds of calories or more per drink. And for you beer lovers, if you plan on consuming more than a few then there are plenty of low calorie options out there to try. You just have to try a few and find some that you like.
Two popular options are MGD 64 or Budweiser Select 55. They only contain 64 and 55 calories respectively per bottle, so drinking only two or three of these at a time will only add between 100 to 200 calories to your daily intake. That’s a small price to pay for having a few drinks with your friends! Here’s some popular low calorie options that will help you stay on your low calorie diet and make it simple to keep the weight off:
Becks Light – 64 calories
MGD 64 – 64 calories
Michelob Ultra – 95 calories
Budweiser Select – 55 calories
Before you run out to the pub and throw your low calorie diet out the window, read these tips for drinking on a low calorie diet and keep your low calorie diet and health goals on track!
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