Can I still lose weight if I drink beer?
Yes, you can drink alcohol and lose weight.
Moderation is important, and so is knowing how to choose drinks that will have the least impact on your weight loss goals.
Drinking beer can cause weight gain of any type — including belly fat. Keep in mind that the more you drink, the higher your risk of weight gain is. It seems that moderate drinking of one beer per day (or less) is not linked with getting a “beer belly.”
There are no blurred lines when it comes to excess: According to a Danish review, exceeding two beers a day increases your risk of "abdominal adiposity"—beer belly. But drinking moderately doesn't necessarily lead to weight gain.
If you want to lose weight, your best options are spirits. Try drinking your choice of vodka, gin, tequila, rum, or whiskey with a low-calorie mixer like a tonic, soda, or straight. Low-calorie beers are also a great choice as more delicious options come to market.
Drinking alcohol will add to the overall calories we consume each day. Calories from alcohol are 'empty calories', meaning they have little nutritional benefit. So consuming extra calories through drinking can lead to weight gain.
In addition to contributing extra energy (calories) to your daily intake, alcohol interferes with normal metabolic pathways including 'fat burning'. This interference can lead quickly to more body fat being stored.
The only way to lose belly fat (or any kind of fat) is to lose weight. Aerobic exercises like running, swimming, cycling, and tennis are some of the best to help reduce body fat. But "any kind of exercise will help you keep the weight off more effectively than diet alone," Jensen says.
- Drink Water. For every alcoholic beverage you consume, drink a glass of water. ...
- Eat Before You Drink. ...
- Avoid Certain Drinks. ...
- Don't Drink Before Bed. ...
- Drink in Moderation.
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- Coffee. Coffee is used by people around the world to boost energy levels and lift mood. ...
- Black Tea. Like green tea, black tea contains compounds that may stimulate weight loss. ...
- Water. ...
- Apple Cider Vinegar Drinks. ...
- Ginger Tea. ...
- High-Protein Drinks. ...
- Vegetable Juice.
Light Beers
With fewer calories and carbs, these are the best brewskis for weight loss, Cederquist says. Many light beers contain 90 to 100 calories per 12 ounces, while extra-light beers pack about 55 to 65.
How can I lose weight and drink beer fast?
- Choose spirits over beer and liqueur.
- Use fresh, lower-calorie ingredients.
- Don't eat any later than 1 hour before consuming alcohol.
- Eat lean protein and veggies throughout the day.
- Track both food and alcohol calories.
- Drink red wine.