Is it OK to drink beer while trying to lose weight? (2024)

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.

Does beer create belly fat?

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.”

Will 2 beers a day cause weight gain?

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.

What alcohol can I drink and still lose weight?

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.

Will I get fat if I drink beer everyday?

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.

Does beer stop you burning fat?

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.

How can I flatten my beer belly?

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.

How can I drink beer and not get fat?

What drinks should I drink if I want to lose weight?

Does light beer help you lose weight?

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.

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