Alcohol Consumption and knowing how your body reacts to it will help you lose weight and keep your weight in check once you hit your goal weight. In a nutshell, your body has a priority list of what it metabolizes first. Protein, carbohydrates and fat are what we are trying to get through our bodies and they all take a back seat to alcohol. The body will start to burn through any alcohol in the body before it tries to burn anything else. Only when all those beers or glasses of wine are completely out of your system can your body get back to using the protein it needs and burning the fat you are trying to get rid of.
In Summary, Alcohol = ZERO calorie burning of anything but alcohol until the alcohol is gone.
If you are going to have a drink, then just a few suggestions. First, know the calories that come in your favorite cocktail or beer. just like the rest of your nutrition plan, these calories need to be counted daily. Second, have your beverage in the evening after your daily routine and when your body is winding down anyway.
Third, alcohol should always be enjoyed in moderation. If you drink a case of bud light don't expect to lose weight anytime soon. One or two drinks in the evening two to three times a week is conservative estimate to maintain you weight and one drink one time per week if you are on a weight loss program.
For a more in-depth explanation read the article www.medicinenet.com/alcohol and nutrition and learn much more on the subject.
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