does wine give you a belly?

randa_behnam

Im asking because i hear conflicting answers.... i never used to drink when i was in my early 20's (honestly!) and then i started drinking wine and spirits when i turned 26 on onwards and in the few years my stomach has turned from flat and toned to a flabby wobble.

i admit im not as fit as i used to be but was wondering if there was something in wine which makes a rounder belly?

i dont over indulge, i have about 4 glasses a week.... which to some isnt much but i am a lightweight.

MrsSWW

I know some really skinny and toned women who LOVE their wine, soz! :drinker:

hbunting86

I love my wine... however I restrict it to weekends only - and then only a couple of glasses. I used to be able to drink lots more but as I'm going to the gym daily and not eating many carbs I find that's waaaay enough and I get tipsy a whole lot cheaper. As for the belly... I'm not sure. I generally put on weight over the past few years, so I can't specifically attribute it to wine - but I'm sure it didn't help matters!

JennieAL

I don't know. But I don't think so, not directly in and of itself. I drank all through my 20's and until November of last year. I was skinny all throughout my 20's, no belly. I started to gain around the age of 29. I don't think it was the wine, though drinking may have contributed to the overall gaining. I *do* know drinking alcohol can cause you to retain water and develop a "puffy" look, and I really hated that!

amy3cc

LOL, everything can give you a belly if you have to much of it! I don't think wine in and of itself can give you a belly. Ultimately, calories in, calories out. Although obviously some calories are way better for your body than others. I love my wine. LOVE my wine. But it (and the rest of my food) likes to contribute to my rear and thighs, not so much my belly!

duckpond11

Im asking because i hear conflicting answers.... i never used to drink when i was in my early 20's (honestly!) and then i started drinking wine and spirits when i turned 26 on onwards and in the few years my stomach has turned from flat and toned to a flabby wobble.

i admit im not as fit as i used to be but was wondering if there was something in wine which makes a rounder belly?

i dont over indulge, i have about 4 glasses a week.... which to some isnt much but i am a lightweight.

no - it is amazing how the combination of the following things can make a rounded belly though:
- slightly reduced activity level
- slightly increased calorie intake
- you passed 25 and your metabolism is slightly lowered.