Alcohol

rm7161

there is nothing wrong with a drink here and there... I'm not really into alcohol though. I do have a drink occasionally, nothing wrong with it, and moderate intake is shown to have positive health effects. The biggest problem with alcohol is if you consume too much of it.

Shas2228

I had read alcohol can slow your metabolism by up to 70%.

I use to drink wine sometimes before I started dieting. That was also before my Dr. pointed out I'm allergic to it and should stay away from alcohol all together.

So, I'd say I definitely feel better not having it in my life.

rm7161

I had read alcohol can slow your metabolism by up to 70%.

references?

I find that if I fit alcohol into my calorie macros, it makes no difference to my weight loss at all. (alcohol is HIGH in calories, so we're talking one drink usually, a maximum of two and two is rare)

Alcohol is good for other reasons, but again, only in that one or two drink maximum. The negatives assert themselves when overconsumed.

silvergurl518

i think i'd still be REALLY chunky if i was still drinking....i'm 5.5 years sober. quit for reasons totally unrelated to my diet. i feel MUCH better about myself and my insides thank me too.

_DaniD_

I quit being sober due to how it makes me feel.

Minerva624

No drinking for me. It's gross and makes me feel fat.

1ConcreteGirl

I am one of the small percentage of the population who do not get hangovers.

Just came to laugh at the rest of you.

pucenavel

Celebrated 6 years on Sunday.

Life is good.

...and I don't get hangovers either :laugh:

pucenavel

Dear people who don't drink, WHAT DO YOU DO ON THE WEEKENDS?

Everything.

and more

Starting very early in the morning.

With a clear head.