anyone cut out alcohol completely to lose more weight?

jrline

no lost 100lbs without having to do that

lac925

BajaDreamin333 wrote: »

Yes, I cut alcohol out of my diet and noticed a difference immediatly.. Alcohol is worse than just the calories it contains for many reasons. One, it almost immediatly turns to sugar, so if you're not doing anything, it will likey just go right to fat. The high calorie content contains no nutrients, so you're swapping calories and getting no nutrients out of it. And finally, as we all know, our inibitions go way down after a drink or two, and it is really easy to justify snacking (cheese goes so nicely with wine) that before we know it, we've eaten more than intended. Finally, it makes you retain water, so you're "puffy" in the face, and your whole body is swollen.

I think if you're really serious, cut it out of your regular diet, and have it for special occasions only, like a party or weekend BBQ.

If I'm going to consume over 150 calories (roughly the amount in a glass of red wine) I would rather have something my body wants and can use in my next work out. And I don't know about you, but I never really had just one glass of wine.

I need to show my husband this - this is SPOT ON! Seriously! He's at least 30-40 lbs overweight, and doesn't find anything wrong with "enjoying a few beers"...I tell him that he's consuming an extra 400 calories (at least!) on top of whatever he's had for supper, but it falls on deaf ears :S

Everything you've said (alcohol turning to sugar and then to fat, after-drinking snacking, puffy face, etc) is so true. I never thought I'd be married to someone with a "beer belly" - he was pretty fit when we first met (150 lbs...he's now over 200 lbs), although he did have weight issues in the past before that - and it's not the most attractive thing, sorry to say!

I just wish he cared about what he's doing to his body. With the amount of alcohol he consumes plus the snacking and the fast food, I wouldn't be surprised if he was on the verge of diabetes. But good luck getting him to the doctor's for a check up!

rafikiphoto

I know I drink too much and, in the past, have found that cutting out alcohol entirely accelerates my weight loss dramatically. In my current plan I have not reduced alcohol but have included it in my calorie calculations and made allowances for it so I am always within my plan. However, having read this thread it has inspired me to try once again to cut out alcohol.

My main problem is that drinking is a more a 'thing to do' whilst reading or watching tv - rather like people who smoke have something to do with their hands. Instead of lighting up a cigarette I reach for my glass. A habit more than an addiction. I gave up smoking 28 years ago so I guess I can overcome this problem too. Having a glass of water by me often helps, it's calorie free too!

I shall start today. Wish me luck!