2007-08-07 14:11:32 · 14 answers · asked by Health nut/Extremley Active 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Yes, for three reasons:
1. Alcoholic beverages are high in calories (4 average drinks are probably 800 to 1000 calories). The ethanol (alcohol) itself and the other stuff in the drink, generally sugars and other carbohydrates adds up in the calorie count.
2. When you drink alot, it makes you hungry and lowers your inhibitions (so even if you are trying to eat less, you will figure what the heck, I'll exercise tomorrow morning).
3. If you are hung over, you are less likely to work out the following day.
2007-08-07 14:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes by increasing ur calory intake and also increasing ur tendency to overeat.
Eat only when hungry and not more than thrice a day. Nothing other than water in between. Include plenty of uncooked vegetables and fruits in each meal, preferably 50%.
Chew each morsel at least 32 times. Do not touch articles of food or the cutlery in between. This will activate ur body to generate strong signals of hunger/fullness. Obey these signals.
Take light exercises and brisk walks (minimum 20 min duration) regularly preferably twice a day.
U will achieve what u have not even dreamt and that too in a reasonable time. Do not be in a hurry. It is however to be noted that one cannot change the shape or size of different parts of the body.
2007-08-07 21:28:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on whether or not you are able to use the calories from the alcohol. Alcohol is used as a carbohydrate, and like any carb., if it isn't burned off through exercise, it is stored as fat.
Long-term drinking, esp. drinking large amounts, can lead to a fatty liver, which can add to the appearance of belly fat.
Drinking anything with added calories (fruit drinks or things with creams or ice cream) will add to the calorie load much faster.
2007-08-07 21:23:23 · answer #3 · answered by Doug M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Alcohol has 7 Calories per gram (compared to 4 Calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates, and 9 grams for fat). If you drink a lot, you are depriving yourself of nutrition (vitamins, minerals, fiber) for many potential negative health consequences.
2007-08-07 21:19:21 · answer #4 · answered by georoad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Rock says yes to both
2007-08-07 21:16:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, alcohol has a lot of extra calories. Especially fruity mixed drinks!
2007-08-07 21:19:20 · answer #6 · answered by msdeville96 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can make you gain wait but as long as you do so in moderation, I don't think you will need to worry about it to much. Be careful about how much you drink and the frequency of drinking. ps.... DON'T DRIVE if you drink
2007-08-07 21:23:59 · answer #7 · answered by curious1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes to both
2007-08-07 21:13:55 · answer #8 · answered by hotsauce_ross7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drinking alcohol itself doesnt make you gain weight, its the fatty foods you eat while you're drinking that does it.
2007-08-07 21:15:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes; alcohol is pure carbohydrate, just like sugar.
2007-08-07 21:14:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋