All About Drinking Alcohol While Trying to Lose Weigh

Many weight loss diets tell you not to drink at all if you want to lose weight. The truth is that the consumption of alcohol while trying to lose weight is not bad at all. In fact, you can drink in moderation and still lose weight. However, you should know some basic facts, if you want to drink and lose a few pounds.

Drink alcohol in moderation

A glass of wine, beer or other alcoholic beverages may enhance a meal with family and friends. Just because you're on a diet does not mean you have to cut alcohol completely. You must take into account the calories you add in each drink. This plan should include in your overall weight loss.

Read the chart below to find out how many calories in each drink

· 12 oz bottle of beer - 150 calories

· 8 oz cocktail - 150 calories

· 5 oz glass of wine - 100 calories

What is considered moderate drinking?

Everyone learns in moderation. However, you will never hear exactly what it entails. Is 1, 2 or 3 glasses a day moderation? Can you have more on the weekend, if that's all you drink? What exactly is moderation?

For most, moderation is defined for a drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men. The above list describes what is considered a beverage.

Some people should not drink period

Certain groups of people should not even have a drink if you're trying to lose weight or not. The USDA has determined that the following groups should stay away from alcohol completely.

· Children and young people - If you are under 21, then not only illegal, but dangerous to drink.· Those who can not drink in moderation - While some may think this is only for alcoholics, applies to any person who can not drink alone. "Social drinkers" in particular should ask if they can have one.• Women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant - Fetal Alcohol poisoning is a very dangerous thing for children. If you try to get pregnant or are already pregnant, please do not eat or drink.· Anyone who needs to drive - it takes two or three hours for the alcohol to leave your system. This means that a drink for lunch and return home not only dangerous, but could get a DWI.· Anyone on medication - You do not know how alcohol affects the drug. Alcohol and drugs can be very dangerous mix.