Wine for your Waistline?
Worried about weight gain in the waistline? Booze may be the culprit.
For many people, the motivation to get fit at home has dwindled and perhaps, you are struggling to stop the spread of your middle. Want to know how to lose weight at home without excessive exercising? It's easier than you think.
First of all, the quickest way to lose weight is to eat less, not necessarily exercise more. Since we have to stay at home, cutting back on calories a bit could help you in your weight loss battle significantly.
However, there is one item which you could eliminate and it would result in losing weight faster. And yet, recent reports show that Americans are buying it now more than ever. You guessed it, it’s Alcohol. Now, everyone knows that alcohol is bad for your health, but, more importantly the empty calories can add to your unexpected weight gain.
Just how many calories, though? There are a few options that are considered 'low-calorie' drinks, like vodka and soda water. Although soda water can be considered free of calories, a double shot (50 ml) of vodka contains over 100 calories. You would have to run 10 minutes to burn off those calories and that is just one drink.
Well how about a glass or two of wine? A bottle (750 ml) of Cabernet Sauvignon is just under 600 calories, so two medium glasses (approx. 175 ml) contain around 250-300 calories. If you are a wine drinker and would like to eliminate the excess empty calories, have a soda spritzer instead of just a glass of wine. You would still get the sensation of having a wine in a wine glass, but you also drink plenty of water.
If you prefer beer, see if there are any low calorie/alcohol-free beers in stock. A bottle of alcohol-free Holstein is only 8 calories and there are plenty of low-cal options like a small can (12 oz/355 ml) of Budweiser Light Beer is 110 calories with 7 grams of carbs + 1 gram of protein. But seriously, who has only one small bottle of beer when they drink?
My suggestion: Drink a glass of water after you drink a cocktail. You can cut down on the empty calories and fill up your stomach faster. Drinking water in between alcoholic drinks can give you a sense of satiety, making you less likely to drink too much alcohol. Besides, staying hydrated also helps with hangovers.
