My friends and I have been killing it lately. Every other day we celebrate each other’s achievements. Since we have been going out more, I am concerned about gaining weight. In the past, I would seriously cut my calories. I do not do that anymore. When I would eat really low calorie, I kept my weight down but I did not feel good most of the time. I want to go out with friends and eat and drink without anxiety. I can manage my calories by choosing healthier meals, but I have not figured out how much alcohol I can have. How many alcoholic drinks can a person have per day without gaining weight? – WENDY IS WINNING
Congratulations to you and your friends on your victories! A special congratulations to you for learning to eat healthier without severely reducing your caloric intake. You found balance in making healthy choices. That is awesome.
When determining how much alcohol to drink, you should look at a few considerations.
• The kind of alcohol you’re going to drink – wine (red or white), beer, vodka, rum, tequila, etc.
• The number of servings you’re going to have.
• The amount of calories in each alcoholic beverage/serving.
• The preparation of each alcoholic beverage – additives, sweetened mixers, etc.
• Associated health risks.
When you are selecting a healthy meal to eat, factor in the nutrition facts of the alcoholic beverage(s) as well. Although I cannot advise a specific amount of alcohol for you to drink for weight management, you can review the CDC Dietary Guidelines for Alcohol to make the determination for yourself.
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