Last evening I was at a social function/business mixer and I was introduced to a number of people as a "weight loss doctor". The social function had free wine and beer and most people were talking with a drink in hand. I was asked about our weight loss program and whether alcohol could still be compatible with our plan.
Here is the issue about alcohol: In addition to the calories the alcohol contains, there is a general metabolic slowdown that occurs in people who consume alcohol regularly. The chronic use of alcohol will slow down your weight loss efforts. A glass or two of wine a nite seems innoculous, but when it comes to losing weight, it is not innocuous at all.
Having an occasional drink is compatible with our plan, but I would ask you to take a step back, assess your current alcohol usage, and realize that for you to lose weight you must curtail that usage.. Fuerthermore, to keep the weight off, you need to maintain thatreduced alcohol usage. Also, alcohol tends to reduce inhibition and control, and eating behaviors may change as well.
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