Quitting drinking may be the secret to losing weight

Throughout our lives, we have heard many myths surrounding the need to lose weight. One of the theories that has gained importance lately is that alcohol makes you gain weight, but what would you think if we told you that this is not a myth, but the truth? Here’s a truth that might hurt: alcoholic beverages are not only sabotaging your diet, but they are also making you gain weight, and all of this has an explanation that leads us directly to the alcohol they contain, as it interrupts the oxidation of fats and carbohydrates and, instead of burning them, we store them.Moreover, alcohol contains ethanol, a substance harmful to the central nervous system if consumed in large quantities, which affects liver function. For example, each gram of ethanol provides 7 Kcal, and beverages can also contain sugars and other sources of calories that impact the body.So if you are looking to lose weight, consider moderating and, if possible, avoiding alcohol consumption, because besides the empty calories it provides, we tend to have poor eating habits when consuming these types of drinks, and that is a bomb for our body.And if all this information hasn’t been enough to make you quit alcohol, here are some facts that will make you think twice before having that drink:● A regular beer has approximately 150 calories per 355 ml glass.● A light beer has approximately 100 calories per 355 ml glass.● Wine contains approximately 100 calories per 145 ml glass.● Distilled alcohol (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) has approximately 100 calories per 45 ml.● A martini has approximately 140 calories per 65 ml glass.● A piña colada has approximately 500 calories in 205 ml.And to some of those drinks, you need to add the calories from the substances they are mixed with, like juices, sodas, and syrups.Finally, remember that the best way to control calories is to limit the amount of alcohol you drink. Before going out, set a limit and stick to it. It’s valid to refuse a drink you don’t want or to decline a second glass of wine; it’s all about your decisions and the awareness of them.