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Limiting alcohol consumption can aid in weight loss efforts from "summary" of The 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart by Neal D. Barnard
Limiting alcohol consumption can aid in weight loss efforts. Alcohol is a concentrated source of calories, packing in about 7 calories per gram. That's nearly as much as fat, which contains 9 calories per gram. So when you drink alcohol, you're essentially drinking liquid calories that can quickly add up. In addition to the high calorie content, alcohol can also stimulate your appetite and weaken your resolve to make healthy food choices. This can lead to overeating and consuming more calories than you intended. Furthermore, alcohol can disrupt your body's metabolism, making it harder for your body to burn fat efficiently. Moreover, when you drink alcohol, your body prioritizes metabolizing the alcohol first before it processes any other nutrients. As a result, the fat-burning process is...
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