Saturday 8 February 2014

Most Popular-Your Weekend Friend ALCOHOL-Calories,Weightgain Explained



So i meet a lot of men and women asking me how many calories in alcohol??Can i drink and still lose weight?How can i avoid the deadly hangover and not get sick!!Phew so i decided to dedicate an entire article to your dear weekend friend ALCOHOL
An alcoholic beverage is a drink that contains ethanol. 
You can drink and still lose weight but moderation here is the key.Most people start with a glass and end up consuming half a bottle and well some shots to top it AND TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR DRINKING CAPACITY like that is going to help? 
If you are not drinking alcohol take a sip of my mocKtail Bhumicka's Passion In goa's Biggest Night club TITOS MAMBOS.


Ok so back to Alcohol temporarily keeps your body from burning fat The reason is that your body can't store calories from alcohol for later, the way it does with food calories. So when you drink, your metabolic system must stop what it's doing (like, say, burning off calories from your last meal) to get rid of the booze.
"Drinking presses 'pause' on your metabolism, shoves away the other calories, and says, 'Break me down first! The result is that whatever you recently ate gets stored as fat.
What's worse that alcohol especially decreases fat burn in the belly, "That's why you never hear about 'beer hips,' you hear about a 'beer belly.'"

One thing you probably didnt know is some drinks make you hungrier 
When it comes to waist-friendly cocktails, the simpler the drink, the better. Not only do the sweet-and-fancy ones tend to have more calories, but the additional sugar can make you even hungrier: Your blood sugar skyrockets higher than it does on beer, wine, or a shot of something making cravings worse

And then there are the calories! Booze has 7 calories per gram, making it the second-most calorie-dense macro nutrient. (That's just below pure fat, which has 9 calories per gram.) This means a measly 1.5-ounce jigger of vodka has almost 100 calories. Mix that up with some club soda and lime, and it's a reasonable tipple, but when you start tossing together a whole bunch of different liquors—whether it's a hipster fizz made with bourbon, or a dive-bar Long Island iced tea loaded with vodka, rum, tequila, and gin—it really adds up (to the tune of 300 calories, in the case of a Long Island).

Heres an estimate of the calories you are consuming do the math according to your capacity!!!
THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE the drink you mixing your alcohol with
Your vodka 1 shot is 75 calories and if you mix it with 200 ml orange juice that will be an additional 150 calories so just 1 vodka is costing u roughly 225 calories a drink! multiply this by your capaity Oh boyy im already beginning to see some hefty numbers do the math yourself 
RED WINE 125 ML=85 CALORIES
WHISKEY-1 SMALL SHOT=75 CALORIES
BACARDI 250 ML =55 CALORIES
CHAMPAGNE 120 ML=90 CALORIES
VODKA 1 SHOT ML =75 CALORIES 
SCOTCH WHISKEY 1 SHOT 35 ML 80 CALORIES
JACK DANIELS 1 SHOT 35ML 80 CALORIES
SPARKLING WHITE WINE 120 ML 90 CALORIES
HEINEKEN LAGER 1 BOTTLE 250 ML =110 CALORIES 
GUINNESS 200 ML 75 CALORIES
PORT 50 ML 80 CALORIES
FOSTERS LAGER 550 ML 230 CALORIES
BAILEYS IRISH CREAM 37 ML 130 CALORIES 
BRANDY ML 75 CALORIES 
GIN 35 ML 72 CALORIES

Alcoholic drinks are high in calories particularly common beverages such as beer and cocktails. However, by cutting back on the amount you drink, it can significantly help to reduce your calorie intake.
Another way to drink less calories is to opt for a low calorie mixer such as a diet coke or soda. Drinking water or low calorie soft drinks between alcoholic drinks is not only a good way to reduce your calorie intake but also helps to reduce the amount of units you’re drinking.


The morning after poses a new diet challenge. As if a hangover weren't punishment enough, you're fighting cravings for large amounts of cheesy, greasy fast food. Part of the problem is that you're dehydrated (don't forget, alcohol is a diuretic), and that can make you feel even hungrier,But that's not the only thing at play. "The body needs energy to resolve the effects of a big night of drinking, so it wants the richest source of energy it can find, which is fat," 

To avoid that: When you're out, drink a big glass of water for every drink you have. Then, before going to bed, have some more, along with a snack that is high in fiber and protein such as high-fiber cereal or oatmeal,"You'll get important nutrients into the body that were lost during alcohol consumption"Plus, foods rich in fiber stay in the stomach longer, so you'll be less prone to hunger in the morning." With any luck, you'll also be less likely to overdo it in the a.m., ensuring your figure won't have to pay the price for a night out.

So if you are drinking in moderation a drink or 2 wont play havoc in your diet or weight gain.Moderate alcohol with a good amount of snaking and working out can keep you on the track but for those who cant find their balance Alcohol sure is a reason for your weight gain
Until my next blog drink in moderation dont drink and drive and stay fit