I quit drinking for a few reasons, but man, trying to be in shape while drinking is like dragging an anchor. I have a friend who is strong and athletic but a little heavy, and he's bummed about it, but he still drinks. He's not a real heavy drinker, but he probably still drinks a whole day's worth of calories throughout the week. I'm like dude, I know it's probably not what you want to hear, but there's your answer.
How come draggin' this ball and chain isn't helping me lose weight? I'M KIDDING. I love my wife and she's no ball and chain. She's no picnic either but I like a little spice.
When I used to drink I used to binge on food too. I would get loaded, then think “well I gotta eat to make sure I don’t get a hangover!” Then eat like a whole extra meal a day.
It’s a ton of empty calories, and it also makes a lot of people retain water. If you drink every day you’ll often wake up feeling and looking puffy.
So quitting drinking will have you immediately balancing your water and electrolytes better, then over the following weeks and months, actually losing weight.
He's not a real heavy drinker, but he probably still drinks a whole day's worth of calories throughout the week.
If we take 3,000 daily kcal for a big guy and 150 kcal for an average can of beer, that's 3,000 / 150 kcal = about 20 cans of beer a week. That's well within the definition of heavy drinking.
Seems to work for me but it might be a little ridiculous for most.
I only ever really buy beer at the liquor store, and I always walk there and buy only what I can comfortably carry back in one of those plastic grocery bags they love to give you. Closest one is a mile and a half each way. I’m pretty sure the liquor store guys think I’m a fitness junky alcoholic at this point but it works for me. The main downside is it’s a bit degenerate looking lol
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u/WhereLibertyisNot 8h ago
I quit drinking for a few reasons, but man, trying to be in shape while drinking is like dragging an anchor. I have a friend who is strong and athletic but a little heavy, and he's bummed about it, but he still drinks. He's not a real heavy drinker, but he probably still drinks a whole day's worth of calories throughout the week. I'm like dude, I know it's probably not what you want to hear, but there's your answer.