Anyone who has had a hangover knows that alcohol in excess wreaks havoc on your body. But did you know that aside from the toxic effects of alcohol on your system, it also provides you with excess calories?
Alcohol has 7 calories (29 kJ) per gram, second only to fat (9 calories/ 37kJ per gram). One standard drink contains 10 grams of alcohol which yields 70 calories from alcohol alone (not to mention sugar also contained in many alcoholic drinks).
Let me put it this way, If you have one standard drink every night of the week, this is equivalent to consuming 5 Tim Tams worth of extra calories per week!
Alcohol can therefore contribute significantly to the amount of calories you are allowed, especially when you are trying to control the amount of calories you are consuming. So for the next couple of weeks especially if your just starting your summer preparation lets avoid the alcohol instead have a glass of soda water or spring water if you feel you need to drink out, it will take away the urge for alcohol ( I hope)
Good luck
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