When an occasion includes alcohol, follow the first drink with a non alcoholic, low-calorie beverage like sparkling water instead of moving directly to another cocktail, beer, or glass of wine. Alcohol has more calories per gram (9) than carbohydrates (4) or protein (4). It can also loosen your resolve, leading you to mindlessly inhale chips, nuts, and other foods you’d normally limit.
Sip Smart: Limit Alcohol is one of 24 posts in the series HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT DIETING.