One issue with drinking is weight gain. If you have ever been to a Nascar race you have most certainly witnessed an excessive amount of drinking, and with this drinking you have most certainly seen some of the largest “beer bellies” known to man. A beer belly is not necessarily traced back to beer, but it certainly is traced back to unhealthy eating habits and little exercise. Many alcoholic drinks contain high calories and sugar so any excess drinking will cause weight gain just like that week on a cruise ship or that candy bar you keep telling yourself not to buy. This chart gives a breakdown of the calories in average alcoholic beverages.

Basically, having a glass of wine at dinner is like having an extra steak tip. On the contrary, having three or four shots with your friends is like having one or two full course meals.

Recommendations

Have water handy to quench your thirst and have in between beers in order to limit your consumption.

Choose light beer and low calorie options.

Make sure to eat food whenever you are consuming alcohol.

Take smaller sips to enjoy your beverage and make each one last longer (no chugging contests or shotguns).