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Can You Drink And Still Lose Weight?

With the end of the year fast approaching, you might be thinking about new year's resolutions. One of the most popular and often used is losing weight or getting in shape. Though weight loss can begin at any time of the year, there's just something about starting fresh. Given 2020 was one of the worst years to date, most of us could stand some positivity in 2021. 
 
Though most New Years' eve parties will be filled with drinking, probably not in a party or larger gathering of people, how can you take your lifestyle change to the next level, losing weight while still not abstaining from booze? 
 
 
Intermittent Fasting
 
One of the best ways for your body to lose weight is with intermittent fasting. This has been very popular in recent years and is extremely easy to get started with. You simply don't eat for a period of time and only let yourself eat during a designated window. Most people tolerate the lifestyle change very well, and in many cases, people find they were almost doing it without knowing. If you've ever woken up and forced yourself to eat breakfast, then you have somewhat of an idea. Instead, don't eat. Go about your day, and wait. 
 
For those that like to drink, IF can give them away to sneak in a few beverages without hurting their diet. Be sure when you're visiting the bottle shop that you look into options that are lower in carbs or calories. These can include white wines, seltzers, and light beers. You can make drinking a part of your diet without slowing results down to bad when you do it in moderation.
 
 
What To Look For At The Liquor Store
 
If you're dieting, you don't have to give up these excellent benefits. Instead, you'll have to look at booze in a different way. Instead of grabbing a high calorie mixed beverage, you may need to switch for a carb friendly or low-calorie option. Take a look below at what you should look for while visiting your local bottle shop.
 
Hard seltzers are a popular option due to their low carb, low-calorie composition. For those that enjoy beer, sticking with light beers and only consuming a few is the best way to go. Wine should be kept to a glass or two. You don't have to give up drinking while dieting; even though it has been said throughout the years, it's best to do so. This is one area that many dieters tend to fall off their plan, not getting to have something they want or don't want to avoid. If you're planning on drinking at night, consider combining with IF.