HOW ALCOHOL INHIBITS FAT LOSS

With the knowledge of fat loss and the role that food and drink plays into it, it’s worth noting the role of adult beverages in the fat-loss/lifestyle mix. Conventional wisdom suggests that beer bellies result from alcoholic calories being stored as fat. But recent studies have refuted this notion: Clinical trials show that alcohol actually reduces the amount of all fats that the body can burn as energy – among its primary pitfalls.

Here are more factoids on how alcohol inhibits fat loss: (These findings are based on one drink.)

• Some of the alcohol is stored as fat.

• Some of the alcohol is converted to acetate.

• Acetate produced from the alcohol gets into the bloodstream, replacing the fat that is used as fuel.

• Alcohol increases cortisol that accelerates muscle breakdown.

• Alcohol reduces testosterone, which stifles fat loss.

• Alcohol also reduces human growth hormone (hGh), stopping fat loss.

• Alcohol almost ensures overeating by increasing appetite – sabotaging your overall health/wellness regimen.

Alcohol supplies 7 calories per gram – among food/drink types, only fat has more calories per gram. Alcohol supplies at least two times the amount of calories of protein and carbs. Since alcohol is a byproduct of yeast digestion, it has irritating and disruptive effects on overall health, most notably the stomach lining and the liver, and can lead to health complications.

The weakening of the stomach lining affects digestion, which in turn affects the absorption of nutrients from food. The disruption of the stomach lining/digestive system by libations also affects metabolism – fat loss.

The liver, the processing center for toxins, as well as fats, is essential for having and maintaining a healthy body composition. Adult beverages, at their worst, interrupt and impede the detoxification process.

In closing, this article has discussed how harmful alcohol is to your weight-loss regimen, based on only ONE drink. With the summer months approaching, holidays and vacations are to follow. Please, use your best judgment inside and outside the gym when it comes to drinking: If you must drink, drink in moderation. Alcohol is a destructive force for fitness regimens. Think before you drink!

NOTE: This article is not a substitute for sound medical advice. Please consult your primary medical provider for all health/wellness needs.

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http://naturallyintense.net/blog/weight-loss/as-little-as-one-drink-of-alcohol-a-week-can-significantly-reduce-fat-loss/

http://lookcut.com/articles/alcohol-and-weight-loss.html

http://bodybuilding.com/content/5-ways-alcohol-hinders-fat-loss.html