You can lose weight while drinking, but alcohol makes it harder in three specific ways — none of them about willpower.
7 kcal per gram, and "empty" — no protein, no fiber, no satiety.
The liver prioritizes alcohol metabolism, pausing fat oxidation until it's cleared.
It disrupts REM sleep, which blunts next-day appetite regulation and training recovery.
Cap at 1–2 drinks, choose lower-calorie options (dry wine, spirits + soda), and eat a protein-forward meal alongside.
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