You can talk endlessly about the fact that drinking is incompatible with a diet, but in reality, many people need a diet that allows for small indulgences in the form of 1-2 glasses of wine or beer.
Cons:
– Alcohol is a high-calorie product.
– It retains fluid in the body, which negatively affects weight.
– Drinking alcohol weakens a person’s motivation to lose weight and can cause a breakdown.
– By reducing the sensitivity of the nervous system, alcohol increases hunger, which leads to overeating.
– Drinking alcohol reduces the process of fat burning, and everything that is eaten with a glass of wine finds its place in fat cells.
– Unfortunately, low-quality products are not uncommon today. For example, alcohol can cause allergies, which will lead to intoxication of the entire body, which is most vulnerable during a diet.
Pros:
– Alcohol during a diet allows a person to relax, distract from problems, and this, in turn, prevents the problem from “sticking”. Small doses of alcohol give a feeling of mild euphoria and relieve anxiety.
– Some wines have a choleretic effect and enhance the secretory function of the liver, which leads to an acceleration of metabolism.
– High-quality wine is characterized by a rich content of useful trace elements and salts.
– Resveratrol contained in wine normalizes blood insulin levels.
– Red wine contains a large amount of antioxidants that reduce the level of “bad” and increase the level of “good” cholesterol, prevent the risk of blood clots.
– Having a bactericidal effect, wine perfectly protects the body from many pathogens.
If you do decide to combine alcohol and diet, you should give preference to high-quality alcoholic beverages.
Holiday life hacks:
It is recommended that on the day of the celebration, you cut your diet in calories in advance, but in no case skip meals or come to the feast hungry. Drink a few glasses of water or green tea before the festive table. This will help reduce your appetite.
At a party, stay away from foods that contain hydrogenated fats: custard and filling pies, fried sausages, pastries, and other popular snacks. You should also avoid fatty sauces, which are often served with hot appetizers, potato and other salads dressed with mayonnaise.
Focus on light options (steamed), vegetables (cabbage, carrot, celery salad with oil) and fruits. Do not agree to persuasion to eat a delicious cake or any other dessert. Remember that you have already chosen a low-calorie main course for the purpose of dieting, and a piece of sweets can only spoil everything!
Give up alcohol to stay alert. And if you can’t avoid drinking alcohol, know that fluid retention in your body is inevitable!
Don’t scold yourself in the morning! To speed up the process of detoxification and elimination of excess fluid from the body, drink as much still water (with ginger or lemon) as possible during the feast and the next day. Arrange a fasting day (kefir, egg white, apples, grapefruit).
Leave the party early! This is a great and very effective way to stay true to your diet.
