There’s nothing more frustrating than meticulously counting calories and working out like a fiend, only to see little change on the scale or in your skinny jeans.
Even worse, you may be watching what you eat, but still gaining weight! Maybe you’ve been careful about every bite that has crossed your lips, but what about every sip?
Beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages are laden with carbs and calories that could be undermining your best efforts.
This helpful infographic translates the calories found in your favorite alcoholic beverages to an equivalent amount of delectable food.
Think your beer is OK because you chose light? For every eight cans you chug, you could have eaten three big, greasy cheeseburgers.
Shot glasses look tiny, but every five you down are equivalent to one and a half slices of pepperoni pizza. Instead of four vodka cranberries, you could enjoy 18 California rolls. And four piña coladas are worth at least six chocolate bars!
You don’t have to give up joining friends for a drink at the bar or sipping a margarita while on vacation, but be aware that, just like with food, those calories add up.
Consider swapping some of your drinks for more filling fare to satiate your hunger and keep your calories in check.
