How to Lose Weight if You Like to Drink Beer

At roughly 150 calories per serving, steady beer drinking is a quick way to add inches to your waist. Even so-called light beers are full of calories with no benefits. Men tend to gain weight in the belly, and a waist size larger than 40 inches increases the risks of developing heart disease, stroke or diabetes. If you want to continue drinking beer, you will need to exert a little more effort to get your waist back into shape.

Instructions

Eat Healthy

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Eat only half of your regular portion. After a few days, you will no longer notice the reduction.

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Choose whole grains and fruits. Eat whole wheat bread, brown rice instead of white, and fresh fruits rather than juice or canned fruit. Increasing fiber will help you feel full and will promote a healthier colon.

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Don't skimp on sleep. Not only will you feel more refreshed, but a good night's sleep will also help control the hormones that stimulate appetite.

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Drink water. A well-hydrated body won't retain water, and drinking a glass of water before a meal will help you feel full.

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Ease up on the salt. Too much salt, including salt found in processed foods and snacks, will cause your body to retain water.

Exercise More

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Exercise. Physical activity is the key to losing weight. Aim for 2 1/2 hours a week of moderate activity, or 1 1/4 hours a week of vigorous aerobic activity. If you don't cut back on your beer consumption, you may need to consider longer workouts.

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Incorporate strength training into your exercise regimen to help tone muscles as you lose weight.

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Do sit-ups to strengthen your abdominal muscles, but don't rely on them exclusively to slim your waist. The best way to lose your belly is to reduce your overall body fat.