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Saturday, May 3, 2008

To drink, or not to drink - is that really a question?

After a long hard work week - we deserve a refreshing cold one - but is it allowed when trying to lose weight? That call is intirely up to you. Read below for the calorie count on various drinks and make an informed decision...or schedule a few extra workouts to burn off those calories.

Ounce for ounce, beer turns out to have the fewest calories (13 for regular, 9 for light), followed by wine (25) and liquor (64 to 82). But when you consider how much you're typically served of each, you may be better off ordering a cocktail. That's because a drink containing a jigger of alcohol, mixed with water, seltzer or diet soda, will have no more than 124 calories—roughly 25 calories less than a 6-ounce glass of wine or a 12-ounce bottle of beer. (Light beer, with only 103 calories per bottle, is also a good choice.) If you like your drinks mixed with regular soda or juice, however, beware: You could slurp down 300 or more calories.

Just remember regular exercise clarifiys our bodies, therefore when we add toxins, our bodies want to rid these toxins asap. Basically, one drink and you'll be done for the night.

Drink lots of water!

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