I know we are all on the battle of the bulge. I know it's a constant battle for me. I wanted you guys to read this article. It really explains the role of alcohol in our weight loss efforts. One fact I didn't realize. It reduces testosterone in men up to 23%, and increases estrogen. The estrogen increase is well publicized because of the breast cancer increase in women caused by alcohol consumption. I believe it increases the incidence of breast cancer by 50% in women drinking more than 3 -5oz glasses of wine per week, or 3 servings of 1.5oz of liquor, or 3 beers. Men can get away with a little more but it all boils down to the same thing alcohol is seen by the body as a poison.
I hope that doing all this research is going to get me to stop completely one day. No promises but I am working towards this goal. Go CARLY for stoping for 1 year
Here is the article: http://www.builtlean.com/2012/11/26/alcohol-weight-loss/
Women, alcohol, and breast cancer: http://community.breastcancer.org/livegreen/alcohol-and-cancer-you-cant-drink-to-your-health/
