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Is it true that consumption or over-consumption of alcohol can cause fat retention or weight gain in the belly area? Can you really get a "beer gut"? What is the truth about this - anyone know?
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27 F 5' 7"
Before baby: HW:230/195 after 6 months on Atkins
After baby and current restart: 210/207/120
I'm too sexy.....for this bod; WAY too sexy for this bod
Phase: Restarting a clean Induction as of 7/29/2007.
Minigoals:
To get thru my first week clean: (8/05/2007) Done! Yay! and 3lbs down :/ but at least it's a loss.
To get thru my second week clean: (8/12/2007)
199lbs:
189lbs:
179lbs:
169lbs:
159lbs:
149lbs:
139lbs:
129lbs:
Goal!: -
Re: Alcohol and Bellyfat
From what I've read, beer contains maltose which is sugar. When ingested, the maltose causes an insulin increase which in turn leads to fat storage in the abdomen. Thus causing a "beer belly."
I have a few low-carb beers on the weekend as a treat for being good all week, lol!6' Tall (HW 218
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206 SW/199CW/185GW (by April 1)
Start Date: 1/3/08
Going on a cruise April 9th!
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Re: Alcohol and Bellyfat
Me too.
"the maltose causes an insulin increase which in turn leads to fat storage in the abdomen."
Why the abdomen specifically? Why wouldn't it go elsewhere as it may tend to do with other carbs and sugars?27 F 5' 7"
Before baby: HW:230/195 after 6 months on Atkins
After baby and current restart: 210/207/120
I'm too sexy.....for this bod; WAY too sexy for this bod
Phase: Restarting a clean Induction as of 7/29/2007.
Minigoals:
To get thru my first week clean: (8/05/2007) Done! Yay! and 3lbs down :/ but at least it's a loss.
To get thru my second week clean: (8/12/2007)
199lbs:
189lbs:
179lbs:
169lbs:
159lbs:
149lbs:
139lbs:
129lbs:
Goal!:Comment
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Re: Alcohol and Bellyfat
Hate beer.
Can you get a champagne belly? LOLComment
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