How To Prevent Your Beer Belly

by Shin Ohtake on Thursday, April 08, 2010 • 32 Comments

The thing I love about spring is the energy in the air.  It’s almost palpable!  People come out of hibernation and get outside for some much needed sun and fresh air. 

And as we come out from hiding, the other thing that almost inevitably seems to happen as the climate gets warmer, is our increased thirst for cold alcohol beverages.  It’s as if we’ve been deprived of drinking all winter!  Maybe it’s the heat, maybe it’s the patio or maybe it’s just part of spring fever.  Whatever the reason…there always seems to be an occasion where drinking a cold alcoholic beverage is appropriate.  A beer after a nice day out in the sun, a cosmopolitan for those swanky nights out or a fresh mimosa at your Sunday brunch with your family and friends.  Whatever the occasion, there’s always an alcoholic beverage that perfectly fits that event.

Now, my motto for almost everything, including alcohol, is moderation.  But let’s be honest, when it comes to alcohol, the word “moderation” gets used quite liberally.  Now I’m not suggesting that you stop drinking, but if you’re worried about your waistline and appearance as the warmer weather approaches and the amount of clothing covering your body starts to lessen, than you’d better reconsider how much you drink. 

But, if drinking is going to be a significant part of your summer plans, I’ll give you some effective tips to help negate some of the unwanted effects of alcohol consumption including weight gain. 

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