One of the most popular and annoying myths out there is that drinking beer gives you a belly.  I am happy to give you the GREAT news:

 

BEER DOES NOT GIVE YOU A BELLY NOR CAUSE YOU TO GAIN WEIGHT!

 

 

And while we are at it eating cake and chocolate doesn't cause you to gain weight.

Sugar doesn't cause you to gain weight.

Eating after 6pm doesn't cause you to gain weight.

 

Eating/drinking MORE than your body NEEDS is what CAUSES you to gain weight!

 

Just like money.  Spend it however you like but stay within your means and you will be fine.  But spending more than you earn will cause you to be in debt. It's really the same concept.

 

Know and learn the difference.  What typically happens is that beer drinking is often coupled with abundant food consumption which end up putting you over your daily caloric limit.  Do that consistently over a period of time and yes you will get a belly especially if that is where you are genetically predisposed to store fat.

 

But this is a simple correlation and NOT causation.

 

You can have the same effect with those fancy coffee drinks, juice, soda and even salads.  Consume more than your body needs will be the ultimate cause of your weight gain.  Don't blame the food or drink itself. Be accountable for your intake.

For tips in how to stay full and reduce and even eliminate cravings while allowing some indulgences, I suggest to hit 85% of your intake with nutrient dense foods such as lean proteins and greens.  Then the other 15% have whatever you like. It's called balance, moderation and living life. 

 

 

I have never cut out beer from my "diet". I am not saying it's the healthiest nor am I promoting anyone to drink. Do what YOU WANT.  

 

All I am saying is understand your body and you can have your cake and eat it too or in my case my beer. You won't gain weight or get a beer belly IF you understand your caloric intake.

 

Science and Facts don't care about your feelings.

 

We already have enough #alternativefacts aka lies so let's finally kill the myth that beer gives you a belly.  On that note, cheers and bottoms up!