What can I do instead of drinking on the weekends?
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What can I do instead of drinking on the weekends?
Things To Do & Places To Go Instead Of The Bar
- Go to the library and read something new.
- Go to a late night yoga or fitness class.
- Take in some art.
- Host a clothing swap.
- Go down the YouTube rabbit hole.
- Go bowling.
- Catch a show—and I mean more than just movies.
- Get your game face on.
Does alcohol give you a fat stomach?
Any kind of calories — whether from alcohol, sugary beverages, or oversized portions of food — can increase belly fat. However, alcohol does seem to have a particular association with fat in the midsection.
What are the benefits of not drinking alcohol?
Benefits of Dry January
- Liver relief. Cirrhosis of liver can occur over time in those who drink excessively.
- Decrease risk of cardiovascular disease. Alcohol is metabolized by the liver and an enzyme called dehydrogenases.
- Reduce risk of cancer.
- Weight loss.
- Boost brain power.
Does drinking alcohol have any benefits?
Moderate alcohol consumption may provide some health benefits, such as: Reducing your risk of developing and dying of heart disease. Possibly reducing your risk of ischemic stroke (when the arteries to your brain become narrowed or blocked, causing severely reduced blood flow) Possibly reducing your risk of diabetes.
What are the symptoms of too much alcohol?
Symptoms of alcohol overdose include mental confusion, difficulty remaining conscious, vomiting, seizure, trouble breathing, slow heart rate, clammy skin, dulled responses such as no gag reflex (which prevents choking), and extremely low body temperature. Alcohol overdose can lead to permanent brain damage or death.
What considers you to be an alcoholic?
Women who consume eight or more drinks per week are considered excessive drinkers. And for men, excess is defined as 15 or more drinks a week. (The researchers defined a drink as just 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of spirits.)
