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Why alcohol makes you fat and bloated (it’s not just calories)
Alcohol doesn’t just add calories — it shuts down fat burning.
When you drink, your liver treats alcohol like a toxin and stops burning fat and carbs until it’s cleared. Anything you eat during that time gets stored, not used.
A few key science facts:
- Alcohol = 7 calories per gram, nearly as dense as fat
- It blocks fat oxidation for up to 24 hours
- Raises insulin → more fat storage
- Increases cortisol → belly fat + inflammation
- Disrupts gut bacteria → bloating and puffiness
- Wrecks sleep, which slows metabolism and increases cravings
That stubborn belly, puffy face, and constant bloat?Often not age. Not diet. Not willpower.
It’s alcohol.
The upside:When alcohol is removed, fat burning turns back on fast.Bloating drops within days. Sleep improves. Hormones rebalance.
That’s why so many people say:“I didn’t change much… I just stopped drinking.”
Progress, not perfection.
👇 Discussion:What physical change did you notice first after cutting back or stopping?
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Why alcohol makes you fat and bloated (it’s not just calories)
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