[IanG]

Normally, I had one or two beers a week, but last semester I consistently had 4 more a week than that. So that was an extra 3200 calories a month, coupled with a decrease in my exercise. And I put on about a pound a month, as the math would say.

This is interesting because I drink the good stuff (300 calories a bottle) and can easily knock back 15-20 a week and yet it does not seem to affect my weightloss. And if you believe the science (I do not when it comes to alcohol calories) then that is at the very least 18,000 calories per month.

My body just does not seem capable of converting calories from alcohol into fat.

[Fishbowl]

Wow, I honestly didn't expect so many great responses. I think I'll eat a bit less before hitting the bar and bring carrot sticks and celery with me in case I get the munchies. I'll probably hit the treadmill a bit longer just to be safe

[crispin]

Originally Posted by IanG

My body just does not seem capable of converting calories from alcohol into fat.

Lucky!

Which beers do you like best? I'm always interested in trying new ones. I've been really into Weihenstephan this year.

As far as my weight gain, I think what happened is I was at my maintenance sweet spot calories-wise for a long time. Then I dramatically dropped my "calories out" by being way less active. If I'd kept up with the exercise, sweet delicious beer probably wouldn't have harmed me.

[crispin]

Fishbowl - Good plan!