First of all, when drinking alcohol, you're drinking empty calories. Yes empty calories! That means there are no nutrients. Calories in alcohol can go up to 150 calories for 1 ounce! Can you imagine the amount of calories that is at the end of the night? Here's a table showing the amount of calories in certain alcohols.
| Description | Serving Sizes | kCal |
| Calories in Best/Premium Bitter | Pint | 187 | 0.0 |
| Calories in Draught Mild | Pint | 136 | 0.0 |
| Calories in Gin & Slimline Tonic | Single | 56 | 0.0 |
| Calories in Gin & Tonic | Single | 120 | 0.0 |
| Calories in Red Wine | 175ml Glass | 119 | 0.0 |
| Calories in Regular Bitter | Pint | 170 | 0.0 |
| Calories in Regular Dry Cider | Pint | 204 | 0.0 |
| Calories in Vodka & Coke | Single | 120 | 0.0 |
| Calories in Vodka & Diet Coke | Single | 56 | 0.0 |
| Calories in Vodka, Lime & Soda | Single | 76 | 0.0 |
| Calories in Whisky & Lemonade | Single | 82 | 0.0 |
| Calories in White Wine - Dry | 175ml Glass | 116 | 0.0 |
| Calories in White Wine Spritzer (lemonade) | Reg Spritzer (175ml wine) | 138 | 0.0 |
| Calories in White Wine Spritzer (soda) | Reg Spritzer (175ml wine) | 130 | 0.0 |
What are the other negative effects of alcohol?
Not only is drinking bad for your diet but it also lowers your testosterone levels. When lifting, you want to keep your testosterone levels higher to maximize your muscles gains. You think you've heard it all? Alcohol also elevates your estrogen levels and damages your liver. The best trick is to drink once a month if you really want to have a good time with your friends!
