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In an effort to improve fitness, some people trade beer or mixed drinks for vodka tonics or other low-carb libations. However, it's not only the calories and carbs in alcoholic drinks that can make weight loss difficult; alcohol impacts sleep, metabolism, and hormone balance. Research also indicates that people make poorer food choices when drinking alcohol. Read more to learn how alcohol may be interfering with your weight loss efforts:

Alcohol and Weight Loss: What You Need to Know Alcohol can have a significant impact on weight loss efforts. In this article, we will discuss the impact of alcohol on weight loss & what you can do.

The fear of gaining weight may make some people hesitant to give up smoking. But, the ability to exercise with more ease and taste nutritious foods better means that smoking cessation can go hand in hand with a healthier body, and even weight loss; you just need to plan your approach. Read the attached tips from the American Heart Association for quitting smoking and keeping weight gain at bay.

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January is Healthy Weight Month! BUT, weight isn't the only indicator of health. Blood pressure, resting heart rate, heart rate recovery after exertion, waist-to-hip ratio, cholesterol, and inflammation are other measures to be aware of-- and some, you can monitor at home. Check the link for tips!

Your Weight Isn't Everything: 6 Health Metrics That Are More Important Your weight doesn't tell you everything you need to know about your health.

The new year looms, and you may be thinking about how you'll tackle that growing mid-section. Here's an easy way to cut calories: cut out alcohol! Attached is a calculator that allows you to enter what you drink per week and see how those calories add up.

Alcohol Calorie Calculator - Rethinking Drinking | NIAAA Calculate the number of calories in alcohol you drink. Simply enter the number of drinks you have in a week and see how quickly those calories add up.