Here’s to dropping those extra kilos

A lot of us have the odd ‘iso-kilo’ or two we want to shed. But if you’re counting kilojoules, make sure you count your drinks. A few less can make a big difference to your waistline.

Alcohol and weight gain

A few less drinks means you’ll get more out of your body. Alcohol is high in kilojoules and can cause sugar cravings – plus we all know about that greasy hangover meal which can leave you feeling less than great.

What happens to your body when you quit alcohol - Byrdie

Just a day after you quit, your blood sugar will normalise. A year after quitting alcohol, you will lose around six kilos on average.