How to Reduce Beer Belly

Alcohol consumption reduces the amount of fat used by your body for energy and may also lower your blood sugar levels, according to the University of Rochester, causing your body to store excess calories. The excess calories from alcoholic beverages stored by your body accumulates in the fat deposits located in your midsection and causes your abdomen to protrude, forming a "beer belly." You can reduce your beer belly by modifying your drinking and eating habits and exercising regularly.

Instructions

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  Substitute alcoholic beverages that are high in calories with beverages that have less calories. Refrain from drinking "mixed drinks" and cocktails that contain sodas and syrups high in calories.

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  Drink a glass of water between each alcoholic beverage that you consume. Alternating between low-calorie non-alcoholic beverages and alcoholic drinks may help your body to become full before you are able to consume too many calories.

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  Eat a well-balanced meal before drinking alcoholic beverages. According to the Ohio University Student Wellness Center, alcohol lowers blood sugar levels that signal you are hungry. Eating a well-balanced meal before drinking helps slow the rate at which your body absorbs alcohol, helping to prevent your blood sugar levels from rapidly declining.

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  Exercise regularly to maintain a healthy metabolism to reduce your beer belly. According to Providence Health Services, performing cardiovascular exercises such as jogging or stair-climbing three to five times weekly burns the excess calories that cause a beer belly.