Not all drinks are created equal. Some have less calories than others. Hard liquor contains more than beer and wine. For instance, vodka and gin have about 64 calories per

1.5 ounces. Mixed drinks top the calorie list because they also have a lot of sugar and usually some crème or fruit. Take an apple martini. It’s somewhere around 150

calories per 2.5 ounces. If you’re curious to know how many calories your favorite drink contains, a reputable bartender should be able to help you out. (Or Google it before

you go.)

Many times, it’s not the alcohol that’s making you fat; it’s the food that you eat with it. It’s also the time of day when you decide to drink and

eat (which many times is really late at night when your metabolism is low). If you want to have something to chew on, go for proteins like baked chicken and

a salad. Greasy diner food is going to put pounds on you whether you chase it down with a beer or water. Believe that.

Eggs, lean meats, fish---these are some examples of foods that have a lot of protein. Not only does protein contain nutrients that your body needs, but it can make you

feel fuller for a longer period of time than fatty foods can. The fuller you feel, the less you’ll want to eat. #winning

Although this one should be obvious, somehow many of us still seem to miss it. Drinking water about an hour before going out for drinks will help to keep you

from ordering five shots instead of just one. And since alcohol dehydrates your system, the more water you drink, the better you’ll feel. (It also helps to flush out toxins

if you drink it afterwards too.)

Sitting down, tossing back drinks for hours is a surefire way to put on some pounds (at the very least, water weight)! Go someplace where you can dance some of

that off! Depending on the type of dancing that you do, you can burn as much as 400-500 calories an hour. That way you can have your drink,

and a six-pack (relatively speaking) too!