You’re Eating Better. Why Aren’t You Losing Weight?

You’re eating better. You’re watching your portions. You’re going to the gym. Monday through Friday, you feel like you’re doing almost everything right.So why isn’t the scale moving?Sometimes the calories slowing your progress aren’t on your plate. They’re in your glass.In this episode, Dr. Albert Takem looks at alcohol as one of the most commonly overlooked factors in weight loss. A few glasses of wine, weekend cocktails, or Sunday brunch may not feel like part of your “diet,” but those calories still count—and drinking can also change what and how much you eat afterward.We discuss:Why alcohol calories are so easy to overlookHow calorie-dense alcohol actually isWhy drinking can lead to more snacking and higher-calorie food choicesHow cocktails can contain far more calories and alcohol than expectedWhy red wine doesn’t get a special health exemptionHow a disciplined week can be undone over the weekendWhat patients taking GLP-1 medications are reporting about alcohol cravingsA simple two-week experiment to see whether alcohol is affecting your progressWhy drinking less matters for more than just weight lossAlcohol doesn’t make weight loss impossible, and one drink doesn’t ruin your diet. But if your weight has stalled despite your best efforts, it may be worth looking beyond your plate and taking an honest look at what—and how much—you’re drinking.Questions for Dr. Takem and the team💡 Start your journey today with Maryland Primary Care & WellnessBook your consultation: https://www.maryland-primarycare.com/