Beware of Patio Season

Patio season is among us. Thank God!

But the good weather and the open patios probably means that most of us will have a beer or two to celebrate.

Well, if you're looking to lose weight, this extra indulgence will be a major roadblock in reaching your goals.

A pint of regular beer is 225 calories. Just one beer a day for 2 weeks is almost 1 pound of extra body fat.

Similarly, a glass of dry wine is 106 calories and a sweet wine is 226 calories.


Adding to the problem is that very few of us just have a beer or a glass of wine at a patio. The aperitif is usually accompanied by wings, nachos, fries or something equally bad for us. (Who has a beer with celery sticks).

I'm not saying give up alcohol, especially if you really enjoy it and love spending time with your friends at the patio. But you can always cut back. As with all things in life, moderation is the key.

And besides, what's better: that second beer, or the look of awe your friends will give you when you take of your winter sweater to reveal your new chiseled body?