Dear Bizi
the reason for counting carbs, and especially for limiting ready-carbs, is because they get converted to fat quicker than fat or protein, if not used right away.
** edited ** inaccurate - read this instead:
http://www.thefactsaboutfitness.com/...ch/alcohol.htm
alcohol is 7 calories a gram, that you have to burn off.
no matter what your method of dieting, alcohol intake is a dietary/weight-loss consideration.
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