How do I lose weight when Im an alcoholic?

[Keystone]

So I have a pretty athletic build (6'4", 210), but after drinking stupid amounts of alcohol 4 times a week for the last 4 years and eating [censored] mexican food every day I am beginning to develop symptoms of "beer gut". My current diet consists of Hot Pockets, pizza, cheese burgers, burritos, etc and when I drink it is generally light beer but because of my size I usually have to drink at least a 12 pack. I drink at least 2 nights a week.

I exercise at least 3 times a week (surfing, basketball, sex), but "beer gut" doesnt leave. I use to have a 6 pack (not beer) but those days are long gone.

So OOT, what do I do? What foods are gonna be good for me? What alcoholic beverages can I consume without getting "beer gut"?

I know I sound kinda gay, but I use to be in really good shape and have been felling pretty [censored] lately.

Also, dont say "quit drinking" because that is not an option

[Hack]

if you want to get a 6 pack again then you really can't drink much alcohol, if any. I only drink occasionally and I have a 6 pack but the key to getting one is simple: just lowering your body fat percentage.

You do this by caloric restriction. You don't even need cardiovascular exercise if you restrict your calories enough and do abdominal exercises to strengthen the abs. So cut your calories and do some cardio if you want(optional), and once you have your six pack you will know that you're in damned good physical shape.

[jason_t]

A little-known cause of beer gut is bad posture.

[Andrew Karpinski]

I'm sure if you worked out retarded amounts (an hour or two every day) it would go away.

[Autocratic]

Do some sit ups?

[BrunoThePug]

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Also, dont say "quit drinking" because that is not an option

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Yes it is you goddammed moron!

You should quit drinking if you've got a problem with the stuff, and a great side effect with be that you'll lose weight.

[bisonbison]

I think this thread title may start an avalanche in OOT.

or

This was the thread OOT was born to have.

[Keystone]

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A little-known cause of beer gut is bad posture.

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Even though I am basically an ogre my posture is pretty decent

[Ron Burgundy]

What do you expect people to tell you other than exercise more, drink less, and eat healthier food?

I'm sure you know basically what you have to do, you just need to kick yourself in the ass and take the initiative to do it.

[samster]

Alcoholic in the traditional sense, or a college drinker?