Does a short break from alcohol/caffeine/whatever accomplish anything? [more inside]
posted by Precision on Jul 16, 2012 - 20 answers

Is alcohol metabolized like sugars? Or something else? [more inside]
posted by Nelson on Nov 13, 2009 - 12 answers

What has been your own personal experience with strictly moderate alcohol consumption (1-2 drinks/night) when engaged in any kind of weight loss regimen you've done? Did it have any noticeable effect on your mood, outlook, and progress? Better yet, what changes did you notice cutting out drinking or adding it back in? (please no crusading or mere speculation, thanks)
posted by crapmatic on Mar 15, 2009 - 23 answers

One cigarette shortens life expectancy by about 11 minutes. How much time do the following take off: One drink over the recommended limit? One burger for which the calories are not burned off? Preferred units: assume a drink to be one UK unit of alcohol: 10ml or 8g pure alcohol. Assume a burger to be one Big Mac: 540 kcal. [more inside]
posted by TheophileEscargot on Feb 23, 2007 - 14 answers

What should I expect from caffeine and alcohol if I'm cutting way down on carbs and calories? I'm aware the "party line" from dietitians on those things may be sort of negative and easy to Google, but I'm interested in the experiences of you or your friends. [more inside]
posted by chef_boyardee on Aug 2, 2006 - 10 answers