Not only do you burn the alcohol first, but the food you eat will be stored for future use. Atkins says no alcohol at all on induction and only moderate amounts on OWL for that reason. Yes it is probably the beers that are slowing you down. Try having a glass of green tea. Not at all the same as alcohol, no. But it may help you to relax and get over the urge to have something in your hand. You can also try diet rite if the feel of a can helps.