I do not think you should forgo alcohol alltogether because if it was part of your social life before you started this wol then to my mind it has to be included in youe new wol.I drink twice a week and yes it may slow down my weight loss somewhat but I enjoy my "few" drinks and after my nights out exercise hard the next day to help burn the fat and get the suger alcohol out of my system,no beers though only white wine or white spirts.Be warned the hangovers are from hell!!!!.Good luck.