Originally Posted by
chasm54
Where does the choc chip cookie dough ice cream come on the twelve steps? LOL.
Idiosyncratic indeed. I suspect that alcohol is disproportionately bad weight-wise because it interferes with the metabolism in various ways. Having said that, the real problem drinkers I know are rail-thin because they don't eat properly. That's not a recommended approach to healthy weight-loss, though...
This past spring, I stopped eating Penn State Ice Cream. Otherwise, I kept my diet the same and riding the same. I lost 17 pounds. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough was just one of many flavors I kept on hand for my mental health. As far as alcohol is concerned, I still enjoy a small glass of good Scotch on a weekend night. At one point I combined the Scotch drinking with Butter Pecan Ice cream and you get a Butter/Scotch combination that is just wonderful.
Related to the rest of the comments, It is my understanding that when you exercise frequently, your basic metabolic rate stays higher all day and you burn more calories just being alive. Also one of the benefits of exercise.