Alcohol can cause weight gain in four ways: it stops your body from burning fat, it's high in kilojoules, it can make you feel hungry , and it can lead to poor food choices.

Can drinks make you gain weight?

Alcohol can cause or contribute to weight gain. There are several links between alcohol and weight gain including: alcohol is packed with sugar, carbs and empty calories. you're also likely to eat more unhealthy foods than you would if you weren't drinking.

How much weight do you gain from drinking?

Doing five shots once a month for a year can add up to 5,820 calories, or 1.6 pounds of weight gain. Over the span of five years, binge-drinking beer just once a month will add up to 45,900 calories, or 13.1 pounds of added weight.