“You can’t lose fat if you have even a DROP of alcohol.” No. That’s not how physiology works. Yes, alcohol is oxidized first because it can’t be stored — but that’s a temporary priority, not a week-long fat-loss shutdown. Alcohol clearance happens over hours, not days. What actually determines fat loss? ➡️ Sustained negative energy balance over time, not whether you had a beer last night. What the research shows: • Alcohol temporarily suppresses fat oxidation while it’s being metabolized, then m