7 reasons you’re not losing weight

You’re forgetting alcohol calories

It's amazing how many dieters agonise over every last calorie in a meal, and then knock back several alcoholic drinks in one evening. As well as the effect of excess alcohol on your liver and the cancer risk, alcohol calories really do count. One tiny (125ml) glass of red wine contains 85 calories, a Baileys around 170 calories and a pina colada at least 260. Stick to a couple of units a night as part of your calorie allowance.