I beg you badgergirl(dramatic sigh) , go and read Matt Stone 180 health.
Common sense is what i always missed and the guy has much more then the all...
As for "not to mention I chose to have a husband and a child and I do need to hold it together for their benefit",
That scenario is deadborn sista.....
Alcohol contains sugars. your metabolism always use the sugar as a first source of energy.
So when you drink the alcohol is used as a fuel, which is...