DAYTON, Ohio — When it comes to counting calories, it is just as important to watch what you drink as what you eat.

Beverages are a sneaky contributor to weight gain, so to get a good handle on how many calories you may be consuming, keep track for one week. If you’re like most people, chances are it will be a real eye-opener.

Many soft drinks and beer for example, have about 150 calories per 12 ounces. To give you an idea of how easily this can sabotage your diet, consuming just one of these drinks per day adds up to a whopping 54,750 extra calories or close to a 16-pound weight gain in a year’s time.

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