The Boozy Problem: As most of us know, alcohol dehydrates our bodies like crazy. And dehydration can wreck your weight loss plan in a number of ways. First, it's the leading cause of killer hangovers, which are the leading cause of lazing in bed all day eating fries and doughnuts. (Or is that just me?)

The Boozy Solution: Across the board our experts recommend matching a glass of water for every alcoholic beverage. "This will help you pace yourself and keep count of how much you're drinking, while staying more hydrated," says Cederquist.

Go an extra step and make it a glass of sparkling water with lime. "It still looks like an alcoholic drink, but will allow you to hydrate and limit the amount you are really drinking," says Cederquist.

Flavored sparkling water also makes the perfect zero-calorie mixer.

The Boozy Problem: More than one of us has awoken after a night of too many cocktails to find mysterious fast food remains and empty ice cream tubs littering our kitchens. According to Cooper, dehydration is to blame for this, too. "Excessive alcohol leaves some people craving more calories because they mistake thirst for hunger," she says.

Another cause of the reviled drunk-binge is the same thing that makes you call all your exes and flash the bartender: lowered inhibitions. "When you're intoxicated, you're more likely to indulge in foods that you wouldn't eat if you were sober," says Baumberg. Before you know it, you're Ubering through the Taco Bell drive-through, telling yourself, "Welp, diet starts tomorrow."

The Boozy Solution: It's important to eat a full, balanced meal before or along with your alcohol to keep your blood sugar in check, says Miller. Skipping meals to "make room" for the calories in your booze will ultimately end up backfiring.

In fact, fatty foods do the best job of slowing down alcohol absorption and staving off binges. "This doesn't mean that you should be stuffing your face with a burger and fries," Baumberg clarifies. "Look for healthy fats like salmon, avocados and nuts." With your stomach already full, you'll be less likely to gorge on unhealthy food or more drinks.

If you do get snacky throughout the night, try ordering the veggie plate. Water-laden fruits and vegetables like berries, melons, cucumbers and celery can hydrate you just as much as your glass of Pellegrino.

The Boozy Problem: You'd be horrified if you looked up the calorie counts of some cocktails. You might think there's no harm in enjoying a single margarita with dinner, but blended beverages made with sugary pre-made mix can pack up to 700 calories in a single drink.

Similarly, kicking back with a few beers or half a bottle of wine with friends seems innocent enough, but depending on the color, sugar and alcohol content, you could easily tack on an extra thousand calories to your day, thanks to booze alone.

The Boozy Solution: "Sip smart!" advises Cederquist. Try replacing sugary soda or juice with sparkling water or unsweetened iced tea as a mixer to avoid those hidden calories. Better yet, find a simple, low-calorie recipe you love, and stick to it whenever you drink. For example, consider making a wine spritzer or light mojito your signature drink. Courtesy of Cederquist, here are a few recipes to experiment with to find your go-to:

Light Wine Spritzer
1/4 cup wine
3/4 cup seltzer water

Vodka Soda
1 part vodka
2 parts soda water
Add fresh squeezed lime, lemon, grapefruit or orange for more flavor

Light Mojito
2 ounces white rum
Juice of half a lime
Mint leaves
4 ounces soda water
Drop of liquid Stevia

The Boozy Problem: Let's say you forgot to drink water, chugged strawberry daiquiris all night and then ate an entire bag of shredded cheese with your fingers. When you go off the rails, it can be really easy to say "screw it" and continue your unhealthy habits until you feel better. Though we can all relate, this is an excellent way to throw off your weight loss plan indefinitely.

The Boozy Solution: At the end of your ill-advised evening -- or the morning after -- reach for a Vitamin C or activated charcoal supplement, a fresh green juice or smoothie.

Vitamin C works to block the conversion of alcohol into aldehyde, which is the most hangover-causing metabolite. Green juices and smoothies fuel your body with the minerals and vitamins it's desperately craving. And activated charcoal speeds up the body's removal of toxins -- just as it filters your tap water. (Try Project Juice's Black Magic lemonade.)

These surefire hangover cures not only make you feel better, they're also ultra-healthful, putting you back on your weight loss plan like no greasy hangover breakfast ever could.

The Boozy Problem: Making the allowance for alcohol while you're on a weight loss plan can be a slippery slope. You tell yourself you'll be able to drink in moderation or that you can stick to the recommended serving sizes. For women, that adds up to five "standard" alcoholic drinks per week. A standard drink equals 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of liquor.

But being on a diet takes work, and even sticking to recommended limits can set you off course; so, just as you've put yourself on a strict workout regimen, you need to schedule your drinking, as well.

The Boozy Solution: "You really set yourself on a path for success or failure by how you start your day or your week," says Farley. "If you start your week with cocktails on a Monday night, you are much more likely to drink more during the week than if you save your drinking for the weekend or special occasions." Similarly, if you have a mimosa with brunch, there's a higher chance you'll keep drinking over the course of the day than if you hold off until dinner.

Instead, try making Friday and Saturday evenings between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. your designated drinking times (or whatever makes sense for your work schedule). You'll be more likely to stick to such a definite plan.