Managing Alcohol and Fat Loss

By Siobhan O'Sullivan

SOS Fitness

When it comes to fat loss, alcohol and the habits we have around alcohol can certainly have an impact on fat loss results. I want to give you some tips on managing your alcohol intake but also consider other factors when it comes to alcohol. This is something I work on with lots of my coaching clients.

The first thing to consider when it comes to alcohol, especially if trying to drop body fat, is to take time and consider the events that you will have a drink at. If we took a drink every time it is offered, we could end up drinking every weekend! So if you have a busy social calendar coming up, sit down and plan for the events you will drink at. Best friend’s wedding – you will probably have a drink at that. A distant relatives 60th birthday party – you may decide to drive for this one. So, sit down and plan for the upcoming events and when you will be drinking.

When it comes to the day of the event in question, some tips:

– Keep your meals high protein and high in volume i.e., lots of veg

– Increase water intake on the day you are going out. Drink at least 2 litres of water on the day you are going out.

– Stick to light beers or clear spirits with low calorie mixers when out

– Have a glass of water for every 2 alcoholic drinks

– Get out and burn some energy on the dancefloor - this will keep you away from the bar!

– Avoid the takeaway at the end of the night.

In the next issue, I will give some tips on how to manage the day after you have been out –managing the day after is key to long term fat loss results.

For more information on nutrition coaching, check out my website https://sosfitness.ie/nutrition/