Managing Alcohol and Fat Loss

By Siobhán O'Sullivan

SOS Fitness

Last week, I spoke about how alcohol can have an impact on fat loss and how best to manage the day of an event and planning ahead. This week, I want to talk to you about the day after a night out.

It’s the day after being out that is the key to not hindering your fat loss efforts when it comes to alcohol. This is when we can really over-consume calories and put ourselves completely out of our deficit.

There are a few key things to think about for the following day:

– Get some fresh air. I know sitting on the couch is tempting for the day but your mind and body will thank you for getting some movement in

– Drink 2 litres of water

– Have food in the house and be prepared for the day after. This is the most important aspect of managing alcohol. Get back to your normal routine with food. Have food in the house to make a fakeaway so you don’t end going to the takeaway. If you allow yourself to eat what you like the day after being out, this is where you will see calories really go up for the week

– Get to bed at your normal time. You want to get your sleep routine back on track as quickly as you can Alcohol can for sure be worked into a fat loss plan. The key is being prepared and planning for it and not taking a drink every time it is offered just for the sake of it. There will be times when you will choose to say no to alcohol because it is not in line with your goals. Don’t feel the pressure to drink if you don’t want it. It is you who will suffer the consequences ultimately.

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