Fitness & Booze ?!?

The weekend is here! Time to relax and wind-down with a glass of wine. Stop what? But what is with my fitness goals? Can I stay on track but still enjoy myself on the weekends?

Here are some facts:

1. Alcohol has little to no nutritional value. It goes straight to your bloodstreams which means you are taking in empty calories.
2. Alcohol slows down your metabolism which means it will slow down your fat burring process.
3. Many alcoholic drinks are packed with sugar. Especially if you are mixing your alcohol with juices or energy drinks.
4. Alcohol effects your judgment. Suddenly a cheese burger and french fries as a midnight snack sounds amazing and isn't that bad anymore.

However, if you have a drink or two in moderation once in a while it won't hurt you. There are even some studies that suggest moderate alcohol consumption can provide health benefits. 

Here are some tips that help me stay on track with alcohol and my fitness goals:

1. When you are having some alcohol, try to eat very well and stay away from greasy food.
2. Make sure you drink enough water! I have a glass of water with every glass of wine.
3. Try to stay away from the sugar drinks and try instead a sweet glass of wine or a vodka lemon only with some lemon squeezed in.
4. And last but not least if you have some alcohol enjoy it and don't feel bad about it! 

I personally don't drink very much anymore. I enjoy a glass (or two :-)!) of wine once every few weeks. I save that glass of wine for a special night, a friends birthday, a date night or a little getaway.

Work HARD, dream BIG!!!