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Alcohol and Fitness

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I was gonna do a deep dive in this subject as requested but I decided I would just mention some things to think about.


I'm not saying never drink, I AM saying at least know how it is impacting your fitness goals.  I do drink, but if I am in comp prep or have a specific goal alcohol is not even a thought.  Not for my birthday, a friends wedding, literally not one drop.

Alcohol is 100% slowing down the process towards your goals and here are some basics why;


  • Alcohol is a poison.  Your body's top priority is to process the alcohol before anything else which means it slows down every other process.

  • It stays in your system longer than just the next day hangover, up to 72 hours.

  • It urges you to make food choices that do not support your goals.

  • It's dehydrating.

  • It's an energy sucker.

  • You might pass out initially but your sleep will be disrupted.

  • Next day you have alcohol bloat, and your gut is upset. Now you again need to make "off plan" food choice to please your upset stomach.

  • You're likely not going to the gym next morning after a drinking session.


Things I know to be crucial for fitness goals are sleep/recovery, nutrition/water and exercise.  None of these pair well with alcohol.


Just somethings to think about.

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