How to Drink Alcohol and Lose Weight

Holiday party this weekend?!

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Enjoy your drinks??

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Here are a few rules to go by when wanting to make fat loss progress and still drink alcohol:?

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1. You have to count your drinks as calories. I’d give yourself, or save yourself 500-800 calories for drinks if that’s what you’re planning on. Usually you’re on the safe side that way. You will not gain weight from alcohol if you’re in a calorie deficit so adding those calories in is going to help you determine how much those drinks are worth it:) -?

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2. Get in protein/veggies early in the day?

If you’re heading for a night out, fill yourself up on protein/veggies early in the day. This will help keep you full and potentially avoiding a late night pizza binge, but also allow you to get your protein in and micronutrients to allow for flexibility later on.?

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3. Choose lower calorie drinks. Seriously margaritas are like 500 calories so unless you’re only planning on having 1-2 of those high calorie, high sugar, high sweet drinks it’s best to stay on the lower side. Light beers, liquor mixed with zero calorie mixers (diet soda, water) are great choices. -?

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Once again I’m going to repeat the word MODERATION. Fitness and health and weight loss and all that stuff is not meant to be a miserable process. You should be able to enjoy yourself, have drinks socially, and not have it interfere with your goals. If you practice the strategies I’ve listed above and make good choices, trust me, you’ll be able to have your social life, enjoy the drinks, and continue to crush your fat loss goals. -?