A fresh story out today is the levels of alcohol consumption and what is okay and what is bad for you?
There have been many different guidelines over the last few years, with most of the medical profession recommending around 20 alcohol units a week.
One pint of beer was 2 units along with a glass of wine the same.
Women were advised one to two units a day, men up from two to four units a day.
Now the advice comes out today that people need to STAY OFF alcohol for at least two days a week.
This doesn’t go anywhere near far enough in my book.
We talk about achieving the best physical performance on here every day and unfortunately, alcohol will be the leading factor STOPPING you get to where you want to be.
When it comes to looking and feeling good, alcohol will trip you up in a big way. The feel good factor is very temporary and usually only lasts for just a couple of hours. Then it can actually depress you.
Alcohol is actually classed as a depressant so I assume you don’t want to feel down and sad, so it doesn’t make sense to drink too much?!
Alcohol will stop you burning body fat to a large degree too the day after you consume it. So not only do you get the excess calories when you initially drink it, you develop a hunger for sugary and fatty foods, which will put weight on.
Then the next day, your ability to burn body fat is cut down by a third. Its hard enough to burn body fat anyway, making the task even harder seems like madness!
There are 120 sleep disorders out there, 80 are linked to alcohol, so anyone who tells you to have a glass of wine to help you have a good sleep is talking rubbish!!
Also, if you abstain most of the week, you will naturally feel better when your system is clean and clear.
Your skin will be better and your vital organs will function properly.
You read this to be healthy and get and stay in good physical condition. Alcohol once a week maximum is advised, that’s not harsh, its just my assessment of working with a lot of people for a lot of years, when results have always mattered!
Time to act now and get some real balance in your life!
