12/10/2018
Realistically, social events will usually involve alcohol and if we were being honest, some times do get more enjoyable with some drinking involved.
Its not the social drinks that we need to concentrate on, its the effect the alcohol is going to play on the hard work we put in through the week.
Many people may stick to just Vodka because of minimal calories, which yes, is a better option as compared to beer and ciders usually packed with sugar and calories.
But it is the effect that alcohol will play with Insulin that we need to focus on.
Insulin is the most powerful hormone in our body, it transports our food for energy, or in some cases, excess food to stored energy (fat is stored energy) and effects our mood throughout the day. It plays a significant role in determining our results in weight loss.
However did you know that a big night out drinking can effect your insulin levels for several days after a night out?
So much that it can almost inhibit your chances of fat loss for days after until you have your levels of insulin back at a controlled healthy level again.
I guess maybe you can understand how some people may train hard and eat healthy during the week but never lose weight due to their big social weekends all back to back.
But what is a way to fast track insulin back to a healthy level to get back into far burning?
Fasting!
When you fast, it is a period of time more than 14 hours that you do not consume ANYTHING OTHER THEN WATER!
I have to put capital letter on that as that point does seem to confuse people.
"oh what about........"
"No."
"Oh but surely I can still have....."
"no. nothing but water"
"Oh but coffee is fine"
"Is coffee water? Does your body store coffee naturally?"
"oh well no"
Once you intake something other than water, your body has to stop repairing, break down what you have consumed and then get back to work again.
Your two options to fast track this.
Fast for a minimum of 14 Hours (I think 20 hrs is a good number to hit)
Or
Intermitted fasting
8hr sleep
8hr Window to eat and exercise
8hr of fasting