07/07/2025
“Small changes. Big impact.”
Trying to lose weight or feel more energised? 🍃 Your relationship with alcohol could be playing a bigger role than you think.
Here’s how alcohol can hold back your fitness goals:
🍷 Empty Calories - Alcohol is calorie-dense (7 cal per gram) but offers no nutritional value. A large glass of wine = the same calories as a slice of cake.
🥂 Disrupted Fat Burning - Your body prioritises metabolising alcohol over burning fat, slowing down your progress.
😴 Sleep Disruption - Poor sleep = poor recovery, low energy, and often... cravings.
🍕 Willpower Wobbles - Alcohol lowers inhibitions, making you more likely to reach for high-calorie foods.
🚫 What if you tried going zero?
Non-alcoholic beers, spirits, and wines have come a long way - and often contain fewer calories, less sugar, and zero poor morning starts. Making the switch, even occasionally, can help support your weight loss, training recovery, and overall wellbeing.
This Alcohol Awareness Week, think about how your habits serve your goals - and explore small swaps that help you feel stronger, clearer, and more in control. 💥