RIO Fitness Chicago® Exercise & Nutrition Blog

RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip:

It's May 3, which means we're DAYS away from Summer 2010 not just weeks anymore! A simple, quick thing you can do to start getting in shape with the brief time remaining is give up booze.
Alcohol:
1) Triggers the body fat production cortisol to begin producing body fat.
2) Lowers levels of testosterone which is the hormone that helps us burn body fat quicker.
3) Obviously has calories, and since losing body body fat is all about burning more calories than you consume daily, it can really hinder you seeing results.

So in other words, skip it! At least for the next few weeks of May! Your abs especially, will thank you later!