RIO Fitness Chicago® Exercise & Nutrition Blog

RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip:

How much alcohol did you consume over Memorial Day Weekend? If you want to stay/get lean, limit the amount of alcohol (beer/wine/hard liquor) you're consuming because alcohol:

1) Triggers the body fat production cortisol to begin producing body fat.

2) Lowers levels of testosterone in our body which is the hormone that helps us burn body fat/build lean muscle tissue 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.

Other than limiting how much alcohol you consume you can:

1) Space out your drinks by having a water in between. That way you're not over consuming so many calories at once.

2) Order your drinks on the rocks instead of with soda/juice fillers which add unncessary calories/sugars.

3) Choose clear spirits such as vodka, because the the darker the color the more toxins it has.