RIO Fitness Chicago® Exercise & Nutrition Blog

RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip:

Chicago nightlife isn't just Fridays & Saturdays, it's Sunday to Sunday! And if you're one of those "Happy Hour" pros, all those calories from alcohol can really add up and may make you more prone to storing fat in your middle. Just one margherita can be around 400cal. So rather than reward yourself after a tough week with 2-for-1 drink night, treat yourself to spa time, movie or other non alcohol/food fun time; you'll feel pampered without packing on pounds. If you must have a drink, try choosing a bubbly toast, like Champagne or Prosecco, which you'll be inclined to drink more slowly than a noncarbonated drink. Recent studies also show that loud music makes you drink more, so if the sound system is thumping, put down the glass and start dancing!