Say No to Happy Hour
I’m not going to tell you to abstain from alcohol completely, I’m pretty open about how much I enjoy a little tequila and organic red wine from time to time. But when you’re trying to lose weight and tone up, alcohol is the ultimate enemy. Alcohol releases estrogen into the bloodstream and when you have excess estrogen, you’re more prone to hold onto weight. Ever seen a guy with a beer belly? It’s the excess estrogen causing that fat and inhibiting muscle growth.
Alcohol also lowers your inhibitions, decreases your willpower, and stimulates your appetite. The result? You in a drive-thru ordering a cheeseburger and fries at 2am. Now THAT is definitely not the route to a rock hard six pack. Your best bet is to take a hiatus from happy hour until you meet your weight-loss goals and can re-introduce alcohol into your diet in a healthy way.
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