Sometimes it’s hard to resist the temptation to partake in a few drinks at the end of a long day or at social functions… but drinking alcohol can totally cripple your weight loss goals.

Why Alcohol Sabotages Weight Loss

• It slows down your metabolism.
• It’s empty calories with zero nutritional value.
• Most mixers are loaded with sugar.
• Drinking increases your appetite and decreases your self-control... the perfect storm for overeating and making poor food choices.
• Alcohol causes depression even after you sober up. This means you’ll have less motivation to eat right and work out.

If you must have a drink (or 3)...

• Drink a fresh green juice before you go out.
• Replace sugary mixers with club soda and fresh lemon or lime.
• Add cold-pressed juice to your fruity cocktails instead of processed juice. 
• Try a gluten-free vodka like Tito’s.
• If you are a social butterfly, try limiting your drinking to Friday and Saturday nights.

Check out 5 Ways to Relax Without Alcohol and learn how to chill out without weight gain!