Is your Brunch Routine Ruining your Life?
Or at least your fitness goals.
We all love #selfcaresundays and brunch with friends over the weekends can be a long-awaited social oasis. But is something about our brunch time derailing the hard work we have done all week in the gym and making us unhealthy?
It could be if you are drinking too much alcohol with your meal.
A staple for most at brunch is the breakfast cocktails. Bloody Mary’s, mimosas, morning mules, and Bellini’s, often bottomless, can be un-doing your workout and mindful dietary practices.
The water factor
Consuming enough water is essential to a healthy diet and fitness program and excessive consumption of alcohol can cause dehydration and in extreme cases impair kidney function. Within 20 minutes of consuming alcohol, you may notice you have to go to the restroom. This happens because alcohol is a diuretic, meaning it causes water loss by signaling the kidneys to release electrolytes and fluids. A decrease in circulating water can increase your appetite, causing you to overeat and slow your metabolism. In addition, dehydrated muscles break down protein and can cause your strength training to be less effective.
The Family Factor
Our body’s ability to metabolize alcohol is influenced by our genetics. Unfortunately, if you have a family history of obesity and alcoholism, your body is likely to be less able to break down the chemicals in alcohol and is more likely to experience a negative effect from alcohol consumption.
The Obesity Factor
The effects of alcohol consumption vary from person to person but if you are already overweight, the effects of drinking alcohol can be more drastic for you when compared to someone who is not overweight. Alcohol like most other foods and beverages contain calories however there is research that indicates that people who have a diet that is high in fat and have a high body fat composition are more likely to experience weight loss from alcohol calories when compared to a person who does not have these factors present.
“Everything in moderation, including moderation.”
The Bottom Line
We all value our traditions and getting together with friends. If you are going to have drinks that include alcohol, remember to be mindful of your consumption so you don’t get off track with your long-term goals to be healthy and happy.
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The information in this post is for informational or educational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice or consultations with healthcare professionals. Always consult with healthcare professionals to create a personalized plan that aligns with both your health needs and weight goals.