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How can I

stress the

importance

of not

drinking

alcohol to

clients who

want to

lose

weight?

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How can I stress the

importance of not

drinking alcohol to

clients who want to

lose weight?

As fitness professionals,

we likely have had to

talk with our clients

about the subject of

alcohol and the

metabolic

consequences of

drinking alcoholic

beverages. Drinking

alcohol may be a part of

our culture, but it

doesn’t have to result in

weight gain for our

clients.

These tips below will

help guide you and your

client on the importance

of not drinking alcohol

for those who want to

lose weight.

Performance –

Alcohol impairs muscle

growth and slows down

recovery of your

muscles. This is critical

for anyone trying to pack

on lean muscle and lose

those unwanted pounds,

especially because

recovery assists in better

execution of your

workout.

Journal – Having

your clients keep

meticulous and

consistent records daily

of their alcohol

consumption can be a

crucial tool in self-

awareness. Your clients

may be unaware of how

much alcohol they do

drink, so the act of

keeping a journal could

hopefully lead to a

positive change.

Options – Whereas

alcohol can have such a

negative affect on your

client’s fitness goals,

there are some better

options if your client is

going to consume

alcohol. Recommend that

your clients choose clear

liquors such as Vodka,

Gin, and clear Rum,

since they are low in

calories.

Priorities –

Sometimes it all really

comes down to what a

person really desires

more than anything else.

In other words, if your

client lacks self-discipline

and control when they

consume alcohol, then

gently and tactfully ask

them what they really

want? Do they want to

lose weight or would they

rather have that extra

alcoholic beverage?