Let’s Talk About Alcohol
Ok, so it’s summer and many of us like to kick back with a glass of wine, a cold beer or a good cocktail. We’re not here to tell you how to manage your relationship with alcohol, but we do think it’s worth it to educate ourselves about what effect alcohol has on our bodies, and how that might impact your ability or resolve to keep working towards your fitness goals. Over the years, we’ve heard many members say something during a workout along these lines: “I’m really feeling that glass of wine today!” Or “I’m so tired, maybe I had a little too much last night.” We know it’s on people’s minds!
We found this article to be helpful in understanding some of the ways alcohol affects us and our workouts:
https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/blog/articles/alcohol/
It is also important to note, that for some, managing a relationship with alcohol can become a challenge. If you feel like you or someone you love may be over drinking, one of our members came to us with a suggestion for a program. She reports having had great success with “This Naked Mind”, and asked that we share information with our members in case any one is struggling and looking for information and support.
“This Naked Mind” is a book by Annie Grace, and it's also a podcast series, a free 30-day "Alcohol Challenge" done with a community, and a full-year, coach-led program called The PATH (not free). Our member says “I'm really happy to say I stopped drinking last year while on the PATH, and I feel great (emotionally and physically). The PATH is open to anyone, but my group (the "Class of August 2021") is 99.9% women -- and, of that group, nearly all middle-aged women.” If you need support, we suggest you check this out!