Holiday traditions often include family get-togethers, parties, lots of home cooked foods, and many times alcohol is involved in the festivities. Many people choose to be completely sober, or to only drink occasionally for various reasons. Alcohol can have negative effects on the body, and waking up with a nasty hangover is no fun either.
As you head into the holiday season you can be more mindful of your alcohol consumption with the help of these tips:
- Aim For Half
- Cutting out alcohol all together can be very difficult and unrealistic for some drinkers. Instead of cutting out booze cold turkey, try limiting your drinks for the rest of the year to half of what you normally drink each week.
- Opt For Less Sugar
- Your choice of alcohol is important to take into consideration. Opt for libations with fewer calories and no added sugar, like tequila, mezcal, and vodka. As a general rule of thumb: avoid mixed drinks when possible. And always remember to stay hydrated in between drinks.
- Identify Your Priorities
- Have a daily check-in with yourself before you head out to a gathering where alcohol will be served. If you drink tonight, maybe that means skipping it later in the week, or vice versa. Tune into what your needs are and be realistic about how drinking will make you feel after the fact. If crushing your morning workout is a priority then you know that it’s best for you to opt for non-alcoholic beverages the night before.
- Reach For Alternatives
- There are trendy new mocktails popping up all the time, and mixing up your own delicious, alcohol-free drink is easy! Give yourself something fun and flavorful to sip on in place of the usual cocktail, and you will never miss the booze! There are even non-alcoholic wines and beers that look like their boozy counterparts, so no one will know the difference.
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