by Coach Koos
Drinking used to play a very big part in my life. When I was in a fraternity over 4 years ago, I absolutely LOVED partying. Everything from going to bars with friends, or having people over for a drunken Rock Band party on the Xbox was always a good time. However, I was younger back then. I didn't understand what a "calorie" was (nor did I care).
I feel that when we're young, most of us don't understand the importance of our body. Some say "your body is a temple". I believe that to be true. I kind of view my body as a "vehicle", because if it breaks down I don't want to have to shell out massive amounts of cash when a part on my "vehicle" breaks down. So I need to treat my body with care. (Now I'm thinkin I need to take better care of my actual CAR as well...)
Anyways, I gained a LOT of weight back then. One could blame it on the drinking, or you could blame it on the entire pizza I could eat at 2:00 in the morning. Either way, I did not have many priorities when it came to my body.
What I love about EVERY fitness program I've done is that they all come with a nutrition plan specially designed for the level of activity you'll be at in that program. "Where's the beer fit in this plan, Coach?"..."How many nights a week can I get drunk?" Well boys and girls, I can gladly answer these questions...
I had to make a very important decision and quit drinking altogether (for personal reasons). But I know some very successfully fit individuals that still know how to have a good time. I just want to briefly add that I do NOT frown upon drinking at all. In fact, I actually like to be around people that are drinking because I feel that I get a contact buzz (haha, moods are contagious and I like to surround myself with people who are having a good time).
So let's say that you're starting a new program. If you are ABSOLUTELY SERIOUS about getting your maximum best results, then naturally, I'd say to quit the booze. If it's a 90 day program, quit the booze for 90 days. If you can't quit it for 90 days, then maybe you have a bit of a problem. I used to workout like crazy and diet like crazy during the week, and then I would get crazy with alcohol on Friday and Saturday (needles to say, I did not see my best results during that round of the program).
If you feel that you need a drink, then make sure to count those calories into your daily caloric intake (this is huge...I'm always counting my calories. With the program I'm on, I'm allowed 2400 calories a day). I also know a coach who drinks tequila with a few drops of the natural sweetener "stevia" in it. And I'm sure we've all heard that a glass of red wine a day is good for the heart.
To sum things up...count your dang calories. If you're serious about seeing and feeling the BEST results, then hop off the drinking for a while and see how it fits for you. Again, I do not frown on people that drink nor am I "preaching", but I just want to state that it DOES contain bad things and unnecessary calories for your body if you're serious about getting the best "you".
Thanks for stopping by, guys. Please leave a comment and let me know how you are. And if you need some coaching or ANY kind of motivation, please hit me up on here or on Facebook. I'm here for you.
~It's never too late~
Coach Koos
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