Balancing Macros and Booze: Tips for Tracking Alcohol

Ever wondered how your favorite cocktail or beer might be impacting your goals? In this episode, I dive into the effects of alcohol on body composition and overall health. We'll explore how alcohol influences daily caloric intake, metabolism, and muscle recovery. Also - as a coach who understands the balance between enjoying life and achieving fitness goals, I'll provide practical advice for incorporating alcohol into a macros-based diet without going completely sober. Tune in to hear about: (7:20) How alcohol influences your body - from metabolism, to daily caloric intake, and muscle recovery (15:00) The potential setbacks alcohol can cause in your health journey (20:40) Practical tips for enjoying alcohol while pursuing body composition goals (33:00) Common mistakes and misconceptions when it comes to alcohol and macro tracking (43:00) Things to consider when deciding how you want to approach your alcohol consumption This episode is perfect for anyone trying to balance their love for a good drink with their body composition goals. It’s all about making informed choices and enjoying life while staying on track with your health and fitness goals. Cheers to a mindful approach to enjoying your favorite drinks! Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to get more advice for reaching your health goals with a macros approach. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love to see you share what you took away from it by taking a screenshot of the episode and tagging me on Instagram! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me what you want to learn about next! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Access free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE! Working Against Gravity Alcohol to Macro Calculator MacrosFirst - macro tracking app CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD: Website Facebook Instagram