7 Reasons why “Sober September” is a good idea…
1. Alcohol causes the liver to release a chemical that impairs testosterone, which is a key in muscle development, therefore limiting any gains you may potentially have in September.
2. Alcohol has been linked to decreased cardiovascular activity, meaning inadequate recovery due to a lower oxygen intake between sets for up to 2 days after drinking.
3. It will take you over an hour of running to burn off a single drinking session with 6-8 drinks.
4. You will more than likely miss at least one training session due to the hangover that you will acquire.
5. You will save a ridiculous amount of money by not buying somewhere between 6-16 drinks on any given night.
6. You will experience a decrease Vitamin and Mineral intake as your liver will be busy converting alcohol into acetate and any vitamins/minerals contained in food you eat are taken up by the detoxification process.
7. Alcohol affects the amount of fat your body can and will burn for energy, the acetate developed by the liver while it breaks down the alcohol is used as an energy source before fat.
