You’re not working hard on your body just to hide at home. You don’t need to skip happy hour for fear of derailing your training progress. Take your guns (and abs, and all those other sexy muscles you’ve been building) out to celebrate.
Just use these tips, like choosing healthy cocktails and smart snacking, to stay on track on the weekends after working hard on your physique all week.
So you may know one of the secrets of successful male fitness models is eating a ton of lean protein. That’s because protein is crucial for building muscle. But did you know protein also keeps your blood sugar steady?
Eating protein before drinking helps your body slow down the rate of alcohol-absorption into the blood too. So pre-game before you party. Fuel up on lean protein like chicken or fish to give your muscles something to rebuild with and your blood something to equip for all the fun that’s about to happen.
Do you HIIT? It’s the fast and efficient way to drop pounds and tone up.
If you’re serious about fine-tuning your muscles with intense training, chances are you also pay attention to what you eat. Meal planning is a huge part of bodybuilding effectively. Depending on the snacks you choose, happy hour can either mess up or make up part of your nutritional plan.
Opt for low-carb apps and healthy happy hour snacks like:
Your waistline and muscles will thank you for having a good time without going overboard on the calories and carbs.
Staying hydrated is always smart- but especially when you’re drinking. Not only does water help your body process alcohol more effectively, but it reduces recovery time too. Since you work out, your body also needs more water! Make hydration easy while you sip your cocktail. Stagger your bottles or blends with glasses of water.
Fun fact: alcohol can have carbs. Some beers are even compared to bread in a glass in terms of carbs and calories! Opt for these healthy cocktails that won’t bust your bodybuilding progress:
Generally, the healthiest cocktails are the ones that add as little as possible to pure alcohol like whiskey, tequila, or rum. So feel free to indulge in a straight shot, too!
Since mixed-in ingredients are what tend to take drinks from harmless for your health to wrecking your workout gains, mix minimally. To savor the flavors you love, opt for healthier mix ingredients like:
These mixer boosters make for a good time without packing on too many calories, carbs, or sugars.
It’d be a shame to waste all your hard work at the gym on one night of bad choices at the bar. Fortunately, fitness doesn’t negate fun.
Go out. Have a great time. Just keep these healthier cocktail hour tips in mind!
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