When it comes to helping people lose weight I've found alcohol consumption to be one of the biggest barriers when it comes to success

Now I'll admit straight away that I am absolutely no saint when it comes to booze and I enjoy a drink just like most people

The trouble is that it is so ingrained into our culture - I know for me at least pretty much every social event involves drinking

And if you are the designated driver it always seems like you have been stitched up somehow

Despite the fact that you will be the one waking up the next day feeling fresh as a daisy instead of having a mouth that feels like an old carpet - but I digress

Aside from giving you a hangover, alcohol contains a huge number of excess calories that people don't account for (or choose to forget about) when they are trying to lose weight

Now as I mentioned I enjoy alcohol, but recently I have been trying my best to limit it to just one day a week and the results have been quite profound...

I've lost 1.5 Kg over the last few weeks simply by not drinking on weekdays and Sundays

No extra workouts, no less carbs, just less booze

So if you've hit a plateau in your weight loss journey, try cutting down on your favourite tipple and see what happens

Until next time, have a great week

Arland