One of the most common questions I get is “How does alcohol fit into this lifestyle?” In the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, we practice balance and moderation. This is what makes this lifestyle sustainable. It is NOT a deprivation diet! We allow for discretionary calories such as alcohol, the same way we allow for treats once a week. As with everything, moderation is the key. And so is planning for it. As I mentioned, typically we save these discretionary calories for Saturdays when we work the largest muscle group, our legs, and allow for a treat. Then we practice a little thing called “IIFYM” or “if it fits your macos” so we can still account for these little guilt free pleasures. We follow this same strategy on holidays and special occasions. Simply plan ahead and keep your nutrition on point around your event, and you can save room for these discretionary calories. So, how exactly do you track alcoholic beverages? If you do decide to enjoy an adult beverage from time to time, you do want to account for it within your macros. Alcohol is its own macro (technically a 4th macronutrient with no nutritional value) and does contain 7 calories per grams. So, you will want to track it! Simply follow the the equations in the photo. Alcohol can be tracked as Carbs, Fat, or a combination of the two. **Save the Alcohol Tracking graphic to your phone for quick reference in the future. #trackingalcohol #trackingmacros #discretionarycalories #planahead #superbowl2021 #the4thmacronutrient #giveyourselfgrace #allinmoderation #iifym #iifymlifestyle #fasterwaywithcari https://www.instagram.com/p/CK7RcDxliqy/?igshid=13xa5p2ez4bo6
