Commit to your exact limit.
Try this: Don’t think about a pink elephant.
Your mind iswired for reward and novelty.
Make plans for the next morning.
If youre conscious of a 7 a.m. commitment, youre more likely to leave the bar early.
It could be your favorite exercise class, running errands, or grabbing coffee with a friend.
Its a good excuse to make an early exit.
Prepare a healthy pre-drink meal.
Youllfeel the effects of drinking moreif you havent eaten anything beforehand, since alcohol is absorbed from your stomach.
Slow down the metabolism process by filling up with protein andhigh-fiber foodslike asparagus, broccoli, and cauliflower.
When preparing your pre-drinking meal, ask, Are there health-giving benefits to this product?
Did it once live, grow or swim?
Have ingredients been added to the original product?
Answering in the positive means your meal will likely be antioxidant-rich, whichhelpsthe liver.
What to do while drinking:
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Drink slowly and aim to have no more than two drinks in three hours.
To keep busy, focus on creating great conversation by asking ice-breakers like, Whats your story?
Head home by 1 a.m.
Nothing good happens after 1 a.m. Now I have a firm 1 a.m. cut-off for when I head for home.
What to do after drinking:
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Drink a hangover smoothie.
Stay hydrated (but not with Gatorade).
But avoid Gatorade some varieties contain as much as21 gramsof sugar!
If youre sitting around, this can cause a big insulin spike.
So there you have it: simple and easy things to do before and after drinking.
