Here is some great information on managing your alcohol intake from Matt and the team at Metabolic Jump Start.
Rules work well for alcohol and other tempting treats like chocolate, because it’s hard to stop at just one small glass or piece.
Setting a rule (a contract with yourself) in advance to limit consumption in a certain way lets you rehearse your positive response, ready for when you are tempted to drink.
Choose your rules:
Only drink on weekends – If you can’t stop at one glass of wine or beer, this rule is for you. Save alcohol for special on the weekend. You can wait for it!
No more than 2 drinks – Decide on your limit (1, 2 or 3 drinks) and stick to it. For example, only put two beers on the fridge.
Two nights out a month – Set a quota you can use when you like, but that’s the limit.
Add a reward to your rules
Rules only seem overly restrictive when there isn’t a good reason for them. Every time you remind yourself of a rule you set, also think of the reward for sticking to the rules.
Your reward is looking and feeling fantastic… and still enjoying a drink or a chocolate