8 Reasons I Gave up Alcohol, as a Triathlete
I am a triathlete, and in March 2021, I stopped drinking alcohol completely.
The calories in alcohol do not contribute nutritionally to your diet - only add to it with no benefit
It makes it harder to wake up in the morning especially if you're hung over.
As a triathlete, I need to be able to recover quickly from training in order to be race-ready. Alcohol slows down the recovery process.
As a triathlete, staying hydrated is crucial, and alcohol dehydrates the body. It may even flush electrolytes from your system, which we need.
Drinking alcohol dulls the senses and impairs reflexes and coordination, which are all important for triathlon competition.
Bones are constantly rebuilding themselves, and alcohol consumption can interfere with this process, leading to weaker bones over time.
As a triathlete, I want to set a good example for others, including kids and other athletes by living a healthy lifestyle that doesn't include drinking alcohol.
Not drinking has kept me from staying out late as much.
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