To be healthy does not mean that you cannot have a drink; the key is to be sensible and have the right amount.
This sensible drinking means not regularly drinking more than the following amounts which are:
• Men: 3 – 4 units a day
• Women: 2 – 3 units a day
Our top tips for sensible drinking are:
• Don’t binge drink
• Alternate alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks
• Try having some alcohol free days each week
• Don’t drink on an empty stomach
(Sources: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/alcohol/Pages/Tipsoncuttingdown.aspx, http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/tips-and-tools/how-to-cut-down-on-alcohol)
Did you know?
• A glass of wine has the same amount of calories as a slice of cake
• A pint of lager has the same amount of calories as a burger
• Drinking too much can mean that you will put on weight
(Source: http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/facts/calories-in-alcohol)
(Issued 26th January 2011. Reviewed 16th January 2012. Next review date 26th January 2013)
If you’d like to cut down on what you drink then Portsmouth Health Trainers can help.
As well as pointing you in the right direction of specialist help we also give have lots of information to help you think about how much you might be drinking.
We asked our existing clients to tell us about their journeys when trying to cut down alcohol and you can see one of their experiences below.
Success Story
Gina’s food diary showed she needed support in cutting down her drinking
Gina Priseman had managed to lose weight after following the advice given from another Health Trainer to her sister. Gina was pleased with the results and decided to go directly to the Health Trainer herself.
The interview is with Gina and in her own words she explains how together with a Health Trainer she identified her over drinking and how she managed to cut down her drinking.
Click here to see what Gina told us.
Tools and Utilities
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that you may find useful click here.
