Going out and having a few drinks with your friends is fun, but getting drunk can lead to bad decisions and feeling miserable the next day.
You can learn how to curb some of the side effects from drinking to help you safely enjoy your night out.
If you’ve ever wanted to drink alcohol without getting drunk, you know it’s easier said than done. However you can always find a way around it. You can have a nice time with friends over drinks and no when to stop.
Here are a few ways to drink without getting drunk;
Set Limits
Most of us don’t know how much alcohol we really consume, once know how many bottles can knock you off, then decide how much you need (or want) to moderate your boozing. Set a limit and try as much as possible to live by it.
Slow Down
One of the simplest ways to stay within your limits is to drinking slow. If you tend to gulp down your first few glasses, try putting it down between sips. Aim to take 20-30 minutes to finish a drink.
Drink Warm Water
We all know we’re supposed to be alternating our alcoholic drinks with pints of water, but did you know it needs to be room temperature to get the most out of it? It activates your digestive system and helps flush out the toxins you’re consuming with every glass of wine,gin or tequila .
Watch Where You Drink
Research has shown that people are more likely to drink heavily in places where lights are turned down low. Watch where you take your drinks. Women tend to drink more when there are lot of women and fewer men around. Conversely, people tend to consume less in the presence of families, in well-lit places, and where there are activities that compete with drinking, such as restaurants.
Refuse Drinks Sometimes
Funny right? All your good intentions can go out of the window if you don’t resist drinks. If you leave the table for a few minutes take your near empty glass with you, so it doesn’t get filled up in your absence. If friends insist you join in every round, ask for non- alcoholic drink. If they persist, have a reply ready ‘I have to get up early tomorrow,’ or ‘I’m detoxing.
Reward Yourself
Shallow? Well it is effective! Set yourself a goal, such as drinking a few bottles less every week for four weeks. Then, choose a reward, a shopping spree, or a spa day or anything you really love doing if you achieve it.
Eat Sausage Roll At The Same Time
Foods that are high in both fat and protein have been proven to help soak up that alcohol and keep your energy levels high throughout the night. So you can eat a sausage roll or scotch egg while you gulp down your drinks.
