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Does drinking alcohol make you fat?

Alcohol sits in this funny bracket of things people think are “free calories” - Basically some people think that alcohol doesn’t actually contain any calories and that they can drink all the gin they like. But what does the science say? Can I get fat from drinking alcohol? Or can I just drink vodka all night and not get fat? How many calories are in alcohol? And how can I lose weight while drinking alcohol? These are all common questions, and some, hopefully, will be addressed today.

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The 5 biggest problems with hiring a personal trainer

In this article, we are going to talk about the most common problems in hiring a personal trainer and how to make sure the coach you hire, is right for you, we have made it as comprehensive as possible to make sure you don’t waste your money. Our goal at Hack The Body Hack The Mind is to help as many people as possible, so by making sure you get the personal trainer that is right for you, is going to do just that!

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Goals are like a chilli con carne

Let me first explain why goals are so important to have. To start with, a well thought out goal keeps us focused, a decision to chase something more. I’m not talking about when you are over-drunk on a night out and make the decision you are going to start a business with your best mate. Or when you watch a Netflix documentary and decide you are going to go vegan… next year. I’m talking about a goal that is written down and carefully thought out. One that is in line with your core beliefs and your most important values.

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