How to drink alcohol and stay in shape.
- by Jason Rosell
- Apr 5, 2017
- 2 min read

Like to drink alcohol and stay in shape? Well this will help you this weekend and for rest of your fitness journey.
Last night I went to one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in West Hollywood for one of my many (flexible/cheat meals) of the week. I got shrimp and steak fajitas and along with that, I got two Margaritas.
But if this were a few years ago, I would've probably opted out for the 5 drinks and chips and salsa only :)
You see, when I first started training I was apprehensive to even drinking the slightest bit of alcohol. I thought it would reverse everything I worked hard for.
And I'm sure you've been hesitant to drink because you've wondered the same thing
"Can I still drink alcohol and stay lean?"
The truth is that you can.
And I'm not saying you can go out and drink like a fish. If you are doing, have done or are thinking about doing my online fat loss customizable food programs, your will know that in each phase I let you eat more and drink more.
I'm saying that it's still 100% realistic to go out and have a few drinks while also looking really lean.
It's simple.
In fact, I broke it down into a lifestyle approach with 3 steps :
1. Determine a rough ESTIMATE your Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
Take your body weight in lbs multiple it by 12cal per lb.
Example- 200lbsX 12cal= 2400cals per day (This is your total amount of calories you should eat per day to lose fat/stay lean)
2. Determine your alcohol consumption window.
Take 10-%-20% of that overall number (2400cal).
That means you can drink between 240-480cals. Roughly 2-4 drinks depending on the drink.
3. Make smart choices.
Clear liquor mixed with club soda is the best option.
Craft beer comes highest in calories (sorry I know, I know it sucks.. I love craft beer too)
And Sugar free margaritas are great too!
But that's why I made a video for your convenience to further explain everything to you!
In this video, I show you how to make your own sugar free margaritas and also know how to order it when you got out :) CLICK HERE TO WATCH
Jason
P.S- If enough is enough and you are still stuck and want to be able to go out have a few drinks and still see results.
Check out my 21-day and 7 day challenge programs. I want you to challenge yourself to be your best self! Click the orange button below to learn more and start.