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	Podcast:		Mikkipedia
	Episode:		Mini Mikkipedia - Alcohol and Fat Loss: It’s Not Just Calories
	Category:		Health
	Duration:		00:24:08
	Publish Date:		2025-12-14 16:00:00
	Description:		It’s festive season, the pours get generous, and fat loss can suddenly feel… mysteriously harder. In this Mini Mikkipedia episode, Mikki breaks down why alcohol has more power than you think — not just because of calories, but because your body treats ethanol like a toxin and prioritises clearing it first. That means acetate becomes the preferred fuel, fat oxidation gets shoved to the back of the queue, and appetite, sleep, and next-day decision-making can all take a hit. Mikki also explains why midlife women often notice these effects more (sleep fragility, hormonal shifts, body composition changes), plus the real-world patterns that matter most: “most nights,” “weekend warrior,” and the classic “optimistic home pour.” You’ll also get practical strategies to keep alcohol in your life without it quietly body-slamming your goals. Highlights / topics covered What alcohol metabolism does to fat burning (acetate, ADH/ALDH, suppressed lipid oxidation) Why “two glasses” often isn’t two standard drinks (and why the liver doesn’t care) Sleep disruption → hunger, cravings, blood sugar swings, and reduced training quality How alcohol can blunt muscle protein synthesis after training — especially relevant in midlife Practical guardrails: weekly caps, timing, measuring pours, and choosing your “non-negotiable” drink Contact Mikki: https://mikkiwilliden.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition https://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/ https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden Save 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.com Curranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order
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