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Captain’s Corner: How to Drink Less (or Not At All)

This topic has come up a lot lately—how can we socialize without drinking? A PR call-out for doctors sparked a great conversation in the GOALszn community. The response from our doctor squad was clear: If you want a drink, go for it. But there's no need to drink just because others are. Here’s some real talk and pro tips:

• Yan Shi, MD: “Just have a drink if you want one; just don’t have one every day, or 10. YOLO.”

• Brittni Rodriguez, OD: “We have one life. If I want the glass of wine, I’m going to have it.”

• Amy M. Zheng, MD: “Order a club soda and always have it in your hand. People are less likely to offer you another drink when your glass is full.

• Robert Chow, MD: ““If you want the look, get a soda water with lime. If you want the taste and look get some non alcoholic beer (athletic) and pour it in a glass. If you don’t care, go out and have fun. It’s a great opportunity to be you and surround yourself with the folks who enjoy your vibe.”

Alcoholic Alts:

Alcoholic Alts: Ginger beer, soda water with bitters, non-alcoholic spirits, THC-infused drinks, social tonics like Hiyo and Kin, Teas and tinctures, and NA beer like Athletic and Guinness.

Stephani Dalbesio, our resident restaurateur’s tip: I buy cases of Pellegrino and Topo Chico from Costco. Instead of reaching for a drink at home after a long day, I treat myself to some bubbly water—it feels like a little luxury! 🍾

🎧 Related Podcast: No Buzz Booze

The History and Science of Going Low- or No-Alcohol

Hanging Out Without the Bar Scene 🍸🚫

Socializing without a bar can be tough. I recently met a friend at Dunkin' because options were limited. One simple thing I enjoy is taking a walk 🚶‍♀️, though it’s not always practical. New spots like  art cafe, offer unique experiences, and of course, there's always bowling or putt-putt (but how many times do you really want to do that!?). Here are some of my favorite "non-drinking" hangout ideas—most require a good host (or a friend with the right space).

1. DIY Paint Night 🎨: Skip the paid “paint and sip”—just grab canvases, paint, and a fun theme (nudibranches 🐚, anyone?) and get creative together.

2. DIY Postcard Night 💌: Make personalized postcards to send to friends. It’s a fun, meaningful way to connect and brighten someone’s day!

3. Dumpling Night 🥟: Host a dumpling-making session. Fold, stuff, and enjoy fresh dumplings with friends.

#Balance: GOALszn at Happy Hour

Ironically, one of our most successful GOALszn events was a happy hour this past Saturday. While we often have smaller groups getting together for workouts, this time, a larger group showed up 😂. It just goes to show that #Balance really is one of our core values. We encourage all teams to hang out, no matter the activity!

REAL #notaWORKOUT SELFIE OF THE WEEK

THE ROUNDUP

💪 7 Lessons You Can Learn from Losing, According to Elite Athletes

🫡  The Marine Corps Just Launched Their Own Fitness App, ForceFit 

⏰ This study challenges the popular belief that restricting eating to 8 hours a day is a game-changer for long-term health.  I feel like this is very big news? So many people recommended TRE to me throughout the years.

👚 Put some lulu on her: Lululemon is shifting gears with it’s approach and athlete endorsements, which feels slightly inauthentic–but, what does that even mean anymore. 

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED?

I have a feeling this one’s trickier than it seems. Take it on – or just see how long you can dead hang. Sound familiar? We’ve tried a version of this challenge before.

@demibagby

It’s TIME for you to hit core 😉⏰ @aka “Taylor” #core #abs #fitness #workout #challenge #corechallenge #fitnesschallenge #workoutchallenge #clock

REAL-ISH AD! FACE Stockholm 🌸

Face Stockholm asked me to share how I use their cleanser to kick off my day. They had me at “sea algae & kelp extracts” – I swear those are the future of welness (but that’s a whole other convo). Anyway, here’s a peek into how I start my morning!

@playsportswithev

How I start my day, everyday. For 🌸@facestockholm 🌸 #morningroutine

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