Episode 438: Tara LaFerrara: Why Quitting Alcohol Is Your Secret Weapon for Better Fitness

Is alcohol consumption holding back your fitness progress? in this Fitness Friday episode on the Habits and Hustle Podcast, I talk with Tara LaFerrara and she gets brutally honest! We discuss why alcohol, even in moderate amounts, negatively affects everything from sleep quality to body composition. We also dive into the importance of daily mobility practices for joint health as we age and share practical advice on finding motivation beyond willpower. Tara LaFerrara is a certified strength and mobility coach who transformed personal struggles with body image and unhealthy habits into a mission to help women approach fitness from a holistic perspective. With 13 years of industry experience, she advocates for sustainable, enjoyable movement rather than strict regimens, empowering clients through her app Broadzit and virtual training programs. Tara specializes in a well-rounded approach to fitness that combines strength training expertise with mindset coaching, emphasizing community support and individual needs.  What we discuss: Why alcohol is "straight up poison" for fitness goals and overall health The impact of alcohol on perimenopause and menopause symptoms The visible aging effects of alcohol on skin and body composition The importance of joint mobility as we age (1-5 minutes daily) How to incorporate mobility work into your existing routine The best time of day to work out based on personal circumstances Thank you to our sponsor: Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off  TruNiagen: Head over to truniagen.com and use code HUSTLE20 to get $20 off any purchase over $100. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. Air Doctor: Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code HUSTLE for up to $300 off and a 3-year warranty on air purifiers.  Bio.me: Link to daily prebiotic fiber here, code Jennifer20 for 20% off.  Momentous: Shop this link and use code Jen for 20% off To learn more about Tara LaFerrara:  Website: https://www.taralaferrara.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taralaferrara  Podcast: Broads: The Bold & Badass Fitness Podcast for Women Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements

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