Habits and Hustle
Episode 438: Tara LaFerrara: Why Quitting Alcohol Is Your Secret Weapon for Better Fitness
04 Apr 2025
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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Hi guys, it's Tony Robbins. You're listening to Habits & Hustle. Crush it! Hey friends, you're listening to Fitness Friday on the Habits & Hustle podcast, where myself and my friends share quick and very actionable advice for you becoming your healthiest self. So stay tuned and let me know how you leveled up. What's your take on intermittent fasting for women?
I don't have enough information to give my opinion on that. However, I personally am not someone that would do that.
How about alcohol and body composition?
This is a hard, unpopular opinion for a lot of people, I'm sure. Alcohol is poison. It's straight up just shouldn't be drank. I don't drink it at all anymore. It's empty calories. It makes you feel like shit. Speaking of sleep, like it's going to make you sleep like shit. I work with a lot of women in perimenopause and menopause. It will make your symptoms 100 times worse.
Like that is a proven scientific fact. If you want to feel better and healthier, I would say one of the first things you should do is maybe not even give up, but just lighten how much you are currently drinking.
Now, listen, you're preaching to the converted. I don't drink at all. To me, it's the biggest waste of calories ever. I'd rather eat the drink any day of the week. And what it does to your skin and to your body is horrendous. It also ages you 20 years. I mean, people I look at who are like 45 who are drinkers versus not, massive difference.
massive difference you know the bloating the just in terms of this overall what it's just it's the worst thing you can do like i agree like smoke a joint instead of uh honestly then other than then take it like drinking a glass of wine i mean i'm not i'm not saying do either one but if you're gonna if you're gonna pick your poison i'd rather you pick that my opinion
Yeah, although I will say as someone that is California sober, marijuana is not poison. Alcohol is.
Well, I was going to say that, too. I don't think it's poison at all. But it's how you consume it, though, right? Like if you're smoking it, it's not so great for you. If you're vaping it, it's not so great for you. If you eat it, I guess it's much better for you. Or take a gummy. That's way better for you.
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