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Alcohol and Bodybuilding

pcarzola

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Thought Id take a survey. Obviously, anyone who spends alot of time on these boards takes their training and nutrition seriously. I am curious as to how many drink alcohol often, not at all or go bananas on the regular.


Some people say its severely detrimental and others say its effects are massively overblown. What do you think?
 
Thoughts: detrimental, but exaggerated by the majority.

Personally I do not drink, only on rare social occasions
 
I drink, on average, 4 times a month. I can honestly say that I don't believe it effects me much, if at all. Hell, I've hit multiple PR's after nights of drinking. However, I do not binge drink.

I'm a strength enthusiast and not a BB'er, though.
 
I do not drink alcohol
 
I gave up alcohol when I started training seriously. I felt it was starting to inhibit my performance.
 
Never Have, Never Plan too. Zero !
 
Occasionally, because it's embarrassing.

I usually get tipsy half a bottle of beer. I've tried 2 bottles before and almost blacked out. Dunno what's up with that.
 
I drink once a month and it's usually about 3 beers and a couple shots. Every now and again I'll play a round of golf and drink a beer, but that's about it. I really don't think alcohol is that toxic in moderation. I have a buddy who pins a lot of gear and drinks heavily daily and you can tell it affects him. So point is, have a beer, enjoy life, but don't be an alcoholic.
 
I drink 1 drink every 2-3 months.
 
I drink about 3-4x a year. When I do I go all out. Then the next day I remember why I never drink ha.
 
being a college student you are around it all the time, both my roommates in my apartment are just drunks haha but i love them, that being said i only drink 1 every 2-3 month, if it is a special occasion i will drink but the only thing i can drink and wake up the next day and feel fine is tequila as odd as that is i feel perfect the next morning haha.. but 151....... uh oh

Moral of the short story its not what it lives up to be, i feel a lot better not drinking and it does peroanly impact the gym for me
 
Tabascoonall said:
being a college student you are around it all the time, both my roommates in my apartment are just drunks haha but i love them, that being said i only drink 1 every 2-3 month, if it is a special occasion i will drink but the only thing i can drink and wake up the next day and feel fine is tequila as odd as that is i feel perfect the next morning haha.. but 151....... uh oh Moral of the short story its not what it lives up to be, i feel a lot better not drinking and it does peroanly impact the gym for me
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Where are you going to school at
 
I drink once every two to three months. It usually involves a vacation or party. I do not drink at all otherwise which can be awkward at times.
 
EMPIREMIND said:
I drink once every two to three months. It usually involves a vacation or party. I do not drink at all otherwise which can be awkward at times.
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How can it be awkward ?
 
It's socially "awkward" to be at a bar, NBA game, or a concert (I love live music and live in Memphis,TN) and not drink. But I feel better physically and mentally when I do abstain. Besides my performance in the gym is definitely effected by alcohol (I generally drink vodka/water or whiskey/rocks when I do indulge).
Do y'all have anything that you drink to make yourself "feel" like you're not socially awkward?
I've started to bring green tea bags out then order a hot water. It's working for now.
 

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ikeNball said:
It's socially "awkward" to be at a bar, NBA game, or a concert (I love live music and live in Memphis,TN) and not drink. But I feel better physically and mentally when I do abstain. Besides my performance in the gym is definitely effected by alcohol (I generally drink vodka/water or whiskey/rocks when I do indulge).
Do y'all have anything that you drink to make yourself "feel" like you're not socially awkward?
I've started to bring green tea bags out then order a hot water. It's working for now.
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If you're worried about just having something in your hand go for water or if you need something to "look" more effective get seltzer water or even diet drinks. YOu can even lie and tell people there's booze in it if you really feel the need.
 
I never had a problem my response is "No Thank You I Don't Drink"
 
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So, after reading this, I guess the only logical thing to do is to test this hypothesis Monday for some Max Effort deads. I'm always looking for an excuse to drink a little whiskey. :)
 
Alcohol one of the world's oldest, most widely-used drugs, has many effects on the body. Some are positive, but most negative. Historically, alcohol has been blamed for many of the world's tragedies and problems, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the disbanding of many families. Ironically, it is made from relatively innocuous substances.
 
JennyHaskins said:
Alcohol one of the world's oldest, most widely-used drugs, has many effects on the body. Some are positive, but most negative. Historically, alcohol has been blamed for many of the world's tragedies and problems, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the disbanding of many families. Ironically, it is made from relatively innocuous substances.
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And?
 
MARK_ said:
I do not drink alcohol
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DUIs got to damn expensive and I like my money, license, and health more than drinking.

Rocket3015 said:
I think we have 3 members on the team !
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Make that 4 members.

Rocket3015 said:
I never had a problem my response is "No Thank You I Don't Drink"
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Same here....

It sucked at first because I was a HEAVY drinker and my buddies are too so they where shocked to here me say that and stick to my guns.
Been sober for 3-4yrs and will never go back.
 
Weekends I drink

Last year I did a 3 month experiment with drinking alcohol everyday in addition to proper nutrion/ trainning and it blew my mind
 
bboyflash said:
Weekends I drink Last year I did a 3 month experiment with drinking alcohol everyday in addition to proper nutrion/ trainning and it blew my mind
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What did you find out? Like conclusion of this experiment.
 
Goal- fatloss
Results= recomp :o

I stayed the same weight but went from 15%-13% bf

I counted calories
Used UD2.0 fatloss variant
Drank liqours diet chasers only on low cal days min of
4oz on carb days I drank beer and or mixed drinks as many as I wanted
Took extra vitamins 3x a day and too baking soda 2x a day to help prevent too much electrolyte depletion

Pros-
Recomped

Weight increased on all lifts mainly on power days throughout the entire experiment

I got to go out be social a lot more

Cons

Lethargy for days popped a lot of stims

Oral health took a huge dive
As you know alcohol kills enzymes in your mouth and my gum be came somewhat red and dry teeth became less white

My wallet was sad from all the alcohol I bought
 
What I learned from this experiment?

It's possible to have drinks everyday? Yes but I don't recommend.

I will however do a liqour protocol to manipulate aldosterone to trick it into giving up some weight, I'm a huge water holder and when I do this trick it shaves off 2-3 lbs and I'm able to keep it off if I maintain the program. This is something I'll do maybe once every 4-6 weeks though
 
hmm interesting i was going to bring up the price, it can get pricey mattering what you are buying. But thanks for the info!!
 
Red wine would probably be beneficial with its antioxidants. One drink a day can raise HDL levels, the good lipid.

I somehow ended up with a bag of wine at a block party. At least 25 girls came up to me to chug as much as they could.
 
Drinking is a social norm. I used to be heavy on the club night life scene in nyc and all my people drink. At times its annoying having to explain my self. And people try to impose their philosophy on me, which makes me want to tell them about themselves lol bad combo. I often get asked if I'm a recovering addict or in AA. I often drink club soda in a glass. This is perfect to keep people off my back.
 
Well I do twice a week. On week days I feel like I don't want to be even near a gym! Weekends especially the next day I do get very lazy. What I noticed, is that it kills my diet when I do drink as I can't drink without eating. I don't touch beer although I love it to bits!
Did an experiment and ran 2 months with no alcohol and lost nearly 9lb just by eating right and training. Put it back on in about 6 months!
 
Alcohol is like anything else. The right dose at the appropriate time can actually be healthful. Of course, guys with no discipline avoid it completely, and it's probably best they do because too much can complicate health (liver mostly.)

However, a shot of Kahlua in your post-workout shake is totally acceptable if you train late and need to come down from your pre-w/o stims and get some sleep. :p
 
I love my drinks personally. I rarely drink beer, but have a bar stocked with many different tequilas and whiskeys. Sipping on a nice anejo is very rewarding.
 
kisaj said:
I love my drinks personally. I rarely drink beer, but have a bar stocked with many different tequilas and whiskeys. Sipping on a nice anejo is very rewarding.
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Tequila all the way!!!
 
My home bar keeps Don Julio anejo, Tres Generaciones silver and anejo, and Corzo silver as my better stuff. Then I always keep a couple of ones that can be had with more abandonment like Espolan silver and Milagro silver.

I love the smokiness of the anejo, but silver/blanco always puts me in a really energetic mood that I enjoy- along with the taste.
 
kisaj said:
My home bar keeps Don Julio anejo, Tres Generaciones silver and anejo, and Corzo silver as my better stuff. Then I always keep a couple of ones that can be had with more abandonment like Espolan silver and Milagro silver.

I love the smokiness of the anejo, but silver/blanco always puts me in a really energetic mood that I enjoy- along with the taste.
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I envision a fine sancha sitting in the passenger seat, with a bottle of Tequila Rose in a brown paper bag tucked under the passenger seat, when you speak of a 'had with more abandonment' agave, lol. But then again, you sound like a much finer connoisseur than I. :)
 
:) man, if only I had a '77 convertible Cadillac Eldorado to go with that picture on a sunny summer afternoon it would be complete. haha
 
I drink a couple times a year but by drink I mean 1 or 2 drinks. And I always feel like **** the next day not a hangover just excess soreness.
 
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