Beer- good or bad?

[Argen]

This might be a really stupid question, but is drinking a moderate amount of alcohol part of a healthy or unhealthy diet? I've done some researches, and so far I know that beer contains little fat, but alcohol is high in calories. How does this result to the most common effect of drinking beer - gaining the beer belly?

 

[Mr.X]

Alcohol = bad in any situation , period - especially when you're trying to diet

Mr.X

 

[georgie24]

what about taking r-ala pre-beer binge?

 

[javaguru]

It isn't optimal but drinking a few on a cheat day is how I schedule my alcohol consumption. It isn't the carbs it's the alcohol Kcal and its effect on your metabolism. The average light beer has around 4g-5g of carbs.

 

[jay1]

I think I read that alcohol basically stops your ability to burn fat. I really need to stop drinking.

 

[the enforcer]

Wine is supposed to have some positive effects on the body.

 

[audiophyle]

doesnt it lower testosterone levels as well?

 

[Allon]

Alchohol is good for you once in a while in my opinion. I just don't get the european culture of drinking the whole time... Wine with one meal a day is meant to be healthy for your heart...

 

[JKurz1]

Geezus, if you arent competeing, have a beer.............relax.

 

[reelbig004]

jkurz1,
Suprising comment, considering some of your posts have been very against any consumption of alcohol. Do you drink at all? Just curious.

Wine and clear liquor (vodka,) without the sugars is the best alcohol to consume as a bodybuilder, if their is such a thing. I drink everything straight or with diet soda. No Beer.

 

[reelbig004]

Also Jkurz,
On a side note.. Do you eat fruit when bulking? If so at what times during the day, and with what. I ask in relation to minimizing fat gain whilebulking.

 

[JKurz1]

jkurz1,
Suprising comment, considering some of your posts have been very against any consumption of alcohol. Do you drink at all? Just curious.

Wine and clear liquor (vodka,) without the sugars is the best alcohol to consume as a bodybuilder, if their is such a thing. I drink everything straight or with diet soda. No Beer.

Havent had a sip since NYE '02, but practice what I preach, not what I do....just no desire anymore, if I did, i would..........

 

[JKurz1]

Also Jkurz,
On a side note.. Do you eat fruit when bulking? If so at what times during the day, and with what. I ask in relation to minimizing fat gain whilebulking.

Ya know, this is an issue I'l never grasp. I tried to start having 1/2 grapefruit after cardio with my oats and eggs, but SC tee'd off on me for it....havent had one since......or any fruit for that matter......

 

[anthrax]

A beer is definitively good

.... and bad for your diet

 

[tiger88]

Geezus, if you arent competeing, have a beer.............relax.

 

[ZKaudio]

If you're worried about sugar, stick with tequila. Just remember if you have hardcore goals... you need hardcore discipline. If you have attainable goals, you can probably fit alcohol into your regimine. All depends on how dedicated you are.

 

[deltreefitness]

If you're worried about sugar, stick with tequila. Just remember if you have hardcore goals... you need hardcore discipline. If you have attainable goals, you can probably fit alcohol into your regimine. All depends on how dedicated you are.

What he said

 

[TRUEsoldier]

Geezus, if you arent competeing, have a beer.............relax.

A-fukin-men

have a good time, and pay for it later, just dont make a habit of it

I personally cant wait to get home and have a beer!!!! only 6 weeks and a wake up

 

[aphill18]

Why do you think they call it a "Beer Belly"?
Alcohol makes you slow fat and stupid and has no place in a bodybuilding diet!

 

[Vash]

Well in my grandfathers excuse

"A beer belly just means I can drink more and keep it down."

 

[irish_pride]

less of the " beer bashing".
alcohol has its enjoyable aspects aswell.

1) it makes an ugly girl appear attractive ,etc