Beer

[Paolo]

Just a quick question which im sure is close to most mens hearts!!!

How bad is beer?

I know you can get low carb versions, which is Michelob Ultra here in the UK, are these any better?

Thanks

Paul

 

[ihateschool243]

It slows down protein systhesis, causes dehydration, and if you drink to much you can't eat the next day.

 

[pintoca]

Alcohol has 7 cals/gram.

Only FAT has more: 9 cals/gram

carbs & prot have only 4 cals/gram

Besides, since alcohol is a toxin, it gets priority in the body: Your body cannot do anything else while it detoxifies itself, meaning your fat burning machinery is stopped while your liver is busy getting rid of the alcohol...

Do I have to say more?

simply put: BBing and alcohol DON't belong together...

 

[Paolo]

That clears it up then!

Thanks

 

[RuckstaR]

Alchohol will also decrease test and increase estrogen levels. I agree that liqour and BBing dont mix, however a low carb beer or 2 every month or so is not going significantly hurt your gains. All the same I try to stay away until I know i'm gonna binge if I dont head off the problem and have 1 or 2. Avoiding alch, is like cutting lol.

 

[Nighthawkk]

I always have a pitcher of Guiness post-workout, protein shakes are overrated.





Just kidding. Beer and bodybuilding don't really mix well, but there's nothing wrong with having a few every now and then...keyword is moderation.

 

[pintoca]

I always have a pitcher of Guiness post-workout, protein shakes are overrated.





Just kidding. Beer and bodybuilding don't really mix well, but there's nothing wrong with having a few every now and then...keyword is moderation.

As a matter of fact, one can (and probably SHOULD!!! You only live once) have one of anything you love every once in a live... not point in having a great body but being a moody MOFO because of all the deprovation you go through.

Is the same as with cheatmeals: you eat about 42 meals/Week... if you do 41 straight, having one out of 42 as a cheat meal will not kill you. And most likely will prevent a binge...

So, while alcohol is a big nono, you can definitely have a glass here and there to celebrate a goal achieved, or whatever... just don't make it a staple damn it!!!

As said, Moderation is the key,

 

[pintoca]

Just saw this today and thought about this thread... Fantasy World...

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/03/09/beer_not_fattening/

 

[anthrax]

Just saw this today and thought about this thread... Fantasy World...

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/03/09/beer_not_fattening/

It's a joke isn't it ?

Beer is rich in calories
alcohol is not good for yout T level
and last but no least, just have a lokk at heavy beer drinkers : I'm not sure they have the kind of shape you'd like to acheive

 

[pintoca]

That is why I say: Fantasy World... how could anybody read those news and think "I knew all the time, give me another pint"... (sigh)

 

[anthrax]

That is why I say: Fantasy World... how could anybody read those news and think "I knew all the time, give me another pint"... (sigh)

I'm sure some people read this article (which must have been sponsored by a beer company) and think it's true

If I had to choose I'd rather go with (good) red wine

 

[AlphamaleStS]

I'm sure some people read this article (which must have been sponsored by a beer company) and think it's true

If I had to choose I'd rather go with (good) red wine

I was just going to add this point....what about red/white wines? the tanons have a healty anti-oxidant effect??? and would drinking say mixed drinks instead of beer, when we do party, be better off carb/calorie wise??

 

[pintoca]

Well: hard to beat a Pina Colada:

Fat from Coconut
Alcohol (at 7 cals/gram)
loads of sugar

Stir and enjoy

Sweet alcoholic drinks are not good. Wine (as everything else, in moderation) is decent, and I have been known to down a bottle with my s/o every now and then (like once every 2 weeks or so...)