The Effects of Drinking Alcohol While Training???

[eat big]

alcohol also slows down digestion a lot.

 

[KillahBee]

I think it's a personal choice. In terms of diet, why not just eat a few loaves of white bread each weekend? That's how I look at it. In terms of lifestyle and whatnotm I guess it all depends on your goals and your wants/needs. Psilo - if drinking isn't hurting your progress and it is a part of your life - go for it! Personally, it does nothing for me anymore. All it does it depresses me for 2 days afterwards and makes it very very hard for me to follow my diet.

 

[b fold the truth]

I'd say that I probably have on average 7 beers a week...either in a pub or at home with a meal. I also have a mixed drink 2-5x a week here at home. Recently I've been mixing a can of Shark (like Red Bull) with some lime drink concentrate and/or diet 7-up, a splash of orange, and either 2 shots of Jose Cuervo or 2 shots of Southern Cyprus (like Southern Comfort).

Nothing wrong with a few drinks a week. I live in a country where most men drink something daily...and they also live A LOT longer on the average than the US population of men. Maybe it is related...maybe not. Just showing that it isn't killing the population or my size/strength gains.

B True

 

[ProtienFiend]

It hinders recovery a bit. I try not to do it on lifting days. But im not competing or anything so Im not too hardcore about it. Its all about priorities.

 

[Griz1]

Drinking Alcohol While Training??? I usually find I have really sloppy form, hit on any chick in the gym, and tend to puke alot faster.

On the plus side, I always look better in the mirrors.

I usually set my drink down under my bench.

 

[theoak01]

I drink about once a week and get wrecked,but I am young and dont see the need to put my entire life into training and neglect my social life.

it does fuck my appetite for a few days but now that I cut it back to once as week as opposed to thur-sat it doesnt effect me much

 

[iamcdn123]

Empty calories.
Dehydrated the body.
Depresses the CNS.
Wasted money.
Lowered testosterone levels.

You can't eat alcohol...

It's not okay at all, ideally. Sure, it's unreasonable to tell someone never to drink, but don't go saying it's okay in moderation. Even a drink will have an adverse effect in some way. I don't see it doing anything productive for your body.

That's not to say I will oppose a drink once in a while, to lighten the mood with friends and relax. It's just not an all the time thing, but it's still never beneficial to you.

UMMMMM, 1 drink will have adverse effects in some way?
a drink a day would provide beneficial heart protection.

 

[esurfer]

There's no reason to use your 4th post to come down on somebody else. One drink can definitely have adverse effects, but at the same time a glass of red wine can help with your heart. A lot of it is relative to the type of drink. Sure some type of alcohol have some benefits, but I think as a whole, there are far more negatives than positives.

On a different note. Assuming you are going to have a drink every once in awhile when you go out with friends. What would you all reccommend? beer, wine, vodka, etc?

 

[Tom Treutlein]

It won't have any beneficial effect on the liver, now will it?

Oh, and if you mean wine being good to drink, then you're better off eating dark colored berries. Lots of anti-oxidants there.

You know what else provides 'beneficial heart protection' (as if there was any sort of heart protection that was a hindrance )? Management of cholestrol through:

-The consumption of oats, barley and rice bran. Soluble fiber will help cholestrol
-Fish, being subbed for meats, will lower cholestrol levels
-Olive, canola, peanut, corn and soy oils will help lower cholestrol levels
-Proper cardiovascular exercise preformed a few times weekly at a moderate intensity will help keep the heart healthy

So many other things. And you're trying to tell me a drink is good? Not even specifying what you mean by "drink"? So a shot of Jack will do me good? Fuckin' A! I never knew!

 

[wootoom]

i thought it was good for you. shit i hve to stop drinking.