Enter The Beer Drinkers

Uthinkso · 10-12-2003, 10:40 AM

I am just a month into my new program after a three year lay off. It is going well so far, but I am having this guilty feeling everytime I have a beer with the guys. I drink on weekends only, nt even for Monday night football, which really sucks.

Back when I was training really hard, I drank like a fish all weekend and never had any issues keeping fat off. Well after an injury, and my metabolism slowed down I started to develop a bit of a gut.

So finally my question. Should I cut out drinking beer completely and move to liquor perhaps? I am not trying to cut out drinking all together, although I would be willing to put it on hold for a month or two in order to meet my desired body fat.

Sorry so long, I just thought some history may help. Any advice for a guy on the come back trail???

Uthinkso · 10-12-2003, 10:22 PM

I know i'm no the only one here. Come on people shed some light on this for me.

oaktownboy · 10-12-2003, 10:28 PM

if i said cut all alcohol/beer out of ur life, would u yell at me?

gr81 · 10-12-2003, 10:42 PM

boos will winder your progress no matter what form it is in. Alcohol lowers test levels significantly and increases cortisol levels, and that is just the tip of the ice berg. alcohol is about the worst substance you can intake when wanting to nuild muscle or achieve fitness goals. No serious lifter can drink really at all, it is just that bad. Make your pick!

TheGreatSatan · 10-12-2003, 11:05 PM

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...threadid=21548 (Bodybuilding and alcohol...The facts)

Skib · 10-13-2003, 09:46 AM

i guess it depends how serious you are

i've started to take fitness fairly seriously in terms of nutrition and training at least 4 times a week... but i'm not willing to cut alcohol entirely out of my life... i've reduced my alcohol intake significantly but i mean, i'm not looking to be a pro body builder or compete or anything, so the alcohol stays : )

HyDr8 · 10-13-2003, 02:15 PM

Look at it this way.

Alcohol is a substance that the human body does not need or want. The mind might but not the body.

The body's natural reaction to alcohol is to get rid of it. It's a toxic substance. In quantity it's poison.

So the question is, how much of it do you want flowing through your vital organs?

Uthinkso · 10-13-2003, 06:33 PM

Good info here. I have weighed the idea of stopng all together, but at the same time I really enjoy a night on the town with drinks.

I too am not looking to be professional, ut it would be nice to lose that 30lbs over my waistline. With diet and cardio I am sure i can reach that goal though.

Thanks again for the advice keep it coming.

plouffe · 11-07-2003, 09:55 AM

Just take some anabolics.. to make up for the lost testosterone. For the carbs... try a low carb beer if your worried about the high carbs....

10-12-2003, 10:40 AM	#1
Uthinkso Go on....DO IT!!! Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,298 Photos: 3	Enter The Beer Drinkers I am just a month into my new program after a three year lay off. It is going well so far, but I am having this guilty feeling everytime I have a beer with the guys. I drink on weekends only, nt even for Monday night football, which really sucks. Back when I was training really hard, I drank like a fish all weekend and never had any issues keeping fat off. Well after an injury, and my metabolism slowed down I started to develop a bit of a gut. So finally my question. Should I cut out drinking beer completely and move to liquor perhaps? I am not trying to cut out drinking all together, although I would be willing to put it on hold for a month or two in order to meet my desired body fat. Sorry so long, I just thought some history may help. Any advice for a guy on the come back trail???
	"Everyone has a plan 'til they get punched in the face".-Mike Tyson http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJ...ner=ndagostino Myspace

10-12-2003, 10:22 PM	#2
Uthinkso Go on....DO IT!!! Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,298 Photos: 3	I know i'm no the only one here. Come on people shed some light on this for me.
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10-12-2003, 10:28 PM	#3
oaktownboy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: smog and fog Posts: 4,387	if i said cut all alcohol/beer out of ur life, would u yell at me?
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10-12-2003, 10:42 PM	#4
gr81 You Lack Intensity!!!! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Just below our civil disguise Posts: 6,378 Photos: 10	boos will winder your progress no matter what form it is in. Alcohol lowers test levels significantly and increases cortisol levels, and that is just the tip of the ice berg. alcohol is about the worst substance you can intake when wanting to nuild muscle or achieve fitness goals. No serious lifter can drink really at all, it is just that bad. Make your pick!
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10-13-2003, 02:15 PM	#7
HyDr8 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 118	Look at it this way. Alcohol is a substance that the human body does not need or want. The mind might but not the body. The body's natural reaction to alcohol is to get rid of it. It's a toxic substance. In quantity it's poison. So the question is, how much of it do you want flowing through your vital organs?
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10-12-2003, 11:05 PM	#5
TheGreatSatan Satan Loves You Too Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In Min0's Bed! Posts: 11,782 Photos: 16	http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...threadid=21548 (Bodybuilding and alcohol...The facts)

10-13-2003, 09:46 AM	#6
Skib Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 442	i guess it depends how serious you are i've started to take fitness fairly seriously in terms of nutrition and training at least 4 times a week... but i'm not willing to cut alcohol entirely out of my life... i've reduced my alcohol intake significantly but i mean, i'm not looking to be a pro body builder or compete or anything, so the alcohol stays : )

10-13-2003, 06:33 PM	#8
Uthinkso Go on....DO IT!!! Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,298 Photos: 3	Good info here. I have weighed the idea of stopng all together, but at the same time I really enjoy a night on the town with drinks. I too am not looking to be professional, ut it would be nice to lose that 30lbs over my waistline. With diet and cardio I am sure i can reach that goal though. Thanks again for the advice keep it coming.
	"Everyone has a plan 'til they get punched in the face".-Mike Tyson http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJ...ner=ndagostino Myspace

11-07-2003, 09:55 AM	#9
plouffe is bulking Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,786 Photos: 6	Just take some anabolics.. to make up for the lost testosterone. For the carbs... try a low carb beer if your worried about the high carbs....
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