Thread: Bodybuilding and alcohol

To be honest bro, i used to feel the same way. Then i realized BB became WAAAY more important to me than getting hammered.

Now, we go out to the bar at my school, and everyone would be getting hammered having a great time. They go up and order 100 shots of this and this mixed with that, and i order water.

To be honest, since i quit drinking, i have made incredible improvements. i have a fast metab., so i typically have a hard time putting weight. since i stopped drinking, i have been able to put on weight and get more lean at the same time. i attribute that to alot of things (not just quitting drinking), but all the things that come with stopping drinking (wake up earlier not feeling like shit to eat, less empty cals that do no good, not eating shitty food with the drunk munchies etc.).

anyways, Its really a choice you gotta make bro. Some alcohol isnt going to kill ya, but then again, a lot isnt gonna help you either, if you get my drift. hopefuly in the end you choose BB as more important to you than partying.....

I actually like the taste of beer, However I do not like the way it makes me feel. I have not had a beer in years, but I get made fun of alot because when I am with my buddies I drink non alcoholic beer.

I have heard that alcohol dose not mix well with some supplements like creatine for example. I have heard that if you are using creatine and you are drinking it is like throwing your money out of the window. The creatine that you put into your body is killed by the alcohol.

Look like your going to have to pick which one is more important.

one beer will not hurt you...but you could just get new friends that are into bodybuilding like you are.

Originally posted by Prince
...but you could just get new friends that are into bodybuilding like you are.

Its hard to find people as dedicated as I am... Rarely do I see anyone in the gym as much as me.

I do not drink much anymore either. I have a beer or 2 on the weekend, and thats because I like the taste, not to get drunk. If anyone ever says anything to me about drinking water I just laugh and say "Look at me... Now look at yourself". You will feel much better and more alive without getting drunk all the time.

Flex- that quote is great! Ill remember that for a while. I joined ballys so I could lift with my friends but they are unreliable. Ballys was a mistake! they have mostly machines and no dunbells over 90 lbs! Im used to my gym at college that puts ballys to shame. Where do you guys train?

I currently train at 24hour fitness. They bought out my old gym(Powerhouse) and my membership was transferred. Plus its a nice facility with bangin chicks

See thread:

Bodybuilding and alcohol...The facts

Originally posted by PreMier
I currently train at 24hour fitness. They bought out my old gym(Powerhouse) and my membership was transferred. Plus its a nice facility with bangin chicks

Chicks are cool!

thanks mudge!

If I can't enjoy a nice cold beer every now and then, what is the point of busting my ass to stay in shape?



Mmmmm...beer........

I love beer. But check this out : http://www.teenbodybuilding.com/bigalcohol.htm - It tells you how to prevent the decrease of testosterone, and increase of estergen while drinking. Found it interesting... Goodluck with the booz man. hah

Originally posted by Mudge
See thread:

Bodybuilding and alcohol...The facts

http://www.teenbodybuilding.com/bigalcohol.htm = Bodybuilding and alcohol...The facts - That's interesting. Give some credit man.

Originally posted by plouffe
That's interesting. Give some credit man.

Hmm, since its not my thread, feel free to PM the person because they forgot to type "Big Red."

Originally posted by PreMier
I currently train at 24hour fitness. They bought out my old gym(Powerhouse) and my membership was transferred. Plus its a nice facility with bangin chicks

The gym im at is called Xsport they bought the old gym that used to be powerhouse. But the chicks just arent there, its a big difference from LifeTimeFitness which is where i was at before.

What about beers like Bud Light and the new one (at least in the UK) Michelob Ultra. The Michelob's are meant to have only the same amount of carbs as a banana. Are these "Healthier" options?

Who cares about the carbs when its the alcohol that causes dehydration issues etc.

Originally posted by chrisstevens
What about beers like Bud Light and the new one (at least in the UK) Michelob Ultra. The Michelob's are meant to have only the same amount of carbs as a banana. Are these "Healthier" options?

Marketing bullshit. The alcohol content is the same as regular beer. Although alcohol is not classified as a carbohydrate, it is nonetheless a calorie dense sugar. There is nothing 'healthier' about these low carb beers. The only advantage is less calories for the same amount of alcohol for those on a low calorie diet who still insist on drinking beer.

Alcohol simply does not fit in a bodybuilding diet. It's catabolic and dehydrates, not good for promoting mass. An occasional beer is fine however.

ehhhh... how long do you have to wait b4 you can take another couple ol' cans? how long is occasional?

Low carb beers taste like water

Beers cool!

beer is a nice treat, i admit

Been there for nearly 9 years now.

I'm old enough to know better and still to hard headed to give a damn!

Is that a picture of you Mayo or is a Mayo a guy and that your girl? Or may i ask??

Moderation is the key to all things. A little bit of alcohol every now and again won't hurt your gains too much.

But, from what I understand alcohol is a poison. That is why it is processed by your liver where it is detoxified. So, everytime you drink alcohol you are slightly poisoning yourself. Other in the forum are probably more knowledgeable than myself and can provide more info.

Originally posted by MeLo
ehhhh... how long do you have to wait b4 you can take another couple ol' cans? how long is occasional?

For YOU another 6 years.

babyarnold... I'm a guy... I just switch my avatar around sometimes... you can see the real mayo in my gallery... in all his overweight splendor!!

Originally posted by HoldDaMayo
you can see the real mayo in my gallery... in all his overweight splendor!!

Dude, you are hardly fat, I must be morbidly obese!