Thread: What about drinking alcohol while cutting or trying to mantain??

Alcohol downgrades protein synthesis/absorbtion. That alone is reason enough for me to quit.

I don't think one cheat day with a beer a week is gonna make that much of an impact.. Seriously, it is detrimental, but a drink a week isn't gonna kill you or put you that far back in progress.

It slows down protein systhesis, causes dehydration, if you drink to much you can't eat the next day, and probably some other stuff I don't even know about.

Originally Posted by MorteSubite

I don't think one cheat day with a beer a week is gonna make that much of an impact.. Seriously, it is detrimental, but a drink a week isn't gonna kill you or put you that far back in progress.

I highly doubt any of the pro's drink. Why is that? I mean its not THAT bad..

If you dont want to compete, then fine drink it up. But if your anal like me, you wont. Even though I dont plan to compete anytime soon.

You can get a litter (like Vc ,Vb),but not too much!(my English is poor,I cannot understand your cut and mantain)

Yes, I do understand it causes setbacks, however, I am not talking about a person who is looking to compete.

I cut back my drinking from 4-5 drinks a week to 1 every week or two now because I realize its harmful effects.

For someone who is trying to concentrate more on their diet and fitness, I believe cheat meals can be beneficial to overall well being in the long run.

Cheat meals and drinking are two different things.

Drinking is my re-feed

If you're maintaining or bulking, drinking on occasion in moderation, is ok. A definite no-no for trying to cut though. It all depends on your goals.

I was thinking of alcohol being the cheat part of the meal