Alochol and Weight Lifting

exceion · 01-18-2008, 01:14 PM

My diet is great, my workouts are hard.
For a "cheat" day would alcohol (8-12 beers) be that harmful to my progess.
Currently I've been alcohol free but have the itch to party sometimes.
Thoughts?

fufu · 01-18-2008, 01:20 PM

How often would you be getting wasted?

exceion · 01-18-2008, 01:24 PM

Max is once every two weeks.
So 2 days a month.

**IainDaniel** · 01-18-2008, 01:25 PM

It is up to you and the progress you desire. I don't see a problem with it.

Just some food for thought.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

1. Alcohol is empty calories.
2. Alcohol dehydrates you
3. Alcohol slows down your metabolism
4. Alcohol inhibits protein synthesis
5. Alcohol blocks the absorption of nutrients to the muscles
6. Alcohol lowers testosterone
7. Alcohol increases estrogen
8. Alcohol consumption is catabolic

exceion · 01-18-2008, 01:37 PM

A few of these were my main concern.
Empty calories, lowering of test, and dehydration.

Thanks for the reply.

largepkg · 01-18-2008, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

It is up to you and the progress you desire. I don't see a problem with it.

Just some food for thought.

Why do you got to be such a downer on the drink man???

**IainDaniel** · 01-18-2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by largepkg

Why do you got to be such a downer on the drink man???

If you saw how much I drink, then you would know I far from a downer on the drink

largepkg · 01-18-2008, 02:05 PM

Me too... I've picked up a bad wine habit during the week and my beer habit on the weekends is legendary.

**IainDaniel** · 01-18-2008, 02:14 PM

Red wine I assume. I can't acquire a taste for White wine. Tastes like shit.

Drinking Wine, Beer, Rye, Vodka.

kiko · 01-18-2008, 02:21 PM

Don't trust a man who doesn't drink alcohol. There must be something really wrong with him. Probably a serial killer or child molester.

fufu · 01-18-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exceion

Max is once every two weeks.
So 2 days a month.

It depends on how your body reacts, but you should be fine. Remember to take the proper countermeasures after drinking.

As far as what Iain posted. That is true, but the body adapts to habit. Getting wasted twice a month is not habit. Sure it will have some affect but if you were quantify everything else that you do that had a similar affect you would see it does not really matter. Don't get a headache over it, no pun intended.

soxmuscle · 01-18-2008, 02:58 PM

Put it this way: If I didn't drink as much as I do, I'd be in much better shape than I already am.

soxmuscle · 01-18-2008, 02:59 PM

^^^
One of the reasons I want a girl, Iian you boob.

largepkg · 01-18-2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Red wine I assume. I can't acquire a taste for White wine. Tastes like shit.

Drinking Wine, Beer, Rye, Vodka.

Of course red, MD 20/20!

ArnoldsProtege · 01-18-2008, 08:03 PM

I still drink, but recently ive started turning to vodka to get me sloshed. It has fewer calories/carbs, and I feel much less bloated.
Still love beer though. It doesnt help that i just turned 19 and can get alcohol um..WHENEVER I WANT! WOO!!.... yeah thats gonna go away soon

FitnessRubber · 01-19-2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiko

Don't trust a man who doesn't drink alcohol. There must be something really wrong with him. Probably a serial killer or child molester.

The folks I know who don't drink also have this wacky ability to just stare at those of us who do and try to make us feel guilty.

So long as you don't go overboard and still feel okay about lifting, what's the real harm?

JailHouse · 01-19-2008, 07:39 PM

you only live once. I drink about 12 beers 2-4 days a week and still make gains and set PRs.

evanps · 01-19-2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by largepkg

Of course red, MD 20/20!

Cheap filth. My roommate has me buy that shit for him all the time I can't handle the after effects. I can toss down everclear straight but I can't handle how MD makes me feel the day after.

Hoglander · 01-19-2008, 08:53 PM

I've heard that doctors take what people report they drink and times it by 3. Cops times it by double that. I'm thinking here you should times by at least 2 or more.

bbattag · 01-20-2008, 06:51 PM

Do you feel a difference when you drink vs when you dont?

I cut back on drinking and my workouts improved greatly. It also makes a big difference if your taking supps that hurt your liver. If you're taking supplements that hurt your liver, then add the alcohol on top......you may be putting your liver through hell.

Id say drinking 1-2 times per week isnt terrible, but anymore definitely will hurt your training

ArnoldsProtege · 01-20-2008, 06:57 PM

I Heart Beer

lpz213 · 01-22-2008, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiko

Don't trust a man who doesn't drink alcohol. There must be something really wrong with him. Probably a serial killer or child molester.

lol

01-18-2008, 01:14 PM	#1
exceion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 13	Alochol and Weight Lifting My diet is great, my workouts are hard. For a "cheat" day would alcohol (8-12 beers) be that harmful to my progess. Currently I've been alcohol free but have the itch to party sometimes. Thoughts?

01-18-2008, 01:20 PM	#2
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,447 Photos: 7	How often would you be getting wasted?
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01-18-2008, 02:14 PM	#9
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,854	Red wine I assume. I can't acquire a taste for White wine. Tastes like shit. Drinking Wine, Beer, Rye, Vodka.
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01-18-2008, 02:21 PM	#10
kiko Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 366	Don't trust a man who doesn't drink alcohol. There must be something really wrong with him. Probably a serial killer or child molester.
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01-18-2008, 02:58 PM	#12
soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 8,483 Photos: 10	Put it this way: If I didn't drink as much as I do, I'd be in much better shape than I already am.
	Age: 20 \| Height: 5'7" \| Weight: 150 lbs \| Penis: 12 inches

01-18-2008, 01:24 PM	#3
exceion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 13	Max is once every two weeks. So 2 days a month.

01-18-2008, 01:37 PM	#5
exceion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 13	A few of these were my main concern. Empty calories, lowering of test, and dehydration. Thanks for the reply.

01-18-2008, 02:05 PM	#8
largepkg Senior Fucknut Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: S FLA Posts: 3,132 Photos: 2	Me too... I've picked up a bad wine habit during the week and my beer habit on the weekends is legendary.

01-18-2008, 02:59 PM	#13
soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 8,483 Photos: 10	^^^ One of the reasons I want a girl, Iian you boob.
	Age: 20 \| Height: 5'7" \| Weight: 150 lbs \| Penis: 12 inches

01-18-2008, 08:03 PM	#15
ArnoldsProtege VandelayIndustries Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 289 Photos: 1	I still drink, but recently ive started turning to vodka to get me sloshed. It has fewer calories/carbs, and I feel much less bloated. Still love beer though. It doesnt help that i just turned 19 and can get alcohol um..WHENEVER I WANT! WOO!!.... yeah thats gonna go away soon
	Age:19 Height: 5'11 Weight: 190 lbs

01-19-2008, 07:39 PM	#17
JailHouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,590 Photos: 3	you only live once. I drink about 12 beers 2-4 days a week and still make gains and set PRs.
	Jailhouse Journal

01-19-2008, 08:53 PM	#19
Hoglander Cleaner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,230 Blog Entries: 1 Photos: 10	I've heard that doctors take what people report they drink and times it by 3. Cops times it by double that. I'm thinking here you should times by at least 2 or more.

01-20-2008, 06:51 PM	#20
bbattag Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 23	Do you feel a difference when you drink vs when you dont? I cut back on drinking and my workouts improved greatly. It also makes a big difference if your taking supps that hurt your liver. If you're taking supplements that hurt your liver, then add the alcohol on top......you may be putting your liver through hell. Id say drinking 1-2 times per week isnt terrible, but anymore definitely will hurt your training

01-20-2008, 06:57 PM	#21
ArnoldsProtege VandelayIndustries Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 289 Photos: 1	I Heart Beer
	Age:19 Height: 5'11 Weight: 190 lbs

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