Question about Alcohol

[SloppyJo]

i'm a sophomore in college and like most i usually drink like twice a week. and i was wondering if that could slow or stop me from making gains

[BBAddict]

Simply put, yes. There are a lot of effects that this could have on inhibiting muscle growth and also putting on fat.

[therock]

what about liquer? (spelling)

[BBAddict]

Sorry, bro but this is the sad truth! Decent read on some of the affects of alcohol on muscles and body chemistry. No good comes of it from a bodybuilding standpoint, but you also have to balance having a life with bodybuilding. Just have to decide what you're priorities are. I probably drank like 3x last year, but like my user name says I am an addict and probably have dedicated too much of my time and energy to it. Anyway, there's the info and you can decide what to do with it.

http://www.teenbodybuilding.com/bigalcohol.htm

[SloppyJo]

aight thanks.. im gonna quit for a while at least... and yeah i love liquor.. my tollerance has gotten way too hight and i definatly need to give my liver a rest
gonna quit till prob spring break

[lxorl]

alcohol dehydrated the muscle and slows gains... i still drink though

[BENCH355ANIMAL]

I drank all the time for a few years. Every Friday, and Saturday....my girl and I would go get a big bottle of Jaigher *spelling*, and some Redbull, and drink till we were stupid. I was still lifting then, but I had put on quite a few pounds of fat, because I would always have to eat to sober up, and I didn't care what it was. How many drunk people you see reach for a protein bar at 3 in the morning? Hell no.....they hit up Waffle House or some other fat factory. I am happy to say I haven't drank since February of last year......except for a glass of champagne on New Years. I have leaned out, and been growing like crazy. Could be the juice though.....not sure

[Shibby]

Common sense should have answered this question.

[SloppyJo]

Common sense should have answered this question.

thanks man for the smart ass comment .. really no need to even post something like that... u could have kept it to urself.. it was just a simple question i didnt know the answer to

[grnmchn]

Originally posted by SloppyJo
thanks man for the smart ass comment .. really no need to even post something like that... u could have kept it to urself.. it was just a simple question i didnt know the answer to

Easy there killer, you sure you're not drunk right now!

[SloppyJo]

haha.. yeah.. i just hate it when people have to make a smart ass comment or be a dick about somethin when there is no need to be

[Taylor]

Originally posted by SloppyJo
haha.. yeah.. i just hate it when people have to make a smart ass comment or be a dick about somethin when there is no need to be

u and me both

[clank]

I drink practically every day. Beer and Jack Daniels. I've maintained a constant weight, while working out 5 days per week. BUT I've been juicing for almost a year straight too. I know that'll get some comments but I cant stop either one, especially the gear.

[SloppyJo]

dont u see somethin wrong with that.. if ur juicing and not gaining any weight??? whats the purpose of it if your not gaining any weight

[BBAddict]

Originally posted by SloppyJo
hey no offense or anything but... dont u see somethin wrong with that.. if ur juicing and not gaining any weight??? whats the purpose of it if your not gaining any weight

Excellent point--he's probably just compensating for all the negative effects of alcohol with the gear.

[therock]

Shit I only drink maybe 3-6 times a year, but when I do I get drunk and the funny thing is I am that guy that still grabs a protien bar maybe 3 of them when I am drinking and I still try to eat the right stuff.