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Anvil565 Posts: 11 Joined: 2004/07/12	2004/08/08, 08:53 PM Ive got a question, im into natural bodybuilding, and well ive recently turned 21 and like to go and have a good time and drink, but i want to make sure that its ok like for my body, is drinking alcohol bad for the muscles or muscle growth or anything to do with bodybuilding? or is it ok to have some drinks here and there?

oscarg Posts: 198 Joined: 2004/04/05	2004/08/09, 01:12 AM From what i've read... It's ok two have at most 2 beers on the weekend without having a big effect. It also helps is you let 48 hours pass by before workingout to avoid after effects from beer which can include the following: * Decrease strength * Impair reaction time * Impair balance and eye/hand coordination * Impair fine motor and gross motor coordination * Increase fatigue * Interfere with body temperature regulation * Cause dehydration * Deplete aerobic capacity and negatively impact endurance for up to 48 hours after the last drink * Impact cellular repair: Protein metabolism is negatively impacted when alcohol is in the system. This has obvious implications for muscle repair. * Impacts the cardiovascular system * Disrupt sleep * Cause vitamin and mineral depletion * Cause cognitive impairment ...and other's more. "Alcohol interferes with many of the processes so vital to success. Focus, performance, recovery and rebuilding are all affected." Alcohol may slow down the focus and performance during training, then may affect muscles during the recovery and muscle rebuilding phase. Though a serious bodybuilder should know better then to be drinking beer but to each his own. So if your gonna compete then you should stay away from beer period. Otherwise, 1 or 2 will not hurt, it may actually have small positive effects. Source: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drobson11.htm -------------- The path to added muscle is consuming more calories than the amount needed to keep your current bodyweight unchanged. oscarg@freetrainers.com Free iPods: freeiPods.com/default.aspx?referer=7557670
jsvez Posts: 112 Joined: 2003/09/23	2004/08/10, 03:27 PM Everything in moderation, including moderation. A glass of red wine a day is rumoured to have some positive effects on the heart for men. I have also read where alcohol can actually increase estrogen levels. Like oscarg says, one or two here and there is alright.
Anvil565 Posts: 11 Joined: 2004/07/12	2004/08/14, 07:38 PM i wasnt sure about it because in the movie "Pumping Iron" there were scenes where the bodybuilders were doing interviews and arnold and his freind had chicks over in this one deleted scene and they all had wine and stuff and face it it didnt hurt him in bodybuilding.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/08/14, 07:44 PM It was a movie, remember? -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
Anvil565 Posts: 11 Joined: 2004/07/12	2004/08/14, 07:55 PM ya but it was a documentary, he was drinking wine with some chicks didnt seem to hurt him at all
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/08/14, 10:10 PM Wine isn't as bad as beer or liquer. But still, in a movie, (true story) I'm sure it is exagerated. In any case I wouldn't suggest alcahol as a regular carb. -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
	2004/08/14, 11:24 PM Plus Arnold wasn't what you would call a natural bodybuilder.
chris7261 Posts: 22 Joined: 2004/08/12	2004/08/15, 11:01 PM Most bear and spirit is high in sugar and yeast: but dont forget the danger that as a bodybuilder you are probably useing creatine and protein supplyments, so your liver and kideneys are working at full pelt prossessing these to suply your muscles the neutriants they need at the right time, you look in good shape to me but that is thanks to good liver and kidney function I personally would say its not good. I also like a drink but I gave it up to get in shape but if any one can give a good case for drinking I would love to hear it I'm gagging for a pint. ps: wasent arnold smoking cigars aswell. pps: did'nt he have heart surgary at some point.
chris7261 Posts: 22 Joined: 2004/08/12	2004/08/15, 11:06 PM BTW I'm not knokcing arnold He was 55 in T3 and looked awsome.
Anvil565 Posts: 11 Joined: 2004/07/12	2004/08/16, 05:19 PM ya it doesnt seem worth it, also i dont use creatine, i find it to be a waste of money, all i use is protien suplements like protien mixes. and foods high in protien.
chris7261 Posts: 22 Joined: 2004/08/12	2004/08/17, 02:30 PM I just baught a tin of creatine I'm giving it a 2 months trial I have read up on it and can't seem to find a definetive view on it so as they say the proof is in the eating. I will do it as close to text book as I can and I'll keep the board posted of my progress incase any ones intrested. I'll be starting the trial on the 19th. good luck anvil but if you do give in to temtation, have one for me.