Alcohol

[Bigboi118]

I rarely drink alcohol and when i do its red wine with steak or roast. What is bad about getting smashed on spirits in regards to training and diet? Some people say it proper messes u up, but why?

Im goin to be playin poker tomoro and im sure mr jack or mr vodka may start calling, should i avoid them like the plague?

[fitoverforty]

What is bad about getting smashed on spirits in regards to training and diet?

It is counterproductive to all the hard work you have been doing. Getting smashed will only result in a fierce headache, upset stomach, and general nausea the next day - why put yourself through that? Your body doesn't deserve it. If you are not a "drinker" per say, and only have an occasional glass of wine with dinner - then I would stear clear of any over indulging. It just isn't worth it (in humble opinion). It can also cause some bad food choices - can we say "pizza at midnight"!

Im goin to be playin poker tomoro and im sure mr jack or mr vodka may start calling

if they call....don't answer! I don't know the technical aspects of hard liquor versus things like wine or beer - but I think that hard liquor is harder on a person, especially a non-drinker like yourself. If you want to have something, how 'bout something light - like Amatlak suggested? A beer or two will leave you feeling alot better the next day - than a few too many rounds of jack or vodka...just sayin'

[Seminole]

I love beer and will never ever give it up. I drink on Saturday and Sunday's for the most part along with 1-2 glasses of red wine everynight as well. I have been able to maintain weight no problem at all no matter how much or little I drink I never really see a big difference.

[Bigboi118]

Thanks for the responses, saying i was going to get smashed may be a bit of an exageration, lol

I was just curious as to what effect spirits has on the body, slowing down metabolism may be a good thing!!! metabolism is quite high

I may have a drink or two ill see, i am very disciplined so i wont be anywhere near overdoing it. At the moment i am bulking and diet is all
clean, all the real good stuff and at least 3ltrs of water a day.

Its just i have heard some people say things like a drinking session puts you back about 2 weeks of your training, if that is true ill never drink again!!

[fitoverforty]

I was just curious as to what effect spirits has on the body, slowing down metabolism may be a good thing!!! metabolism is quite high
I may have a drink or two ill see, i am very disciplined so i wont be anywhere near overdoing it.

Yes, I'm always impressed from reading your workout journal , you are very disciplined, so I really don't think you will be set back by having one or two drinks at a weekend party.
But here is a link to an article about effects of alcohol and fitness - while all of it does not apply to your situation, it may give you some info on the general effects of alcohol once it is consumed. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drobson194.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Boss Man]

carbs/prot ~4.

Though of course slow digesting Proteins like Casein have 8 calories per gram .