Drinking and bodybuilding

[DubstepNz]

Hey i was wondering if anyone has ever been a drinker while bodybuilding and then stoped drinking and noticed any differences i am 20 years old i hav been bodybuilding for about 2years but have only got really into it in the last year and i am getting stronger but not getting the results i should be i am also a endomorph so that doesn't help im trying to cut atm i only drink in the weekend but that can be anything from 12-24 beers or cody/mavricks a night i am thinking of giving up drinking for the next couple of months too see if i notice any difference in my gains etc, has anyone got any information to do with Alcohol and gaining muscle.

[dogg196]

Alcohol is empty calories. It doesn't have any nutrients, but does have a caloric value of 7 calories per gram. In just one shot (1.5oz) of 80 proof vodka there's nearly 100 calories. For those of you trying to lose fat, forget it if you are drinking. Not only will the high calorie content of alcohol have a negative effect on your total calorie intake, but it also slows down your metabolism

ALCOHOL LOWERS TESTOSTERONE AND INCREASES ESTROGEN!

[Diab0lic]

Thing I notice the most when ditching the booze for a decent period is the fat loss is a lot easier. Not just because I've ditched the calories of the alcohol itself (minimized by drinking spirits with sugar free mixers) but the reduced amount of chips and pizza I end up stuffing down my face too

It will affect your size and strength gains too though (actual "drinking" as opposed to the odd beer or wine), esp if you are natty

[sFlUuCtKs]

i found my recovery was shit when i was drinking heaps. i was training same muscle groups every 4 days and in 4 days of getting wasted every day or night my bench went from 140x4 to 140x2..basically it seemed like i hadnt recovered at all from my last training session.

[jimmybro1]

I would rather slam back a few big mac's or something rather than necking some beers TBH.

Will definitely see a difference, I did.

[AgentOrange]

ALCOHOL LOWERS TESTOSTERONE AND INCREASES ESTROGEN!

Absolute nonsense.

[nzmusclemonster]

Alcohol is empty calories. It doesn't have any nutrients, but does have a caloric value of 7 calories per gram. In just one shot (1.5oz) of 80 proof vodka there's nearly 100 calories. For those of you trying to lose fat, forget it if you are drinking. Not only will the high calorie content of alcohol have a negative effect on your total calorie intake, but it also slows down your metabolism

ALCOHOL LOWERS TESTOSTERONE AND INCREASES ESTROGEN!

Not according to Floyd Landis

[Ninja]

Definitley noticed a big difference when i stopped drinking to get drunk, just having one or two every few weeks keeps me happy.

It was a lot easier to cut and stick to a diet and my energy levels are on a whole new level, but i cant say i put on a huge amount of new muscle or strength gains. I guess it comes down to how dedicated you are and if you are chasing that extra 10% from yourself or if you're happy with where your at

[maccaz]

yeah moderations allgd.

i used to get pissed most weekends, for weightloss it was like 2 steps forward during the week, then 1 step back on the weekend so i stopped altogether.

nothing wrong with a few once in a while tho imo, i just cant leave it at the few so dont bother at all :wink:

[Terrymundo]

alcohol can be a good bodybuilding tool. ever had 3 beers before a workout? good energy and pump! every been on a night out and had a look in the mirror bet you dry as shit.

[jimmybro1]

alcohol can be a good bodybuilding tool. ever had 3 beers before a workout? good energy and pump! every been on a night out and had a look in the mirror bet you dry as shit.

Yeah get vascular as! But bloated as hell!

[muscle99]

When I stopped drinking the main positive I found was an increase in focus in and out of the gym, also a higher training intensity