drinking alcohol when training

**TRYER** · 01-11-2009, 03:23 PM

i know this is proberbly i silly question so would like it if people dont rip me for this but is it possible to drink alcohol in moderation when training and dieting?
as i said dont rip me lol

**MuscleScience** · 01-11-2009, 03:25 PM

It should be ok, moderation is the key and is also relative. What exactly do you consider moderation?

**Matt** · 01-11-2009, 03:34 PM

Im one of those people that once ive had one drink i cant stop, i therefore try not to drink, and if im on a cycle i never drink. As ms said it should be ok in moderation, depending on what you call moderation..

**binsser** · 01-11-2009, 05:58 PM

first pint is surpose to actually raise ur test apparently but after that it starts to drop dramaticaly so enjoy ur pint lol!

**POPS** · 01-11-2009, 06:30 PM

agree w/ Matt, on cycle right now. no booze for atleast 60 days!

**xnotoriousx** · 01-11-2009, 06:35 PM

AS aside, you think 12-24 beers a week will hold you back that bad?

**POPS** · 01-11-2009, 06:41 PM

first of all Im a scotch drinker, lol. Beer for me is in the summer. But yes I believe that it will hold you back a bit, jmo. Look at it this way, why go through all of that hard work and dedication not knowing your full potential. In my case I am following everything by the book. From training, diet, cardio nutrition, rest, water intake, etc. Also this is my first cycle. This way I have no excuses! Ya know what I mean. Besides, here in Chicago theres snow everywhere. Would you rather be outside in this crap or in the gym???

**Jfew44** · 01-11-2009, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by TRYER

i know this is proberbly i silly question so would like it if people dont rip me for this but is it possible to drink alcohol in moderation when training and dieting?
as i said dont rip me lol

I usually just drink water when training. If you do it, be careful. What are you thinking, vodka? It looks like water so you could just put it in a water bottle while you're at the gym

**Matt** · 01-11-2009, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by Jfew44

I usually just drink water when training. If you do it, be careful. What are you thinking, vodka? It looks like water so you could just put it in a water bottle while you're at the gym

I dont think he means when he's at the gym, i hope he means in general...

**Jfew44** · 01-11-2009, 06:53 PM

^^ Lol, I know bro. Just in the sarcastic mood tonight. The title of his thread made me do it

**POPS** · 01-11-2009, 06:56 PM

thats funny!! water, water, water!!!

**Matt** · 01-11-2009, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by Jfew44

^^ Lol, I know bro. Just in the sarcastic mood tonight. The title of his thread made me do it

Sorry dude im abit slow today, should have got that...

**POPS** · 01-11-2009, 07:01 PM

if you cant lay off the booze for a few months of serious training, I'll sick my dogs on you! lol

***RAGE*** · 01-11-2009, 08:56 PM

Watch your cal intake.. and you should be fine.

**Phate** · 01-11-2009, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by xnotoriousx

AS aside, you think 12-24 beers a week will hold you back that bad?

are you kidding? your almost drinking a 30pack a week and wondering if it will hurt you?

**jimmyinkedup** · 01-11-2009, 10:45 PM

yeah well it would be cool if people didnt keep knocking over my beer at the gym sooo *L*

i personally dont drink anyway ....but depending on goals and expectations...i see where in moderation it would be not too detrimental ..i see no benefit to it of course... know they are empty calories and alcohol is processed like a toxin in our body (like many things) ...

**sam1969** · 01-12-2009, 05:27 AM

do you guys drink when you are on a cycle. When i say drink i mean 2-3 drink/ week? i love to drink a glass of red wine when i eat my steak. what about you?

**DSM4Life** · 01-12-2009, 06:11 AM

Beer gets me through my workout.

My gym belt:

**Phate** · 01-12-2009, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by sam1969

do you guys drink when you are on a cycle. When i say drink i mean 2-3 drink/ week? i love to drink a glass of red wine when i eat my steak. what about you?

red wine is actually beneficial in small amounts, as long as you don't go overboard i don't see a problem with, how many ounces of wine are you drinking per meal?

**sam1969** · 01-12-2009, 05:28 PM

i like to drink 2 glass of red wine once a week on a meal. not more on a cycle.

**Rugger02** · 01-12-2009, 06:50 PM

nothing wrong with that sam. Drinking is my one flaw LOL. But I don't cheat whatsoever in my diet, plus it helps keep me sane. Not much else to do in rural Wisconsin on the weekends than tip back a few with the boys. Is it good for me? No. I can try to justify it all I want, but as long as I'm still seeing the results I want to see, It's a decision I make. If and when I want to take my training to the next level then it's just not going to be an option for me anymore.

**xnotoriousx** · 01-12-2009, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by Phate

are you kidding? your almost drinking a 30pack a week and wondering if it will hurt you?

HAHA yeah I guess I was just wishing someone would say "Oh yeah man that won't hold you back, a case a week is A OK!"

Thanks for the smack of reality phate

Say you know you're going to a buddys house, what can you drink some off that won't make you look like a gimp when you pull it out of the bag? Anykind of drink that isn't as bad as the rest?

**novastepp** · 01-12-2009, 09:32 PM

nothin wrong with a glass of wine in the evening. but short of that, it's going to be detrimental after 3 drinks in a night. not so say some don't do it, but that's the point in which it starts to have negative effects.

**Phate** · 01-13-2009, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by xnotoriousx

HAHA yeah I guess I was just wishing someone would say "Oh yeah man that won't hold you back, a case a week is A OK!"

Thanks for the smack of reality phate

Say you know you're going to a buddys house, what can you drink some off that won't make you look like a gimp when you pull it out of the bag? Anykind of drink that isn't as bad as the rest?

just have a beer and nurse it, or be a dd, that's what i do alot

or have a bacardi and diet coke