New Year’s Eve: The HGH & Testosterone Destroyer

[Steroidtimes]

New Year’s Eve: The HGH & Testosterone Destroyer

JustinEdwards on Dec 30th, 2010


It is upon us, New Year’s Eve; one of the largest consumption dates of alcohol around the world! Many will endeavor upon the New Year’s cyclone with a hard party attitude and enough alcohol to obliterate a large bull-elephant. If you’re serious about your fitness and muscular pursuits it’s very doubtful alcohol makes up a large part of your daily consumption if at all; but there is a chance that goes out the window this one night a year. Will it destroy your pursuit? One night of heavy drinking, is it really that bad?

If you’re a serious lifter, be it for bodybuilding or any fitness related pursuit, alcohol is probably not a problem for you; as Dave Palumbo once famously said “would you put low grade gasoline in a Ferrari?” Of course not but on this special night you will be tempted and the effects can be worse than you may have imagined.

So What’s the Damage?

To begin with the obvious you have increased your daily intake of calories and done so with calories that will be burned as acetate; acetate is a toxin which when relied upon by the body burns instead of fat; obviously this alone is bad news bears if you’re trying to keep your body fat low. But it gets worse; much, much worse.


By-Bye HGH:

If your life consist of a fitness pursuit, unless you’ve been living under a rock you understand the importance of HGH. You also understand that it’s at night when you sleep that your body does the brunt of its repair and it is the body’s nighttime release of HGH that is imperative to this process. When alcohol is consumed this creates a problem in natural HGH production reducing the output by as much as 70%. 70%, I don’t know about you but to me this is not small potatoes. Further, it causes us to fall into a lighter sleep pattern, disrupting the REM cycle.

So rest is below satisfactory and HGH production is far below desirable levels; two key components in muscle repair and building. If that’s not bad enough, yet again, it gets worse; much, much worse.

There is one fact that is universally accepted; in order to build and maintain muscle, the more testosterone in your body the greater the results. If you hate muscle then I have great news for you; alcohol consumption decreases your testosterone levels by increasing cortisol flowing in the body directly causing a serious breakdown of your testosterone. Due to the increase in cortisol and its testosterone destroying effect, we then experience an increase in estrogen as well. I know what you’re thinking; sounds great right? No, not so much.

The Nail in the Coffin:



We’ve now enjoyed our hedonistic night of drinking, our HGH and testosterone levels are that of a 194 year old man; are cortisol is through the roof and we have enough estrogen flowing through our system to turn the manly of us into Little Miss Princes. Oh, but we’re not done yet. How many times have you had a few drinks and out of nowhere a trip to Waffle House became the most important venture of your life? Why is this; why do we become so desperate for the most unhealthy of foods after even just a few drinks? It’s simple; alcohol consumption greatly increases insulin in the body, in-turn activating a hypoglycemic state. Are you having fun yet?

Let’s be clear, no one is saying you can’t enjoy a drink or two now and then, especially on New Year’s Eve; that’s up to you but understand the effects. Countless studies have shown that even moderate drinking can slow the body’s performance and throw it out of whack for as long as 72 hours; that’s assuming no more alcohol was taken in during that period of time. So your New Year’s Eve binge does not simply affect you for a few hours; you’re looking at a beat down that has your body internally screaming for nearly half a week. Did I mention alcohol consumption also hinders nutrient absorption and rips away from the body its supply of Vitamins A, B, C, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium and Zinc; did I mention that? Well, now you know and if you still don’t understand how serious the negative effects of alcohol consumption are on your muscular pursuits, do me a favor; please leave my gym because you’re an idiot.

http://www.steroidtimes.com/new-year...destroyer/2010

[voidofRoids]

Lol, on that note - I still intend to consume unheard of volumes of various alcoholic beverages.

[dec11]

New Year’s Eve: The HGH & Testosterone Destroyer

JustinEdwards on Dec 30th, 2010


It is upon us, New Year’s Eve; one of the largest consumption dates of alcohol around the world! Many will endeavor upon the New Year’s cyclone with a hard party attitude and enough alcohol to obliterate a large bull-elephant. If you’re serious about your fitness and muscular pursuits it’s very doubtful alcohol makes up a large part of your daily consumption if at all; but there is a chance that goes out the window this one night a year. Will it destroy your pursuit? One night of heavy drinking, is it really that bad?

If you’re a serious lifter, be it for bodybuilding or any fitness related pursuit, alcohol is probably not a problem for you; as Dave Palumbo once famously said “would you put low grade gasoline in a Ferrari?” Of course not but on this special night you will be tempted and the effects can be worse than you may have imagined.

So What’s the Damage?

To begin with the obvious you have increased your daily intake of calories and done so with calories that will be burned as acetate; acetate is a toxin which when relied upon by the body burns instead of fat; obviously this alone is bad news bears if you’re trying to keep your body fat low. But it gets worse; much, much worse.


By-Bye HGH:

If your life consist of a fitness pursuit, unless you’ve been living under a rock you understand the importance of HGH. You also understand that it’s at night when you sleep that your body does the brunt of its repair and it is the body’s nighttime release of HGH that is imperative to this process. When alcohol is consumed this creates a problem in natural HGH production reducing the output by as much as 70%. 70%, I don’t know about you but to me this is not small potatoes. Further, it causes us to fall into a lighter sleep pattern, disrupting the REM cycle.

So rest is below satisfactory and HGH production is far below desirable levels; two key components in muscle repair and building. If that’s not bad enough, yet again, it gets worse; much, much worse.

There is one fact that is universally accepted; in order to build and maintain muscle, the more testosterone in your body the greater the results. If you hate muscle then I have great news for you; alcohol consumption decreases your testosterone levels by increasing cortisol flowing in the body directly causing a serious breakdown of your testosterone. Due to the increase in cortisol and its testosterone destroying effect, we then experience an increase in estrogen as well. I know what you’re thinking; sounds great right? No, not so much.

The Nail in the Coffin:



We’ve now enjoyed our hedonistic night of drinking, our HGH and testosterone levels are that of a 194 year old man; are cortisol is through the roof and we have enough estrogen flowing through our system to turn the manly of us into Little Miss Princes. Oh, but we’re not done yet. How many times have you had a few drinks and out of nowhere a trip to Waffle House became the most important venture of your life? Why is this; why do we become so desperate for the most unhealthy of foods after even just a few drinks? It’s simple; alcohol consumption greatly increases insulin in the body, in-turn activating a hypoglycemic state. Are you having fun yet?

Let’s be clear, no one is saying you can’t enjoy a drink or two now and then, especially on New Year’s Eve; that’s up to you but understand the effects. Countless studies have shown that even moderate drinking can slow the body’s performance and throw it out of whack for as long as 72 hours; that’s assuming no more alcohol was taken in during that period of time. So your New Year’s Eve binge does not simply affect you for a few hours; you’re looking at a beat down that has your body internally screaming for nearly half a week. Did I mention alcohol consumption also hinders nutrient absorption and rips away from the body its supply of Vitamins A, B, C, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium and Zinc; did I mention that? Well, now you know and if you still don’t understand how serious the negative effects of alcohol consumption are on your muscular pursuits, do me a favor; please leave my gym because you’re an idiot.

http://www.steroidtimes.com/new-year...destroyer/2010

jez, although im a reformed binger, this is a tad over the top. you going for world domination next?!

[Steroidtimes]

jez, although im a reformed binger, this is a tad over the top. you going for world domination next?!

It's meant to offer awareness of the effect, not to tell you never drink again. Yes, it paints the picture in the darkest light possible, truth be told it is a dark light but it's not meant to say you can't ever have a little fun.

There are a lot of guys who eat well, train hard, yet stay the same, and I guarantee you the majority of the time alcohol plays a big role in this banging of the head against the wall.

New Year's Eve is simply the perfect time to talk about the subject since so many people have drinking on the mind.

[AlphaMaleDawg]

I counter this article with these more accurate ones that have been supported with actual studies

http://www.leangains.com/2010/07/tru...nd-muscle.html
http://www.**************/free_onlin...e_to_alcohol_1

instead of the stars, put "t - nation" in there to see the article (no spaces). or google "alan aragon alcohol" and it's the first result

[Ashop]

Just keep it in moderation and enjoy your new year. Dont drink and drive people.

[dec11]

It's meant to offer awareness of the effect, not to tell you never drink again. Yes, it paints the picture in the darkest light possible, truth be told it is a dark light but it's not meant to say you can't ever have a little fun.

There are a lot of guys who eat well, train hard, yet stay the same, and I guarantee you the majority of the time alcohol plays a big role in this banging of the head against the wall.

New Year's Eve is simply the perfect time to talk about the subject since so many people have drinking on the mind.

i think you'll find that its not much diff to any w'end night for ppl into that scene. a boozer is a boozer, occasions dont really matter, just another excuse

[stevey_6t9]

im thining of having a beer on nye, will i die?

[songdog]

Yeah happy new year drink safe and dont drive.

[sixoner]

I may drink a few beers tomorrow night but i'll skip the waffle house...even though a waffle with butter and syrup with eggs(with yolks attached still) and hashbrowns smothered, covered, chunked, diced, capped, topped, chopped all the way to hell and back again sounds completely righteous

[Steroidtimes]

I counter this article with these more accurate ones that have been supported with actual studies

http://www.leangains.com/2010/07/tru...nd-muscle.html
http://www.**************/free_onlin...e_to_alcohol_1

instead of the stars, put "t - nation" in there to see the article (no spaces). or google "alan aragon alcohol" and it's the first result

From University of Notre Dame Study and Office of Alcohol and Drug Education:

"Not only does long-term alcohol use diminish protein synthesis resulting in a decrease in muscle build-up, but even short-term alcohol use can impede muscle growth."

"Because of alcohol’s effect on sleep, your body is deprived of a chemical called human growth hormone or HGH. HGH is part of the normal muscle building and repair process and the body’s way of telling itself your muscle needs to grow bigger and stronger. Alcohol however can decrease the secretion of HGH by as much as 70%"

"When alcohol is in your body, it triggers the production of a substance in your liver that is directly toxic to testosterone . Testosterone is essential for the development and recovery of your muscles. As alcohol is absorbed through your stomach and small intestine and into your cells, it can disrupt the water balance in muscle cells, altering their ability to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is your muscles’ source of energy. ATP provides the fuel necessary for your muscles to contract."

"The relatively high calories in alcohol are not available to your muscles. The body treats alcohol as fat, converting alcohol sugars into fatty acids. When alcohol is oxidized by dehydrogenase (the enzyme that breaks down alcohol) it produces an elevation of NADH reducing the production of ATP (which is the muscles source of energy), resulting in lack of energy and loss of endurance. Because women have very little of the enzyme dehydrogenase, females experience the primary effect of higher intoxication even when drinking the same amount with a male their same size. Alcohol use inhibits absorption of important nutrients such as thiamin, vitamin B12, folic acid, and zinc."

[jla1986]

Dont forget people. That just because we live out crazy lifes of diets and training, that we still are people and a good social life is important too.

[the judge]

i know someone thats won many competitions with a bottle of vodka in his gymbag.........couldnt believe it myself.now being an occasional drinker myself i know it hampers my gains.

[MBMETC]

I may drink a few beers tomorrow night but i'll skip the waffle house...even though a waffle with butter and syrup with eggs(with yolks attached still) and hashbrowns smothered, covered, chunked, diced, capped, topped, chopped all the way to hell and back again sounds completely righteous

mmmmmmmmm butterrr. (droling like homer j simpson)

[Hazard]

From University of Notre Dame Study and Office of Alcohol and Drug Education:

"Not only does long-term alcohol use diminish protein synthesis resulting in a decrease in muscle build-up, but even short-term alcohol use can impede muscle growth."

"Because of alcohol’s effect on sleep, your body is deprived of a chemical called human growth hormone or HGH. HGH is part of the normal muscle building and repair process and the body’s way of telling itself your muscle needs to grow bigger and stronger. Alcohol however can decrease the secretion of HGH by as much as 70%"

"When alcohol is in your body, it triggers the production of a substance in your liver that is directly toxic to testosterone . Testosterone is essential for the development and recovery of your muscles. As alcohol is absorbed through your stomach and small intestine and into your cells, it can disrupt the water balance in muscle cells, altering their ability to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is your muscles’ source of energy. ATP provides the fuel necessary for your muscles to contract."

"The relatively high calories in alcohol are not available to your muscles. The body treats alcohol as fat, converting alcohol sugars into fatty acids. When alcohol is oxidized by dehydrogenase (the enzyme that breaks down alcohol) it produces an elevation of NADH reducing the production of ATP (which is the muscles source of energy), resulting in lack of energy and loss of endurance. Because women have very little of the enzyme dehydrogenase, females experience the primary effect of higher intoxication even when drinking the same amount with a male their same size. Alcohol use inhibits absorption of important nutrients such as thiamin, vitamin B12, folic acid, and zinc."

While I agree long term alcohol drinking is no good for body-building let alone your overall health..... short term drinking (2x a month..... even less sometimes) doesn't seem to be hurting my growth......

~Haz~

[BgMc31]

I guess it depends on what your goals are, IMO. Like everyone has said or eluded to, moderation is the key. That one day of over-indulgence won't destroy you. I've done it big on NYE for years, but I've also done it big after winning a comp and have still gone into the gym (after taking a couple days off) and thrown up some massive poundages and some PRs.

[gixxerboy1]

That is no different then the media's over exaggeration that steroids will give you cancer, heart attacks impotency and uncontrollable rage just from 1 injection or pill