Group: Specific Diets & Nutrition

Specific Diets & Nutrition
Created: 2012/01/01, Members: 104, Messages: 22775

With so many diets and nutritional plans out there, you can get lost. Find out what works best for others and share your experiences!

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Alcohol

2003/01/02, 10:18 PM
As a young guy still active in the party scene, I'm pretty reluctant to totally give up alcohol while I'm training. I've noticed that most bodybuilders (and a few athletes) totally abstain from it, and I've seen posters here that fear it worse than death. Anyway, what effects does alcohol have on the body while you're in training?
Carivan
Carivan
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Joined: 2002/01/20
Canada
2003/01/02, 10:34 PM
Totally blocks any fat loss. Takes one hr to recycle your blood for every drink. Also puts up your Heart Rate.
Also cosidered empty calories.
Try and at least abstain on training days.

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Ivan Montreal Canada
effalunt
effalunt
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Joined: 2002/10/17
Canada
2003/01/04, 01:39 PM
It works as a depressant on the entire body. Slows down metabolism. It breaks down in the body into pure sugar. However, keep in mind that there is a big difference between an occasional glass of good wine and a case of beer on weekends.

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