Alcohol

[closed279 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close closed279]

I decided to make this thread to debate this topic of what you think about alcohol. Me, as a natural bodybuilder can't drink alcohol always. But I do so when I go out with friends like yesterday. I am 19 years old, and in my country, were I live, you can legally drink when you are 18. The thing is, when I go out, the reason I drink alcohol is because of how relaxed I feel after having some shots. Yesterday I started with about 3 glasses of beer I brought and then had 2 shots of tequila (drank it with ease) with some friends. Then we had 1 of vodka (drank it with ease). Then we also had some sprite and or juice mixed up with some alcohol. Had a great time, but is this healthy even if its for 1 night once in a while? I for one, have great resistance to alcohol probably due to genetics that my grandfather on my moms side gave me. He had a time were he was a very heavy drinker. And probably the reason why I am resistant to it. One time we went out with my mates, I had 7-8 glasses of beer and 3 shots the whole night. Never felt bad. Just happy and relaxed. My friends always tell me how I am the one who drinks most and that I can drink anything and never feel bad. My problem is that when I go out with my friends I drink a lot, not some. Do you think that even if its once in a while (maybe once every 2 weeks) it has a negative effect on my body? Also I am asking this because I know alcohol and bodybuilding don't mix too well. Share your experiences with alcohol and thoughts based on my thread.

[not2big Senior Super ModeratorPEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close not2big]

As with most everything, moderation is the way to go. Several studies have shown that one or two drinks a day are healthy. However, alcohol in excess causes brain damage, even if done occasionally. Perhaps you have a lot of excess brain cell you can afford to loose.

[Phoenix7672 Senior Member Member of the Month Oct 2015 Find all posts View Profile Close Phoenix7672]

Big thing too is to stay hydrated. I try to drink more water when I've had a few not only to sober up but also to offset what will be coming out. Also lessens the chance of a hangover the next day.

[aBone2pick Senior Member Member of the Month July 2014 Find all posts View Profile Close aBone2pick]

As someone who has a terrible relationship with alcohol, I would recommend staying away altogether.

[kickinthemebs Senior Member Member of the Month Feb 2014 Find all posts View Profile Close kickinthemebs]

Yeh it's fine.

[closed279 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close closed279]

As someone who has a terrible relationship with alcohol, I would recommend staying away altogether.

What's your relationship with alcohol bro?