Training and alcohol.

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lucashenry

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Hey people.
As the title says.
How does alcohol effect your training ?

I am an alcoholic who's cut right back.
Before I started drinking gym was number 1 over recreational activities.
Then 2 years ago i started the booze.
Took nearly 2 years off of training and became a hermit and completed Netflix doing nothing but eat and drink alcohol.

I'm in a place now where I'm no longer physically dependent.
But will have a half bottle sometimes.

I've noticed if I do drink (half.bottle). The next day my strength endurance and drive just go.
It normally comes back after about a week of not drinking.

I know some people will drink a few cans or a few glasses of wine in the evening. For those people, does it effect you at the gym?
 
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lucashenry

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lucashenry said:
Hey people.
As the title says.
How does alcohol effect your training ?

I am an alcoholic who's cut right back.
Before I started drinking gym was number 1 over recreational activities.
Then 2 years ago i started the booze.
Took nearly 2 years off of training and became a hermit and completed Netflix doing nothing but eat and drink alcohol.

I'm in a place now where I'm no longer physically dependent.
But will have a half bottle sometimes.

I've noticed if I do drink (half.bottle). The next day my strength endurance and drive just go.
It normally comes back after about a week of not drinking because of alcohol addiction.

I know some people will drink a few cans or a few glasses of wine in the evening. For those people, does it effect you at the gym?
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thanks in advance for any help
 
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CeasarIM

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Well let me tell you from experience and being in recovery. If you're killing yourself with alcohol and drugs then your body is working overtime to get those substances out of your system . Its either one or the other . I can tell you that since I completely stopped over 3 yrs my world has changed on many levels ,including physically. My body recovers a lot quicker and my gains also come a lot quicker .
You're the keeper of your temple and already know the answer .
 
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Hoggyoshi

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The whole training and alcohol thing. It’s a tricky balance. I think it depends on your goals. If you’re hitting the gym hard and aiming for a specific target, cutting back on alcohol can make a big difference in how you feel and perform. It can also slow down recovery and mess with your sleep, which we all know is super important for training.
Life is about balance! Enjoying a drink here and there is fine if it doesn’t become a regular thing derailing your progress. If you feel it's affecting your workouts or motivation, maybe consider taking a break or limiting it.
 
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mySteroids

mySteroids

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Well drugs are a difficult topic. While it is of course best to avoid them entirely for many reasons it is not like many want you believe. Many successful bodybuilders use(d) drugs. Mike Christian did a lot of cocaine, Mike Mentzer did speed and many are smoking weed. So obviously you can build a muscle body and use drugs at the same time BUT for many this won't work. The use of stimulants like cocaine or speed might work together for some to have hard workouts but other will lack the discipline to stick to a dedicated workout and nutrition regime while using drugs.

Another thing to keep in mind is the overall health. If you are already stressing your body with steroids it might be not so smart to add drugs on top of it. Attacking your health from all angles might be a recipe for disaster.

So like on many topics moderation might be the solution. Having a glass of wine now and then or smoking a joint won't hinder you from being a good bodybuilder while getting drunk every weekend will definitely have consequences.
 
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