occasional drinking in the offseason?

lonestar19 · 09-02-2007, 09:48 PM

I am in my offseason and am trying to add some quality size to my physique before competing again next year. How much damage, in you guys opionion, does drinking occasionally (2-4 times per month) do as far as adding bodyfat and stopping muscles from growing?

**Kirk** · 09-02-2007, 10:09 PM

you binge drinking??? or just a couple beers (per time) in those 2-4 times per month?

**chrispghmuscle** · 09-03-2007, 08:23 AM

Yeah that's not a problem.. Just don't over do it..

**Freak** · 09-03-2007, 08:53 AM

My question is: Do you take supplements? Seems kinda dumb imo to take supplements but then drink. 1 or 2 here and there isn't going to make a PROFOUND difference. I definitely wouldn't do it on a cut though.

There have been quite extensive threads on the subject.

ognickyk · 09-03-2007, 08:55 AM

well i was cutting ALL summer..i drank to get wasted like 6-7 times...but...im still a kid...and i had alotta fun

monkeybiker · 09-03-2007, 10:06 AM

Depends how much your drinking. A few pints a week will make little to no difference to your gains.

bigmike101 · 09-03-2007, 10:44 AM

i get pretty drunk every 2 weeks....and the night im drinking i dont tkae ne supplements that day...it has made no effect on my gains....i also drink a shitload of water b4 i go to bed....it helps on the hangover ...cause alcohol dehydrates the shit out of u .

**chrispghmuscle** · 09-03-2007, 10:53 AM

Alcohol is also a blood thinner.. like heprin.. the only thing that cures this is Time..

cmichael5 · 09-03-2007, 03:05 PM

I drink everyonce in a while, I never get wasted anymore since college. Drinking everyonce in a while is fine just done get hammered..... be smart know your body, I personally would rather drink a stout beer that has more to offer the body rather than a crappy light beer....

cmichael5 · 09-03-2007, 03:29 PM

you know what I was thinking...... all beer has so much maltose and cals it is just better to not drink at all especially when cutting.... but if you must keep it a minimal as possible!

GlenDring · 09-03-2007, 04:04 PM

Alcohol contains estrogen which is a female hormone. That's why aged drinkers have bitch tits.

I've started another thread today asking about white wine. I've heard that is ok......If you can get away with drinking it when you're out with your mates.

AuSS · 09-04-2007, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlenDring

Alcohol contains estrogen which is a female hormone. That's why aged drinkers have bitch tits.

I've started another thread today asking about white wine. I've heard that is ok......If you can get away with drinking it when you're out with your mates.

Really?! Never knew it contained estrogen, how much?
I drink a dozen or so beers a week, sometimes more, normally all at once. I don't think I suffer from low test either. I should probably drink less haha.