29 Post(s)Gender: MaleGoal: Lose FatDate Joined: November 11, 2013
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well basically for some weird reason me and my older brother ( both lift) get drunk much easier compared to our friends and we drink practically the same amount of units of alcohol, my main question is if bodybuilding may be the result to this? There was an arguement between us friends regarding this topic and I wanted to check it out with the pros obviously...
well basically for some weird reason me and my older brother ( both lift) get drunk much easier compared to our friends and we drink practically the same amount of units of alcohol, my main question is if bodybuilding may be the result to this? There was an arguement between us friends regarding this topic and I wanted to check it out with the pros obviously...
No bodybuilding isn't the reason for you and your elder brother to get intoxicated easily as compared to your friends, its a false perception.
A number of factors determine the effect alcohol has on individuals which are
1) SPEED OF DRINKING - The more rapidly the beverage is ingested, the higher the peak blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The liver metabolizes about 1/2 ounce of alcohol per hour.
2) PRESENCE OF FOOD IN THE STOMACH - Eating while drinking slows down the absorption rate. When alcoholic beverages are taken with a substantial meal, peak BAC may be reduced by as much as 50%.
3) BODY WEIGHT - The larger person has more blood and requires greater amounts of alcohol to reach a given BAC.
4) DRINKING HISTORY/TOLERANCE - Increasing amounts of alcohol are needed to result in the physical and behavioral reactions formerly produced at lesser concentrations, if there is a long history of drinking.
5) ENVIRONMENT - There may be differences in alcohol's effects, depending upon where one drinks (e.g., local bar, with family, hostile environment, etc.
6) THE DRINKER'S EXPECTATIONS - Many people become intoxicated on less alcohol merely because they have that expectation before they begin drinking.
7) GENERAL STATE OF EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH - Many people seem more susceptible to the effects of alcohol when they are extremely fatigued, have recently been ill, or are under emotional stress and strain. The usual amount of alcohol may result in uncomfortable effects.
8) SEX DIFFERENCES - Given the same amount of alcohol and proportional body weight, females will generally have a higher BAC than their male counterparts, due to less body fluids to dilute the alcohol and to more body fat.
Say NO to Alcohol, Drugs and smoking irrespective of the fact that you lift or not
If you are really dedicated towards bodybuilding then i will advise you either stop or lower the consumption of alcohol as alcohol really has negative effect on fitness which are
1) IT NEGATIVELY AFFECTS PROTEIN SYNTHESIS - Protein synthesis is the process where amino acids are joined together to form complete proteins. Excessive alcohol consumption slows this process down by up to 20%, and since your muscles are made up of protein, you can see how this is a problem.
2) IT LOWERS TESTOSTERONE LEVELS AND INCREASES ESTROGEN - Testosterone is the most important muscle-building hormone in your body. One of the limiting factors that determines how much muscle a person can gain is their level of free-flowing testosterone.
3) IT CAUSES DEHYDRATION - The kidneys must filter very large amounts of water in order to break down the alcohol, and this can result in severe dehydration ithin the body. Water plays an absolutely crucial role in the muscle-building process, and being even slightly dehydrated is a recipe for disaster. The muscles alone are comprised of 70% water.
4) IT DEPLETES THE BODY OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS - Alcohol consumption causes vitamins A, C, the B's, calcium, zinc and phosphorus to all be drained at rapid rates. Vitamins and minerals keep every little process in your body functioning properly, and many of these processes involve muscle growth and maintenance.
5) IT INCREASES FAT STORAGE - With 7 empty calories per gram, alcohol can actually be quite fattening. Alcohol also disrupts the Kreb’s Cycle, which plays an important role in fat burning.
further more please read this article on alcohol and bodybuilding by Rishi our fellow community member
source: iron magazine and mckinley health centre and bodybuilding.com
Veni Vidi Vici : I came, I saw, and I conquered.
Started Lifting December 2012, almost 2 years of lifting experience.
Age 19, Pursuing Computer Science engineering.
No bodybuilding isn't the reason for you and your elder brother to get intoxicated easily as compared to your friends, its a false perception.
A number of factors determine the effect alcohol has on individuals which are
1) SPEED OF DRINKING - The more rapidly the beverage is ingested, the higher the peak blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The liver metabolizes about 1/2 ounce of alcohol per hour.
2) PRESENCE OF FOOD IN THE STOMACH - Eating while drinking slows down the absorption rate. When alcoholic beverages are taken with a substantial meal, peak BAC may be reduced by as much as 50%.
3) BODY WEIGHT - The larger person has more blood and requires greater amounts of alcohol to reach a given BAC.
4) DRINKING HISTORY/TOLERANCE - Increasing amounts of alcohol are needed to result in the physical and behavioral reactions formerly produced at lesser concentrations, if there is a long history of drinking.
5) ENVIRONMENT - There may be differences in alcohol's effects, depending upon where one drinks (e.g., local bar, with family, hostile environment, etc.
6) THE DRINKER'S EXPECTATIONS - Many people become intoxicated on less alcohol merely because they have that expectation before they begin drinking.
7) GENERAL STATE OF EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH - Many people seem more susceptible to the effects of alcohol when they are extremely fatigued, have recently been ill, or are under emotional stress and strain. The usual amount of alcohol may result in uncomfortable effects.
8) SEX DIFFERENCES - Given the same amount of alcohol and proportional body weight, females will generally have a higher BAC than their male counterparts, due to less body fluids to dilute the alcohol and to more body fat.
Say NO to Alcohol, Drugs and smoking irrespective of the fact that you lift or not
If you are really dedicated towards bodybuilding then i will advise you either stop or lower the consumption of alcohol as alcohol really has negative effect on fitness which are
1) IT NEGATIVELY AFFECTS PROTEIN SYNTHESIS - Protein synthesis is the process where amino acids are joined together to form complete proteins. Excessive alcohol consumption slows this process down by up to 20%, and since your muscles are made up of protein, you can see how this is a problem.
2) IT LOWERS TESTOSTERONE LEVELS AND INCREASES ESTROGEN - Testosterone is the most important muscle-building hormone in your body. One of the limiting factors that determines how much muscle a person can gain is their level of free-flowing testosterone.
3) IT CAUSES DEHYDRATION - The kidneys must filter very large amounts of water in order to break down the alcohol, and this can result in severe dehydration ithin the body. Water plays an absolutely crucial role in the muscle-building process, and being even slightly dehydrated is a recipe for disaster. The muscles alone are comprised of 70% water.
4) IT DEPLETES THE BODY OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS - Alcohol consumption causes vitamins A, C, the B's, calcium, zinc and phosphorus to all be drained at rapid rates. Vitamins and minerals keep every little process in your body functioning properly, and many of these processes involve muscle growth and maintenance.
5) IT INCREASES FAT STORAGE - With 7 empty calories per gram, alcohol can actually be quite fattening. Alcohol also disrupts the Kreb’s Cycle, which plays an important role in fat burning.
further more please read this article on alcohol and bodybuilding by Rishi our fellow community member
No bodybuilding isn't the reason for you and your elder brother to get intoxicated easily as compared to your friends, its a false perception.
A number of factors determine the effect alcohol has on individuals which are
1) SPEED OF DRINKING - The more rapidly the beverage is ingested, the higher the peak blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The liver metabolizes about 1/2 ounce of alcohol per hour.
2) PRESENCE OF FOOD IN THE STOMACH - Eating while drinking slows down the absorption rate. When alcoholic beverages are taken with a substantial meal, peak BAC may be reduced by as much as 50%.
3) BODY WEIGHT - The larger person has more blood and requires greater amounts of alcohol to reach a given BAC.
4) DRINKING HISTORY/TOLERANCE - Increasing amounts of alcohol are needed to result in the physical and behavioral reactions formerly produced at lesser concentrations, if there is a long history of drinking.
5) ENVIRONMENT - There may be differences in alcohol's effects, depending upon where one drinks (e.g., local bar, with family, hostile environment, etc.
6) THE DRINKER'S EXPECTATIONS - Many people become intoxicated on less alcohol merely because they have that expectation before they begin drinking.
7) GENERAL STATE OF EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH - Many people seem more susceptible to the effects of alcohol when they are extremely fatigued, have recently been ill, or are under emotional stress and strain. The usual amount of alcohol may result in uncomfortable effects.
8) SEX DIFFERENCES - Given the same amount of alcohol and proportional body weight, females will generally have a higher BAC than their male counterparts, due to less body fluids to dilute the alcohol and to more body fat.
Say NO to Alcohol, Drugs and smoking irrespective of the fact that you lift or not
If you are really dedicated towards bodybuilding then i will advise you either stop or lower the consumption of alcohol as alcohol really has negative effect on fitness which are
1) IT NEGATIVELY AFFECTS PROTEIN SYNTHESIS - Protein synthesis is the process where amino acids are joined together to form complete proteins. Excessive alcohol consumption slows this process down by up to 20%, and since your muscles are made up of protein, you can see how this is a problem.
2) IT LOWERS TESTOSTERONE LEVELS AND INCREASES ESTROGEN - Testosterone is the most important muscle-building hormone in your body. One of the limiting factors that determines how much muscle a person can gain is their level of free-flowing testosterone.
3) IT CAUSES DEHYDRATION - The kidneys must filter very large amounts of water in order to break down the alcohol, and this can result in severe dehydration ithin the body. Water plays an absolutely crucial role in the muscle-building process, and being even slightly dehydrated is a recipe for disaster. The muscles alone are comprised of 70% water.
4) IT DEPLETES THE BODY OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS - Alcohol consumption causes vitamins A, C, the B's, calcium, zinc and phosphorus to all be drained at rapid rates. Vitamins and minerals keep every little process in your body functioning properly, and many of these processes involve muscle growth and maintenance.
5) IT INCREASES FAT STORAGE - With 7 empty calories per gram, alcohol can actually be quite fattening. Alcohol also disrupts the Kreb’s Cycle, which plays an important role in fat burning.
further more please read this article on alcohol and bodybuilding by Rishi our fellow community member
