Anybody here not drink?? If so how do you do it?? All my friends party all the time and have a great time, i enjoy it too but am wanting to lose weight and get in shape, am thinkin of maybe drinkin sugar free redbull or something instead when I go out...any thoughts??
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10-12-2005, 02:06 PM #1Registered User
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Alcohal substitute...
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10-12-2005, 02:23 PM #2
Drink anything you want(not alcohol though)! lol
Protein shakes, water, milk, juice with no added sugars.
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10-12-2005, 02:23 PM #3Registered User
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Grateful recovering alcoholic here.....
Best substitute --- living your life unafraid. I know how you feel, but trust me, you can have just as much, if not MORE fun, at bars, clubs, and parties without picking up a drink.
And yes, red bull might give you the *kick* your looking for.2.Respect newbies. A lot to ask, I know, especially if they don't read the board rules. But please, do not flame them. Point out there mistake in a proper and to the point manner (the shorter the better, as stupid questions are never in short supply) and point them to the correct places to find the correct information. Rules, FAQ’s and the search button. -Board Protocol by BC
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10-12-2005, 02:24 PM #4Generalisimo
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I drink Yerba Mate....
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10-12-2005, 04:45 PM #5Banned
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This is obvious, weed. :/
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10-12-2005, 06:18 PM #6Dumspiro, spero
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Originally Posted by Adam444
Sometimes I drink but generally I am the guy at the party with the bottle of water. Not only do I dislike how alcohol has no nutritional value whatsoever, beer rips my stomach up. If I am in the drinking mood, I will stick with something like bacardi and diet coke. More bang for less calories.While I breathe, I hope.
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10-12-2005, 06:46 PM #7
Vodka and diet tonic is what I drink on that rare occasion. You will like the calorie count on that drink ;o).
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10-12-2005, 07:03 PM #8Registered User
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If i do drink its definately vodka and some sort of DIET RITE (best tasting diet pop ever - 0 caffiene 0 sodium 0 carbs 0 sugar)
I hate Quitters
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10-12-2005, 08:16 PM #9ProWrestling Consumes Me!
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thoughts on Jack and diet coke, only drink i RARELY have, i drink once a month but when i do i cant remember the last nite
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10-12-2005, 08:20 PM #10Registered User
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Same here...... I take crap for it, but it's great for "social situations". I love the stuff !!!Originally Posted by CitadelArmyJAG
My wife doesn't care for it.....yet - but I've turned a couple of her friends on to it and they're interested in getting their own.
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10-12-2005, 08:21 PM #11Here's beer
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Just drink large glasses of diet cola. You can drink up big, like beer, and all the caffeine will get you buzzy.
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10-12-2005, 08:53 PM #125'10", 225, all sexy
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i've been cutting back lately myself, trying to lay off the beer.
when i go out i usually get a vodka n' redbull or something.
get a good mixed drink and just sip it.
what is the yerba mate stuff? i think i've heard of that as a tea.You're going to get criticized no matter what you do, especially if you're trying to achieve something and rise above the flock. Do it anyway. Negative criticism from others is often a sign that you're on your way up in the world.
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10-12-2005, 09:02 PM #13misc addict
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Ive heard *******s a hell of a drug
theres no real substitute for what alcohol does to you. Maybe get hypo on redbulls would make you more sociable.
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10-12-2005, 09:12 PM #14Samurai Warrior
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I don't drink. Why don't I? You tell me a good reason to drink. There is no reason to drink alcohol, so I don't.
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10-12-2005, 09:18 PM #15no more p chem
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Don't drink every week on parties. Drink occasionally sometimes and don't go over the top. I only drink on special occasions such as bdays, family go out as a whole to eat at restaraunt etc.
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Originally Posted by IRCRomeo
You drink to get drunk. There is no reason to liftweights, there is no reason to do anything. Life is subjective my friend.
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Originally Posted by BeastlyBill
Glad to hear you are cutting back cause most other 15 year olds I know are raging alcoholics (sarcasim).
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It's kind of like "tea" but not from a tea plant - it's made with leaves from a South American tree (holly/evergreen family, if I'm not mistaken) that is every bit as good/healthy for you as green tea plus some added benefits (and I don't think it has the flouride that green tea has). It's somewhat of an acquired taste, but most good things in life are, eh ???Originally Posted by vanbiberjr
My wife thinks I'm "showing off" if I bring my gourd and bombilla someplace, but hey - that seems to be the way to get the "most" out of the yerba.... It makes me feel great and is good for me - how can you go wrong ??
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10-13-2005, 05:53 AM #20Samurai Warrior
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That is where you are wrong.Originally Posted by Vovchanchyn
Getting drunk is just... pointless. Yeah, let's flood my body with a substance that causes me to feel dizzy, slows my metabolism, and is likely to case me to look like an ass/pass out/puke.
While weightlifting is only beneficial as it makes me stronger.
I've drank before. I even have a drink named after me, yet I've never been drunk. The most drinks I've ever had was two in one night. I know how to control myself.View my Transformation of the Week story here:
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10-13-2005, 06:36 AM #21Dumspiro, spero
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Originally Posted by IRCRomeo
You don't have to hold the higher than thou attitude. People enjoy drinking because it is fun and sociable, not because it has any nutritional advantages. I am not a big proponent of drinking, but in the right situations with the right people it can be very fun. A night of drinking once or twice a month isn't going to kill anyones gains, the worst side effect it will have is constant laughter and good times (unless you used to be a lush, and you end up being 3 man for 2 hours in the middle of the day until you are laid out on your backfriends porch vomiting with chicken fingers coming out of your nose ), nothing you can't sweat out the next day with 45 minutes of cardio.
Last edited by liquidvet; 10-13-2005 at 06:40 AM.
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10-13-2005, 07:45 AM #24Zythologist
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I know how to control myself too. Most of us here know how; it's BODYBUILDING.com not losecontroleveryweekend.com. The difference; we choose on occasion to realize that there is more to life then bodybuilding (you know, a social life?) and have a little bit of fun. That's right, having a few drinks is FUN! Partying, laughing and generally acting a little crazy releases endorphins (same hormone that causes the weightlifter's high). If that kind of stress relief isn't beneficial, weightlifting certainly isn't.Originally Posted by IRCRomeo
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10-13-2005, 07:51 AM #25Gironda pupil
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I am in a fraternity and I drink like twice a year if that. I get a lot of **** about it but then just remember that you are doing something great for your body and you are staying in good health while everyone else is downing booze like a bunch of morons. Alcohol is bad for you, I never saw the point in drinking a lot. I think 90% of people do it because they are bored and everyone else is doing it.
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I am being serious when i say it is hard for me to not drink when i go out. I am from the coal region and needless to say most people in the bars around here are hammered. I have tried several times to go out and not drink however you end up having jerkoffs buying you shots and beer just to get you drinking. I have learned to drink diet sprite with a lime in a small glass... looks like gin and tonic and people seem to lay off me abit when i drink that. Also i find the best way to avoid drinking is to go out and socialize with as many people as possible, as soon as you get to the bar/party. When you start having a good time right of the bat you will not be as inclined to drink. Most people i know want to get a good buzz before they start talking with people because it takes the edge off, however i have found that just socializing right off the bat takes the edge off.
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10-13-2005, 08:12 AM #27Generalisimo
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Hahha, thats like a page out of my own book.... My wife says the same thing, but when we go out to our friends house its what I prefer to drink -and its a very social drink. Anyway, the joke was on her, as last time we went to a couple's house, SEVERAL of our friends had went out and bought Mate and were drinking it at the get together. We heated up a lot of water and went to town... Usually, after somebody tries it, they want to get their own... I just dont think anythign compares to the good feeling that Yerba gives you...Originally Posted by FuelishIt's kind of like "tea" but not from a tea plant - it's made with leaves from a South American tree (holly/evergreen family, if I'm not mistaken) that is every bit as good/healthy for you as green tea plus some added benefits (and I don't think it has the flouride that green tea has). It's somewhat of an acquired taste, but most good things in life are, eh ??? My wife thinks I'm "showing off" if I bring my gourd and bombilla someplace, but hey - that seems to be the way to get the "most" out of the yerba.... It makes me feel great and is good for me - how can you go wrong ??
She never says anything about it anymore!
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If you look like an arse, pass out and puke on 2 drinks then you shouldn't even be thinking about drinking, unless you're drinking paint thinner.Originally Posted by IRCRomeo
I don't know about anyone here, but Caffeine is hardly a buzz. I personally drink beer for the taste, I rarely get drunk anymore, rather I enjoy a drink. If you need something for a buzz the only other option would be drugs, if not, stick to water or diet coke.
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10-13-2005, 09:06 AM #29Samurai Warrior
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I'm not holding any attitude, just proving a point. The other poster stated everything is pointless in life then. I just see no reason to poison my body when there is no benefit. Same thing applies to smoking.Originally Posted by liquidvetYou don't have to hold the higher than thou attitude. People enjoy drinking because it is fun and sociable, not because it has any nutritional advantages. I am not a big proponent of drinking, but in the right situations with the right people it can be very fun. A night of drinking once or twice a month isn't going to kill anyones gains, the worst side effect it will have is constant laughter and good times (unless you used to be a lush, and you end up being 3 man for 2 hours in the middle of the day until you are laid out on your backfriends porch vomiting with chicken fingers coming out of your nose ), nothing you can't sweat out the next day with 45 minutes of cardio.View my Transformation of the Week story here:
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10-13-2005, 09:07 AM #30Samurai Warrior
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The passing out part was to coincide with the other posters comment on drinking to get drunk.Originally Posted by Stand Ablaze
As far as me stating I had two drinks, that is because I limit myself. I've never been drunk and have never felt the effects of alcohol.
Regarding the caffeine comment, I never get a buzz either. I'm immune to things that give you "buzzes". =)Last edited by IRCRomeo; 10-13-2005 at 09:25 AM.
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My wife doesn't care for it.....yet - but I've turned a couple of her friends on to it and they're interested in getting their own.
My wife thinks I'm "showing off" if I bring my gourd and bombilla someplace, but hey - that seems to be the way to get the "most" out of the yerba.... It makes me feel great and is good for me - how can you go wrong ??
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