How Do You Keep From Partying?

[LiftingPeanuts]

The last few months, I've been going out every weekend drinking and partying with friends. It seems to have become a habit within my group of friends. Even a single day would be fine, but it's usually Thursday-Saturday or at least twice a week.

On one hand, I'm appreciative I have a good group of friends to hang out with, but they're all the party-hard type. This makes it really difficult to stay inside on weekends when you're getting calls to go on road-trips, football games, etc.

It's holding me back on my bodybuilding goals, but since I'm really strict during the week while at work, my fitness is not regressing or anything.

What's your take on this? I'm still single and in my mid 20's, so I sometimes justify my actions as being something I won't be able to do forever, so I might as well take advantage and have fun while meeting new people/girls.

[UCFBuilder]

why cant u go out and party?? is it the drinking?? only answer for that is dont drink LOL....i go out almost every weekend...i just dont drink...it doesnt throw my eating/sleeping or training off schedule...u just have to be good at scheduling your time

[selffirst]

Dude I'm alot older than you....there's something to be said about going out with your friends now...you being 24....single... havin fun while your young.....but make it a point to train daily Sunday-Thursday....Your Thursday and Friday nights can be for your own pursuits....my opinion man....Self

[TheFranchise714]

dude what did arnold say? oh yeah. dude just DRINK BEERS!!!

[owlxxx]

Don't drink, simple, be strong mentally. Or if you do drink something, be in charge and know when it's time to stop or slow down.

[Suckmykiss]

Bro unless you're looking for your IFBB pro card, don't worry about having fun 1 night of the week, just don't over-do it, it'll keep you sane..

[Dirty Diesel]

At hard times I gave a white lie in refer to drinking. And if they don't respect your wishes, they are not your true "friends."

Example.. I can't drink due to my medication. (Which is true while on an EC stack)

If you still think your hardcore.. you can think of the following:

1) Just sit there like the rest of the crowd and sip on some water.
2) Or.. think of it as a carb loading phase (beer). ;D


I know it can be hard, but you can let your guard down once in a while. We are all humans.

Regards,
Dirty Diesel

[nkweddle]

Dude I'm alot older than you....there's something to be said about going out with your friends now...you being 24....single... havin fun while your young.....but make it a point to train daily Sunday-Thursday....Your Thursday and Friday nights can be for your own pursuits....my opinion man....Self

I totally agree with that dude.

[boogie102786]

Well all my friends are the party hard type aswell. Most don't have jobs and just wanna stay wasted and most of the time I'm right there with them. I havn't drank in over a month now tho. What I've done is made myself busy on the weekends and told them I just didn't wanna be hungover. Just find something to do early sat/sun morning and use that as an excuse. Or just tell 'em you don't want to. Whatever works for you.

[iPhoneSRQ]

everyone has great pointers here.....for me, someone once told me "it's all about how bad you want it"

just think about that...

[ichiro1818]

The last few months, I've been going out every weekend drinking and partying with friends. It seems to have become a habit within my group of friends. Even a single day would be fine, but it's usually Thursday-Saturday or at least twice a week.

On one hand, I'm appreciative I have a good group of friends to hang out with, but they're all the party-hard type. This makes it really difficult to stay inside on weekends when you're getting calls to go on road-trips, football games, etc.

It's holding me back on my bodybuilding goals, but since I'm really strict during the week while at work, my fitness is not regressing or anything.

What's your take on this? I'm still single and in my mid 20's, so I sometimes justify my actions as being something I won't be able to do forever, so I might as well take advantage and have fun while meeting new people/girls.

Just went out man, drank like 5 bottles of water @ a party, still had a great time...and yes just be mentally aware on your actions and what it could do to you in the long run.

[AlphaBrass01]

Just went out man, drank like 5 bottles of water @ a party, still had a great time...and yes just be mentally aware on your actions and what it could do to you in the long run.

This is the perfect solution, in my opinion. Don't be the stereotypical person who equates "partying" with drinking. You can do one and not the other. Also, if there are some times when you really don't want to go out, don't...just like if you really do want to go out, you should. Don't let either your social life or your lifting goals get in the way of the other. You can (and should) have both!

[Cuzzourt]

I understand where your at I think. MY wife and I have been pretty decicated towards college. We wern't the type to go out and party for a long time. Now that we have graduated and have jobs we enjoy going out with friendsw on the weekends and having drinks and partying. I honestly partyed hard for a couple months this summer. Told myself that I was just going to have a good time and didn't care. After a few months I was ready to hit the gym hardcore again and get really focused. My wife and I still go out. I just choose not to drink, if I do its a very small amount. I still have a wonderful time and am seeing great progress in the gym. Up 17lbs and strong.

So if you want take some time to have fun and when you ready to become serious about the gym again you can.

[Gobays]

Im cutting atm and I still go out to parties and clubbing sober. I still have a good time escpially at clubs beacuse i enjoy going nuts on the d floor sober or drunk :P

[-Lucifer]

I just stay indoors and don't entertain any calls. It's easy to be antisocial.

The only time I go out, is when it's time to train.

[TheFranchise714]

why cant u go out and party?? is it the drinking?? only answer for that is dont drink LOL....i go out almost every weekend...i just dont drink...it doesnt throw my eating/sleeping or training off schedule...u just have to be good at scheduling your time

thats right but dude its hard when everybodys drinking and when youre drunk it makes everything more fun haha and never do legs with a hangover you'll pass out hahaha

[AlphaBrass01]

thats right but dude its hard when everybodys drinking and when youre drunk it makes everything more fun haha and never do legs with a hangover you'll pass out hahaha

I have to disagree. I've had more fun without drinking. The "everything's more fun when you're drunk" statement was a good excuse for me in college, but that's what it was...an excuse. I don't have less fun without it...and I don't get hungover - bonus.

[ichiro1818]

I have to disagree. I've had more fun without drinking. The "everything's more fun when you're drunk" statement was a good excuse for me in college, but that's what it was...an excuse. I don't have less fun without it...and I don't get hungover - bonus.

Exactly what I was thinking when I decided to stop...dumb excuses that just hid you from sh!t...Ik everyone is different...but knowing the flaws and outcome of drinking drives me away now. Drinking to me is a selfish decision to find a way out or to find a good time...I'm finding other ways to do that and I have succeeded in it.

[ljd15]

get wasteddd

[Drift66]

It's all about moderation. It's important to go out and to have fun, no reason to stop partying

On the other hand, you need to demonstrate that you have limits and goals. (Personally, I won't drink more than 3 beers for the entire night)

When you start sticking by personal goals, and limit your drinking/partying, your friends will give you a hard time; they'll keep pushing and pushing to get you succumb to pressure and join the party.. It's not because they're evil, but because they want you to have fun too.

If you stay focused and keep sticking with the rules you set up for yourself, they'll eventually understand and learn that you are serious about this, and a lot of times people will become very envious of that. -- In other words, you value yourself enough to carry yourself to your goals, and you have shown that no one can get in the way of that.

[rossfenwick]

I have to disagree. I've had more fun without drinking. The "everything's more fun when you're drunk" statement was a good excuse for me in college, but that's what it was...an excuse. I don't have less fun without it...and I don't get hungover - bonus.

Completely agree. At some point, your drinking habits catch up with you.

You can have fun without beer/liquor, or even with just a few beers (as long as that's really all it is). Drinking heavily for recreation is never worth it. Would you stuff your face with ****ty food just to fit in?

[user94984100999]

everyone has great pointers here.....for me, someone once told me "it's all about how bad you want it"

just think about that...

I agree with this^^

[Diablomeister]

everyone has great pointers here.....for me, someone once told me "it's all about how bad you want it"

just think about that...

also agreee with this

[LIguy]

Haha, last time I drank hard was back in June. Being back home sucks. No car, my friends who are left in the area rarely drink, plus I pretty much work everyday. I think you're pretty lucky to go drinking everyday, haha.

But seriously, just take a break from your friends for a weekend. What could it hurt? Sure you might miss out in meeting a few people, but you need to sacrifice something. You can't have everything. I guess in a way you can think of it as saving some money that weekend.

[XcesarX]

Bro unless you're looking for your IFBB pro card, don't worry about having fun 1 night of the week, just don't over-do it, it'll keep you sane..

totally agree.

[Loqo]

everyone has great pointers here.....for me, someone once told me "it's all about how bad you want it"

just think about that...

I like that!

[Aus_89]

Drink vodka water with a fresh lime.
Or drink vodka soda water with fresh lime.

If you drink it in a tall glass you are drinking a fair ammount of water with every drink you consume, and it is nice a refreshing.

[jbwrestler]

go out, live a little! you dont have to drink or eat junk food when you do it. all my party-hard type friends understand that I have obligations to myself, my body and my team.

plus, i dont your hardcore party friends are up at 9 in the am taking shots. hit the gym in the morning, and get what you need to get done, done, and then go out that night

[Bennuendo]

The last few months, I've been going out every weekend drinking and partying with friends. It seems to have become a habit within my group of friends. Even a single day would be fine, but it's usually Thursday-Saturday or at least twice a week.

On one hand, I'm appreciative I have a good group of friends to hang out with, but they're all the party-hard type. This makes it really difficult to stay inside on weekends when you're getting calls to go on road-trips, football games, etc.

It's holding me back on my bodybuilding goals, but since I'm really strict during the week while at work, my fitness is not regressing or anything.

What's your take on this? I'm still single and in my mid 20's, so I sometimes justify my actions as being something I won't be able to do forever, so I might as well take advantage and have fun while meeting new people/girls.

It's all up to you, but partying and being fit usually don't go hand in hand. You're young so you're going to want to get those party days in I'm sure, but it wouldn't hurt to start finding some non-partying friends now. Down the line you may end up wanting to leave the party behind, so you might as well start branching out. Meet some new people that like to workout or have similar hobbies as you that aren't all about the party. Then when you feel like partying, hang out with the party crew.. when you don't, hang out with your other friends.

[AlphaBrass01]

It's all up to you, but partying and being fit usually don't go hand in hand. You're young so you're going to want to get those party days in I'm sure, but it wouldn't hurt to start finding some non-partying friends now. Down the line you may end up wanting to leave the party behind, so you might as well start branching out. Meet some new people that like to workout or have similar hobbies as you that aren't all about the party. Then when you feel like partying, hang out with the party crew.. when you don't, hang out with your other friends.

This is some more great advice. When I think about it, I have two pretty distinct groups of friends and things tend to work just like this.