Beside the empty calories, what exactly wrong w/ consuming alcohol while dieting? I'm confused about how it affects the body, but as far as I've understood it, it provides the body with immediate energy, thereby getting in the way of the routine burning of calories? If that's the case, would it be best to consume on an empty stomach, so there's no food there that needs to be burned?
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02-22-2007, 06:27 PM #1Registered User
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Alcohol Questions.
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02-22-2007, 06:29 PM #2Swag On
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when you drink it it takes priority over everything else in your body needing to be digested at the time so that other food has time to turn into fat. it is also bad on the liver because of where the alcohol is absorbed.
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02-22-2007, 06:31 PM #3Registered User
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One effect of alcohol is reducing protein synthesis, to me this makes alcohol and an empty stomach sound like a recipe for muscle loss.
It is recommended to always eat food with alcohol and drink plenty of water.
If I were to drink I would make sure I eat a whole, healthy meal beforehand and drink lots of water when drinking.
P.S. I would try to resist that 3am kebab/hot dog/Maccas as well
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02-22-2007, 06:34 PM #4Registered User
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Drinking on an empty stomach is probably the worst thing IMO. What nutrients are in alcohol? None. You're body will feel weaker and you won't be able to tolerate as many drinks (not that I encourage drinking till you pass out, it's just on an empty stomach, it's much easier to get crunk).
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02-22-2007, 06:39 PM #5ISSA CPT/CSPN
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It slows down your metabolism. But if not dieting for a show, every once in a while won't hurt.Originally Posted by kkowsari
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02-22-2007, 06:44 PM #6He must be on creatine!
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02-22-2007, 07:28 PM #7Registered User
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No but my point is, if it slows down metabolism and gets in the way of normal fat burning, wouldn't it be best, from the standpoint of looking good, to drink on an empty stomach - so the food you have in your stomach doesnt turn to fat?
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02-22-2007, 07:36 PM #8Fortified With Iron
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Alcohol contains ethanol, which is toxic. It's just awful to put in your body, and contains as many calories per gram as fat! It damages your kidneys and liver, and can really prevent you from working out the next day. It kills brain cells. I don't think you'd need more reasons as to why it's harmful LOL
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02-22-2007, 09:11 PM #9Registered User
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Yea yea its bad for you in more ways than one. But its soo much fun given the right environment. I'm in college and drinking is inevitable any night of the week. For me personally nothing takes care of a hangover like sweating my ass off at the gym the next morning. Yea it impedes progress but somehow I'm still getting bigger, stronger, and not getting fat and still throwin down on a regular. I know for a fact though that I would progress much faster if I didn't drink...but fun?
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02-22-2007, 11:10 PM #10Registered User
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Alcohol lowers testosterone levels also.
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