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I
receive emails every single day from aspiring
muscle-builders all over the world, and one of the most
common questions I’m asked is...
“Does
drinking really affect the muscle growth process?”
I’m sorry to say
it, but yes, too much alcohol will almost definitely have a
significant negative impact on your muscle-building results.
Alcohol is far more harmful than m |
ost people think, and
it’s very important that you understand how this drug (yes,
alcohol is a drug) is affecting your progress.
This is not an anti-drug
speech, but if you’re serious about achieving a truly impressive
physique, you should definitely be aware of the 5 main ways that
alcohol is slowing down your gains…
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 within 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.
It’s important to have
fun in life, but too much fun can lead to problems. If you’re
serious about achieving significant muscle-building results, you
definitely need to monitor your intake of alcohol and make sure that
you are consuming it in moderation.
A few drinks here and
there shouldn’t be a problem, but if you find yourself drinking
every weekend you can almost certainly kiss your muscle gains
goodbye.
If you do decide to go out
and party, make sure to drink plenty of water and to properly
nourish yourself with vitamins/minerals and a protein rich meal.
I don’t recommend
revolving your entire life around your muscle-building program, so
don’t be afraid to go out and have a good time once in a while.
Just make sure to keep your drinking nights infrequent (no more than
once a month) and properly nourish yourself to lessen its effects.
As long as you monitor what you’re doing you can achieve an
impressive physique and have a social life at the same time.
Learn how to avoid other
common, counterproductive mistakes both in and out of the gym by
clicking the link below and visiting my website...
About The Author
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Once an awkward,
pencil-necked "social reject", Sean Nalewanyj is
now a renowned bodybuilding expert, fitness author, and
creator of the most celebrated natural bodybuilding program
online today: "The Muscle Gain Truth No-Fail
System".
If you can spare
just 24 minutes a day, then you too can build a powerful new
head-turning body that will skyrocket your confidence, drive
gorgeous women crazy, and leave your friends, family and
co-workers staring in disbelief... ALL in just a matter of
months: www.MuscleGainTruth.com |
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