Effects of Alcohol on Exercise Results
Many people claim they exercise so that they can "live a little" and enjoy a few drinks after work. 
But, did you know that those extra calories have a big effect on how you perform in the gym?
Consuming 3 or 4 drinks for most people is enough to reduce amino acid uptake and muscle protein synthesis. Basically, all that means is that the hard work you're putting in the gym is being washed away by the alcohol. Without your body functioning correctly you can't work to boost your metabolism and increase lean muscle.
The good news is that you can still enjoy certain health benefits associated with alcoholic beverages like red wine. You just have to limit your intake to a glass, or two, a day.
Of course, if weight loss is your goal you may want to cut the "empty calories" out all together until you reach your ideal weight…
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Posted by: Sarah | May 23, 2008 9:12:52 PM
I completely agree with this statement. My husband and I have been trying to loose some weight since the holidays. I have lost 8 pounds and don't drink to often and barely have time to brush my hair in the morning. My husband works different hours than I do, which allows him the ability to put back a couple of drink an evening. He continues to work on every morning and hasn't noticed any change in his weight.
Intersted wouldn't you say?
