No posts about alcohol consumption on here?

There are plenty of alcohol posts on here. Personally, I don't black out. I pre-log my alcohol calories, leave room for them, and drink what I said I would or less. The good news is I don't even have to wait until weekend.

I think that people talk about alcohol on here a lot. Some folks fast from it for Lent. That starts tomorrow in case you need any incentive.

Do you mean you block the days and drink with no monitoring, or are you talking about physically blacking out from drinking three days a week? The first is changeable, pre log as was previously suggested, and plan. If you're talking about the second, that's not a good thing, and may be indicative of a greater problem, especially if you can't not do it, and I encourage you to seek professional help.

Splitbygreg wrote: »

rabbitjb wrote: »

Look at what you wrote

You think that's normal?

Well normal is an awfully relative idea. If it's something one has done every weekend for as long as he/she can recall would u say that it's normal? As normal as taking a shower if it's part of your routine, right?

It may be normal to you, but within the broader context of society, no it isn't. Also, there's a good chance it's negatively affecting more than just your weight, but since it seems normal to you, you probably aren't noticing it.

I'm going to assume you're using hyperbole in order to make a point. That said, pre-logging drinks can help you stay within a caloric deficit. Or, if moderation isn't your stronger suit, you might create a bit bigger deficit throughout the week in order to accomodate higher calories on the weekend. As long as you are still eating enough to get your necessary nutrients for health, having fewer calories most of the week shouldn't hurt you, as it will even out on the weekends.

However, if you aren't exaggerating for the sake of flair, do please reflect on your behaviors. I survived a childhood with a mother who was addicted to drugs and alcohol. It isn't a fun thing to live through, and she died fairly young(in her 50s) and alone. Between alienating her friends and family, and ruining her body through bad living she paid the price for indiscriminate use of "the fun" things in life.

Yep...stay off the roads

jennifer_417 wrote: »

Splitbygreg wrote: »

rabbitjb wrote: »

Look at what you wrote

You think that's normal?

Well normal is an awfully relative idea. If it's something one has done every weekend for as long as he/she can recall would u say that it's normal? As normal as taking a shower if it's part of your routine, right?

It may be normal to you, but within the broader context of society, no it isn't. Also, there's a good chance it's negatively affecting more than just your weight, but since it seems normal to you, you probably aren't noticing it.

Exactly. "Normal for you" or "for your social circle" doesn't mean "normal for most people especially for the average healthy person."

You can justify it however you want but that is NOT what anyone should be calling an acceptable level of alcohol use. I like a few drinks sometimes and I can't say I don't overdo it occasionally, but drinking on a level like that is both incredibly damaging to your body (and just because you don't have problems yet doesn't mean you won't down the road...) and not great for your mental health or fitness goals.

Please see a doctor and tell him or her honestly about how much you've been drinking. At the very least you should have the appropriate testing done to make sure you haven't already caused damage to yourself. It's not fearmongering or overcautiousness, that kind of drinking can cause chronic and irreversible health problems and I urge you not to treat it lightly.

You cannot outwork a bad diet, no matter how hard you try.

callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »

Splitbygreg wrote: »

Am I the only one who blacks out each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday? This of course ruining everything I've done in the gym and the kitchen for the last 6 days? Any pointers, tips, ideas, etc?

i mean... i drink a lot ... but nope - no blacking out.

not even when i was in college .....

Same.

I had a roommate in college who drank so much that she blacked out a lot but we're not in college anymore so she doesn't do that anymore. Binge drinking doesn't really help life go smoothly in the real world IMO.

Splitbygreg wrote: »

JenMc14 wrote: »

Do you mean you block the days and drink with no monitoring, or are you talking about physically blacking out from drinking three days a week? The first is changeable, pre log as was previously suggested, and plan. If you're talking about the second, that's not a good thing, and may be indicative of a greater problem, especially if you can't not do it, and I encourage you to seek professional help.

Yeah I mean blacking out from the sauce. Hmmm not going to seek out professional help. I just don't think I want to quit bad enough yet. The only downside to it is the fitness aspect and that I try to beat by doing more in the gym. I like the preloading calories idea tho

Well. Blacking out regularly is affecting your brain and liver. No amount of gym time is going to fix that.

lightweight

Splitbygreg wrote: »

Am I the only one who blacks out each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday? This of course ruining everything I've done in the gym and the kitchen for the last 6 days? Any pointers, tips, ideas, etc?

Dude, your 26 years old. I was at that point once in my life. Take it from someone who has been there. If you cant drink in moderation you may want to stop completely. Binge drinking is not a good habit to have. I have been struggling myself since I have turned 21 (I am now 36). I was the "fun" drunk so I it was almost expected of me when me and my friends went out. I wish I could go back in time and tell my younger self to think about where I wanted to be in 5-10 years.

Some people can go out and have a glass of wine at dinner and that's fine....Once I start the party, it doesn't stop. Then I start making bad decisions. And, once you get older. You don't bounce back. A three day hangover is not fun.

You have to make a choice man. If you are trying to be healthy, quit completely. Hang out with other people who are sober. Try to do things in social circles that does not involve drinking. The sooner you do it, the better everything in your life will be.

If you are going to the gym during the week and then ruining it on the weekends that's pretty self destructive. Not trying to be a buzzkill. Just trying to help a fella out. Good luck.